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Water Remediation to Water Mining: Cradle to Cradle in Wastewater Treatment Using Algae
Algal boom is a direct consequence of rampant eutrophication of water bodies. Presence of algae is considered objectionable as it leads to low...
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Assessment of Heavy Metal Sources in Soils from a Uranium-Phosphate Deposit Using Multivariate and Geostatistical Techniques
The quantification of heavy metal contents in soils and their sources are essential for contamination monitoring and the assessment of the potential...
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Efficient adsorption of uranyl ions from aqueous solution by Gd2O3 and Gd2O3–MgO composite materials
In this work, pure gadolinium oxide (Gd 2 O 3 ) and mixed gadolinium oxide (Gd 2 O 3 )–magnesium oxide (MgO) composites were synthesized by simple...
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Feasibility of Dissolution of U–Zr Alloy in an Acid-Saturated Amide Ligand
In the present communication, we have explored the feasibility of the dissolution of U–Zr alloy in an acid-saturated amide-based organic ligand, N,N -d...
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Thermochemical oxidation of methane by manganese oxides in hydrothermal sediments
Microbial anaerobic oxidation of methane coupled to the reduction of Mn(IV)-oxides, typically MnO 2 , derived from continental weathering and riverine...
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Recent progress of covalent organic frameworks in high selective separation of radionuclides
The utilization of nuclear energy power and nuclear weapon tests not only releases large amounts of radionuclides into environment, but also needs 235 ...
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Uranium determination in industrial effluents by voltammetric method using triazene 1-oxide as an alternative binder
This study reports for the first time the uranium (U) determination in industrial effluents by differential pulse adsorptive strip** voltammetry...
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Effects of Phosphorus Modified Bio-char on Metals in Uranium-Containing Soil
The level of radioactivity in the soil has been increasing unpredictably due to the human uranium mining exploitation of uranium over the past...
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Zirconium preconcentration from zircon raffinate using gamma radiation–induced polymerization of reduced graphene oxide composite
Zirconium is commonly used as a cladding material for nuclear reactors. The purity of the zirconium material seeks to control reactor efficiency. A...
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Boosting photocatalytic efficiency of MoS2/CdS by modulating morphology
CdS-based composites as the highly efficient photocatalyst have been extensively investigated in recent years due to the suitable band gap and high...
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Investigations on baseline levels for natural radioactivity in soils, rocks, and lakes of Larsemann Hills in East Antarctica
A comprehensive measurement of concentrations of the natural radionuclides 238 U, 232 Th and 40 K, and 226 Ra in the soil and rocks along with natural...
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Hydro-geochemical characteristics and quality appraisal of aquifers using multivariate statistics and associated risk assessment in Tarn-Taran district, Punjab, India
Monitoring of groundwater is essential in the alluvial region of Tarn-Taran district, western Punjab, India where this freshwater source is being...
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Facet-dependent U(VI) removal of hematite with confined ferrous ions
The presence of ferrous minerals has been demonstrated to have a significant impact on the destiny, migration, and availability of uranyl (U(VI)) in...
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Occurrence and remediation of naturally occurring radioactive materials in Nigeria: a review
It is commonly believed that radioactive pollution originates mainly from anthropogenic activities, yet studies have revealed that naturally...
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Study of the influence of pore structure on the radon emission characteristics of terrestrial sedimentary shales after high temperature action
Heat-assisted development of shale oil and gas is recognized as a vital technique for the efficient extraction of shale gas; however, there is a need...
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Life-cycle impact assessment methods for physical energy scarcity: considerations and suggestions
PurposeMost approaches for energy use assessment in life cycle assessment do not consider the scarcity of energy resources. A few approaches consider...
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Relative importance of organic- and iron-based colloids in six Nova Scotian lakes
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) concentrations have been increasing in parts of the northern hemisphere for several decades. This...
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Holistic Approach to Remediate Heavy Metals and Radionuclides
The environment on this planet is under threat from a variety of contaminants, the most serious of which are heavy metal and radioactive pollution....
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Phyto- & Microbial- Remediation of Radioactive Waste
With the global incline toward nuclear power and mining, there has been an evident increase in the concentration of radionuclides as an environmental...
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Identification of a multi-modal mechanism for Se(VI) reduction and Se(0) allotropic transition by Stenotrophomonas bentonitica
Microorganisms can play a key role in selenium (Se) bioremediation and the fabrication of Se-based nanomaterials by reducing toxic forms (Se(VI) and...
