Thermotolerance and Cellulolytic Activity of Fungi Isolated from Soils/Waste Materials in the Industrial Region of Nigeria.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00284-021-02528-3
Abstract: The current study aimed on isolating thermotolerant, cellulolytic fungi from different tropical soil/waste materials samples such as wood waste, sawmill, decomposing straw and compost pit sites in Abraka, Southern Nigeria and assessing their applications in… read more here.
Keywords: waste materials; ase; thermotolerance; cellulolytic activity ... See more keywords
Recycling waste materials in geopolymer concrete
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DOI: 10.1007/s10098-018-01660-2
Abstract: The widespread industry adoption of geopolymer concrete has the potential to positively contribute to environmental sustainability in both the industrial and construction sectors, through the recycling of waste materials, and the reduction in carbon emissions.… read more here.
Keywords: waste materials; research; waste; adoption ... See more keywords
A systematic review of the utilization of waste materials as aggregate replacement in stone matrix asphalt mixes
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19447-w
Abstract: The daily utilization of a large amount of raw materials is causing a rapid depletion of natural resources. The growth of the human population is accompanied by higher activities in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors… read more here.
Keywords: waste; waste materials; aggregate replacement; replacement stone ... See more keywords
Biohydrogen production from waste materials: benefits and challenges
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DOI: 10.1007/s13762-019-02577-z
Abstract: Escalating global energy demand has opened up a wide avenue for alternative energy research. One such alternative energy is biohydrogen (H 2 ) which is now projected as clean energy, since harnessed by biological means… read more here.
Keywords: waste materials; energy; biohydrogen; biohydrogen production ... See more keywords
Modification of Lateritic Soil with Selected Agricultural Waste Materials for Sustainable Road Pavement Construction
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DOI: 10.1007/s42947-021-00091-5
Abstract: Global astronomical rise in the urban population has led to increase in the quantity of waste materials generated in all facets of human endeavour. Indiscriminate disposal of waste materials is fast becoming a serious problem… read more here.
Keywords: waste materials; construction; pavement; lateritic soil ... See more keywords
Thermal and acoustic performance of solid waste incorporated cement based composites: an analytical review
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DOI: 10.1007/s43452-025-01160-3
Abstract: Extensive reviews have been conducted on the mechanical, structural, and durability properties of cementitious composites incorporating waste materials. However, a significant knowledge gap exists regarding a comprehensive analysis of their thermal insulation and sound absorption… read more here.
Keywords: waste materials; thermal insulation; waste; absorption ... See more keywords
Experimental and theoretical considerations on sound absorption performance of waste materials including the effect of backing plates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2016.12.010
Abstract: Abstract The acoustic human comfort includes the protection from noise and it is closely related to the sound absorption concept. The paper presents an experimental study on sound absorption coefficients, including transmission, for some combined… read more here.
Keywords: absorption; waste materials; effect backing; backing plates ... See more keywords
Micro topography, organic amendments and an erosion control product for reclamation of waste materials at an arctic diamond mine
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2021.106399
Abstract: Abstract Building a suitable soil is the foundation for successful revegetation and ecosystem development following disturbance. Mines produce large amounts of waste materials, which are important resources for soil building where it is lacking, although… read more here.
Keywords: organic amendments; topography; topography organic; micro topography ... See more keywords
The application of hierarchical clustering to analyzing ashes from the combustion of wood pellets mixed with waste materials.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116766
Abstract: Air pollution constitutes the greatest environmental threat to human health in the European Union. In Poland, the emission of particulate matter and harmful gases originating from local coal based boiler plants and the combustion of… read more here.
Keywords: waste materials; wood pellets; waste; combustion ... See more keywords
Agricultural crop waste materials - A potential reservoir of molecules.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112284
Abstract: Crop wastes are one of the agricultural wastes generated during the production and processing of food materials. Their generation is the other side of developmental activities. They are now becoming an alarming source of environmental… read more here.
Keywords: waste materials; crop waste; materials potential; agricultural crop ... See more keywords
Waste materials for wastewater treatment and waste adsorbents for biofuel and cement supplement applications: A critical review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120261
Abstract: Abstract A pragmatic shift is ongoing in waste material management and wastewater treatment technology due to the large amount of waste production worldwide and the necessity for cheap adsorbents to reduce wastewater treatment costs. Improvements… read more here.
Keywords: waste materials; waste; review; waste adsorbents ... See more keywords