A state-of-the-art review of the electrocoagulation technology for wastewater treatment
2023
The continued increase in urbanisation and industrialisation across the world has dramatically increased the amount and variety of waste, and, in particular, wastewater, being generated. Wastewaters...
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Environmental data and facts in the semiconductor manufacturing industry: An unexpected high water and energy consumption situation
2023
With the expansion of the semiconductor industry, determining the huge associated water and energy consumption and accomplishing sustainable development can be key issues for this industry. This study...
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Water reuse and recycling in Australia — history, current situation and future perspectives
2020
Most of Australia has low rainfall. The population is small (25 M) but growing at 1.5%/yr. Water limitations are being exacerbated by climate change. By 1990, restraints placed on wastewater treatment...
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Long-term performance and economic evaluation of full-scale MF and RO process – A case study of the changi NEWater Project Phase 2 in Singapore
2020
The Changi NEWater Project Phase 2 purifies the secondary effluent of an urban sewage treatment plant using a two-stage microfiltration membrane (MF) and reverse osmosis (RO) process to produce NEWater...
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Water reuse and recycling in Japan — History, current situation, and future perspectives
2020
Water reuse is an effective option all over the world for saving water resources, reducing environmental impacts, and reducing the costs and energy involved in water resource management. In Japan, non-potable...
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Characteristics and treatment methods for peat water as clean water sources: A mini review
2023
Peatland is spread over the world providing unique organic-rich surface water. This product is called peat water, which is used as a clean source for drinking in several countries after the treatment,...
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Effectiveness of membrane technologies in removing emerging contaminants from wastewater: Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration
2025
Pollution by emerging contaminants represents a serious risk to water quality and public health. This study aimed to conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness of advanced technologies, specifically...
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Towards the new era of wastewater treatment of China: Development history, current status, and future directions
2020
Water is essential for the sustainable development of human society. With the largest population and rapid economic development, water usage and treatment in China have grown tremendously in the past...
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Water strategies and practices for sustainable development in the semiconductor industry
2023
Semiconductor manufacturing is a rapidly growing industry and water-intensive industry. Water strategy formulation and decisions can be crucial factors in realizing the sustainable development of the...
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Application of GIS-based multi-criteria decision analysis of hydro-geomorphological factors for flash flood susceptibility mapping in Bangladesh
2025
Flash floods are one of the most prevalent natural disasters, triggering deadly damage to homesteads, crops, infrastructure, road networks, communications, and the natural environment in the Haor (Wetland)...
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The operation optimization of multipurpose reservoir between ARIMA, continuous, and Markov Chain models on Jatigede reservoir, Indonesia
2025
The critical challenge in reservoir management is optimizing reservoir volume by balancing inflow and outflow discharges. Achieving this balance is essential not only to meet downstream water demands...
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Physical and chemical processes driven by natural iron minerals in aquatic environments
2025
In aquatic environments, natural iron minerals are a prevalent form of iron, which alter substance speciation through adsorption and redox reactions. Their abiotic migration and transformation processes...
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Emerging MOF-based antibiotic detection methods in water environments: Recent advances, challenges, and prospects
2025
The misuse and improper disposal of antibiotics lead to the emergence and dissemination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes, posing serious threats to water environmental...
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Membrane technology for rainwater treatment and reuse: A mini review
2021
Because of the current situation of global water shortage, finding strategies that can effectively guarantee water safety and sustainable use has become an urgent problem that needs to be solved at...
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Recent advances in membrane and electrochemical hybrid technologies for emerging contaminants removal
2025
Emerging contaminants (ECs) pose significant risks to environmental and human health, necessitating advanced treatment technologies. Integrating electrochemical processes with membrane filtration has...
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Water quality characteristics of municipal wastewater treatment plants and the prospect of reclaimed water utilization in lower-middle income and water-scarce areas: A case study of Puyang
2025
Water scarcity is a key bottleneck for China's economic and social development. Reclaimed water presents a sustainable solution, but its utilization remains limited, especially in lower-middle income...
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Recent advances in treatment refinement of kitchen digested wastewater: Feasibility, prospects, and technicalities
2024
Kitchen digested wastewater contain high levels of nitrogen, chemical oxygen demand (COD), salts, toxic substances, and oils and the treatment of these pollutants is a challenge for wastewater treatment...
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Constructed treatment wetland: Glance of development and future perspectives
2020
It has been well recognised that the representative activated sludge process as the principal wastewater treatment technology is not only expensive but requires supervision by technical staff. In line...
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Ubiquitous microplastics, sources, impacts, and treatment: Importance of cost-effective ceramic membranes for MPs removal
2025
Microplastics (MPs) contamination is one of today's most stern environmental challenges, resulting from enormous tonnes of plastic production. Since MPs are present in all forms, i.e., fragments, fibres,...
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Effects of a composite phosphate corrosion inhibitor on corrosion behavior and water quality stability in drinking water distribution systems
2025
This study investigated the effectiveness of a composite phosphate corrosion inhibitor in enhancing water quality stability in drinking water distribution systems (DWDSs), guided by practical engineering...
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Water reuse and recycling in Canada — history, current situation and future perspectives
2020
Water reuse and recycling in Canada has been alive and viable where there is a need for water conservation or to reduce nutrients going to rivers and lakes. A study on response to reuse shows many people...
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Marine biodegradability review of plastics
2021
Current test methods for estimating biodegradability and duration in the oceans, do not consider nitrogen as a limiting factor for bacterial growth and plastic biodegradation. Algae and cyanobacteria...
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Carbon nanomaterials for emerging contaminant remediation: Addressing pharmaceutical pollution in the water cycle with precision
2025
Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs), including carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, and carbon dots (CDs), have emerged as promising solutions for pharmaceutical waste remediation in aquatic environments. CNMs...
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Carbon emission characteristics and reduction technologies in urban wastewater systems: A review
2025
The urban wastewater system emits greenhouse gases (GHGs), including CO2, CH4, and N2O, throughout the processes of collection, transportation, treatment, and discharge. These emissions account for...
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Enhancing collaboration between water management and urban planning for climate adaptation: A case study in a Mediterranean region
2025
The combined pressures of urbanisation, population growth, and climate change on urban water availability create complex challenges. The literature underlines the relevance of collaboration between...
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