Sequestration of Copper (II) and Iron (II) Ions from Electroplating Effluent Using Crab Shells Chitosan Stabilized Silver Nanocomposite

A. Sumaila; M. M. Ndamitso; A. S. Ambali; Y. A. Iyaka; J. O. Tijani

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, Pages 1-9

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.01

Abstract
  This work presents the green preparation of chitosan stabilized silver nanocomposite using aqueous leaf extracts of Nicotiana tobaccum. The prepared chitosan – silver nanocomposite was characterized by the ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), high resolution scanning ...  Read More

Removal of Cadmium (II) from Aqueous Solutions onto Dodonaeae Viscose Leg Powder Using a Green Process: Isotherms, Kinetics and Thermodynamics

M. Massoud; M. Erhayem; F. Al-Tohami

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, Pages 10-16

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.02

Abstract
  In the present study, batch adsorption experiments of hazardous cadmium ions, Cd(II), onto low-cost Dodonaeae Viscose Legs (DVLs) surface were conducted with respect to contact time, solution pH, adsorbent dosage, initial Cd concentration and temperature. Sorption isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic ...  Read More

Modelling and Optimization of Photocatalytic Degradation of Naphthalene Using ZnO-ZnFe2O4 Composite

A. D. Mahmud; A. Hamza; A. Zubair; B. Mukhtar

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, Pages 17-22

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.03

Abstract
  ZnO-ZnFe2O4 composite was applied for photocatalytic degradation of naphthalene in fresh and saline waters under visible light irradiation. The effects of initial concentration of naphthalene, ZnO-ZnFe2O4 dosage and salinity on photocatalytic degradation of naphthalene were investigated using the central ...  Read More

Experimental and Analytical Study on Enhancing Efficiency of the Photovoltaic Panels Using Polyethylene-Glycol 600 (PEG 600) as a Phase Change Material

M. Firoozzadeh; A. H. Shiravi; M. Shafiee

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, Pages 23-32

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.04

Abstract
  Paper mill producing several type papers has a wastewater treatment plant with an aerated lagoon system to remove their pollutants. But the removal efficiency of this system is still low so that the effluent is still not complying with the Indonesian of effluent quality standards yet. It needs pre-treatment ...  Read More

The Circular Economy Business Model of Algoland

J. Rosenlund; C. Legrand

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, Pages 33-37

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.05

Abstract
  In the Algoland project, microalgae are used to clean water and air from industry. This is built on a long standing collaboration between research, industry and society. In this way Algoland supports the transition to a circular economy by turning pollution into biomass and potential products. This paper ...  Read More

Recycling of Multilayer Packaging Foils by Using Diferent Organic Solvent

T. Mumladze; M. Tatariants; A. Rimšaitė; S. Yousef; G. Denafas

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, Pages 38-42

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.06

Abstract
  Multilayer Packaging wastes are one of the major problem in the world. About 6 billion tons of packages are generated per year in the world (in EU is about 82 million tons per year). Multilayer packaging foils are approximately 17% of all produced packaging films. Most produced multilayer film is based ...  Read More

Modern Technologies of Natural Manure Treatment in Livestock Production

K. Mazur; K. Roman; K. Borek

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, Pages 43-48

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.07

Abstract
  About methods of reduction of ammonia emissions and greenhouse gas (GHG) from livestock production were investigated. Many techniques required high investments costs by low reducing level of emissions. Among all known methods, the most effective method is slurry cooling and decreasing slurry pH to obtain ...  Read More

Recirculation of Process Water in a Wet Fermentation of Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste

A. Zentner; C. Dornack

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, Pages 49-57

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.08

Abstract
  The mechanical biological treatment plant of Freienhufen is used to stabilize residual waste. Since the rural districts Elbe - Elster and Oberspreewald - Lausitz match their waste management with federal law, organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) will be collected separately in future. Hence ...  Read More

Phytoremediation as a Promising Method for the Treatment of Contaminated Sediments

Y. Jani; R. Mutafela; L. Ferrans; G. Ling; J. Burlakovs; W. Hogland

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, Pages 58-64

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.09

Abstract
  Dredging activities are necessary to maintain the navigation depth of harbors and channels. Additionally, dredging can prevent the loss of water bodies. A large amount of extracted sediments is produced around the world. Removed material is widely disposed at open seas or landfills. Much of the dredged ...  Read More

Sustainable Storm Water Management by Predicting Climate Change Using Fuzzy Neural Network and GIS

I. A. Kebria; W. Hogland

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, Pages 65-71

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.10

Abstract
  Analysis of urban climate changing is the basis for the implementation of storm water management measurements. Climate tensions such as changing precipitation patterns, fluctuations in temperature, and extreme events are already affecting water resources. For instance, precipitation pattern will be changed ...  Read More