Intermetallic Sludge Formation in Fe Containing Secondary Al–Si Alloys Influenced by Cr and Mn as Preparative Tool for Metal Melt Filtration
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.201700161
Abstract: In view of filtration of Fe-enriched intermetallics to decrease Fe content in secondary aluminum alloys, the formation of so-called sludge particles has been investigated depending on dwell time and chemical composition using an AlSi9Cu3 secondary… read more here.
Keywords: sludge particles; phase; filtration; formation ... See more keywords
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
Uptake and elimination kinetics of the biocide triclosan and the synthetic musks galaxolide and tonalide in the earthworm Dendrobaena veneta when exposed to sewage sludge.
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DOI: 10.1002/etc.3737
Abstract: Sewage sludge is an important amendment that enriches soils with organic matter and provides plants with nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. However, knowledge on the fate and effects of organic pollutants present in the… read more here.
Keywords: tonalide earthworm; galaxolide tonalide; sewage sludge; earthworm dendrobaena ... See more keywords
Impact of urban sewage sludge on soil physico-chemical properties and phytotoxicity as influenced by soil texture and reuse conditions.
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DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20093
Abstract: Urban sewage sludge (USS) is increasingly applied to agricultural soils, but mixed results have been reported because of variations in reuse conditions. Most field trials have been conducted in cropping systems, which conceal intrinsic soil… read more here.
Keywords: soil texture; sewage sludge; sludge; soil ... See more keywords
Determination of pesticides in sewage sludge from an agro-food industry using QuEChERS extraction followed by analysis with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
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DOI: 10.1007/s00216-017-0558-5
Abstract: AbstractAn analytical method was developed and validated for the determination of ten pesticides in sewage sludge coming from an agro-food industry. The method was based on the application of Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and… read more here.
Keywords: food industry; agro food; determination; sewage sludge ... See more keywords
Heat and Bleach: A Cost-Efficient Method for Extracting Microplastics from Return Activated Sludge
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DOI: 10.1007/s00244-017-0415-8
Abstract: The extraction of plastic microparticles, so-called microplastics, from sludge is a challenging task due to the complex, highly organic material often interspersed with other benign microparticles. The current procedures for microplastic extraction from sludge are… read more here.
Keywords: extraction; method; density separation; return activated ... See more keywords
Effects of electron acceptors on sulphate reduction activity in activated sludge processes
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DOI: 10.1007/s00253-017-8340-3
Abstract: The concentration of sulphate present in wastewater can vary from 10 to 500 mg SO42−/L. During anaerobic conditions, sulphate is reduced to sulphide by sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB). Sulphide generation is undesired in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs).… read more here.
Keywords: reduction activity; electron acceptors; sulphate reduction; sludge ... See more keywords
Incorporation of 13C-HCO3− by ammonia-oxidizing archaea and bacteria during ammonia oxidation of sludge from a municipal wastewater treatment plant
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DOI: 10.1007/s00253-018-9436-0
Abstract: Ammonia-oxidizing archaea (AOA) have recently been proposed as potential players for ammonia removal in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). However, there is little evidence directly showing the contribution of AOA to ammonia oxidation in these engineered… read more here.
Keywords: oxidizing archaea; ammonia; sludge; ammonia oxidation ... See more keywords
Specific affinity and relative abundance of methanogens in acclimated anaerobic sludge treating low-strength wastewater
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DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-10149-x
Abstract: Kinetic parameters affecting effluent water quality including half saturation constant ( K s ), maximum specific growth rate ( μ max ), and specific affinity ( a A 0 $$ {a}_A^0 $$ , defined as… read more here.
Keywords: low strength; specific affinity; strength wastewater; unacclimated sludge ... See more keywords
Crenobacter caeni sp. nov. Isolated from Sludge.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00284-020-02233-7
Abstract: Strain HX-7-9T was isolated from the activated sludge collected from the outlet of the biochemical treatment facility of agricultural chemical plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, PR China. Strain HX-7-9T is Gram staining-negative, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming and… read more here.
Keywords: crenobacter caeni; caeni nov; sludge; crenobacter ... See more keywords
Beneficiation of pulp and paper mill sludge: production and characterisation of functionalised crystalline nanocellulose
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DOI: 10.1007/s10098-018-1578-3
Abstract: The beneficiation of sludge from pulp and paper mills to produce high-value products such as crystalline nanocellulose will alleviate the challenges associated with conventional methods of sludge disposal, such as landfilling and incineration. In addition,… read more here.
Keywords: crystalline nanocellulose; microscopy; pulp paper; sludge ... See more keywords