{"title":"Evaluation of different electrodes in electrocoagulation-flotation process for Chlorella vulgaris harvesting","authors":"Wahyu Diski Pratama , Hadiyanto Hadiyanto","doi":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100801","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100801","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigated ten electrode materials for electrocoagulation-flotation (ECF) of <em>Chlorella vulgaris</em>. Magnesium showed the highest separation efficiency (98.7 %), followed by aluminum (97.34 %), iron (94.42 %), copper (93.17 %), zinc (91.65 %), nickel (91.50 %), lead (90.31 %), titanium (87.14 %), brass (84.92 %), and stainless steel (78.8 %). ECF increased the pH of the medium from 8.48 to the highest 10.89 by the brass electrode. Separated medium from all electrode materials after the ECF process can be recycled for further microalgae cultivation, which could economize water resources and reduce costs. This study underscores the ECF's efficacy for efficient and sustainable biomass recovery, especially using magnesium electrodes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34388,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100801"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424001956/pdfft?md5=f895edf823d30f40e761c2145f1f37d3&pid=1-s2.0-S2666016424001956-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141414782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of germination as pretreatment method to increase methane production: A case study in papaya seed","authors":"Rita Purwasih , Sutaryo Sutaryo , Endang Purbowati , Agung Purnomoadi","doi":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100788","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100788","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This research aims to evaluate the effect germination of papaya seeds (GPS) on methane production (batch mode) and the application of GPS in co-digestion (continuous mode). Batch mode study showed that, compare to non-germinated (NGPS), GPS can increase methane production (<em>p</em> < 0.05) by 180 %, 57 %, and 81 % for fresh GPS, fresh GPS meal, and dry GPS, respectively. Methane yields of continuous study were 173.58, 260.71; 269.92; and 329.35 L/kg volatile solid for control; 90 % dairy cow manure (DCM) and 10 % NGPS; 90 % DCM and 10 % GPS; 80 % DCM and 20 % GPS. Germination can increase (<em>p</em> < 0.05) methane production of PS.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34388,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100788"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424001828/pdfft?md5=3e203621bd44139b62e65afabc665cd2&pid=1-s2.0-S2666016424001828-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141329263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Md Abul Hashem , Md. Aminur Rahman , Mehedi Hasan , Md Abdul Momen , Quazi Farjana Lamia , Md Sahariar Sahen , Modinatul Maoya
{"title":"Effect of agricultural fertilizers on arsenic leaching from sediment under aerobic conditions","authors":"Md Abul Hashem , Md. Aminur Rahman , Mehedi Hasan , Md Abdul Momen , Quazi Farjana Lamia , Md Sahariar Sahen , Modinatul Maoya","doi":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100794","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100794","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, effect of commonly used agricultural fertilizers is examined on arsenic leaching from sediment under aerobic conditions. The arsenic in leachates was gradually increased with increasing triple superphosphate (TSP), diammonium phosphate (DAP), urea, and muriate of potash (MOP) in suspension. Compared to DAP; TSP leached more arsenic from the sediment. The arsenic extraction capacity of agricultural fertilizers followed TSP > DAP > urea > MOP. Not only TSP but also other agricultural fertilizers enhance leaching of arsenic from contaminated sediments. Application of compost fertilizer with TSP and DAP could immobilize arsenic leaching from contaminated sediment of agricultural fertilizers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34388,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100794"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424001889/pdfft?md5=ee13913c049bf9fc5f0ba386e0667805&pid=1-s2.0-S2666016424001889-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141329331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In-situ synthesis of hydroxyapatite-supported Ag3PO4 using cockle (Anadara granosa) shell as photocatalyst in rhodamine B photodegradation and antibacterial agent","authors":"Is Fatimah , Rahmania Audita , Gani Purwiandono , Habibi Hidayat , Suresh Sagadevan , Won-Chun Oh , Ruey-an Doong","doi":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100797","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100797","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A nanocomposite of hydroxyapatite-supported Ag<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub> (Ag<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub>/<span>HA</span>) was prepared by <em>in-situ</em> co-precipitation followed by hydrothermal method by utilizing cockle (<em>Anadara granosa</em>) shell as biogenic calcium source. The obtained nanocomposite was characterized by different instrumental analyses. X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses confirmed the formation of dispersed Ag<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub> on HA structure with the particles size ranging at 10–40 nm. The material has band gap energy of 2.3 eV which support the activity as photocatalyst for rhodamine B degradation. The removal efficiency of 99.87% was expressed by the nanocomposite for 120 min of treatment, and reusability was demonstrated by insignificant change of the removal and kinetics constant for 5 cycles. The nanocomposite showed antibacterial activity against <em>E. Coli</em>, <em>S. aureus</em>, <em>K. Pneumonia</em>, and <em>S. pyogenes</em>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34388,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100797"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424001919/pdfft?md5=8ea467035aefc1b340298efd9b13c58f&pid=1-s2.0-S2666016424001919-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141307938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmad Royani , Muhammad Hanafi , Victor Sunday Aigbodion , Muhammad Eka Prastya , Chandrabhan Verma , Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak , Akram Alfantazi , Azwar Manaf
{"title":"Investigation of a novel biocide material for biocorrosion in simulated seawater: A case study on Tinospora cordifolia extract","authors":"Ahmad Royani , Muhammad Hanafi , Victor Sunday Aigbodion , Muhammad Eka Prastya , Chandrabhan Verma , Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak , Akram Alfantazi , Azwar Manaf","doi":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100795","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100795","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This case report investigates the preventive effect of <em>Tinospora cordifolia</em> extract on biocorrosion induced by <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em> on mild steel API 5L in the simulated seawater medium. Electrochemical techniques, spectroscopic techniques, and surface analysis were employed to investigate biocide performance and corrosion behavior. <em>P. aeruginosa</em> has been shown to enhance iron dissolution in seawater medium. These findings point to the role of <em>P. aeruginosa</em> bacteria in forming differential oxygen, which causes corrosion. Morphology results from atomic Fourier microscopy (AFM) highlight the presence of <em>P. aeruginosa</em> in biotic environments, where the surface is rougher than in abiotic conditions. On the other hand, adding <em>T. cordifolia</em> to the biotic medium resulted in a smoother and more homogeneous surface without any significant deterioration. Electrochemical findings reveal that adding 300 mg L<sup>−1</sup> of <em>T. cordifolia</em> extract prevents the microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) of steel API 5L, with an optimum effectiveness value of 74.50 % after 21 days of incubation. This protective effect is caused by forming a more compact iron oxide surface layer and the adsorption of phenolic active compounds such as <em>Moupinamide</em> and others on the surface of mild steel API 5L, as detected by liquid chromatography-mass/spectrometry-mass spectrometry (LCMS-MS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) techniques.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34388,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100795"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424001890/pdfft?md5=a7adbb033746ce04676c54b16f2614c1&pid=1-s2.0-S2666016424001890-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141404065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Manoj Kumar , Rohil Saraf , Shishir Kumar Behera , Raja Das , Mansi Aliveli , Arindam Sinharoy , Eldon R. Rene , Ravi Krishnaiah , Kannan Pakshirajan
{"title":"Development and optimization of a neural network model using genetic algorithm to predict the performance of a packed bed reactor treating sulphate-rich wastewater","authors":"Manoj Kumar , Rohil Saraf , Shishir Kumar Behera , Raja Das , Mansi Aliveli , Arindam Sinharoy , Eldon R. Rene , Ravi Krishnaiah , Kannan Pakshirajan","doi":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100793","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100793","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The performance of a packed bed reactor (PBR) containing immobilized sulphate reducing bacteria for sulphate removal from wastewater, utilizing carbon monoxide (CO) as the sole electron donor, is demonstrated. The performance of the PBR system in terms of CO and sulphate removal efficiencies (%RE<sub>CO</sub> and %RE<sub>sulphate</sub>, respectively) was predicted using three parameters, i.e<em>.</em> the hydraulic retention time (HRT, h), inlet concentrations of CO (IC<sub>CO</sub>, mg/L) and sulphate (IC<sub>sulphate</sub>, mg/L). An artificial neural network (ANN) model with 3-14-2 topology was developed by training the experimental data through the Levenberg Marquardt (LM) algorithm. Using genetic algorithm (GA) with appropriate objective functions, optimal sets of inputs were obtained to ensure maximum RE at a minimum HRT. The ANN had an overall accuracy above 98%, with a correlation coefficient of 0.99 and a root mean square error of 1.66%, suggesting its good performance. The automation of sulphate-rich wastewater industry through GA identified solutions might be leveraged for efficient operation in terms of saving time and resources.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34388,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100793"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424001877/pdfft?md5=65011006b61a384ee48bd855ac86908c&pid=1-s2.0-S2666016424001877-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141408478","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Soil quality index and patchouli yields on various cropping systems in Aceh province, Indonesia: Case study in Aceh Barat Regency","authors":"Khairun Nisa , Sufardi Sufardi , Muhammad Rusdi , Indra Indra","doi":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100798","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100798","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Patchouli (<em>Pogostemon cablin</em> Benth.) cultivation in Aceh Barat Regency faces challenges in optimizing yield and soil quality. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of monoculture, intercropping, and mixed garden systems on soil quality and patchouli yields. Using the Mausbach and Seybold method to determine the Soil Quality Index (SQI), the study found the mixed garden system had the highest SQI, biomass, and patchouli alcohol (PA) content, although none meet the Indonesian national standards (SNI) (21.47 ± 0.65 % to 27.68 ± 0.90 %). The findings emphasize the need for optimal cropping systems to enhance sustainable patchouli production.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34388,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100798"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424001920/pdfft?md5=c2b16cecc2236f8330b90a8bf3d00a6c&pid=1-s2.0-S2666016424001920-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141325141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Initial mechanical properties of orange peel waste as raw material for vegan leather production","authors":"Dino Rimantho , Laela Chaerani , Anggina Sandy Sundari","doi":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100786","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100786","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study promotes the utilization of novel substances for repurposing orange peel waste as a component in vegan leather production. The results indicate that the test specimen that utilizes Pomelo dressing as reinforcement has the most pronounced influence. The tensile test value for grapefruit with dressing as reinforcement is around 472 N/cm2. It exhibits an elongation value of approximately 67.28 %, the greatest among sweet oranges using dressing as reinforcement. Additionally, the tear resistance of grapefruit with dressing as reinforcement is approximately 14.28 N/cm2. These findings show that recycling organic orange peel waste as vegan leather material has the potential for further development. This article could be the basis for creating environmentally friendly materials and advancing the fake leather industry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34388,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100786"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424001804/pdfft?md5=75760325dde95146896a9592069bde24&pid=1-s2.0-S2666016424001804-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141325143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chrisdel Chancelice Ndjeumi , Phylemon Ze Bilo'o , Ghislain Arnaud Mouthe Anombogo , Andrada Sanda Maicaneanu , Joseph Marie Sieliechi , Richard Kamga
{"title":"Assessment of the crystallochemical properties of the natural and modified clays in the organic matter removal during the water treatment process","authors":"Chrisdel Chancelice Ndjeumi , Phylemon Ze Bilo'o , Ghislain Arnaud Mouthe Anombogo , Andrada Sanda Maicaneanu , Joseph Marie Sieliechi , Richard Kamga","doi":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100787","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The study of natural clays, activated with sulfuric acid and pillared clays for treating aqueous solutions containing humic acids was the focus of this work. It appears that the equilibrium is reached after 20 min. A max elimination yield is obtained with pillared clay in a low pH medium (pH = 4) using clays of size Ø <2 μm. Pillared clay fixes more than 124% of humic acids compared to raw clay. The maximum adsorption capacities of clays are obtained with pillared clay, which is an indication that Al is probably the preferred adsorption site of humic acids.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34388,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100787"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424001816/pdfft?md5=97cf443e49178e66f13fa75c93a6f0a3&pid=1-s2.0-S2666016424001816-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141307860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Adiarso Adiarso , Erwan Hermawan , Ai Nelly , Danis E.P. Wicaksana , R. Agung Wijono , Ayu Lydi Ferabianie , Hari Setiawan , Sigit Setiadi , Ermawan D. Setiyadi , Lenggogeni , Sunartono , Ari Marsudi , Yanti R. Dewi , Saparudin , Isyalia D. Handayani , Kaseno Kaseno
{"title":"Optimized utilization of spent bleaching earth to enhance economic performance of integrated biodiesel-cooking oil plants","authors":"Adiarso Adiarso , Erwan Hermawan , Ai Nelly , Danis E.P. Wicaksana , R. Agung Wijono , Ayu Lydi Ferabianie , Hari Setiawan , Sigit Setiadi , Ermawan D. Setiyadi , Lenggogeni , Sunartono , Ari Marsudi , Yanti R. Dewi , Saparudin , Isyalia D. Handayani , Kaseno Kaseno","doi":"10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100784","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100784","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Spent bleaching earth (SBE) waste generated from crude palm oil (CPO) processing companies is constantly increasing as the demand for the oleo product is rising worldwide. This study aims to assess oil recovery from SBE using two process options to be implemented in a cooking oil plant in Sei Mangkei, North Sumatra. A techno-economic simulation was conducted to assess the feasibility of the two scenarios. The first scenario of the oil recovery plant from SBE was proposed without bleaching earth (BE) recovery. The second scenario proposed both oil and BE recovery. The research results showed that both scenarios were feasible, with scenario 2 having slightly better economic parameters. The SBE volume processed by the company was far more significant in affecting the feasibility of SBE reutilization. According to the techno-economic calculations, in scenario 1, the internal rate of return (IRR) was 23.56 %, the net present value (NPV) was USD 2.6 million, and the payback period was 3.9 years. Scenario 2 exhibited an IRR of 25.21 %, an NPV of USD 3.375 million, and a return time of 3.7 years.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34388,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100784"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424001786/pdfft?md5=f18e553610fe27d7faca7dfd7dc90b92&pid=1-s2.0-S2666016424001786-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141294666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}