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A state-of-the-art review of the electrocoagulation technology for wastewater treatment

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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Water reuse and recycling in Australia — history, current situation and future perspectives

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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Environmental data and facts in the semiconductor manufacturing industry: An unexpected high water and energy consumption situation

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 Japan — History, current situation, and future perspectives

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

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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Water strategies and practices for sustainable development in the semiconductor industry

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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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

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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Membrane technology for rainwater treatment and reuse: A mini review

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 treatment refinement of kitchen digested wastewater: Feasibility, prospects, and technicalities

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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Towards the new era of wastewater treatment of China: Development history, current status, and future directions

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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Constructed treatment wetland: Glance of development and future perspectives

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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A sustainable green solution to domestic sewage pollution: Optimizing floating wetland treatment with different plant combinations and growth media

Water quality degradation poses a global threat, with surface water resources bearing the brunt of pollution from various sources, including inadequately treated wastewater discharged from industrial...

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Water reuse and recycling in Canada — history, current situation and future perspectives

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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Status and challenges of water resources and supply in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) of China

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is one of the most economically developed regions in China. To support the highly developed socioeconomical activities, the water demand in the GBA...

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Exploration and case analysis of treatment processes and reuse pathways for industrial brine wastewater in China

Treatment of industrial brine wastewater, which is characterized by multiple sources and complex water quality, poses significant challenges. Brine separation technology can effectively address the...

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Application of GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis of Hydro-Geomorphological Factors for Flash Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Bangladesh

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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Evaluation of physical and heavy metal contamination and their distribution in waters around Maddhapara Granite Mine, Bangladesh

The Maddhapara Granite Mine is a significant contributor to Bangladesh's economy, causing considerable environmental concern due to the discharge of untreated mine water. This water presents possible...

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Evaluation methods of inhibition to microorganisms in biotreatment processes: A review

Inhibition to microorganisms in biotreatment processes (IMB) refers to the extent to which the toxic contaminants in wastewater harm the microorganisms in biotreatment, which has been widely concerned...

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Water Eco-Nexus Cycle System (WaterEcoNet) as a key solution for water shortage and water environment problems in urban areas

With the rapid socio-economic development, urban cities are confronted with issues of accelerating water scarcity, water contamination and water environment degradation. Optimizing water cycle in urban...

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A selection guide for efficient graphene oxide-composite adsorbents

Many adsorbents for various pollutants are now being developed, especially after the great developments in the nanotechnology. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a guide for selecting the...

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Potential reuse of sludge from a potable water treatment plant in Al Hoceima city in northern Morocco

Producing potable water generates a large amount of sludge, which consumes energy and must be managed and controlled. A case study of a potable water production plant in Al Hoceima City in northern...

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Management and valuation of rainwater by alternative techniques, case of the university of Settat, in Morocco

Our research consists in designing a new system of management and valuation of rainwater with the aim of securing the supply of drinking water....

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Analysis and standardization of coal chemical wastewater treatment and reuse systems

To meet the practical needs of classified collection, graded treatment, and quality recycling of coal chemical wastewater, and in accordance with the standardization requirements of wastewater resource...

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Marine biodegradability review of plastics

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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Water quality assessment to determine the trophic state and suitability of Lake Sentani (Indonesia) for various utilisation purposes

Lake Sentani is one of the national priority lakes that must be saved from eutrophication and the threat of water quality degradation due to pollution. This study aims to assess the water quality parameters...

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