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Srivastava RR, Nandikes G, Ilyas S, Pathak P, Rajak DK. Towards a low-emission resource circulation of valuable metals from municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 929:172657. [PMID: 38649041 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The incineration fly ash (IFA) resulting from municipal solid waste combustion is laden with heavy metals, necessitating proper treatment not only for environmental management but also to reclaim the metal values. The surge in non-traditional metals like cobalt as emerging contaminant within IFA samples further attracts to address this issue. In response, the hydrometallurgical recycling of a cobalt-bearing IFA has been studied. Thereby, approximately 98 % zinc and 96 % cobalt were leached using a 1.0 mol/L H2SO4 solution at 90 °C and 1 h of leaching time. In-depth analysis of the leaching process unveiled metals' dissolution primarily via the ion-exclusion mechanism, as evidenced by lower diffusion coefficients (between 10-9 and 10-11 m2/s) and activation energies (9.6-14.9 kJ/mol). Above 99 % separation of zinc from the cobalt-bearing leach liquor was achieved by extraction with 1.0 mol/L D2EHPA at an equilibrium pH below 3.0, followed by stripping with a 2.0 mol/L H2SO4 solution. Cobalt, remained in the raffinate was efficiently precipitated by adding a 20 % excess dosage of oxalic acid to the stoichiometric ratio of C2O42-:Co2+, resulting in only 5 mg/L cobalt left in the solution when precipitation occurred at a pH of 2.8. Additionally, the conversion of CoC2O4 to high-purity Co3O4 was conducted through heat-treatment at 600 °C. The resulting Co3O4 was mixed with Li2CO3 at a Li/Co molar ratio of 1.1, yielding a LiCoO2 precursor that exhibited good electrochemical properties with a capacity of 128 mAh/g, thus affirming the high quality of the recycled cobalt. A comprehensive life-cycle assessment of the recycling process revealed that cobalt precipitation alone contributes approximately 50 % of the total global warming potential (GWP = 4.2624 kg CO2-eq). Notably, this value is remarkably lower than the GWP reported for primary cobalt production, highlighting the environmentally-friendly approach of this recycling endeavor.
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- Rajiv Ranjan Srivastava
- Center for Advanced Chemistry, Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam; Resource Management, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam
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- Resource Management Lab, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh 522502, India
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- Department of Earth Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea; Process Metallurgy, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå 97187, Sweden.
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- Resource Management Lab, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh 522502, India
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- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel 45200, Nepal
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Wang Q, Yan H, Yao L, Guo Y, Xiao J. A robust acid-resistant chelating polymer for enhanced stabilization of lead ions in fly ash. BMC Chem 2024; 18:103. [PMID: 38783370 PMCID: PMC11119302 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-024-01209-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Fly ash derived from municipal solid waste incinerators (MSWIs) harbors significant quantities of heavy metals with high leaching toxicity, resulting in detrimental environmental effects. Pb2+ in fly ash is the ion most likely to exceed permissible levels. However, chemical stabilization methods demonstrate poor efficacy in stabilizing Pb2+ under acidic conditions. Herein, we have developed a robust acid-resistant chelating polymer (25DTF) for enhanced stabilization of Pb2+ in fly ash. 25DTF was synthesized through the reaction of formaldehyde with 2,5-dithiourea. 25DTF exhibited remarkable chelation efficiency, nearing 100%, for Pb2+ in fly ash. 25DTF demonstrated exceptional chelation efficiency, surpassing 99.9%, when interacting with Pb2+ in fly ash at pH ≤ 7. Even under acidic conditions, 25DTF effectively prevented the secondary dissolution of Pb2+. Additionally, it indicated outstanding Pb2+ chelation efficiency across diverse regions of China. The 25DTF chelating agent shows considerable potential in alleviating metal ion contamination in soil, wastewater, and urban environmental management, thereby fostering advancements in environmental stewardship.
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- Qi Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China.
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Chen K, Han S, Meng F, Lin L, Li J, Gao Y, Qin W, Jiang J. Acid controlled washing of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash: Extraction of calcium inhibiting heavy metals and reaction kinetics. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 909:168599. [PMID: 37981132 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Washing method has attracted much attention in the research of municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) fly ash treatment and resource utilization. However, the controlled leaching of heavy metals and the extraction of recyclable calcium in the washing process are still blank. Acid controlled washing was conducted with different acids, concentrations, times and temperatures to extract calcium while inhibiting heavy metals. The mechanism was investigated by reaction kinetics calculation and washed fly ash characterization. The high Ca concentration of 37,420 mg/L while the low heavy metal concentrations of around or <1 mg/L were achieved at 25 °C for 60 min under a liquid-solid ratio (L/S) of 3/1 in 1.5 M HCl. The reaction kinetics of acid controlled washing conformed the layer diffusion control. The results of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectrum (EDS) analysis indicated that the rate-limiting step was the diffusion of ions through the product layer. Simultaneously, the washing solution enriched in Ca, Na and K and the washed fly ash, which met the standard requirements (HJ 1134-2020) for leach toxicity, both had the potential for further resource utilization.
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- Kailun Chen
- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Huang X, Wang L, Fan G, Bi X, Yan D, Wong JWC, Zhu Y. Characterization and stabilization of incineration fly ash from a new multi-source hazardous waste co-disposal system: field-scale study on solidification and stabilization. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:7712-7727. [PMID: 38170352 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31677-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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The multi-source hazardous waste co-disposal system, a recent innovation in the industry, offers an efficient approach for hazardous waste disposal. The incineration fly ash (HFA) produced by this system exhibits characteristics distinct from those of typical incineration fly ash, necessitating the use of adjusted disposal methods. This study examined the physicochemical properties, heavy metal content, heavy metal leaching concentration, and dioxin content of HFA generated by the new co-disposal system and compared them with those of conventional municipal waste incineration fly ash. This study investigated the solidification and stabilization of HFA disposal using the organic agent sodium diethyl dithiocarbamate combined with cement on a field scale. The findings revealed significant differences in the structure, composition, and dioxin content of HFA and FA; HFA contained substantially lower levels of dioxins than FA did. Concerning the heavy metal content and leaching; HFA exhibited an unusually high concentration of zinc, surpassing the permitted emission limits, making zinc content a critical consideration in HFA disposal. After stabilization and disposal, the heavy metal leaching and dioxin content of HFA can meet landfill disposal emission standards when a 1% concentration of 10% sodium diethyldithiocarbamate (DDTC) and 150% silicate cement were employed. These results offer valuable insights into the disposal of fly ash resulting from incineration of mixed hazardous waste.
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- Xiaofan Huang
- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211800, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211800, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211800, China
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- Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211800, China
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Wang Y, Li R, Qiao J. Solidification of heavy metals in municipal solid waste incineration washed fly ash by asphalt mixture. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 343:140281. [PMID: 37758083 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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Using asphalt mixture to solidify heavy metals in municipal solid waste incineration fly ash can reduce pollution and realize resource utilization. In this study, the physical and chemical properties of washed fly ash were analyzed, and washed fly ash was added to asphalt mixture as filler instead of mineral powder. The study involved analyzing the mechanical attributes of asphalt mixtures containing washed fly ash, along with examining the characteristics of asphalt binder that incorporates the washed fly ash. Subsequently, assess the potential leaching hazards associated with asphalt mixture incorporating washed fly ash. The test results showed that washed fly ash was a Si-Al-Ca system material, which had small particle size, large specific surface area and many pores. It increased the contact area with asphalt, which improved encapsulation of asphalt and aggregates. The optimal dosage of washed fly ash is 2.5%. At this dosage, the mixture attains optimal high-temperature performance, while both low-temperature performance and the characteristics of washed fly ash asphalt binder align with requirements. Asphalt mixture has solidification on heavy metals, with strongest solidification for Zn, followed by Cu, Cr. A prediction model of leaching amount versus time was constructed for Pb, Ba and Ni, which have weak solidified ability. The cumulative leaching amount of the road within 15 years of service life was calculated through the model, and it was obtained that the addition of washed fly ash will not cause pollution to environment. Overall, this study showed that asphalt mixtures can be used for stabilization/solidification of washed fly ash while saving natural mineral, providing a theoretical basis for the resource application of washed fly ash in asphalt road construction.
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- Yue Wang
- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 5340 Xiping Road, Beichen District, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Shanxi Provincial Highway Bureau, Yangquan Branch, No.20, Shifan Street, Wucheng Road, Xiaodian District, Yangquan, 045099, China
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 5340 Xiping Road, Beichen District, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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Hussain A, Ali J, Faizan S. Exploring the scientific research on coal fly ash and agriculture: knowledge mapping and future research directions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:121292-121305. [PMID: 37981612 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31075-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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This paper aims at synthesizing the scientific research on coal fly ash and agriculture using bibliometric analysis. The research on fly ash and agriculture has grown at 6.7% annually during 1973-2022, where much attention has been received after 2007. The number of publications on coal fly ash and agriculture reached above 100 in the year 2010, which further increased to 299 by 2020. The research productivity has been assessed as the most influential countries, journals, and documents in terms of a number of publications and citations on fly ash and agriculture. India is the most productive country in terms of knowledge on coal fly ash and agriculture with 38% of the global publications, while Environmental Science and Pollution Research is the leading journal with 19 publications. The article on assessing the impact of fly ash incorporation in soil systems by Pandey and Singh (2010), having 349 citations with 26.85 citations per year is one of the leading publications globally. Further, science mapping has been conducted to comprehend the current research focus and discover the emerging themes for future research. The finding of the thematic map based on the level of development and importance indicate that FA can be effectively explored as soil-additive for improved physical, chemical and biological properties and enhanced plant nutrients. The findings provide several aspects of fly ash and suggest future research directions to study the potential of using coal fly ash in agriculture to gain an agronomic advantage.
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- Alisha Hussain
- Environmental Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Economics & Business Environment Area, Indian Institute of Management Jammu, Jammu, India.
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- Environmental Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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Yasmeen R, Sarfraz M, Shah WUH, Ivascu L, Cifuentes-Faura J. The impact of public awareness, infrastructure, and technological development with economic growth on solid waste management of European countries: does governance quality matters. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:113442-113456. [PMID: 37851251 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30356-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Solid waste generation is a significant problem affecting the ecosystem, human health, and safety. However, the issue is not given the attention it truly deserves. Consequently, this study is aimed at assessing the impact of various factors, such as economic growth, public awareness, infrastructure, and technological advancements, on generating municipal waste in the European Union (EU) for the period 1995-2020. Furthermore, the study incorporated the mediating effect of economic growth and government effectiveness with public awareness, infrastructure, and technological development to reduce waste generation. By employing the bias-corrected method of moments, the study finds that overall waste generation does not decrease over time in EU economies. Furthermore, Denmark is the top-ranked country among the sampled countries to generate waste. However, Finland is at the top in government effectiveness. The empirical findings showed that economic growth is the significant reason for the increase in solid waste production. Additionally, the interaction effects of economic growth with public awareness, infrastructure, and technological development are positive. However, the individual impact of public awareness, infrastructure, and technological development is positive in reducing waste generation. Governance effectiveness is a significant tool to lower waste generation in European economies.
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- Rizwana Yasmeen
- School of Economics and Management, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, 617000, China
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- School of Management, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- School of Management, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, 310015, China.
- Department of Economics, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, 37491-13357, Iran.
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- Faculty of Management in Production and Transportation, Politehnica University of Timisoara, 300191, Timisoara, Romania
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Nyakuma BB, Mahyon NI, Chiong MS, Rajoo S, Pesiridis A, Wong SL, Martinez-Botas R. Recovery and utilisation of waste heat from flue/exhaust gases: a bibliometric analysis (2010-2022). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:90522-90546. [PMID: 37479929 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28791-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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The recovery and utilisation of waste heat from flue/exhaust gases (RU/WHFG) could potentially provide sustainable energy while curbing pollutant emissions. Over time, the RU/WHFG research landscape has gained significant traction and yielded innovative technologies, sustainable strategies, and publications. However, critical studies highlighting current advancements, publication trends, research hotspots, major stakeholders, and future research directions on RU/WHFG research remain lacking. Therefore, this paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and literature review of the RU/WHFG research landscape based on publications indexed in Scopus. Results showed that 123 publications and 2191 citations were recovered between 2010 and 2022. Publication trends revealed that the growing interest in RU/WHFG is mainly due to environmental concerns (e.g. pollution, global warming, and climate change), research collaborations, and funding availability. Stakeholder analysis revealed that numerous researchers, affiliations, and countries have actively contributed to the growth and development of RU/WHFG. Lin Fu and Tsinghua University (China) are the most prolific researchers and affiliations, whereas the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and China are the most prolific funder and country, respectively. Funding availability from influential schemes such as NSFC has accounted for China's dominance. Keyword co-occurrence identified three major research hotspots, namely, thermal energy utilisation and management (cluster 1), integrated energy and resource recovery (cluster 2), and system analysis and optimisation (cluster 3). Literature review revealed that researchers are currently focused on maximising thermodynamic/energy efficiency, fuel minimisation, and emission reduction. Despite progress, research gaps remain in low-temperature/low-grade waste heat recovery, utilisation, storage, life cycle, and environmental impact analysis.
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- Bemgba Bevan Nyakuma
- UTM Centre for Low Carbon Transport (LoCARtic), Institute for Vehicle Systems & Engineering (IVeSE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
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- UTM Centre for Low Carbon Transport (LoCARtic), Institute for Vehicle Systems & Engineering (IVeSE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- UTM Centre for Low Carbon Transport (LoCARtic), Institute for Vehicle Systems & Engineering (IVeSE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- UTM Centre for Low Carbon Transport (LoCARtic), Institute for Vehicle Systems & Engineering (IVeSE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Advanced Powertrain & Fuels Research, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, Brunel University London, London, UB8 3PH, UK
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- Dpto. Matemática Aplicada, Ciencia E Niemiera de Materiales Y Tecnología Electrónica, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, C/Tulipán S/N, Móstoles, 28933, Madrid, Spain
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Han S, Ju T, Meng F, Lin L, Li J, Chen K, Jiang J. Comprehensive study of recycling municipal solid waste incineration fly ash in lightweight aggregate with bloating agent: Effects of water washing and bloating mechanism. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 881:163267. [PMID: 37028682 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Recycling into lightweight aggregate (LWA) by sintering is a promising technology for disposal of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (FA). In this study, FA and washed FA (WFA) were combined with bentonite and SiC (bloating agent) to make LWA. The performance was comprehensively studied by hot-stage microscopy and laboratory preparation experiments. Water washing and increased FA/WFA improved LWA bloating extent, while shorten the bloating temperature range. Water washing also increased the 1 h-water absorption rate of LWA, making it harder to meet the standard. Excessive FA /WFA usage (70 wt%) will prevent LWA from bloating. For the goal of recycling more FA, mixture with 50 wt% WFA could prepare LWA that meet standard GB/T 17431 at 1140-1160 °C. After water washing, the ratio of Pb, Cd, Zn, and Cu stabilized in LWA increased by 279 %, 410 %, 458 %, and 109 % for 30 wt% FA/WFA addition, and 364 %, 554 %, 717 %, and 697 % for 50 wt% FA/WFA addition, respectively. The change of liquid phase content and viscosity at high temperature were determined using the thermodynamic calculations and chemical compositions. The bloating mechanism was further investigated by integrating these two properties. To obtain accurate results of the bloat viscosity range (2.75-4.44 log Pa·s) for high CaO systems, the composition of the liquid phase should be taken into account. The liquid phase viscosity required for bloating start was proportional to the liquid phase content. With temperature increasing, bloating would end when viscosity drops to 2.75 log Pa·s or liquid phase content reach 95 %. These findings provided further understanding of the heavy metal stabilization during LWA production and the bloating mechanism of high CaO content systems, and could contribute to the feasibility and sustainability of recycling FA and other CaO-rich solid wastes into LWA.
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- Siyu Han
- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Yang S, Tang J, Zhang X, Zhang A. Degradation of refractory organic matter in MBR effluent from treating landfill leachate by the UV-nZVI-H 2O 2 system. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:50295-50308. [PMID: 36792858 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25756-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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In this study, nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) was used as the Fe2+ source in the Fenton reaction, and a UV-nZVI-H2O2 system was constructed to efficiently degrade and mineralize refractory organic matter in landfill leachate. The results showed that under the optimal conditions (initial pH = 3, UV = 14 W, nZVI = 0.5 g/L, and [H2O2] = 30 mM), the removal efficiencies of total organic carbon, absorbance at 254 nm, and color number were 61.38%, 83.89%, and 85.79%, respectively. Control experiments show that the UV-nZVI-H2O2 system has the highest removal rate and mineralization rate of refractory organic matter. The excellent performance of the UV-nZVI-H2O2 system is related to a higher H2O2 utilization rate. The H2O2 residue in the UV-nZVI-H2O2 system was the lowest, and the effective utilization rate of H2O2 was as high as 98.80%. Alcohol quenching experiments and hydroxyl radical quantitative experiments showed that the dominant reactive oxygen species in the UV-nZVI-H2O2 system was HO• and the yield of HO• was as high as 2007.80 μM, which was much higher than that in other systems. The results of spectra analysis showed that the low molecular weight, high fluorescence frequency organic matter, and relatively stable aromatic organic matter were significantly degraded after treatment with the UV-nZVI-H2O2 system and the aromatic degree, humification degree, molecular weight, and molecular polymerization degree of refractory organic matter were also significantly decreased. The mechanism of the UV-nZVI-H2O2 reaction includes homogeneous and heterogeneous Fenton reactions and adsorption and precipitation of organic matter by iron-based colloids. This study can provide theoretical and technical support for the advanced treatment of refractory organic matter in landfill leachate.
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- Siping Yang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610066, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610066, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610066, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610066, China.
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Bibliometric Survey on Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithms (2001–2021). JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/3242949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Particle swarm optimization algorithms (PSOA) is a metaheuristic algorithm used to optimize computational problems using candidate solutions or particles based on selected quality measures. Despite the extensive research published, studies that critically examine its recent scientific developments and research impact are lacking. Therefore, the publication trends and research landscape on PSOA research were examined. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and bibliometric analysis techniques were applied to identify and analyze the published documents indexed in Scopus from 2001 to 2021. The published documents on PSOA increased from 8 to 1,717 (21,362.50%) due to the growing applications of PSOA in solving computational problems. “Conference papers” is the most common document type, whereas the most prolific researcher on PSOA is Andries P. Engelbrecht (South Africa). The most active affiliation (Ministry of Education) and funding organization (National Natural Science Foundation) are based in China. The research landscape on PSOA revealed high levels of publications, citations, and collaborations among the top authors, institutions, and countries worldwide. Keywords co-occurrence analysis revealed that “particle swarm optimization (PSO)” occurred more frequently than others. The findings of the study could provide researchers and policymakers with insights into the prospects and challenges of PSOA research relative to similar algorithms in the literature.
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Xiao Q, Lü Z, Zhu Z, Zhang D, Shen J, Huang M, Chen X, Yang J, Huang X, Rao M, Lu S. Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and the associations with oxidative stress in waste incineration plant workers from South China. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135251. [PMID: 35688192 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Waste incineration is one of the most common emission sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), causing potential occupational exposure in waste incineration workers. However, relative investigations among waste incineration plant workers are still very limited, particularly in China. Therefore, we collected urine specimens from 77 workers in a waste incineration plant as the exposed group, and 101 residents as the control group in Shenzhen, China. Nine mono-hydroxylated PAH metabolites (OH-PAHs) and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) were measured, and their internal relationships were explored. The urinary levels of most OH-PAHs and 8-OHdG in the exposed group exhibited high levels versus another group (p < 0.05). We found negative associations between OH-PAHs and 8-OHdG in the control group (p < 0.05), while most of OH-PAHs were not associated with 8-OHdG in the exposed group, which indicated that the exposure to waste incineration could enlarge the level of individual oxidative stress damage. Nevertheless, PAHs were less likely to trigger obvious health risks in exposed workers through estimation of human intake and exposure risks. This study provides a reference for occupational PAH exposure and strengthen the need of health monitoring among incineration workers.
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- Qinru Xiao
- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Kuah CT, Koh QY, Rajoo S, Wong KY. Waste heat recovery research - a systematic bibliometric analysis (1991 to 2020). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 30:10.1007/s11356-022-21377-6. [PMID: 35716302 PMCID: PMC9206142 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21377-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Human usage of non-renewable energy resources has caused many environmental issues, which include air pollution, global warming, and climate irregularities. To counter these issues, researchers have been seeking after alternative renewable energy sources and ways to manage energy more efficiently. This is where energy recovery technologies such as waste heat recovery (WHR) come into play. WHR is a form of waste to energy conversion. Waste heat can be captured and converted into usable energy instead of dumping it into the environment. In the more recent years, the WHR research field has gained great attention in the scientific community as well as in some energy-intensive industries. This article presents a bibliometric overview of the academic research on WHR over the span of 30 years from 1991 to 2020. A total of 5682 documents from Web of Science (WoS) have been retrieved and analyzed using various bibliometric methods, including performance analysis and network analysis. The analyses were performed on different actors in the field, i.e., funding agencies, journals, authors, organizations, and countries. In addition, several network mappings were done based on co-citation, co-authorship, and co-occurrences of keywords analyses. The research identified the most productive and influential actors in the field, established and emergent research topics, as well as the interrelations and collaboration patterns between different actors. The findings can be a robust roadmap for further research in this field.
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- Chuen Tse Kuah
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Malaysia.
- UTM Centre for Low Carbon Transport, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Malaysia.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Malaysia
- UTM Centre for Low Carbon Transport, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Malaysia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Malaysia
- UTM Centre for Low Carbon Transport, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Malaysia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Malaysia.
- UTM Centre for Low Carbon Transport, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Malaysia.
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Vasileiadou A, Papadopoulou L, Zoras S, Iordanidis A. Development of a total Ash Quality Index and an Ash Quality Label: Comparative analysis of slagging/fouling potential of solid biofuels. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:42647-42663. [PMID: 35088264 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18225-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Biomass combustion generates considerable amounts of ash that are related to slagging/fouling problems in combustors. Numerous indices have been proposed in the literature for the evaluation of slagging/fouling tendencies. This paper is focused on the characterization of various biomass ashes in terms of their slagging/fouling tendency. For this purpose, the chemical composition of ash samples from fourteen solid biofuels (and a lignite sample as a reference) was analyzed by scanning electron microscope, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, ion chromatography and elemental analysis. Modification/normalization of the available ash indices was performed by taking into account not only the chemical composition of the ash but also the Gross Calorific Value of the fuels and the amount of the produced ash. Two versatile tools were developed, a total Ash Quality Index (tAQI) and an Ash Quality Label (AQL), in order to express the information derived from various indices with a single number or letter. The modified indices result in different characterization from the unmodified ones and lead to a more objective/fair evaluation of the slagging/fouling tendency. The comparison of large number of indices of large number of samples is enabled via the tAQI and the AQL. Samples with a tAQL ≤ 1 belong to class 'A' (low slagging/fouling problems) while samples with a tAQL > 6 belong to class 'G' (extremely high tendency to slagging/fouling problems). The tAQI and AQL are a novel concept for the categorization and labeling of solid biofuels regarding their slagging/fouling tendency and could contribute to the waste/biomass residue market for energy proposes.
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- Agapi Vasileiadou
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, 67100, Xanthi, Greece.
- Department of Mineral Resources Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, 50100, Kozani, Greece.
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- Department of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, 67100, Xanthi, Greece.
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- Department of Mineral Resources Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, 50100, Kozani, Greece
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Alkali-Activated Materials with Pre-Treated Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Bottom Ash. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12073535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study presents the results of an experimental campaign on the use of municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash (MIBA) and fly ash (FA) as precursors for the production of alkali-activated materials. MIBA was subjected to a pre-treatment stage in response to two issues: high metallic aluminum content, which reacts in a high pH solution, releasing hydrogen; and low amorphous content of silica-, aluminum- and calcium-bearing phases, which translates into a limited formation of reaction products. The proposed pre-treatment stage oxidizes most of the metallic aluminum fraction and compensates for the low reactivity of the material via the formation of additional reactants. Different combinations of MIBA and FA were tried—mass-based ratios of 0/100, 25/75, 50/50, 75/25, and 100/0 for MIBA/FA. Two mix designs of the alkaline activator with sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate were evaluated by varying the Na2O/binder and SiO2/Na2O ratios. These mortars were tested in the fresh and hardened state. The results showed that the pre-treatment stage was effective at stabilizing the dimensional variation of MIBA. Despite the lower reactivity of MIBA, mortars with 50/50 of MIBA/FA presented a maximum 28-day compressive strength of 25.2 MPa, higher than the 5.7 MPa of mortars made with MIBA only.
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Vishnu S, Ramson SRJ, Rukmini MSS, Abu-Mahfouz AM. Sensor-Based Solid Waste Handling Systems: A Survey. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:2340. [PMID: 35336511 PMCID: PMC8949905 DOI: 10.3390/s22062340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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As a consequence of swiftly growing populations in the urban areas, larger quantities of solid waste also form rapidly. Since urban local bodies are found to be unable to manage this perilous situation effectively, there is a high probability of risks relative to the environment and public health. A sudden change is indispensable in the existing systems that are developed for the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste, which are entangled in turmoil. However, Smart sensors and wireless technology enable cyber-physical systems to automate solid waste management, which will revolutionize the industry. This work presents a comprehensive study on the evolution of automation approaches in solid waste management systems. This study is enhanced by dissecting the available literature in solid waste management with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), and Internet of Things (IoT)-based approaches and analyzing each category with a typical architecture, respectively. In addition, various communication technologies adopted in the aforementioned categories are critically analyzed to identify the best choice for the deployment of trash bins. From the survey, it is inferred that IoT-based systems are superior to other design approaches, and LoRaWAN is identified as the preferred communication protocol for the automation of solid waste handling systems in urban areas. Furthermore, the critical open research issues on state-of-the-art solid waste handling systems are identified and future directions to address the same topic are suggested.
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- S. Vishnu
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Guntur 522213, India; (S.V.); (M.S.S.R.)
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- School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, VIT Bhopal University, Bhopal 466114, India
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Guntur 522213, India; (S.V.); (M.S.S.R.)
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- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria 0184, South Africa;
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 0001, South Africa
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Wang X, Gao M, Wang M, Wu C, Wang Q, Wang Y. Removal of heavy metals in municipal solid waste incineration fly ash using lactic acid fermentation broth. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:62716-62725. [PMID: 34215983 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14948-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWIFA) is considered as a hazardous solid waste because of the high mobility of heavy metals. In this study, the removal of heavy metals in MSWIFA using lactic acid fermentation broth (LAFB) under various leaching protocols (i.e. LAFB addition amount and timing) was investigated. Results revealed that compared with that in pure lactic acid solution, the synergistic effect of various substances in LAFB was more favourable to the dissolution of heavy metals. Although the content of acid-soluble heavy metals in MSWIFA decreased after leaching with LAFB, the leaching toxicity measured by acetic acid buffer solution method increased to varying degrees (except that of Cr). Moreover, the maximum leaching concentration of Pb was 14.1 mg/L (standard limit, 0.25 mg/L), which was not conducive to the landfill treatment of MSWIFA. However, if the LAFB-treated MSWIFA was used in cement kiln for co-disposal, the amount of MSWIFA entering the kiln was 6.0 percentage points higher than that in pure water leaching. Therefore, LAFB leaching instead of water leaching is expected to be an effective pre-treatment method for the utilisation of MSWIFA.
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- Xiaona Wang
- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory on Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 10083, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory on Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 10083, China.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory on Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 10083, China
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- Chengdu Environmental Investment Group Co., LTD, Building 1, Tianfushijia, No. 1000 Jincheng Street, Chengdu, China
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SEYİTOGLU SS, KILIÇARSLAN A. The Related Study Tendencies in the Field of Gasification: A Bibliometric Approach. GAZI UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.35378/gujs.874093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Nyakuma BB, Wong S, Mong GR, Utume LN, Oladokun O, Wong KY, Ivase TJP, Abdullah TAT. Bibliometric analysis of the research landscape on rice husks gasification (1995-2019). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:49467-49490. [PMID: 34355317 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15761-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The processing of rice (Oryza sativa L.) generates large quantities of lignocellulosic wastes termed rice husks (RH). Numerous researchers have proposed biomass gasification as the panacea to the waste disposal and management challenges posed by RH. However, a comprehensive analysis of RH gasification is required to examine the research landscape and future directions on the area. The research landscape and global developments on RH gasification from 1995 to 2019 are examined through bibliometric analysis of 228 publications extracted from the Web of Science. Bioresource Technology is considered the most influential journal on the topic, whereas China is the most productive nation due to government policies and research funding. The most productive organization is the Harbin Institute of Technology, which is due to the significant contributions of Zhao YiJun and co-workers. Keyword analysis revealed three crucial research themes: gasification, biomass, and rice husks. The literature revealed that the syngas yield, distribution, and performance of RH gasification are significantly influenced by temperature, equivalence ratio, selected reactor, and gasifying medium. The techno-economic analysis of RH gasification revealed that government interventions such as high sales rates and low investment costs could enhance the commercial viability of the technology. Furthermore, the integration of RH gasification with carbon capture utilization and storage could promote the decarbonization of power plants, negative emissions, and net-zero climate goals. Overall, the paper provides valuable information for future researchers to identify strategic collaborators, journal publications, and research frontiers yet unexplored.
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- Bemgba B Nyakuma
- School of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Dpto. Matemática Aplicada, Ciencia Ingeniería de Material y Tecn. Electrónica, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
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- School of Energy & Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Bio-resources Development Centre, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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- School of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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Espuny M, Faria Neto A, da Motta Reis JS, Dos Santos Neto ST, Nunhes TV, de Oliveira OJ. Building new paths for responsible solid waste management. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2021; 193:442. [PMID: 34165638 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-021-09173-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The amount of solid waste produced across the planet in the past decade was 1.3 billion tons (1.2 kg/year per person). Also, the significant number of publications on solid waste management (SWM) draws attention to the importance of discussing the topic to improve public health and to mitigate environmental impacts. The objectives of this article are to identify the state of the art and the scientific gaps on SWM and to propose a framework to promote it in the coming years. For this, a content analysis was carried out with the support of a bibliometric study, considering articles published in the Scopus database. The field of SWM study was classified into 12 different themes, and from this division, it was sought to identify the evolution of each of them between the 2005 and 2018 period. Content analysis and bibliometric study indicate that thermal and biological treatments are a promising trend to improve the performance of SWM. Its most important applied contribution is the generation of qualified information about SWM that can support the decision-making of public and private managers to reduce environmental impacts and improve life in urban spaces. The main academic contribution of the paper is the articulation of the most important themes on SWM, identifying the individual impact of each one of them in this field of study and the indication of the scientific trends that should guide the development of future research.
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- Maximilian Espuny
- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Doutor Ariberto Pereira da Cunha 333, Guaratinguetá, SP, Brazil.
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Doutor Ariberto Pereira da Cunha 333, Guaratinguetá, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Doutor Ariberto Pereira da Cunha 333, Guaratinguetá, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Doutor Ariberto Pereira da Cunha 333, Guaratinguetá, SP, Brazil
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Zhang Y, Wang L, Chen L, Ma B, Zhang Y, Ni W, Tsang DCW. Treatment of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash: State-of-the-art technologies and future perspectives. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 411:125132. [PMID: 33858099 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) fly ash is considered as a hazardous waste that requires specific treatment before disposal. The principal treatments encompass thermal treatment, stabilization/solidification, and resource recovery. To maximize environmental, social, and economic benefits, the development of low-carbon and sustainable treatment technologies for MSWI fly ash has attracted extensive interests in recent years. This paper critically reviewed the state-of-the-art treatment technologies and novel resource utilization approaches for the MSWI fly ash. Innovative technologies and future perspectives of MSWI fly ash management were highlighted. Moreover, the latest understanding of immobilization mechanisms and the use of advanced characterization technologies were elaborated to foster future design of treatment technologies and the actualization of sustainable management for MSWI fly ash.
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- Yuying Zhang
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Construction Materials, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Laboratory for Concrete & Construction Chemistry, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- State Key Laboratory of Energy Clean Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Civil and Resource Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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Gu W, Liu D, Wang C. Energy recovery potential from incineration using municipal solid waste based on multi-scenario analysis in Beijing. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:27119-27131. [PMID: 33506413 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12478-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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With the rapid growth of municipal solid waste (MSW) generation, waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration has gained popularity due to its potential for electricity generation and swiftly reducing the volume and mass of MSW. Recognizing the urgency of MSW management, Beijing's government launched the "MSW Source Separation Regulation" on May 1, 2020. This paper attempts to take into account the different levels of MSW source separation as well as the impact of different MSW compositions on energy recovery potential from incineration. We assume that the MSW management level in Beijing in 2025 will reach that of developed countries (e.g., Australia), which have abundant experience and mature MSW management systems. The amount of MSW generation is predicted by a first-order and one-variable grey differential equation model, GM (1,1), and a kernel-based nonlinear multivariate grey model, KGM (1,n). We establish six scenarios and distinguish them by the composition and lower heating values (LHV) of MSW, considered with and without recycling and source separation to varying degrees. The predicted amount of MSW generation in 2025 is 11,505,400 tons with 2.255% mean absolute percentage error (MAPE). With increasing source separation and removal of food waste, the volume of electricity generated per ton of waste ranges from 0.336 to 1.114 MWh/ton. At its lowest, the cost of electricity generation is 977.60 yuan/MWh. The results not only provide implications for balancing the benefits and costs of implementing WTE incineration strategies but also shed light on government management of MSW source separation.
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- Wei Gu
- School of Economics and Management, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Economics and Management, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Economics and Management, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China.
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Assessment of Heavy Metals in Agricultural Land: A Literature Review Based on Bibliometric Analysis. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13084559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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A great amount of negative influence on human existence and environmental protection has been brought on by heavy metal pollution in agriculture soil. Thus, major awareness has been diverted to the evaluation of heavy metals (EHM) in agricultural land, which is used to improve the environment and ensure people’s health. Based on 3759 publications collected from the Web of Science Core CollectionTM (WoS), this paper’s aim is to illustrate a comprehensive bibliometric run-through and visualization of the subject of EHM. Contingent on influential authors, top institutions, keywords are discussed in detail. Afterwards, the ruling publications and focal assemblage of EHM and leading publications are analyzed to discover the main research topics, according to citation analysis and reference co-citation analysis. The main motive of the paper is to assist research workers interested in the area of EHM determine the ongoing potential research opportunities and hotspots.
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Chen L, Wang YS, Wang L, Zhang Y, Li J, Tong L, Hu Q, Dai JG, Tsang DCW. Stabilisation/solidification of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash by phosphate-enhanced calcium aluminate cement. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 408:124404. [PMID: 33153794 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Landfill disposal of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MIFA) presents significant environmental and economic burden. This study proposed a novel and high-efficiency approach for stabilisation/solidification (S/S) of MIFA by phosphate-modified calcium aluminate cement (CAC). Experimental results showed that the presence of Pb (the most leachable metal contaminant in the MIFA) retarded the early-stage reaction of CAC, resulting in an extension of setting time and a significant decline of compressive strength of CAC pastes. The incorporation of phosphate additives (10 wt% of binder), especially for trisodium phosphate, in CAC system effectively mitigated the negative impact of Pb on the CAC reaction and reduced the Pb leachability. Elemental mapping results illustrated that Pb2+ coordinated with phosphate to generate insoluble precipitates (e.g., Pb3(PO4)2). The S/S treated MIFA samples fulfilled the compressive strength and leachability requirements for on-site reuse. Overall, this study demonstrated that phosphate-modified CAC is a promising binder for S/S of hazardous MIFA.
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- Liang Chen
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Construction Materials, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China
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- South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, 7 West Street, Yuancun, Guangzhou, 510655, China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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Wong SL, Nyakuma BB, Nordin AH, Lee CT, Ngadi N, Wong KY, Oladokun O. Uncovering the dynamics in global carbon dioxide utilization research: a bibliometric analysis (1995-2019). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:13842-13860. [PMID: 33196996 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11643-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The anthropogenic emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere is recognized as the main contributor to global climate change. To date, scientists have developed various strategies, including CO2 utilization technologies, to reduce global carbon emissions. This paper presents the global scientific landscape of the CO2 utilization research from 1995 to 2019 based on a bibliometric analysis of 1875 publications extracted from Web of Science. The findings indicate a major increase in the number of publications and citations received from 2015 to 2019, denoting a fast-emerging research trend. The dynamics of global CO2 utilization research is partly driven by China's policies and research funding to promote low-carbon economic development. Applied Energy is recognized as a core journal in this research topic. The utilization of CO2 is a multidisciplinary topic that has progressed by multidimensional collaborations at the country and organizations levels, while the formation of co-authorship networks at the individual level is mostly influenced by the authors' affiliations. Keyword co-occurrence analysis reveals a rapid evolution in the CO2 utilization strategies from chemical fixation in carbonates and epoxides to pilot-scale testing of power-to-gas technologies in Europe and the USA. The development of efficient power-to-fuel technologies and biological utilization routes (using microalgae and bacteria) will probably be the next research priorities in CO2 utilization research.
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- Syie Luing Wong
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
- Innovation Centre in Agri-Technology for Advanced Bioprocess, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Pagoh, 84600, Pagoh, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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Xing Y, Wang Y, Huang J, Fei Z, Liu Q, Chen X, Cui M, Qiao X. Study on the Mechanism and Kinetics of Waste Polypropylene Cracking Oxidation over the Mn 2O 3/HY Catalyst by TG–MS and In Situ FTIR. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c02678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Youxin Xing
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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Wong SL, Nyakuma BB, Wong KY, Lee CT, Lee TH, Lee CH. Microplastics and nanoplastics in global food webs: A bibliometric analysis (2009-2019). MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2020; 158:111432. [PMID: 32753215 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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This paper presents the research landscape on microplastics and nanoplastics (M/NPs) in global food webs based on a bibliometric analysis of 330 publications published in 2009-2019 extracted from Web of Science. The publications increased tremendously since 2013. Marine Pollution Bulletin is one of the top productive journals for this topic. The publication landscape related to M/NPs in global food webs, as interdisciplinary research, is highly dependent on the funding availability. The high productivities of England, China, USA and European countries are attributed to the funding from the agencies at regional or national levels. Keyword analysis reveals the shift of research hotspots from investigations on M/NPs absorbed by various organisms in the ecosystems to studies on the trophic transfer of M/NPs and sorbed contaminants in the food webs and their associated adverse impacts. Funding agencies play important roles in leading the future development of this topic.
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- Syie Luing Wong
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia; Innovation Centre in Agritechnology for Advanced Bioprocess, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Pagoh, 84600 Pagoh, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia; Innovation Centre in Agritechnology for Advanced Bioprocess, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Pagoh, 84600 Pagoh, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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Domingo JL, Marquès M, Mari M, Schuhmacher M. Adverse health effects for populations living near waste incinerators with special attention to hazardous waste incinerators. A review of the scientific literature. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 187:109631. [PMID: 32460091 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Incinerators of municipal, hazardous and medical wastes are sources of emissions of toxic pollutants, being polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans, as well as a number of heavy metals of special concern. Moreover, waste incineration also generates ashes that must be properly disposed. In all countries, waste management is currently being an issue of tremendous importance. While the treatment and disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) is a problem in the entire world, in industrialized countries, the management of hazardous waste (HW) is an additional issue of important concern. While the available scientific information on the environmental impact and the health risks of MSWIs is quite considerable, that related with the potential adverse health effects for the populations living near HWIs is much more reduced. In this paper, we have reviewed the information on health effects-including the incidence of cancer and cancer mortality-for the people residing in the vicinity of HWIs. For a better understanding of the problem, some studies on cancer and other adverse health effects near MSWIs have been also reviewed. Special attention has been paid to the HWI of Constantí (Catalonia, Spain) on which the most complete information among all HWIs in the entire world is available. In our conclusions, a series of important issues/questions are raised: is really safe the limit value of 0.1 ng TEQ/Nm3 for PCDD/Fs to protect human health? Where are the evidences on this? On the other hand, to date, risk assessment studies have been only focused on certain substances; heavy metals and PCDD/Fs. Studies have not included those chemicals that are not routinely analyzed, being even some of them probably unknown right now. Moreover, what about potential interactions among chemicals in order to estimate the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks for the population living near incinerators? Complete epidemiological studies are clearly necessary.
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- Jose L Domingo
- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, IISPV, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, San Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, IISPV, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, San Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, 43007, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, 43007, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain
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