Showing papers in "Journal of Environmental Engineering in 2020"
TL;DR: A critical review of disclosed, documented, and malicious cybersecurity incidents in the water sector to inform safeguarding efforts against cybersecurity threats is presented.
Abstract: This study presents a critical review of disclosed, documented, and malicious cybersecurity incidents in the water sector to inform safeguarding efforts against cybersecurity threats. The r...
62 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors quantified the pollution potential of leachate and its effects on surrounding groundwater in the vicinity of four non-engineered dump sites in the study regions of Sola...
Abstract: The present study quantifies the pollution potential of the leachate and its effects on surrounding groundwater in the vicinity of four nonengineered dump sites in the study regions of Sola...
61 citations
TL;DR: In this article, untreated wastewater samples were collected from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) located in southeast Michigan between April 8 and May 26, 202.
Abstract: Untreated wastewater samples were collected from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) located in southeast Michigan between April 8 and May 26, 202...
51 citations
TL;DR: North America’s water distribution systems are aging and incurring increased pipe breaks, which pose a serious threat to urban drinking water security, leading to service interruptio...
Abstract: North America’s water distribution systems are aging and incurring increased pipe breaks. These breaks pose a serious threat to urban drinking water security, leading to service interruptio...
45 citations
TL;DR: For example, California has consistently altered natural water resources to provide water for its growing population and to support the fifth largest economy in the world as mentioned in this paper, but the old ways of copin...
Abstract: California has consistently altered natural water resources to provide water for its growing population and to support the fifth largest economy in the world. However, the old ways of copin...
31 citations
TL;DR: The water sector is facing emerging challenges, as cyber-physical threats target Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems of water utilities, and a cyber- physical stress-testing scheme is developed to assess the impact of these threats.
Abstract: The water sector is facing emerging challenges, as cyber-physical threats target Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems of water utilities. A cyber-physical stress-testing...
31 citations
TL;DR: Fe3O4-coated pretreated biochars were prepared for the first time by a Fe(III)-ethanol solution impregnation-calcination method as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Fe3O4-coated pretreated biochars (Fe3O4@PBC) were prepared for the first time by a Fe(III)-ethanol solution impregnation-calcination method. When photo-Fenton catalysts were used, their eff...
27 citations
TL;DR: Anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs) have received significant attention in the field of wastewater treatment due to their lower energy demand than traditional aerobic MBRs.
Abstract: Anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs) have received significant attention in the field of wastewater treatment due to their lower energy demand than traditional aerobic MBRs. AnMBRs have ...
27 citations
TL;DR: Electrochemical methods such as electrocoagulation (EC), electrooxidation (EO), and electroreduction (ER) are promising technologies to remove organics and heavy metals contained in industri...
Abstract: Electrochemical methods such as electrocoagulation (EC), electrooxidation (EO), and electroreduction (ER) are promising technologies to remove organics and heavy metals contained in industr...
26 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed that India's soil-water systems provide a vital source of freshwater and sustain the drinking water supply for the world's second-largest population, however, groundwater within the large geogra...
Abstract: India’s soil-water systems provide a vital source of freshwater and sustain the drinking water supply for the world’s second-largest population. However, groundwater within the large geogra...
24 citations
TL;DR: The application of membrane bioreactor (MBR) processes for conventional, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment [e.g., biological oxygen demand (BOD) reduction] is well established as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The application of membrane bioreactor (MBR) processes for conventional, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment [e.g., biological oxygen demand (BOD) reduction] is well established. ...
TL;DR: Variations in groundwater flow regimes due to direct draining/pumping and surrounding climatic variabilities may significantly affect the spatial and temporal distribution of hydrocarbon co-... as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Variations in groundwater flow regimes due to direct draining/pumping and surrounding climatic variabilities may significantly affect the spatial and temporal distribution of hydrocarbon co...
TL;DR: In this paper, a safe and renewable energy source for sustainable development, a safe, renewable and sustainable energy source, is proposed for economic development and the related increase in global energy demands have created pressure on the supply of energy resources.
Abstract: Economic development and the related increase in global energy demands have created pressure on the supply of energy resources. To promote sustainable development, a safe and renewable ener...
TL;DR: Column studies demonstrated that the Ca-DM500 shows a strong affinity for fluoride, a low release potential, and a stable (unreduced) removal capacity through regeneration and reuse cycles.
Abstract: This study investigated the removal of fluoride from water using a calcium-modified dairy manure–derived biochar (Ca-DM500). The Ca-DM500 showed a 3.82−8.86 times higher removal of fluorid...
TL;DR: In this paper, a continuous fixed-bed column was investigated for heavy metal removal using modified wheat bran as an adsorbent, and Clay and chitosan were used as binders.
Abstract: In this study, a continuous fixed-bed column was investigated for heavy metal removal using modified wheat bran as adsorbent. Clay and chitosan were used as binders with the adsorbent to pr...
TL;DR: In this article, an innovative and sustainable biogeochemical cover system for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills is proposed. But, the system is not suitable for reuse.
Abstract: Municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills are regarded as one of the major sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the world. An innovative and sustainable biogeochemical cover system ...
TL;DR: In this article, the fate and transport of biofuel in the soil-water system is an area of major concern, as biofuel and blended biofuels are being globally used and expected to increase in the near future.
Abstract: As biofuels and blended biofuels are being globally used and expected to increase in the near future, their fate and transport in the soil-water system is an area of major concern. The biol...
TL;DR: Data-driven membrane prediction models including multiple linear regression and neural network have been widely applied to analyze reveal rejection interactions between various compounds as mentioned in this paper, and have been used to predict rejection interactions among various compounds.
Abstract: Data-driven membrane prediction models including multiple linear regression and neural network have been widely applied to analyze reveal rejection interactions between various compounds an...
TL;DR: In this paper, PHA accumulating microbial enrichment was established on volatile fatty acids (VFAs) containing leachate derived from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (O...
Abstract: Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) accumulating microbial enrichment was established on volatile fatty acids (VFAs) containing leachate derived from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (O...
TL;DR: In this paper, a life cycle assessment (LCA) was applied to assess the environmental impacts of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), along with 20 tertiary treatment options for reuse in agricultural irriga...
Abstract: Life-cycle assessment (LCA) was applied to assess the environmental impacts of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), along with 20 tertiary treatment options for reuse in agricultural irriga...
TL;DR: In this article, the sustainability of a large semicontinuous anaerobic reactor (3,000 L) for biogas production from food wastes for a period of 324 days was investigated.
Abstract: This study reports the sustainability of a large semicontinuous anaerobic reactor (3,000 L) for biogas production from food wastes for a period of 324 days. The methane potential ranged fro...
TL;DR: This study investigated the simultaneous production of lipases and biosurfactants and the use of culture media containing biocompounds without precipitation and purification processes in vitro and found no significant differences between the two processes.
Abstract: This study investigated the simultaneous production of lipases and biosurfactants and the use of culture media containing biocompounds (without precipitation and purification processes) in ...
TL;DR: This review seeks to summarize the current literature regarding the removal of viruses from wastewater using membrane bioreactors (MBRs) by summarizing the current research on these technologies.
Abstract: This review seeks to summarize the current literature regarding the removal of viruses from wastewater using membrane bioreactors (MBRs). Membrane bioreactors are an effective technology fo...
TL;DR: Octahedral and spherical Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized and used as heterogeneous Fenton-like catalysts to degrade methylene blue (MB).
Abstract: Octahedral and spherical Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized and used as heterogeneous Fenton-like catalysts to degrade methylene blue (MB). Their catalytic activities were investiga...
TL;DR: In this paper, the inactivation of adenovirus by silver and copper in aqueous solution was investigated and compared to the MS2 phage, and quantified.
Abstract: This study investigates the inactivation of adenovirus by silver and copper in aqueous solution, compares silver and copper disinfection of adenovirus to the MS2 phage, and quantifies MS2 t...
TL;DR: A microbial fuel cell (MFC) was constructed to remediate cadmium contaminated soil, and the effects of Cd concentration (0, 5, 20, and 100 mg/kg) and electrode spacing (3, 6, and 9 cm) were investigated as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: A microbial fuel cell (MFC) was constructed to remediate cadmium (Cd) contaminated soil, and the effects of Cd concentration (0, 5, 20, and 100 mg/kg) and electrode spacing (3, 6, and 9 cm...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors show that fluoride is commonly found at elevated concentrations in groundwaters worldwide and is difficult to remove even with activated alumina (AA) adsorption, the best available technology.
Abstract: Fluoride is commonly found at elevated concentrations in groundwaters worldwide and is difficult to remove even with activated alumina (AA) adsorption, the best available technology. Conseq...
TL;DR: Unit operations for urban water clarification are commonly implemented for management of particulate matter (PM), PM-associated chemicals, and microbial species, primarily through sedi... as discussed by the authors,.
Abstract: Unit operations (UO) for urban water clarification are commonly implemented for management of particulate matter (PM), PM-associated chemicals, and microbial species, primarily through sedi...
TL;DR: In this article, a combined constructed wetland system was designed to treat heavy-loaded wastewater from small-scale livestock farms, which includes series of hybrid constructed wetlands made up of surfac...
Abstract: To treat heavy-loaded wastewater from small-scale livestock farms, a combined constructed wetland system was designed, which includes series of hybrid constructed wetlands made up of surfac...
TL;DR: Water cyber-physical systems (CPSs) have gained increasing interest to improve operational efficiency and reliability, but due to growing exposure to cyber- physical attacks, cybersecur...
Abstract: Water cyber-physical systems (CPSs) have gained increasing interest to improve operational efficiency and reliability. However, due to growing exposure to cyber-physical attacks, cybersecur...