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Occurrence, distribution, and environmental risk assessment of heavy metals in the vicinity of Fe-ore mines: a global overview
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2021-06-08)Several studies have investigated the consequences of heavy metal contamination in the vicinity of individual Fe ore mines, however, at present there are no systematic studies that consider the global scenario; this work ... -
Omics for Environmental Engineering and Microbiology Systems
(CRC Press, 2022-09-09)Bioremediation using microbes is a sustainable technology for biodegradation of target compounds, and an omics approach gives more clarity on these microbial communities. This book provides insights into the complex behavior ... -
Open Science: Challenges, Possible Solutions and the Way Forward
(Springer Nature, 2022-09-02)Everyone agrees that scientific communication should be free for all. Unfortunately, accessing publications from many reputed journals comes at a high cost�a cost that many researchers and institutions cannot afford. ... -
Optimization of cadmium(II) removal from water using sunflower waste carbon-a statistical approach
(Taylor and Francis Ltd, 2020)In this study, a statistical experimental strategy was used to optimize the Cd(II) adsorption by chemically treated stems of Helianthus annuus (sunflower). The maximum cadmium adsorption was found at 100 mg/L when a dose ... -
Optimization of cadmium(II) removal from water using sunflower waste carbon�a statistical approach
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2020-01-28)In this study, a statistical experimental strategy was used to optimize the Cd(II) adsorption by chemically treated stems of Helianthus annuus (sunflower). The maximum cadmium adsorption was found at 100 mg/L when a dose ... -
Optimization of Copper (II) Removal by Response Surface Methodology Using Root Nodule Endophytic Bacteria Isolated from Vigna unguiculata
(Springer International Publishing, 2016)The present study was conducted to investigate copper tolerance and bioremediation potential in endophytic bacteria isolated from Vigna unguiculata root nodules. Total ten endophytes were isolated on yeast mannitol agar ... -
Optimization of Pb (II) and Cd (II) adsorption onto ZnO nanoflowers using central composite design: isotherms and kinetics modelling
(Elsevier B.V., 2018)This study focused to optimization and screening of parameters for the adsorption of Cd (II) and Pb (II) onto ZnO nanoflowers. These were synthesized by low temperature hydrothermal methods. The surface properties of ZnO ... -
Optimization of Swiss blue dye removal by cotton boll activated carbon: response surface methodological approach
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2021-03-08)Cotton boll activated carbon (CBAC) was employed for Swiss blue (SB) decolorization from simulated wastewater. Adsorption data conformed better with Langmuir adsorption isotherm with highest adsorption capability of 52.631 ... -
Optimization, composition, and antioxidant activities of exo-and intracellular polysaccharides in submerged culture of cordyceps gracilis (Grev.) durieu & Mont.
(Hindawi Limited, 2015)Under present experiments, EPS and IPS production, monosaccharide composition, and antioxidant activities of C. gracilis were studied for the first time under submerged culture conditions. Effect of different factors on ... -
Optimized extraction, composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of exo and intracellular polysaccharides from submerged culture of Cordyceps cicadae
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2015)Background: Cordyceps cicadae is known as Jin Chan Hua in Traditional Chinese Medicine and known to possess different pharmacological activities. Presently, it was collected from the wild and isolated. Mycelial culture was ... -
Orange peel extract enhanced sugar recovery and butanol production from potato peel by Clostridium acetobutylicum
(Bellwether Publishing, Ltd., 2021-03-19)The present study is focused on biobutanol production from potato peel waste in dilute orange peel extract by Clostridium acetobutylicum MTCC 11274 at three concentrations of 20, 40, and 60�g/L as sole nutrient sources. ... -
P53-mediated anticancer activity of Citrullus colocynthis extracts
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2019)Background: Current anticancer therapeutics comes with significant side effects and thus focus is shifting towards minimizing the side effects or to avoid the disease altogether. Thus, various natural products are being ... -
Paleoclimate And Paleoenvironment Analysis Of Panchet Formation Of Damodar Basin, India Using Xrd Analysis
(Central University of Punjab, 2018)The bulk rock geochemistry of 14 samples collected from the Asansol district, West Bengal, India, from the Northern bank of the river Damodar were analysed using XRD. The studied area belongs to the Panchet Formation of ... -
Paleoclimatic and Environmental Interpretation using Clay Mineralogy and Surface Textural Analysis of Quartz Grains from Miocene deposits of Tapar, Kutch, Gujarat
(Central University of Punjab, 2018)The Tapar area situated in Kutch district of Gujarat is exposed of the miocene deposit. Extensive work has been done on Kutch basin on paleontological aspects but very less on sedimentological aspect. Clay assemblages is ... -
Pb2+ and Cd2+ recovery from water using residual tea waste and SiO2@TW nanocomposites
(Elsevier, 2020)This work reports the fabrication of SiO2@TW nanocomposites and their application for Pb2+ and Cd2+ ions sequestration from simulated water. Residual tea waste has also been used for metal ions sequestration to compare the ... -
Perceptions and adaptation behavior of farmers to climate change in the upper Brahmaputra Valley, India
(Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2021-03-08)To better understand how farmers perceive and adapt to climate change, climate trends and a survey of farmer attitudes and behavior in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone (UBVZ) of India were analyzed. Rainfall and temperature ... -
Performance assessment of phased array type L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar and Landsat-8 used in image classification
(Elsevier, 2022-09-02)Owing to its large spatial and periodic temporal coverage, satellite remote sensing has emerged for formulating and implementing strategies for natural resources management. This study focuses on an appraisal of satellite ... -
Performance of magnetic iron nanoparticle decorated electrodes single chambered MEC fed with combined leachate and dairy industry wastewater
(Central University of Punjab, 2017)Increased human activity and consumption of natural energy resources have led to decline in the stock of fossil fuels. The current technologies used for energy generation are not environment friendly. Microbial electrolysis ... -
Perspectives of Agro-Waste Biorefineries for Sustainable Biofuels
(Springer Nature, 2022-01-12)The agriculture plays a significant role in a nation�s economy and efforts to feed one and all of the global population. The harvesting and processing of crops generate agro-wastes. The proper management and discard of ... -
Pharmaceutical Contamination in Water and Wastewater: Remediation Technology and Future Challenges
(CRC Press, 2023-09-12)Water is an essential natural resource available on the earth for the use of human beings. Numerous new toxins build up in aquatic habitats due to industrial, agricultural, hospital, and residential discharges. Nowadays, ...