Occurrence of antimicrobials in animal manure ‐amended soils around the breeding farms: The case of the Saigon River (southern Vietnam)
AbstractThe excessive use of antimicrobials in animal rearing and the associated environmental hazards have become a pressing issue. Animal agriculture is often viewed as a significant contributor to environmental degradation due to the residues of antimicrobials. It is a common practice to use livestock waste as a soil enhancer in farming. Despite some research into antimicrobials, there is room for more comprehensive data regarding these pollutants in animal farming environments. A handful of earlier studies have identified antimicrobials in animal waste. This research undertook the task of examining and evaluating soils...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - July 11, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Le Thi Bach Tuyet,
Dinh Quoc Tuc,
Do Trong Nghia,
Thanh Tran Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
A discussion to promote global sustainability techniques for motivating plastic waste to minimize carbon footprints
This study provides valuable insights to th e authorities in controlling waste generation and achieving a pollution-free environment. (Source: Environmental Quality Management)
Source: Environmental Quality Management - July 10, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ananya Kalita,
Pranveer Singh,
Sunandan Baruah,
Utpal Barman,
Ankur Pan Saikia Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Impact of mining industries on the groundwater level fluctuation in Singrauli coalfield area by using remote sensing and GIS, India
AbstractThe coal mining industries influence hydro-geological parameters, which affect the aquifer recharge in the coal mining areas. This research aimed to evaluate the impact of various hydro-geological parameters on fluctuation of groundwater level in the study area. The various hydro-geological parameters such as soil, geology, drainage pattern, elevation and slope have been considered to accomplish the objective. A comparative analysis was performed by comparing the groundwater level fluctuation (WLF) map with the GIS-based various hydro-geological parameter maps to assess the combined influence of different hydro-geo...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - July 6, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ashwani Kumar Sonkar,
Ramita Varshney,
Shah Izhar Ahmed,
Ashish Kumar Vishwakarma,
Aarif Jamal Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Impact of nano catalyst in the biodiesel production for direct injection diesel engine: A review
AbstractThe demand for energy is a significant topic in both developing and developed nations. The need for energy is growing rapidly every day. Biodiesel is a viable alternative answer to this issue, hence it is vital to discover an environmentally friendly alternative solution. To compare the emissions and combustion behaviors while diesel engines employing withPithecellobium dulce seed oil. As a catalyst, seed oil biodiesel that has been blended separately and mixed with nanoparticles of titanium oxide and aluminum oxide is employed. Transesterification was used to esterifyPithecellobium dulce Seed Oil. Then, for each n...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - July 6, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: J. Senthilkumar,
K. Dharun,
T. Sanchit Kumar,
R. Suresh Kumar,
N. Jayanthi,
S. Venkatesh Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Assessment of health hazard due to fluoride in groundwater from a rural area in east ‐coast of India and remedial measures
AbstractThe present research deals with the quantification of health hazard in a fluorosis prone area from east-coast of India. The average health hazard quotients are 2.09, 2.42, 1.79, and 1.69 for infants, children, male, and female adults, respectively. These values are more than the tolerance limit (1) in 92% groundwater samples and 96% of the study area. The children are more vulnerable to fluorosis than infants and adults. Ca2+/ Na+ versus HCO3−/Na+ and Ca2+/Na+ versus Mg2+/Na+ plots suggest silicate weathering as the prime factor while linear relationship of TDS versus NO3− + (Cl−/HCO3−) supports the anthrop...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - July 4, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Utsav Das,
Rosalin Das,
Soumya Ranjan Hota,
Rabindra Nath Hota Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Quantification, characteristics, and distribution of microplastics released from waste burning furnaces and their associated health impacts
This study found that the obtained MPs w ere of fiber type and in the range of 46–77 and 41–59 particles at TPS1 and TPS2, respectively. In general, the polymer types of MPs were, respectively, cellophane and polytetrafluoroethylene at TPS1 and TPS2. Moreover, it was estimated that about 1.9–2.3 MPs can enter the human body via inhal ation. This study offers a pilot examination of MPs released from WBF and findings from this study are crucial to provide new knowledge as a basis to carefully regulate the use of WBF particularly that are located closely to local community. (Source: Environmental Quality Management)
Source: Environmental Quality Management - July 4, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sofi Azilan Aini,
Achmad Syafiuddin,
Ahmad Beng Hong Kueh Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
A comprehensive review of the energy efficiency on nano coated fin and tube condenser
AbstractThe condenser is a piece of equipment used to effectively transfer heat from water to the environment. The fin and tube condenser is the most commonly used in commercial applications. The improved performance of heat transfer in the fin and tube condenser is a significant area of study all over the world because optimizing the efficiency of heat transfer in the condenser will contribute to enhancing the effectiveness of system performance. The vapor deposition, plasma spray, and thermal spray techniques are being used, and it is determined that a heat transfer enhancing coating improves condenser performance. This ...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - July 4, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Naveenprabhu Venkateswaran,
Naveen Subbaiyan,
Gopirajan Punniyakotti Varadharajan,
Suresh Vellingiri,
Abdul Rab Asary,
Jitendra Mohan Giri,
Pitchandi Petchimuthu Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Spatial distribution of microplastics ingested by Holothuria atra (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) in the tourism and marine mariculture development zone, Karimunjawa, Indonesia
Microplastics suspended movement around Karimunjawa waters, toward ebb (left panel), and tide (right panel) in spring condition. AbstractHolothuria atra (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) is a type of invertebrate animal that lives on the bottom of the rocky coast and has the potential as a nutritious food raw material for humans and pharmaceutical raw materials. The study aims to determine the microplastic types, microplastic functional groups and simulate the distribution pattern of ingested microplastics in the digestive system ofH. atra based on hydrodynamic activity. Microplastic separation was conducted by extraction usi...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - July 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Bambang Sulardiono,
Arif Rahman,
Aris Ismanto,
Hendry Siagian,
Sri Turni Hartati,
Novia Safinatunnajah Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Sustainable use of water from a tropical aquifer
The objective of this work is to analyze and interpret the components or hydrogeological, physical, and chemical variables of the San Diego aquifer to describe it and explain its influence on the sustainable use of groundwater for the providing of this locality. The San Diego municipality covers most of the area of the aquifer and is an area of high urban development that currently needs the contribution of groundwater due to the deficit presented by the main supply from the Central Regional System. Said aquifer is a set of geological strata located within the limits of the San Diego River basin, in the state of Carabobo, ...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - July 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Gerardo Arturo Huguet ‐Sierra,
Adriana Mercedes Márquez‐Romance,
Edilberto Guevara‐Pérez,
Sergio Alejandro Pérez‐Pacheco,
Eduardo Buroz‐Castillo Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Fabrication of TiO2 nanotubes with effect of water and in ‐situ condition for biomedical application
AbstractSynthesis of TiO2 nanotubes on titanium alloys for environmental and energy applications are highly encouraged by medical industries. Formation of nanotubes on titanium material delivers superior properties in the view of phase transformation, surface morphological, nanomechanical properties, and corrosion resistances. In this research work, synthesis of TiO2 nanotubes under 8 and 12 Vol. % of water content with in-situ voltage condition. The fabricated nanotubes surface morphology was analyzed with the use of HR-Sem. The formation of nanotubes surface has been identified with composite faces of smooth and rough (l...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - July 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mani Purusothaman,
Vetrivel Sivaprakash,
A. Dyson Bruno,
Subramani Sekar,
L. Martin Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Briquette quality assessment from corn husk, bagasse, and cassava roots using banana peels, wastepaper, and clay soil as binders
AbstractThe study assessed quality of briquettes produced from bagasse (B), corn husk (CH), and cassava roots (CR) using banana peels (BP), wastepaper (WP), and clay soil (CS) as binders. Mixing ratios were established from carbonized materials, and briquettes physical and combustion properties were determined. Weak shatter resistance appeared in WP, CS briquettes had best tumbling resistances while WP briquettes had better water penetration. CS briquettes (3:1:1) had low (2.7%) moisture content (MC), and 1:3:1 had low (28%) volatile matter (VM) while the highest was 41% for 2:2:1. Ash content (AC) for 2:2:1 was the highes...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - July 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lukuba N. Sweya,
Nyangi T. Chacha,
Joshua Saitoti Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Efficient degradation of dyes by enhanced chitosan nanocarriers loaded 1000C Boneset
In this study for different concentrations of chitosan,Boneset 1000C is formulated. Nanocarrierboneset 1000C loaded using ionotropic gelation method were used.Boneset 1000C with different concentrations (0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2%) for both molecular weight chitosan nanocarriers obtained 33% for low molecular (LM) and 99% for high molecular (HM) encapsulation efficiency. Nanocarriers were characterized by UV –Vis spectrophotometer at 365 nm, FTIR, antioxidant assay, and scanning electron microscope. Mean particle size of 1000C formed by 0.5% HM and 1.5% LM were found to be spherical in shape with sizes 73.79 and 75.08 nm, ...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - June 30, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sorimuthu Revathi,
Nibedita Dey Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Ecosystem sustainability and conservation of waste natural fiber strengthen epoxy composites for lightweight applications
AbstractIn recent days, the automobile, aerospace, and marine sectors are imposed to search the similar quality alternative material with desired mechanical and wear characteristics obtained by using natural fiber extracted from environmental wastes. The current investigational characteristics study focuses to increase the mechanical properties of composite by using NaOH-treated natural fiber like jute and sisal bonded with epoxy resin via the wet filament technique. The four different positions of fibers like the jute-sisal fiber were dipped with epoxy resin and waved as random (multi-directional), 0 ° (unidirectional), ...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - June 29, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Natesan Poyyamozhi,
Arunachalam Sivanantham,
Nedunchezhiyan Mukilarasan,
Kaliyaperumal Gopal,
Melvin Victor De Poures,
Rathinavelu Venkatesh,
Subbaiyan Naveen,
Muthumari Perumal Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Agave bagasse cookies as a carbon source for lactic acid bacteria
In this study, the utilization ofAgave salmiana (green agave) andAgave atrovirens (ashy agave) bagasse cookies as a carbon source by lactic acid-producing bacteria (LAB), as well as the acceptability of cookies by consumers was evaluated. The cookies were manufactured and digested in vitro, and fermentation by LAB was performed to evaluate pH changes, bacterial growth, and relative carbohydrate intake. The results showed that the bacteria assimilated the digested agave cookies as a carbon source, and there was no significant difference in the pH of both agave bagasse and the growth ofLacticaseibacillus casei. The highest b...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - June 28, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sarai Escobedo ‐García,
Adriana C. Flores‐Gallegos,
Jesús A. Salas‐Tovar,
Silvia M. González‐Herrera,
Lissethe Palomo‐Ligas,
Lizeth G. Campos‐Muzquiz,
Raúl Rodríguez‐Herrera Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Biochemical changes in the gill, liver, and muscle tissue of Anabas testudineus on exposure to varying concentration of Lead acetate
AbstractHeavy metal pollution in aquatic systems is a global concern because of its toxicity, persistent nature, and its bioaccumulation. The present study was carried out to understand the sub-lethal effects of lead acetate onAnabas testudineus despite its ability to tolerate stress. Fish were exposed to various concentrations of lead acetate (1.291, 1.936, 3.873 mg/L) for a period of 96 h for assessment of acute toxicity. Various biochemical (protein and glycogen) and enzymatic parameters (acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase, and alanine aminotransferase) were investigated to have an ins...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - June 28, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Pratyusha Nayak,
Sthitaprajna Nath Sharma,
Susri Nayak,
Smruti Prajna Pradhan,
Subhashree Nayak,
Lipika Patnaik Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
