Techno‐economic analysis and a novel assessment technique of paper mill sludge conversion to bioethanol toward sustainable energy production
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DOI: 10.1002/er.5667
Abstract: A novel bioprocess design to convert paper mill sludge (PMS) to biofuels is proposed in this work. The design utilizes cellulosic fiber recovered from the PMS via optimized de‐ashing (HCl washing) step. This work specifically… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; conversion; mill sludge; paper mill ... See more keywords
Assessment of heavy metal pollution in soils around a paper mill using metal fractionation and multivariate analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s13762-017-1350-y
Abstract: Effects of paper mill wastes on the status of soil copper (Cu), manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn) in and around 16 sites near a paper mill in Assam, North East India (26°07.485′ to 26°07.915′ N… read more here.
Keywords: metal; paper mill; fractionation; heavy metal ... See more keywords
Fixed-bed adsorption of Tricaine Methanesulfonate onto pyrolysed paper mill sludge
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaeng.2017.02.006
Abstract: Abstract The removal of Tricaine Methanesulfonate from water in a fixed-bed column packed with pyrolysed paper mill sludge was evaluated for application in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems. Breakthrough adsorption curves were determined for this pharmaceutical, under… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; paper mill; tricaine methanesulfonate; mill sludge ... See more keywords
Effect of Montmorillonite clay on pyrolysis of paper mill waste.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123161
Abstract: The thermal degradation of paper mill waste (PMW) has been investigated in presence and absence of Montmorillonite clay in the temperature range of ambient to 1000 °C and at the heating rates of 20 °C/min, 25 °C/min and… read more here.
Keywords: montmorillonite clay; paper mill; mill waste; clay ... See more keywords
Recent advances in removal of lignin from paper industry wastewater and its industrial applications - A review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123636
Abstract: Pulp and paper mill wastewater contains lignin related synthetic, aromatic and chlorinated chemical compounds. Extracting lignin from pulp and paper mill wastewater is one way of recovering valuable organic material. Due to its complex structure,… read more here.
Keywords: paper mill; removal lignin; paper; wastewater ... See more keywords
An investigation on use of paper mill sludge in brick manufacturing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.05.087
Abstract: Abstract This paper reports the results of an exploratory experimental study to manufacture eco-friendly lightweight bricks through binary mix of paper mill sludge (PMS) and soil. The pre-manufacture activities include mineralogical, chemical, thermal and index… read more here.
Keywords: pms; brick; paper mill; paper ... See more keywords
Transformation of elemental toxic metals into immobile fractions in paper mill sludge through rotary drum composting
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2017.02.005
Abstract: Abstract Heavy metal content has become a serious issue with increase in compost application in agricultural land. The bioavailable fraction (water soluble and diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) extractable) is the major concern comparing to… read more here.
Keywords: paper mill; drum composting; mill sludge; rotary drum ... See more keywords
Organometallic pollutants of paper mill wastewater and their toxicity assessment on Stinging catfish and sludge worm
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2021.101831
Abstract: Abstract Paper mill wastewater is a complex mixture of different organometallic pollutants with alkaline pH and toxicity to aquatic organisms. This study investigates major physicochemical parameters such as BOD (814.0 ± 2.84), COD (2289.0 ±… read more here.
Keywords: mill wastewater; wastewater; paper mill; organometallic pollutants ... See more keywords
Characterization and purification via nucleic acid aptamers of a novel esterase from the metagenome of paper mill wastewater sediments.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.319
Abstract: A new esterase gene est906 was identified from paper mill wastewater sediments via a function-based metagenomic approach. The gene encoded a protein of 331 amino acids, that shared 86% homology with known esterases. Based on… read more here.
Keywords: mill wastewater; paper mill; wastewater sediments; nucleic acid ... See more keywords
Melamine-assisted synthesis of paper mill sludge-based carbon nanotube/nanoporous carbon nanocomposite for enhanced electrocatalytic oxygen reduction activity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.10.045
Abstract: Abstract Developing efficient and cheap electrocatalysts as substitutes for commercial Pt/C in the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is extremely necessary. Herein, paper mill sludge (PMS) was utilized to produce iron, nitrogen and sulfur co-doped carbon nanotube/nanoporous carbon… read more here.
Keywords: pms; paper mill; carbon; carbon nanotube ... See more keywords
Characterization of paper mill sludge as a renewable feedstock for sustainable hydrogen and biofuels production
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.02.166
Abstract: Abstract Paper and pulp mills generate substantial quantities of cellulose-rich sludge materials that are disposed in landfills at a large scale. For sustainability purposes, sludge materials can be bioprocessed to produce renewable fuels and useful… read more here.
Keywords: paper mill; hydrogen; sludge samples; paper ... See more keywords