em A comprehensive study on the physicochemical characteristics of faecal sludge from septic tank and single pit latrine facilities in a typical semi-urban Indian town: a case study of Rajasthan, India By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2906-2928DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00127C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Harishvar Jothinathan, Ajit Pratap SinghFaecal sludge (FS) samples were analysed to assess their characteristics. FS has high chemical oxygen demand, ranging from 4406 to 160 000 mg l−1, influenced by sludge age, sanitation type, and inflow/outflow to onsite sanitation contaminants.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Investigating water quality and preservation strategies in Abuja's distribution system: a Nigerian case study By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2869-2881DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00613E, PaperBegmyrat Kulmedov, Lucy Achobe Akaiku, Onyebuchi Nwabueze MogboThe study explores how treated water quality degrades during distribution due to pipe material release and biofilm formation, with a focus on intermittent supply systems and the decreasing effectiveness of disinfectants.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Mathematical modeling to size anaerobic stabilization ponds intended for slaughterhouse wastewater treatment – the role of temperature and hydraulic retention time By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2882-2896DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00557K, PaperP. E. S. Soldera, R. F. Dantas, E. FagnaniA new mathematical model for constructing anaerobic stabilization pond treatment systems for high organic load wastewater, based on biochemical oxygen demand, temperature and hydraulic retention time, is discussed.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Ultrafiltration behavior of CuO particles synthesized without and with different surfactants using PAN and PES membranes By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2981-2996DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00462K, PaperOlabimpe Genevieve Badru, Ime AkanyetiFour different CuO particles were synthesized, with no surfactant (CuO/NS) and with three surfactants: Triton X-100 (CuO/TX100), cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CuO/CTAB) and sodium dodecyl sulfate (CuO/SDS).The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Environmental and private property contamination following the Norfolk Southern chemical spill and chemical fires in Ohio By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,3007-3023DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00456F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Paula B. Coelho, Gracie Fitzgerald, Kristofer Isaacson, Rasul Diop, Gouri Prabhakar, Stephanie Heffner, Akshat Verma, Jeffrey P. Youngblood, Youn Jeong Choi, Stefanie Surdyka, Samuel A. Spears, Marty D. Frisbee, Katherine R. Del Real, Lauren A. Gustafson, Ana María Núñez-Torres, Caitlin R. Proctor, Linda S. Lee, Heather D. Whitehead, Kyle Doudrick, Brock A. Harpur, Andrew J. WheltonIn February 2023, a train derailment in Ohio caused a chemical spill and fires releasing contaminants into the air, soil, waterways, and buildings.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Different routes of bismuth mineral transformation during pertechnetate and perrhenate uptake for subsurface remediation By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2646-2654DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00496E, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.D. Boglaienko, M. E. Bowden, N. M. Escobedo, Q. M. Collins, A. R. Lawter, T. G. Levitskaia, C. I. PearceRemoval of pertechnetate 99TcO4− and perrhenate ReO4− during mineral transformation of the non-toxic basic bismuth subnitrate for subsurface remediation.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Concurrent boron removal from reverse osmosis concentrate and energy production using a microbial desalination cell-Donnan dialysis hybrid system By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4EW00621F, PaperA. Yagmur Goren, H. Eser OktenThe removal of boron from aqueous solutions offers an important opportunity to improve the management of sustainable resources.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Removal of Cu2+ from AMD by goethite modified biochar combined with sodium alginate: characterization, performance and mechanisms By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4EW00664J, PaperHong Yang, Ruixue Zhang, Li An, Pan Wu, Yuran Fu, Jiajun Zou, Min YuAn innovative method for resource utilization of agricultural waste crops.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Applicability of β-lactamase entrapped agarose discs for removal of doripenem antibiotic: reusability and scale-up studies By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4EW00572D, PaperHuma Fatima, Amrik Bhattacharya, Sunil Kumar KhareSchematic diagram illustrating antibiotic removal via β-lactamase-entrapped agarose discs in a fixed-bed column bioreactor, highlighting the potential for scale-up.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Simultaneous removal of acetaminophen, sulfamethoxazole, and iohexol from real wastewater in continuous mode by an immobilized sulfur-doped Bi2O3/MnO2 photocatalyst By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4EW00501E, PaperVishal Kumar Parida, Mario Vino Lincy Gnanaguru, Suneel Kumar Srivastava, Shamik Chowdhury, Ashok Kumar GuptaThe photocatalytic potential of the Z-scheme 2S-Bi2O3/MnO2 immobilized photocatalyst for the simultaneous degradation of ACT, SMX, and IOX from MBBR-sand filter treated wastewater is studied for the first time, purely from a practical perspective.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Sludge-derived novel Fe3O4–MgO@C composites for tetracycline abatement from wastewater using sustainable bio-electro-Fenton and nutrient recovery with co-precipitation: a waste-to-resource strategy By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4EW00684D, PaperAzhan Ahmad, Monali Priyadarshini, Shraddha Yadav, Makarand M. Ghangrekar, Rao Y. SurampalliDeveloping efficient Fenton catalysts for the remediation of emerging pollutants is one of the challenges for researchers.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Effects of human activities and climate change on water quality and health risks of typical urban river in arid/semi-arid areas, a ten-year historical analysis By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4EW00689E, PaperXiang Zhu, Hanjie Zheng, Dezhi Zuo, Qingqing Pang, Lei Xie, Longmian Wang, Jin-Ying Xi, Lin-Feng Tian, Jing Wu, Wenjuan Jiang, Jiawei Sun, Hongyu Zhao, Jianhua JinWater resources are scarce in arid and semi-arid regions. Urban rivers, vital water sources, are susceptible to the influences of climate change and human activities. However, there have been few...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Environmental application of dicarboxylated hairy cellulose crosslinked with calcium for removal and confining of Pb(II) By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4EW00720D, PaperTanese Montesinos-Vázquez, C. A. Galan-Vidal, Susana Rojas-Lima, Jose A. Rodriguez, Ma. Elena Páez-HernándezCellulose can be oxidised with periodate to obtain hairy cellulose, which, thanks to the aldehyde groups, facilitates chemical modification with different functional groups, such as carboxylates, which enhance interaction with...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
em Bank employees in Maharashtra to go on strike on November 16; demand staff security, action against ‘assaulters’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:27:24 +0530 The bank unions forum cited events of abuse and assault on bankers across branches in Maharashtra since August 2024 Full Article Industry
em Govt to extend UDAN scheme for 10 more years: Naidu By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:12:36 +0530 UDAN, the regional air connectivity scheme, has transformed India’s aviation sector, says PM Modi Full Article Industry
em CK Birla Group to sell Orient Cement to Adani Group at ₹8100 crore equity value By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:36:12 +0530 The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including approval by Competition Commission of India and mandatory open offer under the relevant SEBI regulations Full Article Industry
em Supreme Court to pronounce verdict in Byju’s case on October 23 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:25:04 +0530 During back-to-back hearing in the case, the apex court had questioned whether the BCCI could be allowed to strike a “personal agreement” with Byju’s promoter and “walk away” with its money. Full Article India
em Capgemini announces leadership changes, Anirban Bose named CEO, Americas SBU By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:53:05 +0530 Anirban Bose was head of Capgemini’s Financial Services Strategic Business Unit. Full Article Industry
em On Boeing 737’s ‘defective’ rudder system | Explained By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:30:00 +0530 Why are certain variants of the Boeing 737 under the scanner? What did the investigation of the United States National Transportation Safety Board into the aircraft find? What is the function of a rudder rollout guidance actuator? Full Article Industry
em Godrej Properties emerges as the highest bidder for luxury housing plot in Gurugram By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:10:15 +0530 The housing plot, measuring 7.5 acres is located in the Golf Course Road micro-market and will offer a development potential of over 1.7 million square feet, comprising of luxury residential apartments of varied configurations Full Article Industry
em Ambuja Cements Q2 net profit falls 42% to ₹456 crore By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:59:54 +0530 The company’s revenue from operations for the quarter ending September 30, 2024 grew marginally to ₹7,516 crore as compared with ₹7,424 crore in the same period last year Full Article Industry
em Sugar sector demands hike in sale price and ethanol prices By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:36:13 +0530 The Minimum Sale Price (MSP) of sugar should be increased to ₹39.14 a kg for the sugar season 2024-2025 from ₹31 a kg that was fixed in 2019 Full Article Industry
em Dabur Q2 profit down 17.6% to ₹417.5 cr impacted by inflation, squeeze in urban demand By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:12:06 +0530 The company had posted a net profit of ₹507.04 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, Dabur India said in a regulatory filing Full Article Industry
em Lower sales realisation hit margins of cement makers in Q2 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:49:41 +0530 Industry observers said the increase in sales volume of UltraTech and Ambuja Cements is mainly due to the several acquisitions by both companies that consolidated their position further in the industry Full Article Industry
em SEBI directs Embassy Office Parks to suspend CEO By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:34:17 +0530 Embassy REIT is India's first publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trust Full Article Industry
em Solar cell manufacturing to outstrip global demand by 2024: report By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:03:00 +0530 The sector experienced huge growth in 2023 with solar cell, wafers and modules capacity nearly doubling in comparison with the previous year, says World Solar Market Report 2024 Full Article Industry
em Fintech Progcap to digitise supply chains of MSMEs to make them part of formal economy By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:38:15 +0530 Full Article Industry
em ED raids offices of sellers using Amazon, Flipkart platforms in FEMA probe By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:44:36 +0530 Amazon and Flipkart have for years faced allegations from Indian brick-and-mortar retailers that they violate foreign investment rules by working with select preferred sellers Full Article Industry
em Ambuja Cements seeks CCI nod to acquire majority stake in Orient Cement By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:53:40 +0530 Assuming full acceptance of open offer, the stake of Ambuja Cements will stand at 72.8%, said a notice filed with the CCI on Friday Full Article Industry
em Industrial output returns to positive trajectory in September By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:59:41 +0530 The Index of Industrial Production inched up 0.7% from August levels to touch 146.7, but this was still the second weakest output level since December 2023. Full Article Industry
em Aurobindo arm CuraTeQ Biologics gets GMP certificate from EMA By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:17:48 +0530 The GMP inspection, conducted by EMA representatives, assessed mammalian and microbial drug substance manufacturing facility sections, prefilled syringes and vials filling, packaging and QC testing and release laboratories. Full Article Industry
em Digital University Kerala presents report on digital transformation study of judicial systems to Kerala High Court By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:59:58 +0530 DUK Vice-Chancellor emphasises the report’s focus on harnessing cutting-edge technology to streamline the judicial process, reduce case pendency and optimise case management workflows. Full Article Kerala
em Palakkad Assembly by-poll: CPI(M)-BJP move to exploit ‘dissension’ in Congress over Mamkootathil’s candidature By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:06:19 +0530 The parties spotlight a letter ostensibly written by the District Congress Committee to the party’s national leadership requesting K. Muraleedharan’s candidature in Palakkad. Mr. Muraleedharan later confirms that his name was on the DCC list. Full Article Kerala
em Women in Cinema Collective proposes autonomous statutory commission for Malayalam film industry By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:19:09 +0530 The WCC submits 41 recommendations for industry-wide reforms to committee constituted by the State govt. to frame the Kerala Film Policy Full Article Kerala
em Rozgar Mela a catalyst for employment generation, says Union Minister By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:24:35 +0530 Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan inaugurates Mela at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, in Thiruvananthapuram, on October 29 Full Article Kerala
em Congress takes strong exception to Kannur Collector’s ‘character statement’ about Naveen Babu By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:23:37 +0530 AICC general secretary, K. C. Venugopal, accused the Collector of attempting to tarnish the character of his deceased colleague at the instance of an influential coterie in the CPI(M) leadership Full Article Kerala
em Remembering a Deepavali-season solar eclipse ‘chase’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:52:05 +0530 Dipankar Banerjee, the noted solar physicist who recently took over as Director, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), describes himself as one of the ‘global eclipse chasers.’ He is also part of a theatre group where he plays Ramakrishna Paramahansa on stage Full Article Kerala
em Ireland-based semiconductor firm Trasna’s office inaugurated in Technopark By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:03:51 +0530 Full Article Kerala
em Water supply to 11 wards in Thiruvananthapuram to be disrupted till 10 a.m. on November 3 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:36:51 +0530 Full Article Thiruvananthapuram
em Sreepadmanabhaswamy temple slapped with notice for pending tax payments By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:56:17 +0530 Temple authorities say the temple being a religious place and services rendered by it are not in the nature of commercial transactions, it has exemption from GST Full Article Kerala
em Fully implement capital rail station master plan: Tharoor By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:34:42 +0530 Full Article Kerala
em Bose Krishnamachari emphasises the role of arts in education By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:57:09 +0530 Full Article Kerala
em First meeting of the Indian Fisherwomen Assembly held in Thiruvananthapuram By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:12:41 +0530 Activists and leaders of various movements, families of Muthalapozhi victims participate. Vinesh Phogat, wrestler and Haryana MLA, will be chief guest at closing ceremony on November 6 Full Article Kerala
em Kerala LSGD to introduce rating system for improved sanitation levels By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:34:36 +0530 New system to ensure better waste management practices in places not coming directly under the control of local bodies Full Article Kerala
em Poet Satchidanandan to gradually end his public life, cites memory issue By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:25:00 +0530 Full Article Kerala
em Home visits to be implemented to create antibiotic literacy in Kerala By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:02:49 +0530 Full Article Kerala
em Stalemate over protest of private waste collectors in front of Corporation office continues By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:22:22 +0530 Full Article Kerala
em Kerala seeks to expand public health insurance scheme to cover ‘missing middle’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:20:42 +0530 While this may move the State closer to the goal of universal health coverage, the expansion may hinge on additional funds to be generated by charging a premium to existing beneficiaries of the State scheme, which, at present, is in bad financial shape Full Article Kerala
em Agri dept. planning to launch pilot scheme under NAWO-DHAN By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:39:33 +0530 22 land owners and 149 cultivators have so far responded to an EoI floated for the scheme in which farmer groups will be engaged for cultivation Full Article Kerala
em Dead lizard found in meal sparks agitation at Digital University Kerala; mess temporarily closed By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:20:30 +0530 The contractor responsible for providing food to over 200 students has claimed to have purchased the pickle from outside Full Article Kerala