The present work was carried out to evaluate the removal of p-nitrophenol by adsorption onto olive cake based activated carbon having a BET surface area of 672 m²/g. The batch adsorption experimental results indicated that the equilibrium time for nitrophenol adsorption by olive cake-based activated carbon was 120min. The adsorption data was modeled by equilibrium and kinetic models. The pseudo- first and second order as well as the Elovichkinetic models were applied to fit the experimental data and the intraparticle diffusion model was assessed for describing the mechanism of adsorption. The data were found to be best fitted to the pseudo-second order model with a correlation coefficient (R2=0.986). The intraparticle diffusion mechanism also showed a good fit to the experimental data, showing two distinct linear parts assuming that more than one step could be involved in the adsorption of nitrophenol by the activated carbon. The equilibrium study was performed using three models including Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin. The results revealed that the Temkin equilibrium model is the best model fitting the experimental data (R2=0.944). The results of the present study proved the efficiency of using olive cake based activated carbon as a novel adsorbent for the removal of nitrophenol from aqueous solution.
Laboratory investigation of insecticide O,O diethyl O-2 isopropyl 6- methyl pyrimidin-4-yl phosphorothioate insecticide adsorption using olive stones activated by phosphoric acid was carried out. The influence of several factors governing insecticide adsorption such as dosage, temperature, pH and time in addition to specific surface area of the prepared carbon was investigated. The obtained results showed that the adsorption was found to increase with increasing temperature and pH and the activated carbon prepared from olive stones has higher surface area (>700 m2g-1). Also, the removal of insecticide increased with the lapse of time; an olive stone activated by phosphoric acid has 75.6 % insecticide removal efficiency in comparison with that of activated carbon. The experimental results have been fitted with Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The Langmuir isotherm better fitted the experimental data since the average percent deviations were lower than with Freundlich isotherm. Moreover, activated carbon from olive stones is a suitable adsorbent and adsorption of 90% is possible in the high temperature, pH and adsorbent dosages.
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Laboratory investigation of insecticide O,O diethyl O-2 isopropyl 6- methyl pyrimidin-4-yl phosphorothioate insecticide adsorption using olive stones activated by phosphoric acid was carried out. The influence of several factors governing insecticide adsorption such as dosage, temperature, pH and time in addition to specific surface area of the prepared carbon was investigated. The obtained results showed that the adsorption was found to increase with increasing temperature and pH and the activated carbon prepared from olive stones has higher surface area (>700 m2g-1). Also, the removal of insecticide increased with the lapse of time; an olive stone activated by phosphoric acid has 75.6 % insecticide removal efficiency in comparison with that of activated carbon. The experimental results have been fitted with Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The Langmuir isotherm better fitted the experimental data since the average percent deviations were lower than with Freundlich isotherm. Moreover, activated carbon from olive stones is a suitable adsorbent and adsorption of 90% is possible in the high temperature, pH and adsorbent dosages.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
nternational Journal of Engineering Research and Development is an international premier peer reviewed open access engineering and technology journal promoting the discovery, innovation, advancement and dissemination of basic and transitional knowledge in engineering, technology and related disciplines.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
— The biosorption of Malathion from aqueous solution by green algal biomass was investigated. The green algae used were of the species Spirogyra and was collected from Neugal river near Sujanpur, Himachal Pradesh. Batch biosorption experiments were performed to examine the effect of contact time, pH, biomass concentration and initial Malathion concentration. The concentration of residual Malathion concentration after biosorption was determined using UV-Vis Spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 309 nm. The maximum adsorption was found to be at pH 7 after a contact time of 5 hours with initial Malathion concentration of 100 mg/L and biomass of weight 75 mg. The equilibrium biosorption data were analyzed using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm. Freundlich isotherm was found to be more favorable than Langmuir isotherm.
Reaction of aniline with ammonium persulphate and concentrated hydrochloric a...Maciej Przybyłek
In this paper, the reaction of aniline with ammonium persulphate and concentrated HCl was studied. As a result of our experimental studies, 2,4,6-trichlorophenylamine was identified as the main product. This shows that a high concentration of HCl does not favour oxidative polymerisation of phenylamine, even though the ammonium persulphate/HCl system is widely used in polyaniline synthesis. On the basis of the experimental data and density functional theory for reaction path modelling, we proposed a mechanism for oxidative chlorination of aniline. We assumed that this reaction proceeded in three cyclically repeated steps; protonation of aniline, formation of singlet ground state phenylnitrenium cation, and nucleophilic substitution. In order to confirm this mechanism, kinetic, thermochemical, and natural bond orbital population analyses were performed.
Using Tunisian Phosphate Rock and Her Converted Hydroxyapatite for Lead Remov...IJERA Editor
Natural and synthesis apatites represent a cost effective soil amendment, which can be used for in situ reduction of lead bioavailability and mobility. In our previous work, we selected Tunisian Phosphate Rock (TPR) and Hydroxyapatite (CaHAp) as promising minerals for the removal of lead from aqueous solutions. X-ray powder diffraction patterns (DRX), Infra Red (IR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were used to characterize TPR and CaHAp. CaHAp was prepared from TPR and employed for the removal of Pb2+ ions at different concentrations from aqueous solution to determine the adsorption properties of CaHAp and compare them with those of a TPR. The kinetic data obtained indicated that the adsorption performances of the adsorbents depended both on their specific surface area and crystallinity. Complexation of lead ion on the adsorbent surface favoured the dissolution of hydroxyapatites characterized by a Ca/Pb molar ratio of 1.69. The maximum adsorption capacity of CaHAp for Pb2+ ions at 25 °C was 1.806 mmol /g relative to 1.035 mmol /g for TPR at the same temperature. The higher capacity of CaHAp was explained in terms of its porosity and crystallinity. The Pb2+ ions sorption results could be modelled by the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The simulations of adsorption isotherms of Pb2+ on CaHAp allow us to conclude that there is a good correlation between the experimental data and the Langmuir model. On TPR, we show a good correlation between the experimental data and the Langmuir and Freundlich model.
A New Low Cost Biosorbent for a Cationic Dye TreatmentIJEAB
The aim of our study consists to investigate the adsorption of Methylene Blue from aqueous solution by a new biosorbent prepared from Papaya seed. Adsorption behavior of the cationic dye was analyzed by variation of solution pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, and temperature. Adsorption isotherms were studied according to the Langmuir and Freundlich Model, and adsorption kinetics according to pseudo first and second order. Results show that the maximum adsorption is obtained at ambient temperature with the yield of 98.82% and was reached in first 20min (pH = 10, adsorbent dose of 100 mg in 50 mL). The Langmuir isotherm shows a correlation coefficient of 99.4% higher than 95.4%obtained for Freundlich model and the adsorption kinetic model follow a pseudo-second order with a maximum adsorption capacity of 52.28 mg/g.
Study of the Influence of Nickel Content and Reaction Temperature on Glycerol...IJRESJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: La2O3-SiO2-supported nickel catalysts were evaluated in glycerol steam reforming. The samples (30wt% La and 5, 10 and 15wt% of Ni on 70wt% commercial SiO2), prepared by the simultaneous impregnation method, were characterized by EDX, nitrogen physisorption, XRD, in-situ XRD, XANES and TPR. The analyses revealed NiO species weakly interact with the support and the different metallic surface areas of the catalysts. Catalytic tests were performed in a fixed bed reactor at 600oC and 15Ni catalyst, which showed the best performance, was also evaluated at 500oC and 700oC. According to the results, the Ni content on the catalyst surface interferes in the distribution of gaseous products H2, CO, CO2 and CH4. The increase in the Ni content increases the carbon formation during reaction. The reaction temperature affected the catalytic performance and the best results were obtained with the 15Ni catalyst at 600oC, which was also tested for 20 hours for the analysis of its stability.
The effect of reduction of aeration period on organic pollutants removal in s...SophieShi7
The authors investigated the possibility to reduce aeration time in one of the cycles of sequencing batch activated sludge reactors. It is known that there are microorganisms in activated sludge which can store organic materials temporarily in such forms as polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). It was expected that removal of organic materials in the cycle with reduced aeration was supplemented by the microbial activities to store organic materials temporarily. The authors operated sequencing batch reactors with 6 cycles/day with synthetic wastewater, and reduced aeration in one of the cycles. Short-term experiments were conducted to see the effects of aeration reduction for one time, and long-term experiments were conducted to see the effect of long term implementation of operation with aeration reduction. In both experiments, removal of DOC was greater than 92%, and no significant adverse effect was observed. The more aeration was reduced, the more PHA was carried over to the following cycles. It was estimated that about 17% to 50 % of PHA was carried over to the cycles following the cycles in which aeration was reduced. The operation with one-cycle reduced aeration was successfully implemented in the experiments. There is a big room to explore wastewater treatment technologies in the direction to flexibly control energy consumption.
Thermal regeneration of activated carbon saturated with nitrate ions from an ...IJAEMSJORNAL
The present study was initiated to help the simple and less expensive regeneration of activated carbons after saturation in rural area. In order to determine a regeneration time and the number of regeneration cycles, an adsorption test was necessary. Thus, 3h and 4 cycles of carbon regeneration are obtained after evaluation of the performance, percentage and adsorption capacity after each cycle. Regeneration percentages of 71.29, 54.05, 40.40, 28.06 % and 72.6, 69.84, 64.33, 34.98 %for respective concentrations of 30± 1.2 mg/L and 55 ± 1.6 mg/L are observed. Also, the performances of activated carbon 8.5, 10, 12, 20 g/L and capacities 24.04, 19.93, 14.9 and 10.35mg/g 35.7, 34.12, 31.43 and 17.09 mg/g respectively for dry season and rainy season were necessary to fix the number of cycles. The artisanal furnace with its ease of installation and its maximum temperature of 500±2°C is suitable for the regeneration of saturated activated carbon.
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In our project, it was aimed to purify wastewaters containing methylene blue component and harmful to environment from methylene blue. For this purpose, synthetic methylene blue waste water was formed and chemically treated by photocatalysis.
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Batch adsorption experiments were carried out for
the adsorption of cationic dye from aqueous solution onto
composite activated carbon. The composite activated carbon was
prepared from brewer’s spent grain and sea bean shell at a ratio
of 1:1. The equilibrium studies were done at different
concentrations and temperatures. The equilibrium data were
fitted to Langmuir, Freundlich, Dubinin-Radushkevich, and
Temkin isotherm models. The results showed that both Lagmuir
and Freundlich isotherm model fitted the data reasonably well
but Freundlich isotherm fitted better in the temperature range
studied. This confirmed that the adsorption is heterogeneous,
non-specific and non-uniform in nature. Kinetic studies were also
undertaken in terms of first order, second order, pseudo first
order, pseudo second order, Elovich, Boyd, and intra-particle
diffusion models. The results indicated that the data followed
pseudo second order model with surface adsorption and intraparticle
diffusion concurrently operating during the adsorbateadsorbent
interaction. The values of the thermodynamic
parameters computed from Van’t Hoff plot confirmed the
process to be endothermic and spontaneous in nature.
— The biosorption of Malathion from aqueous solution by green algal biomass was investigated. The green algae used were of the species Spirogyra and was collected from Neugal river near Sujanpur, Himachal Pradesh. Batch biosorption experiments were performed to examine the effect of contact time, pH, biomass concentration and initial Malathion concentration. The concentration of residual Malathion concentration after biosorption was determined using UV-Vis Spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 309 nm. The maximum adsorption was found to be at pH 7 after a contact time of 5 hours with initial Malathion concentration of 100 mg/L and biomass of weight 75 mg. The equilibrium biosorption data were analyzed using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm. Freundlich isotherm was found to be more favorable than Langmuir isotherm.
Reaction of aniline with ammonium persulphate and concentrated hydrochloric a...Maciej Przybyłek
In this paper, the reaction of aniline with ammonium persulphate and concentrated HCl was studied. As a result of our experimental studies, 2,4,6-trichlorophenylamine was identified as the main product. This shows that a high concentration of HCl does not favour oxidative polymerisation of phenylamine, even though the ammonium persulphate/HCl system is widely used in polyaniline synthesis. On the basis of the experimental data and density functional theory for reaction path modelling, we proposed a mechanism for oxidative chlorination of aniline. We assumed that this reaction proceeded in three cyclically repeated steps; protonation of aniline, formation of singlet ground state phenylnitrenium cation, and nucleophilic substitution. In order to confirm this mechanism, kinetic, thermochemical, and natural bond orbital population analyses were performed.
Using Tunisian Phosphate Rock and Her Converted Hydroxyapatite for Lead Remov...IJERA Editor
Natural and synthesis apatites represent a cost effective soil amendment, which can be used for in situ reduction of lead bioavailability and mobility. In our previous work, we selected Tunisian Phosphate Rock (TPR) and Hydroxyapatite (CaHAp) as promising minerals for the removal of lead from aqueous solutions. X-ray powder diffraction patterns (DRX), Infra Red (IR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were used to characterize TPR and CaHAp. CaHAp was prepared from TPR and employed for the removal of Pb2+ ions at different concentrations from aqueous solution to determine the adsorption properties of CaHAp and compare them with those of a TPR. The kinetic data obtained indicated that the adsorption performances of the adsorbents depended both on their specific surface area and crystallinity. Complexation of lead ion on the adsorbent surface favoured the dissolution of hydroxyapatites characterized by a Ca/Pb molar ratio of 1.69. The maximum adsorption capacity of CaHAp for Pb2+ ions at 25 °C was 1.806 mmol /g relative to 1.035 mmol /g for TPR at the same temperature. The higher capacity of CaHAp was explained in terms of its porosity and crystallinity. The Pb2+ ions sorption results could be modelled by the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The simulations of adsorption isotherms of Pb2+ on CaHAp allow us to conclude that there is a good correlation between the experimental data and the Langmuir model. On TPR, we show a good correlation between the experimental data and the Langmuir and Freundlich model.
A New Low Cost Biosorbent for a Cationic Dye TreatmentIJEAB
The aim of our study consists to investigate the adsorption of Methylene Blue from aqueous solution by a new biosorbent prepared from Papaya seed. Adsorption behavior of the cationic dye was analyzed by variation of solution pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, and temperature. Adsorption isotherms were studied according to the Langmuir and Freundlich Model, and adsorption kinetics according to pseudo first and second order. Results show that the maximum adsorption is obtained at ambient temperature with the yield of 98.82% and was reached in first 20min (pH = 10, adsorbent dose of 100 mg in 50 mL). The Langmuir isotherm shows a correlation coefficient of 99.4% higher than 95.4%obtained for Freundlich model and the adsorption kinetic model follow a pseudo-second order with a maximum adsorption capacity of 52.28 mg/g.
Study of the Influence of Nickel Content and Reaction Temperature on Glycerol...IJRESJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: La2O3-SiO2-supported nickel catalysts were evaluated in glycerol steam reforming. The samples (30wt% La and 5, 10 and 15wt% of Ni on 70wt% commercial SiO2), prepared by the simultaneous impregnation method, were characterized by EDX, nitrogen physisorption, XRD, in-situ XRD, XANES and TPR. The analyses revealed NiO species weakly interact with the support and the different metallic surface areas of the catalysts. Catalytic tests were performed in a fixed bed reactor at 600oC and 15Ni catalyst, which showed the best performance, was also evaluated at 500oC and 700oC. According to the results, the Ni content on the catalyst surface interferes in the distribution of gaseous products H2, CO, CO2 and CH4. The increase in the Ni content increases the carbon formation during reaction. The reaction temperature affected the catalytic performance and the best results were obtained with the 15Ni catalyst at 600oC, which was also tested for 20 hours for the analysis of its stability.
The effect of reduction of aeration period on organic pollutants removal in s...SophieShi7
The authors investigated the possibility to reduce aeration time in one of the cycles of sequencing batch activated sludge reactors. It is known that there are microorganisms in activated sludge which can store organic materials temporarily in such forms as polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). It was expected that removal of organic materials in the cycle with reduced aeration was supplemented by the microbial activities to store organic materials temporarily. The authors operated sequencing batch reactors with 6 cycles/day with synthetic wastewater, and reduced aeration in one of the cycles. Short-term experiments were conducted to see the effects of aeration reduction for one time, and long-term experiments were conducted to see the effect of long term implementation of operation with aeration reduction. In both experiments, removal of DOC was greater than 92%, and no significant adverse effect was observed. The more aeration was reduced, the more PHA was carried over to the following cycles. It was estimated that about 17% to 50 % of PHA was carried over to the cycles following the cycles in which aeration was reduced. The operation with one-cycle reduced aeration was successfully implemented in the experiments. There is a big room to explore wastewater treatment technologies in the direction to flexibly control energy consumption.
Thermal regeneration of activated carbon saturated with nitrate ions from an ...IJAEMSJORNAL
The present study was initiated to help the simple and less expensive regeneration of activated carbons after saturation in rural area. In order to determine a regeneration time and the number of regeneration cycles, an adsorption test was necessary. Thus, 3h and 4 cycles of carbon regeneration are obtained after evaluation of the performance, percentage and adsorption capacity after each cycle. Regeneration percentages of 71.29, 54.05, 40.40, 28.06 % and 72.6, 69.84, 64.33, 34.98 %for respective concentrations of 30± 1.2 mg/L and 55 ± 1.6 mg/L are observed. Also, the performances of activated carbon 8.5, 10, 12, 20 g/L and capacities 24.04, 19.93, 14.9 and 10.35mg/g 35.7, 34.12, 31.43 and 17.09 mg/g respectively for dry season and rainy season were necessary to fix the number of cycles. The artisanal furnace with its ease of installation and its maximum temperature of 500±2°C is suitable for the regeneration of saturated activated carbon.
#scichallenge2017 Photocatalytic Degradation of Synthetic Wastewaters Contain...Seher Elif Mekik
#scichallenge2017
In our project, it was aimed to purify wastewaters containing methylene blue component and harmful to environment from methylene blue. For this purpose, synthetic methylene blue waste water was formed and chemically treated by photocatalysis.
Engineering Research Publication
Best International Journals, High Impact Journals,
International Journal of Engineering & Technical Research
ISSN : 2321-0869 (O) 2454-4698 (P)
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Batch adsorption experiments were carried out for
the adsorption of cationic dye from aqueous solution onto
composite activated carbon. The composite activated carbon was
prepared from brewer’s spent grain and sea bean shell at a ratio
of 1:1. The equilibrium studies were done at different
concentrations and temperatures. The equilibrium data were
fitted to Langmuir, Freundlich, Dubinin-Radushkevich, and
Temkin isotherm models. The results showed that both Lagmuir
and Freundlich isotherm model fitted the data reasonably well
but Freundlich isotherm fitted better in the temperature range
studied. This confirmed that the adsorption is heterogeneous,
non-specific and non-uniform in nature. Kinetic studies were also
undertaken in terms of first order, second order, pseudo first
order, pseudo second order, Elovich, Boyd, and intra-particle
diffusion models. The results indicated that the data followed
pseudo second order model with surface adsorption and intraparticle
diffusion concurrently operating during the adsorbateadsorbent
interaction. The values of the thermodynamic
parameters computed from Van’t Hoff plot confirmed the
process to be endothermic and spontaneous in nature.
Study on the Most Efficient Method, for Chemistry Laboratories, on the Recove...QUESTJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: Waste management and treatment programs are increasingly relevant, taking into account the global scenario. However, the use of the concept of 3R (Reduction, Reuse and Recycling) still needs to be implemented in university labs. The use of this concept can avoid environmental contamination and thus promote operator and community safety. In this perspective, the present work intends to define an adequate methodology for the reuse of N-heptane used in petroleum analyzes. Methodologies will be compared using rotary evaporator and fractional distillation. The treated residues contained crude oil and n-Heptane, being recovered by fractional distillation under two conditions. In condition 1 a column 80.0 cm long and 6.0 cm in diameter was filled with glass rings and in condition 2 with Raschig rings in stainless steel. The second methodology used a conventional rotary evaporator. The analyzed responses were: the total time of the process, the recovered percentage of n-Heptane and its degree of purity, evaluated by gas chromatography. This study allowed to demonstrate the most appropriate methodology for the treatment of this residue and the economic advantages resulting from the effluent minimization.
Fertilizer plant waste carbon slurry has been investigated after some processing as an adsorbent for the removal of dyes and phenols using columns. The results show that the carbonaceous adsorbent prepared from carbon slurry being porous and having appreciable surface area (380 m2/g) can remove dyes both cationic (meldola blue, methylene blue, chrysoidine G, crystal violet) as well as anionic (ethyl orange, metanil yellow, acid blue 113), and phenols (phenol, 2-chlorophenol, 4-chlorophenol and 2,4-dichlorophenol) fruitfully from water. The column type continuous flow operations were used to obtain the breakthrough curves. The breakthrough capacity, exhaustion capacity and degree of column utilization were evaluated from the plots. The results shows that the degree of column utilization for dyes lies in the range 60 to 76% while for phenols was in the range 53-58%. The exhaustion capacities were quite high as compared to the breakthrough capacities and were found to be 217, 211, 104, 126, 233, 248, 267 mg/g for meldola blue, crystal violet, chrysoidine G, methylene blue, ethyl orange, metanil yellow, acid blue 113, respectively and 25.6, 72.2, 82.2 and 197.3 mg/g for phenol, 2-chlorophenol, 4-chlorophenol and 2,4-dichlorophenol, respectively
Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon from Hura Crepitans Linn...theijes
Activated carbons were thermally prepared from Hura Crepitan L. seed shells. Zinc chloride (ZnCl2) and Phosphoric acid (H3PO4) were separately used as the activating agents. The activated carbons obtained were characterized by determining the percentage yield, moisture content, ash content and percentage fixed carbon. The adsorption of methylene blue by the activated carbon was done using 0.1 to 0.5g of the activated carbon. The results revealed that the percentage yield and ash content of H3PO4 impregnated activated carbon was higher than ZnCl2 impregnated activated carbon. On the other hand ZnCl2 impregnated activated carbon had higher moisture content and percentage fixed carbon. It was also revealed that ZnCl2 impregnated activated carbon had greater adsorption capacity than H3PO4 impregnated activated carbon. However it was found that the higher the adsorbent (activated carbon) dosage, the higher the adsorption capacity.
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Reforestation is one of the Philippines’ government efforts to restore and rehabilitate degraded mangrove ecosystems. Although there is recovery of the ecosystem in terms of vegetation, the recovery of closely-linked faunal species in terms of community structure is still understudied. This research investigates the community structure of mangrove crabs under two different management schemes: protected mangroves and reforested mangroves. The transect-plot method was employed in each management scheme to quantify the vegetation, crab assemblages and environmental variables. Community composition of crabs and mangrove trees were compared between protected and reforested mangroves using non-metric multi-dimensional scaling and analysis of similarity in PRIMER 6. Chi-squared was used to test the variance of sex ration of the crabs. Canonical Correspondence Analysis was used to determine the relationship between crabs and environmental parameters. A total of twelve species of crabs belonging to six families were identified in protected mangroves while only four species were documented in reforested mangroves. Perisesarma indiarum and Baptozius vinosus were the most dominant species in protected and reforested mangrove, respectively. Univariate analysis of variance of crab assemblage data revealed significant differences in crab composition and abundance between protected mangroves and from reforested mangroves (P<0.05).><0.05).Environmental factors and human intervention had contributed to the difference in crab assemblages in mangrove ecosystems.
Estuaries are well known for their potential in removing metal from fresh water to provide micro-nutrients to aquatic life. In the present investigation, we have tried to bring out the metal removal potential of estuaries during accidental spills. For this purpose artificial river water containing high concentration of Mn, Cu, Zn, Ni and Pb were mixed with sea water at different salinity regimes. Water samples were taken from a station on the main branch of Tajan River that flows in to the Caspian Sea. For this purpose, solutions with a concentration of 5 mg/L of each studied metal (Mn,Cu, Zn, Pb) were prepared in Tajan River water. The salinity regimes include 3, 6, 8, 10 and 11 ppt. It was noted that metal concentration decreased by increasing salinity. Metals were flocculated at different rates: Cu (88%) > Ni (86%) > Pb (84%) > Mn (74%).Thus, as average about 80% of total elemental content flocculates. Hence, it was concluded that a large amount of micro nutrients is carried by the river and flocculated in the estuary where the river water mixes with the sea water which may play a vital role in supplying nutrients to the aquatic animals. Cluster analyses have shown that Mn and Ni are governed by EC, pH and salinity.
The current investigation presents the role of gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus) seeds as an effective biosorbent for remediating chromium (VI)), a toxic heavy metal pollutant commonly found in effluents from tanneries and relevant industries. Biosorption was affected by pH, temperature and initial metal concentration. Furthermore, there is a need to understand the holistic effect of all variables to ascertain the best possible conditions for adsorption, therefore, these factors were considered and a total of 17 trials were run according to the Box Behnken design. Quadratic model had maximum R2 value (0.9984) and larger F value (1109.92). From the Analysis Of Variance table and R2 value, quadratic model was predicted to be the significant model with the best fit to the generated experimental data. The optimal parameters obtained from the contour plot for the maximum removal of chromium(VI) were initial metal concentration of 60 mg/L, pH value of 2, and temperature of 27°C. Under these conditions, maximum removal of 92% was obtained. Thus this biosorbent substantially eliminates chromium(VI) under optimized conditions, enabling its use in larger scale.
his study investigated the microbial community in a full scale anaerobic baffled reactor and sequencing batch reactor system for oil-produced water treatment in summer and winter. The community structures of fungi and bacteria were analyzed through polymerase chain reaction–denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis and Illumina high-throughput sequencing, respectively. Chemical oxygen demand effluent concentration achieved lower than 50 mg/L level after the system in both summer and winter, however, chemical oxygen demand removal rates after anaerobic baffled reactor treatment system were significant higher in summer than that in winter, which conformed to the microbial community diversity. Saccharomycotina, Fusarium, and Aspergillus were detected in both anaerobic baffled reactor and sequencing batch reactor during summer and winter. The fungal communities in anaerobic baffled reactor and sequencing batch reactor were shaped by seasons and treatment units, while there was no correlation between abundance of fungi and chemical oxygen demand removal rates. Compared to summer, the total amount of the dominant hydrocarbon degrading bacteria decreased by 10.2% in anaerobic baffled reactor, resulting in only around 23% of chemical oxygen demand was removed in winter. Although microbial community significantly varied in the three parallel sulfide reducing bacteria, the performance of these bioreactors had no significant difference between summer and winter.
In recent decades, necessity to protect environment has been a serious concern for all people and international communities. In appropriate development of human economic activities, subsistence dependence of the growing world population on nature decreases the natural diversity of ecosystems and habitats day by day and provides additional constraints for life and survival of wildlife. As a result, implementation of programs to protect species and ecosystems is of great importance. The current study was carried out to implement a comprehensive strategic environmental management plan in the Mond protected area in southern Iran. Accordingly, the protected area was zoned using multi criteria decision method. According to the numerical models, fifteen data layer were obtained on a scale of 1:50,000. The results revealed that 28.35% out of the entire study area belongs to nature conservation zone. In the following step, in order to offer the strategic planning using strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats method, a total number of 154 questionnaires were prepared and filled by the relevant experts. For this purpose, after identifying the internal and external factors, they were weighted in the form of matrices as; internal factor evaluation and external factor evaluation. Analytical hierarchy process and expert choice software were applied to weight the factors. At the end, by considering the socioeconomic and environmental issues, the strategy of using protective strategies in line with international standards as well as a strong support of governmental national execution with a score of 6.05 was chosen as the final approach.
The major aim of the present study was to investigate element (Fe, Ni, Pb, V, Zn) concentrations in sediment and different tissues of Phragmities australis and Typha latifolia in Hor al-Azim Wetland Southwest Iran. Sampling of sediments and aquatic plants was carried out during spring and summer 2014. Results showed that the mean concentrations of elements in Phragmities australis in root and stem-leaf were as follows: Iron:4448 mg/kg, Nickel: 28 mg/kg, Lead:8 mg/kg, Vanadium:10 mg/kg and Zinc 15.5 mg/kg in root and: Fe:645 mg/kg, Ni:15 mg/kg, Pb:4 mg/kg, V:4 mg/kg and Zinc 16 mg/kg respectively. Also, the mean concentrations of Fe, Ni, Pb, V and Zn in roots of Typha latifolia were 8696 mg/kg, 34 mg/kg, 5 mg/kg, 19 mg/kg and 27 mg/kg respectively. The mean concentrations of Fe, Ni, V, Pb, Zn in stem-leaves of Typha latifolia were as follows: 321 mg/kg, 3 mg/kg, 7 mg/kg, 2 mg/kg and 14 mg/kg respectively. The mean concentrations of Fe, Ni, V, Pb and zinc were as: 40991 mg/kg, 65 mg/kg, 60 mg/kg, 31 mg/kg, 60 mg/kg respectively in surface sediment of study area. Concentration pattern of elements in sediment were as: Fe>Ni>Zn>V>Pb. The highest concentration of elements in the plant was seen in the roots. Also, Typha latifolia can uptake more concentration of elements than Phragmities australis. Based on the enrichment factor, Ni in summer had the highest EF values among the elements studied and it has a moderate enrichment.
In recent years managing solid wastes has been one of the burning problems in front of state and local municipal authorities. This is mainly due to scarcity of lands for landfill sites. In this context experts suggest that conversion of solid waste to energy and useful component is the best approach to reduce space and public health related problems. The entire process has to be managed by technologies that prevent pollution and protect the environment and at the same time minimize the cost through recovery of energy. Energy recovery in the form of electricity, heat and fuel from the waste using different technologies is possible through a variety of processes, including incineration, gasification, pyrolysis and anaerobic digestion. These processes are often grouped under “Waste to Energy technologies”. The objective of the study is twofold. First authors assessed the current status of solid waste management practices in India. Secondly the leading barriers are identified and Interpretive structural modeling technique and MICMAC analysis is performed to identify the contextual interrelationships between leading barriers influencing the solid waste to energy programs in the country. Finally the conclusions are drawn which will assist policy makers in designing sustainable waste management programs.
Water is a unique natural resource among all sources available on earth. It plays an important role in economic development and the general well-being of the country. This study aimed at using the application of water quality index in evaluating the ground water quality innorth-east area of Jaipur in pre and post monsoon for public usage. Total eleven physico–chemical characteristics; total dissolved solids, total hardness,chloride, nitrate, electrical conductance, sodium, fluorideand potassium, pH, turbidity, temperature) were analyzed and observed values were compared with standard values recommended by Indian standard and World Health Organization. Most of parameter show higher value than permissible limit in pre and post monsoon. Water quality index study showed that drinking water in Amer (221.58,277.70), Lalawas (362.74,396.67), Jaisinghpura area (286.00,273.78) were found to be highly contaminated due to high value of total dissolved solids, electrical conductance, total hardness, chloride, nitrate and sodium.Saipura (122.52, 131.00), Naila (120.25, 239.86), Galta (160.9, 204.1) were found to be moderately contaminated for both monsoons. People dependent on this water may prone to health hazard. Therefore some effective measures are urgently required to enhance the quality of water in these areas.
Sub critical water as a green solvent for production of valuable materialsGJESM Publication
gricultural waste biomass generated from agricultural production and food processing industry are abundant, such as durian peel, mango peel, corn straw, rice bran, corn shell, potato peel and many more. Due to low commercial value, these wastes are disposed in landfill, which if not managed properly may cause environmental problems. Currently, environmental laws and regulations pertaining to the pollution from agricultural waste streams by regulatory agencies are stringent and hence the application of toxic solvents during processing has become public concern. Recent development in valuable materials extraction from the decomposition of agricultural waste by sub-critical water treatment from the published literature was review. Physico-chemical characteristic (reaction temperature, reaction time and solid to liquid ratio) of the sub-critical water affecting its yield were also reviewed. The utilization of biomass residue from agriculture, forest wood production and from food and feed processing industry may be an important alternative renewable energy supply. The paper also presents future research on sub-critical water.
Sub critical water as a green solvent for production of valuable materialsGJESM Publication
Agricultural waste biomass generated from agricultural production and food processing industry are abundant, such as durian peel, mango peel, corn straw, rice bran, corn shell, potato peel and many more. Due to low commercial value, these wastes are disposed in landfill, which if not managed properly may cause environmental problems. Currently, environmental laws and regulations pertaining to the pollution from agricultural waste streams by regulatory agencies are stringent and hence the application of toxic solvents during processing has become public concern. Recent development in valuable materials extraction from the decomposition of agricultural waste by sub-critical water treatment from the published literature was review. Physico-chemical characteristic (reaction temperature, reaction time and solid to liquid ratio) of the sub-critical water affecting its yield were also reviewed. The utilization of biomass residue from agriculture, forest wood production and from food and feed processing industry may be an important alternative renewable energy supply. The paper also presents future research on sub-critical water.
Priming of prosopis cineraria (l.) druce and acacia tortilis (forssk) seedsGJESM Publication
Composting of waste plant materials and its use in agriculture and landscape sites is an environmental friendly way of reducing waste material and conserving the environment. In this perspectives a survey has been performed at the Dubai based International Center for Biosaline Agriculture to compost the plants based waste material (lawn cuttings-grass) to compost. The material was inoculated with a consortium of microbes leading to form stable and mature compost with high organic matter (38%). In order to conduct seed germination tests, Fulvic acid was extracted from the compost. A pot experiment was conducted over a period of 30 days in the green house to study the effect of Fulvic acid on the seed germination, and plant growth of Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce (Ghaff) and Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne. Seeds of both trees were treated with Fulvic acid at 0.5% and 1% and water treatment was used as control. Generally seed germination and biomass were increased at both rates of fulvic acid. However, a pronounced increase was found in seed germination when fulvic acid was used at 1.0% (Prosopis cineraria 27%; Acacia tortilis 20% increase over control). Similarly biomass (shoot and root) of A. tortilis and P. cineraria was increase 34% and 94% respectively.
Methylene blue is widely used in various industrial branches. Due to insufficient treatment, its occurrence in wastewater is frequently detected, which may result in serious environment problems to aquatic organisms. Hydroponic experiments were conducted with rice seedlings (Oryza sativa L. cv. XZX 45) exposed to methylene blue to determine the effective concentration using relative growth rate and water use efficiency as response endpoints. Results showed that acute toxicity of methylene blue to rice seedlings was evident. Although a linear decrease in relative growth rate and water use efficiency was observed in rice seedlings with increasing methylene blue concentrations, relative growth rate of rice seedlings was more sensitive to change of methylene blue than water use efficiency. Using non-linear regression, EC-48 h values for 10%, 20% and 50% inhibition of the relative growth rate were estimated to be 1.54, 3.22 and 10.13 mg MB/L for rice seedlings exposed to methylene blue, respectively, while smaller EC were obtained for 96 h exposure. In conclusion, the toxic response of young rice seedlings to methylene blue is obvious and inhibitory effects are highly dependent on response endpoints and the duration of exposure period.
Equilibrium and kinetic study on chromium (vi) removal from simulatedGJESM Publication
Gooseberry seed (Phyllanthus acidus) was used as an adsorbent to determine its feasibility for the removal of Cr(VI). Various parameters such as pH, temperature, contact time, initial metal concentration and adsorbent dosage were investigated to determine the biosorption performance. Equilibrium was attained within 60 minutes and maximum removal of 96% was achieved under the optimum conditions at pH 2. The adsorption phenomenon demonstrated here was monolayer represented by Langmuir isotherm with R2 value of 0.992 and the Langmuir constants k and q0 was found to be 0.0061 (L/mg) and 19.23 (mg/g). The adsorption system obeyed Pseudo second order kinetics with R2 value of 0.999. The results of the present study indicated that gooseberry seed powder can be employed as adsorbent for the effective removal of hexavalent chromium economically.
Effect of the chemical nature of fixed bed reactor support materials onGJESM Publication
This study investigated the effect, on reactor performance and biomass retention inside the bed, of the material used to make the supports of anaerobic fixed-bed reactors. Three inert supports of similar shape but made of three different materials polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, high-density polyethylene were manufactured and used. All three supports had the same specific surface area but different relative densities. Three identical 10 L lab-scale upflow anaerobic fixed-bed reactors were filled (80% of the working volume) each respectively with polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and polyethylene support, and fed with vinasse (44 g total COD/L) for 140 days at 35 °C. The organic loading rates were increased from 0.5 g/L.d to the maximum acceptable by each reactor. Fairly similar maximum organic loading rates were reached for each type of support, with values above 20 g of COD/L.d and more than 80 % soluble chemical oxygen demand removal efficiency. A very large amount of biomass was entrapped and attached in all the supports and represented more than 95% of the total biomass inside the reactors. In terms of performance and biomass accumulation, this study demonstrated quite similar behavior for anaerobic fixed-bed reactors with supports made of different materials, which suggests that the nature of the material used to make the supports has no major influence. The chemical nature of the support material clearly has negligible effect and thus the size, shape, and porosity of the support must be more influential.
Deposition of carbon nanotubes in commonly used sample filter mediaGJESM Publication
There is no single standard technique or methodology to characterize the size, structure, number, and chemical composition of airborne carbon nanotubes. Existing analytical instruments and analytical techniques for evaluating nanoparticle concentrations cannot simultaneously provide morphology, state of agglomeration, surface area, mass, size distribution and chemical composition data critical to making occupational health assessments. This research utilized scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetric analysis to assess the morphology and mass of carbon nanotubes collected using various commercial sample filters. It illustrated carbon nanotube agglomeration, deposition and distribution in commonly used sample filter media. It also illustrated that a sufficient mass for carbon nanotube analysis by thermogravimetric analysis is uncommon under most current research and production uses of carbon nanotubes. Individual carbon nanotubes were found to readily agglomerate with diameters ranging from 1 – 63 µm. They were collected at the face of or within the filter. They were not evenly distributed across the face of the filters.
Comparative potential of black tea leaves waste to granular activated carbonGJESM Publication
The adsorption properties and mechanics of selected endocrine disrupting compounds; 17 β-estradiol, 17 α – ethinylestradiol and bisphenol A on locally available black tea leaves waste and granular activated carbon were investigated. The results obtained indicated that the kinetics of adsorption were pH, adsorbent dose, contact time and temperature dependent with equilibrium being reached at 20 to 40 minutes for tea leaves waste and 40 to 60 minutes for granular activated compound. Maximum adsorption capacities of 3.46, 2.44 and 18.35 mg/g were achieved for tea leaves waste compared to granular activated compound capacities of 4.01, 2.97 and 16.26 mg/g for 17 β- estradiol, 17 α-ethinylestradiol and bisphenol A respectively. Tea leaves waste adsorption followed pseudo-first order kinetics while granular activated compound fitted better to the pseudo-second order kinetic model. The experimental isotherm data for both tea leaves waste and granular activated compound showed a good fit to the Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin isotherm models with the Langmuir model showing the best fit. The thermodynamic and kinetic data for the adsorption indicated that the adsorption process for tea leaves waste was predominantly by physical adsorption while the granular activated compound adsorption was more chemical in nature. The results have demonstrated the potential of waste tea leaves for the adsorptive removal of endocrine disrupting compounds from water.
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Biochar impact on physiological and biochemical attributes of spinachGJESM Publication
Disastrous effect of nickel on spinach was discussed by number of authors but the effect of amendments like biochar with nickel on Spinacea oleraceaL. is not still discussed by any author of the world because biochar was used as soil amendments which play a vital role in reducing mobilization and uptake of nickel by spinach plants. As nickel contaminated plants are very harmful for the consumption by living organisms. Nickel can be gathered in agronomic soils by anthropogenic actions such as Ni-Cd batteries. In this study, the growth, physiological, photosynthetic and biochemical responses of Spinacia oleracea grown in Ni-spiked soil (0, 25, 50 and 100 mg Ni/Kg soil) at three levels of cotton-sticks-derived biochar “CSB” (0, 3 and 5 %) were evaluated. The results exposed significant decrease in growth, photosynthetic, physiological, and biochemical traits of S. oleracea when grown in Ni-polluted soil. However, this decrease was less pronounced in CSB amended soil. A steady rise in the MDA (0.66 µg/g to 2.08 µg g-1), ascorbic acid (1.24 mg/g to 1.57 mg/g)and sugar concentrations (1.73 mg/g to 2.16 mg/g)was observed with increased concentration of Ni. The increasing percentages of CSB from 3 % to 5 % decreased Ni concentrations in root and shoot of experimental plant. Higher production of chlorophyll, amino acids and protein with CSB amendment looked like alleviation in Ni toxicity. Therefore, it is concluded that, Ni toxicity and availability to the plants can be reduced by CSB amendments.
Particulate matter effect on biometric and biochemical attributes of fruiting...GJESM Publication
Dust accumulation capacity of Ficus carica L. and Psidium guajava L. was investigated from eight
different sites of Multan, Pakistan. Leaves of both plants were used for analyzing biometric (leaf area, fresh and dry
weights) and biochemical attributes (chlorophyll contents, carotenoids and ascorbic acid). Maximum dust accumulation was occurred in the plants growing near road sites, while, minimum dust accumulation occurred in the plants of Bahauddin Zakariya University. Most of the biometric and biochemical attributes of F. carica showed significant response towards dust but it had not significant influence on some attributes of P. guajava. Biochemical traits of P. guajava appeared to be more prone than foliage ones. A positive correlation was found between dust accumulation and foliage attributes in F. carica. On the other hand, in P. guajava opposite was observed, however, the reverse was true for leaf biomass. Biochemical contents had shown an inconsistency as chlorophylls (a, b & total), carotenoid contents declined but ascorbic acid increased with an increase in dust accumulation in both species.
Plankton diversity and aquatic ecology of a freshwater lake (L3) at Bharti Is...GJESM Publication
The Larsemann Hills range is an ice-free oasis on the Ingrid Christensen Coast of Princess Elizabeth
Land, East Antarctica, which includes Bharti Island, Fisher Island, McLeod Island, Broknes Peninsula, Stornes
Peninsula, and several other islands, promontories, and nunataks. The Larsemann Hills is an ice-free area of
approximately 50 km2, located halfway between the Vestfold Hills and the Amery Ice Shelf on the south-eastern
coast of Prydz Bay, Princess Elizabeth Land, East Antarctica. The ice-free area consists of two major peninsulas (Stornes and Broknes), four minor peninsulas, and approximately 130 near shore islands. The Larsemann Hills area contains more than 150 lakes at different Islands and peninsulas. Bharti Island of Larsemann Hills in east Antarctica was selected as a sampling site for the present study. Water sample was collected from a freshwater lake during XXXth Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA) and analyzed for the physico-chemical parameters, major elements, trace metals and major plankton diversity in surface lake water by following standard methodology. The concentrations of metals Cu, Pb, Cd, Zn and Cr were measured using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES). Phytoplankton and zooplankton were also assessed in the aquatic ecosystem of Lake L3 at Bharti Island, Larsemann Hills over east Antarctica. Psychrophillic bacteria were found 71 cfu in lake water, while total bacterial count was found to be 5.4 × 102cfu.
Removal of ammonium ions from wastewater A short review in development of eff...GJESM Publication
Ammonium ions wastewater pollution has become one of the most serious environmental problems
today. The treatment of ammonium ions is a special concern due to their recalcitrance and persistence in the environment. In recent years, various methods for ammonium ion removal from wastewater have been extensively studied. This paper reviews the current methods that have been used to treat ammonium ion wastewater and evaluates these techniques. These technologies include ion exchange, adsorption, biosorption, wet air oxidation, biofiltration, diffused
aeration, nitrification and denitrification methods. About 75 published studies (1979-2015) are reviewed in this paper.
It is evident from the literature survey articles that ion exchange, adsorption and biological technology are the most frequently studied for the treatment of ammonium ion wastewater.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Diabetes is a rapidly and serious health problem in Pakistan. This chronic condition is associated with serious long-term complications, including higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Aggressive treatment of hypertension and hyperlipideamia can result in a substantial reduction in cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes 1. Consequently pharmacist-led diabetes cardiovascular risk (DCVR) clinics have been established in both primary and secondary care sites in NHS Lothian during the past five years. An audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery at the clinics was conducted in order to evaluate practice and to standardize the pharmacists’ documentation of outcomes. Pharmaceutical care issues (PCI) and patient details were collected both prospectively and retrospectively from three DCVR clinics. The PCI`s were categorized according to a triangularised system consisting of multiple categories. These were ‘checks’, ‘changes’ (‘change in drug therapy process’ and ‘change in drug therapy’), ‘drug therapy problems’ and ‘quality assurance descriptors’ (‘timer perspective’ and ‘degree of change’). A verified medication assessment tool (MAT) for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease was applied to the patients from one of the clinics. The tool was used to quantify PCI`s and pharmacist actions that were centered on implementing or enforcing clinical guideline standards. A database was developed to be used as an assessment tool and to standardize the documentation of achievement of outcomes. Feedback on the audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery and the database was received from the DCVR clinic pharmacist at a focus group meeting.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
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Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
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Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
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Micro RNA genes and their likely influence in rice (Oryza sativa L.) dynamic ...Open Access Research Paper
Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs molecules having approximately 18-25 nucleotides, they are present in both plants and animals genomes. MiRNAs have diverse spatial expression patterns and regulate various developmental metabolisms, stress responses and other physiological processes. The dynamic gene expression playing major roles in phenotypic differences in organisms are believed to be controlled by miRNAs. Mutations in regions of regulatory factors, such as miRNA genes or transcription factors (TF) necessitated by dynamic environmental factors or pathogen infections, have tremendous effects on structure and expression of genes. The resultant novel gene products presents potential explanations for constant evolving desirable traits that have long been bred using conventional means, biotechnology or genetic engineering. Rice grain quality, yield, disease tolerance, climate-resilience and palatability properties are not exceptional to miRN Asmutations effects. There are new insights courtesy of high-throughput sequencing and improved proteomic techniques that organisms’ complexity and adaptations are highly contributed by miRNAs containing regulatory networks. This article aims to expound on how rice miRNAs could be driving evolution of traits and highlight the latest miRNA research progress. Moreover, the review accentuates miRNAs grey areas to be addressed and gives recommendations for further studies.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
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ABSTRACT: The present work was carried out to evaluate the removal of p-nitrophenol by adsorption onto olive
cake based activated carbon having a BET surface area of 672 m²/g. The batch adsorption experimental results indicated
that the equilibrium time for nitrophenol adsorption by olive cake-based activated carbon was 120min. The adsorption
data was modeled by equilibrium and kinetic models. The pseudo- first and second order as well as the Elovichkinetic
models were applied to fit the experimental data and the intraparticle diffusion model was assessed for describing the
mechanism of adsorption. The data were found to be best fitted to the pseudo-second order model with a correlation
coefficient (R2
=0.986). The intraparticle diffusion mechanism also showed a good fit to the experimental data, showing
two distinct linear parts assuming that more than one step could be involved in the adsorption of nitrophenol by the
activated carbon. The equilibrium study was performed using three models including Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin.
The results revealed that the Temkin equilibrium model is the best model fitting the experimental data (R2
=0.944). The
results of the present study proved the efficiency of using olive cake based activated carbon as a novel adsorbent for the
removal of nitrophenol from aqueous solution.
KEYWORDS: Activated carbon; Adsorption; Equilibrium; Intra-particle diffusion; Olive cake; p-nitrophenol (PNP)
Global J. Environ. Sci. Manage., 2(1): 11-18, Winter 2016
DOI: 10.7508/gjesm.2016.01.002
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Note. Discussion period for this manuscript open until March
1, 2016 on GJESM website at the “Show Article”.
Equilibrium and kinetic study for the adsorption of p-nitrophenol from
wastewater using olive cake based activated carbon
N.T. Abdel-Ghani1,*
, E.S.A. Rawash2
, G.A. El-Chaghaby2
1
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
2
Regional Center for Food and Feed, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
INTRODUCTION
The removal of organic pollutants from wastewater
is a very important challenge. Organic pollutants are
widely used in several industries and many of them
are released into water systems. Phenolic compounds
represent a major class of harmful organic pollutant
due to their toxic effects. Among phenolic
compounds, the US Environmental ProtectionAgency
denotes p-Nitrophenol (PNP) as one of the toxic
chemicals, non-degradable and bioaccumulative
(Tang et al., 2007). Nitrophenols can be found in
different industrial effluents such as those generated
from the iron and steel, coke, petroleum, pesticide,
paint, solvent, pharmaceutics, wood preserving
chemicals, as well as paper and pulp industries
(Ahmad et al., 2011).
Although several techniques have been proposed
to remove organic pollutants from wastewater, but still
the adsorption technique offers more advantages.
Adsorption can remove both soluble and insoluble
organic pollutants with a high removal capacity (Ali et
al., 2012). It has been generally agreed that the most
important factor for successful adsorption is the
selection of adsorbent (Mittal et al., 2009).Adsorption
methodology employing activated carbon is a proficient
and hopeful approach in the wastewater treatment
practices (Gupta et al., 2011). In the recent years,
activated carbon has proven high adsorption efficiency
and its use as adsorbent for organic pollutants.
Activated carbons have unique characteristics owned
to their high surface area, surface acid groups, micro
Received 16 September 2015; revised 31 October 2015; accepted 6 November 2015; available online 1 December 2015
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and mesoporous structure and large sorption
capacities (Dural et al., 2011; Isoda et al., 2014).
Activated carbons have been successfully used as
adsorbent for the removal of synthetic and naturally
occurring organic pollutants from water and wastewater
(Ifelebuegu et al., 2015).
Unfortunately, the high cost of activated carbon
production hinders its extensive use (Mittal et al., 2010).
Usually, the precursor materials used for the industrial
preparation of activated carbon are coal, wood and
coconut shell (Baccar et al., 2009). For developing
countries it is a necessity to find cheap alternatives for
these expensive precursors (Baccar et al., 2009). The
use of agro-industrial wastes as starting material to
produce activated carbon has been recently attracting
scientists’ attention. The use of these wastes for
producing activated carbon have both economic and
environmental impacts as it helps converting
unnecessary, low-value waste material into a valuable
adsorbent (Abdel-Ghani et al., 2015).
Olive trees are cultivated in Egypt and are widely
abundant in many countries in Africa. Large amounts
of olive-waste cake are generated as by-products of
oil extraction process (Baccar et al., 2009). In order to
get benefit of this waste; several attempts were made
to use olive cake as a precursor material for the
production of activated carbon. In our previous work,
we have prepared a novel activated carbon from olive
cake waste after optimizing the preparation procedure
via factorial experimental design (Abdel-ghani et al.,
2015).
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the
removal of p-nitrophenol by adsorption using a novel
activated carbon prepared from olive cake waste. The
adsorption experiment was modeled by equilibrium and
kinetic models to get a clear view about the processes
governing the adsorption of p-nitrophenol by olive
cake based activated carbon.
The present work was performed in the Regional
Center for Food and Feed (RCFF) at Agricultural
Research Center, Giza, EGYPT during 2015.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Materials
A detailed method of preparation of OCAC and its
full characterization is given in our previous work
(Abdel-ghani et al., 2015). Olive cake activated carbon
(OCAC) used in this study was prepared after
optimization of the preparation conditions using a full
factorial 23
factorial design. The preparation conditions
were: impregnation ratio of (1Charcoal: 2KOH),
activation time (1h.) and activation temperature at 600°C
with Brunauer, Emmet, and Teller (BET) surface area of
672 m²/g.
The adsorbate used in the present work (p-
nitrophenol (PNP)) was supplied from Sigma Co.
Preparation of PNP solutions
1g of PNP powder was dissolved in 1000 mL of
deionized water to prepare the concentration of 1 g/L
PNP solution. Solutions of different initial
concentrations of PNP were prepared by diluting the
initial stock solution using deionized water.
Determination of PNP concentration
Double-beam UV-visible spectrophotometer (Model
SPECORD® PLUS spectrophotometer,Analytik Jena)
was used to measure the concentration of PNP during
the experiments. The maximum wavelength of the PNP
was determined as 400 nm.Acalibration curve of PNP
was prepared using different PNP concentrations that
cover the concentration range used in this work.
Batch equilibrium studies
Batch equilibrium studies were used to determine
the adsorption of PNP on OCAC.
The adsorption at equilibrium qe
(mg/g) was
calculated as Eq. 1:
qe
= (1)
Where C0
and Ce
(mg/L) are the initial and equilibrium
concentrations of PNP, respectively. V(L) is the volume
of the solution and W (g) is the mass of activated carbon
used.
The effect of contact time on p-nitrophenol removal
by OCAC was studied in the range from 15 to 180
minutes in order to determine the equilibrium time of
adsorption. The effect of PNP initial concentration was
studied using PNP solutions at various initial
concentrations of 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 ppm were placed in
an isothermal water bath shaker.All measurements were
done at room temperature and pH 7.
Equilibrium and kinetic studies
Adsorption isothermequilibriumstudies were carried
out by applying the Langmuir (Langmuir, 1918),
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Freundlich (Freundlich, 1906) and Temkin (Temkin and
Pyzhev, 1940) equations to the experimental data.
The kinetics of the adsorption was investigated
using the pseudo-first order model (Lagergren, 1898),
pseudo-second-order model (Ho and McKay, 1998) and
Elovich’s model (Zeldovich, 1946). The intra-particle
diffusion equation (Weber and Morris, 1963) was also
applied to the adsorption data.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The effect of contact time and equilibrium kinetics
The effect of contact time on p-nitrophenol (PNP)
removal by OCAC at different concentrations is shown
in (Fig. 1). A variation in the removal percentage of
PNP was generally observed in the initial adsorption
period (during the first 60 min.), then the removal started
to be constant indicating that equilibrium is attained
after 120 min. The kinetics of p-nitrophenol adsorption
onto OCAC was investigated by applying three kinetic
models including the 1st
order kinetics model, 2nd
order
kinetics model and the Elovich’s kinetics model. The
results are presented graphically in Fig. 2 (a, b and c)
and the regression coefficients as well as the models’
constants are presented in Table 1.
The pseudo first-order model (Lagergren model) is
one of the most broadly utilized kinetic models for
describing the adsorption of solute from a solution.
The linear form of the model is given by Eq. 2,
(Lagergren, 1898).
ln (qe
-qt
) = ln qe
-K1
t (2)
Where k1
is the kinetic constant of pseudo first-
order adsorption (1/min), and qe
and qt
(mg of PNP/g
adsorbate)represent the amounts of adsorbed PNP at
equilibrium and at time (t) in min., respectively (Fierro
et al., 2008). When this equation applies, a plot of log
(qe
-qt
) versus (t) gives a straight line from which k1
and
qe
can be determined. As can be seen from Fig. 2 and
Table 1, the regression coefficient (R2
) was found to be
0.93 indicating that this model may not be the best
model for fitting the present study data.
The pseudo second order kinetic rate is given as
Eq. 3, (Ho and McKay, 1998).
t/ qt
= 1/ K2
q2
e
+ t /qe
(3)
In this equation, qt
and qe
are as previously
indicated in the pseudo-first order equation and k2
is
the rate constant of second-order model (g/mg min).
When this equation applies, then a plot of t/ qt
versus
t should give a straight line from which qe
and K2
can
be determined.As it can be seen from Fig. 3 and Table
1, the high R2
value was obtained (0.98) assuming the
suitability of the pseudo-second order model to fit
the present data. The Elovich’s equation was
established by Zeldovichin his work concerning the
adsorption of carbon monoxide on manganese dioxide
(Zeldovich, 1946). The Elovich’s equation was then
employed for relating the adsorption of contaminants
from aqueous solutions. Elovich’s equation is
expressed as Eq. 4.
qt
= (1/β) ln (αβ) + (1/β) ln (t) (4)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
time (min.)
5 ppm
7.5 ppm
10ppm
15 ppm
Removal(%)
Fig. 1: Removal percentage of nitrophenol as function of contact time at an adsorbent dose
(8g/L; PNP initial concentration: 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 ppm; pH 7 and T=298K)
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Where α is the initial adsorption rate (mg/g min),
and the parameter 1/β (mg/g) is related to the number
of sites available for adsorption. Ifthis equation applies,
it should lead to a straight line by plotting qt as a
function of (ln t) with a slope of (1/β) and an intercept
of (1/β) ln (αβ), (Fierro et al., 2008). It is clear from Fig.
4 and Table 1, that the Elovich’s model did not fit
adequately the present work data (R2
= 0.91).
Based on the kinetic study results, it can be
concluded that in the present study the adsorption of
p-nitrophenol onto OCAC is best described in terms of
the pseudo-second order kinetics model. The second-
order model suggests that the adsorption process is
governed by “chemisorptions” which involves the
establishment of valency forces by sharing or
exchanging electrons between adsorbents and
-5
-4.5
-4
-3.5
-3
-2.5
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
0 50 100 150 200
time (min)
Fig. 2: pseudo-first order kinetics model for PNP adsorption onto OCAC
log(qe-qt)t/q
0
50
100
150
200
250
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
time (min)
Fig. 3: pseudo-second order kinetics model for PNP adsorption onto OCAC
qt
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Ln(t)
Fig. 4: Elovich’s kinetics model for PNP adsorption onto OCAC
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adsorbates (Deng et al., 2009). These results are in
accordance with the results of (Tang et al., 2007) for
the adsorption of p-nitrophenol onto activated carbon
fibers and the results of (Ahmaruzzaman and Laxmi
Gayatri, 2010) for the adsorption of nitrophenol by jute
stick char.
In order to get more information concerning the
adsorption mechanism, the data were further
investigated by applying the intraparticle diffusion
mechanism. The possibility of intra-particle diffusion
was explored by applying the intra-particle diffusion
model (Weber–Morris model) to the present work data.
The intraparticle model (Weber and Morris, 1963) is
expressed as: qt
= kid
t1/2
+Ci
, where is the intraparticle
diffusion rate constant (mg/g.min) and Ci
(mg/g) is a
constant related to the thickness of the boundary
layer: large the value of Ci
suggest high boundary
layer effect (Itodo et al., 2010).The slope of the plot: q
versus t1/2
is defined as a rate parameter, characteristic
of the rate of adsorption in the region where intra-
particle diffusion is rate controlling step.If the Weber-
Morris plot of qt
versus t1/2
gives a straight line passing
by the origin, this means thatintra-particle diffusion is
the only mechanism controlling the sorption process.
On the other hand , if multi-linear plots are obtained
then two or more steps are involved in the sorption
process (El-Said, 2010). Fig. 5 presents the plots of
p-nitrophenol uptake versus t1/2
.The plots consisted
of two linear sections indicating that two steps
contribute to the adsorption process. Step “one” is
qt
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
t 0.5
Fig. 5: Intraparticle diffusion model for PNP adsorption onto OCAC
Table 1: Kinetic models calculated parameters
Kinetic model Parameter Value
Pseudo first order model
K1 (1/min)
R2
0.044
0.931
Pseudo second order model
K2 (mg/g min)
R2
0.315
0.986
Elovich model
α (mg/g min)
β (g/mg)
R2
3.270
17.241
0.911
Intra particle diffusion
Kid1(g/mg min)
C1 (mg/g)
R2
1
Kid1
C2 (mg/g)
R2
2
0.017
0.331
0.944
0.001
0.633
0.980
Ce/qe
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Ce (mg/L)
Fig. 6: Langmuir plot for PNP adsorption onto OCAC
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the diffusion through the solution to the external surface
of the adsorbent or the boundary layer diffusion of
solute molecules, While step “two” corresponds to the
ongoing adsorption stage, where intraparticle diffusion
is the rate-limiting step (Abdel-Ghani et al., 2015).
The calculated parameters of the model are
summarized in Table 1. The diffusion was characterized
by the specific rate parameters, kd1
and kd2
. The value
of kd1
were higher than that ofkd2
which could be
attributed to limitation of the available vacant sites for
diffusion in and pore blockage (Yaneva et al., 2013).
Adsorption equilibrium modeling
The adsorption of PNP by OCAC was further
investigated by applying the adsorption equilibrium
models to the experimental data. The studied models
were Langmuir, Freudlich and Temkin models.The three
models differ from one another based on the way by
which the heat of adsorption varies with the surface
coverage: Langmuir assumes no decrease in heat of
adsorption with increase in surface coverage;
Freundlich assumes a logarithmic decrease, whereas
Temkin assumes a linear decrease.
The Langmuir adsorption model depends on the
presumption that a maximum extreme restricting uptake
exists, related to the formation of a saturated monolayer
of adsorbate molecules at the adsorbent surface. In
this model, all the adsorption sites have the same
sorption activation energy (Gottipati, 2012).
The Langmuir equation 5 can be indicated as:
Ce
/qe
= (1/qm
kL
) + Ce
/qm
(5)
Where qe
is the amount of nitrophenol adsorbed
per unit mass of activated carbon (mg/g), kL
is the
Langmuir constant related to the adsorption capacity
(L/g), Ce
is the concentration of adsorbate in the
solution at equilibrium (mg/L), qm
is the maximum
uptake per unit mass of carbon (mg/g).
When the Langmuir model applies, the efficiency of
the adsorption process could be interpreted using the
Langmuir parameter (KL
): the adsorption is considered
as irreversible;
-0.4
-0.3
-0.2
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
-2 -1.5 -1 -0.5 0 0.5 1
Log Ce
Logqe
Fig. 7: Freundlich plot for PNP adsorption onto OCAC
qe
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
-0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
ln Ce
Fig. 8: Temkin plot for PNP adsorption onto OCAC
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when KL
= 0, favorable when 0 < KL
< 1, linear when
KL
= 1, and unfavorable when KL
> 1 (Abdel-Ghani et
al.,2009).
The Langmuir plot of PNP removal by OCAC is
shown in Fig. 6 and the model’s calculated parameters
are given in Table 2.As it can be seen from Table 2, the
values of R2
, KL
and qm
were 0.76,0.3096 (L/g), 1.55 mg/
g, respectively. The data showed very low correlation
coefficient and very low maximum uptake capacity
which suggests that the Langmuir model is not suitable
for fitting the present study data.
The Freundlich adsorption isotherm assumes that
adsorption happens on a heterogeneous surface
through a multilayer adsorption system, and that the
adsorbed quantity increases with the concentration
according to the Eq. 6, (Gottipati, 2012).
logqe
= log KF
+ 1/n (log Ce
) (6)
Where and have the same meaning as in the
Langmuir isotherm kF
is the Freundlich constant and
(n) is the empirical parameter representing the energetic
heterogeneity of the adsorption sites (dimensionless).
The Freudlich plot of PNP adsorption onto OCAC
is given in Fig. 7. Table 2 shows the Freundlich
parameters, kf
and n, together with the correlation
coefficient (R2
). According to Table 2, the R2
value of
the model is very low (0.35), indicating that the
adsorption of PNP by the studied adsorbent cannot be
modeled by the Freundlich Eq. 6.
The Temkin isotherm equation suggests adsorbent–
adsorbate interactions which causes a decrease in the
heat of adsorption of all the molecules in the layer to
decrease linearly with coverage, and that the
adsorption is characterized by a uniform distribution
of the binding energies up to some maximum binding
energy (El-Sadaawy andAbdelwahab, 2014).
The Temkin model’s is given by Eq. 7:
qe
= BT
InAT
+ BT
In Ce
(7)
Where BT
is related to the heat of adsorption (L/g),
and AT
isthe dimensionless Temkin isotherm constant.
The present work data were fitted to the Temkin model
as shown in Fig. 8. The Temkin parameters, BT
and,
together with the correlation coefficient R2
,
corresponding to each OCAC is shown in Table 2. The
value of R2
is the highest one (0.944), indicating that
Temkin isotherm is the most suitablemodelfor fitting the
experimentaldata.The applicabilityof theTemkin model
indicates a chemical adsorption of PNP onto OCAC.
CONCLUSION
The present study has described the adsorption of
p-nitrophenol by adsorption by a novel activated
carbon prepared from olive cake. The suggested
adsorbent showed promising results in removing
nirophenol from synthetic wastewater under the
studied conditions. The adsorption was found to follow
the pseudo-second order kinetic model and the Temkin
equilibrium model indicating chemisorption process.
Further studies could be addressed to finding the
possible application of olive cake based activated
carbon for the removal of other organic pollutants.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors declare that there are no conflicts of
interest regarding the publication of this manuscript.
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AUTHOR (S) BIOSKETCHES
Abdel-Ghani, N.T., Ph.D., Professor,Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt. Email: noureta2002@yahoo.com
Rawash, E.S.A., MSc. Student, Regional Center for Food and Feed, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt. Email: shiameealy@yahoo.com
El-Chaghaby, G.A., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Regional Center for Food and Feed, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt.
Email: ghadiraly@yahoo.com
DOI: 10.7508/gjesm.2016.01.002
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