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{"title":"Internet of things supporting sustainable solid waste management: global insights, hotspots, and research trends","authors":"S. Zyoud,&nbsp;A. H. Zyoud","doi":"10.1007/s13762-024-06146-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-024-06146-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Sustainable solid waste management is a critical component of the infrastructure essential for developing smart cities. Technological innovations, the Internet of Things in particular, are significant enablers for smart city applications, including solid waste management. The present analysis is dedicated to quantifying and assessing research progress in solid waste management via IoT applications, recognizing research dynamics as a crucial innovation metric. The objective is to offer invaluable insights to both practitioners and researchers, thereby guiding future research directions. The Scopus database was used to perform an in-depth investigation of scientific publications on IoT supporting solid waste management. VOSviewer software was employed to investigate knowledge networks and prominent topics. The study identified 325 documents, with India leading the field with 160 documents (49.2%). Developing countries, mostly ones in the Asiatic region, have contributed significantly. Motor themes shaping the future of the field including more integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain techniques within IoT-enabled solid waste management systems, and IoT potential in advancing circular economy principles. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed an increased demand for innovative IoT-based frameworks. Key challenges, especially for developing countries, include the lack of benchmarking systems, security concerns, standardization, and shifts in social behavior. Major prerequisites include raising funds, making major investments, promoting environmental education, enabling conservation initiatives, and having a highly skilled staff with competence in developing and utilizing cutting-edge IoT technologies. This analysis concludes IoT's potential to swiftly advance Sustainable Development Goals and drive major advances in IoT-based solid waste management research and applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 9","pages":"7641 - 7670"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143904720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assisted colonization of the near-eastern fire salamander (Salamandra infraimmaculata) in Iran: distribution modeling and landscape analysis","authors":"M. Esmaeili,&nbsp;V. Akmali,&nbsp;P. Karami","doi":"10.1007/s13762-024-06135-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-024-06135-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Extreme environmental variations, including climate change, represent a substantial threat to species with restricted mobility. To support assisted colonization (AC) efforts for the near-eastern fire salamander (<i>Salamandra infraimmaculata</i>) in protected areas of Kermanshah province in Iran, we used Species Distribution Models (SDMs) and landscape metrics to identify suitable environmental conditions. SDMs along with variables associated with vegetation, precipitation, temperature, and soil characteristics were used to investigate the distribution of <i>S. infraimmaculata</i>. Models were converted into binary based on a baseline threshold to extract suitable conditions for Protected areas (PAs). Landscape metrics including Class Area, Number of Patches, Mean Shape Index, Edge Density, Mean Nearest Neighbor Distance, and Mean Patch Size were employed to assess habitat patches within the PAs. Additionally, we conducted a multi-scale analysis of fragmentation across the landscape, using the foreground area density (FAD) method to identify potential AC areas. Results confirmed model effectiveness in accurately identifying suitable conditions. Soil organic carbon (SOC), precipitation, and temperature emerged as the primary drivers influencing the species' distribution. Shaho and Kusalan, Boozin and Marakhil emerged as the most extensive potential habitat area. The highest number of patches was observed in the Bisotun complex, while the most sizable patch area was concentrated in Shaho and Kusalan. The FAD analysis showed that the Dominance class related to suitable conditions along the Shaho mountain range has the highest value, and other suitable conditions will be more vulnerable to external pressures. These results substantially aid in identifying potential AC candidates.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 6","pages":"4445 - 4462"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Highly efficient green-synthesized sucrose-derived graphene silica and carbonate sand composites for copper (II) ions removal","authors":"H. Omdehghiasi,&nbsp;A. H. Korayem,&nbsp;A. Yeganeh-Bakhtiary","doi":"10.1007/s13762-024-06078-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-024-06078-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, the efficacy of three important adsorbents- pure sand, a sucrose-derived graphene sand composite, and an innovative 3D sucrose-derived graphene composite using silica and carbonate sands for transforming the field of copper (II) ion removal was meticulously explored. Coating the surfaces of silica and porous carbonate sands with sucrose and subjecting them to heat treatment resulted in the formation of layered graphene on the sands. Converting these materials into 3D structures creates a cost-effective and efficient 3D graphene adsorbent with nano-porous channels. The graphene silica sand composite, boasting a thickness of 9 cm, achieved an impressive 82.4% removal rate, while the carbonate sand composite with 9 cm thick achieved an astonishing 99% removal rate due to its high specific surface area and porous structure. Among the utilized adsorbents, the 3D graphene carbonate sand composite, boasting a lower thickness of 4.5 cm and featuring an ingenious multilayered graphene coating and nanoporous channels, displayed a high efficiency of 96.4% in removing copper (II) ions, making it the most effective among all the studied adsorbents. The significant results pave the way for the development of economically viable, highly efficient, and environmentally friendly adsorbents, representing a major stride in combating copper contamination.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 6","pages":"4335 - 4352"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative study of competition between micropollutants towards biosorption by Luffa cylindrica in batch mode","authors":"S. Bouzaabia,&nbsp;M. Seffen,&nbsp;A. Kesraoui","doi":"10.1007/s13762-024-06145-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-024-06145-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the textile industry, water mixed with multiple dyes creates complex wastewater. This poses significant treatment challenges. This study evaluates <b><i>Luffa cylindrica</i></b> fibres as a biosorbent for removing anionic dyes, in particular indigo carmine (IC) and methyl orange (MO), which are taken as models, from synthetic wastewater. Experiments assessed the effects of initial dye concentration, temperature, salt presence, and desorption characteristics on biosorption. Results showed that <b><i>Luffa cylindrica</i></b> fibers had varying biosorption capacities for the two dyes. MO had a significantly higher capacity (Qe = 60.27 mg/g) compared to IC (Qe = 30.84 mg/g) when treated individually. In binary dye solutions, competitive interactions led to a decrease in biosorption capacity for MO (Qe = 50.50 mg/g) and an increase for IC (Qe = 37.04 mg/g) at an initial concentration of 500 mg/L. Thermodynamic analysis revealed that IC biosorption was endothermic, with capacity increasing at higher temperatures, MO exhibited exothermic behavior in single dye solutions but endothermic behavior in competitive interactions. The presence of salts negatively affected biosorption efficiency due to competitive ion presence. Desorption studies highlighted potential for dye recovery and biosorbent reuse. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy identified functional groups such as hydroxyl, carbonyl, and carboxyl groups involved in dye adsorption. The Brouers–Sotolongo model provided insights into adsorption kinetics and equilibrium behavior. <b><i>Luffa cylindrica</i></b> fibers are a promising, low-cost biosorbent for removing anionic dyes from wastewater. They offer valuable insights into adsorption mechanisms and potential applications in waste treatment processes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 9","pages":"7625 - 7640"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143904721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tungsten oxide embellished graphitic carbon nitride for dye industrial wastewater remediation using visible light","authors":"V. S. Rao,&nbsp;A. Sharma,&nbsp;S. P. Nehra","doi":"10.1007/s13762-024-06127-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-024-06127-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A process showing potential for slowing down the quick recombination of photogenerated electron-holes and enhancing the dispersion of charges produced by photocatalytic reaction during photodegradation processes is coupling of semiconductor photocatalysts. In the current study, tungsten oxide embellished graphitic carbon nitride (WCN) nanocomposites have been prepared. Three different photocatalytic composites of tungsten oxide and gCN in the mass ratios of 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1, denoted WCN1, WCN2, and WCN3, were created for the methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) photodegradation. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were adapted to characterize the morphological, structural and optical features of the treated photocatalyst. Graphitic carbon nitride (gCN), a metal-free photocatalyst, has drawn considerable interest because of its possible use in photocatalytic environmental pollution treatment. The findings show that, rather than changing the sample crystalline structure, this extensively disperses gCN to increase its surface area. The combined photocatalytic degradation rate of MB after 150 min in visible light (500–800 nm) was 52.46% for gCN, 86.4% for WCN1, 98.8% for WCN2, and 91.2% for WCN3. For methyl orange, the generated materials' photocatalytic activity was examined. The analysis outcome reveals astonishing deterioration values for WCN1 (72.9%), WCN2 (89.7%), and WCN3 (83.6%), respectively. For five cycles, the hybrid photocatalyst yielded consistent photodegradation results and check their Total organic carbon reduction in the wastewater after treatment. It has been observed that W₂O₆/gCN is promising photocatalyst for dye industrial wastewater remediation using visible light.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 6","pages":"4369 - 4384"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ammonia volatilization from an encapsulated urea enriched biochar under different soil salinity stresses","authors":"M. Karimi,&nbsp;A. Soltangheisi","doi":"10.1007/s13762-024-06129-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-024-06129-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Apart from nitrogen fertilizer management, improving nitrogen fertilizer formulations is known as a promising strategy for improving nitrogen uptake efficiency. The present study was aimed to synthetize a nitrogenous fertilizer with low ammonia volatilization potential. Pruning wastes of mature pistachio trees were converted to biochar, enriched with urea, and encapsulated with five different biodegradable polymer and solution compounds, namely Fert.1, Fert.2, Fert.3, Fert.4 and Fert.5. Our objective was to investigate the ammonia volatilization potential of these five products compared to urea in two soils with distinct electrical conductivities of 5.3 and 13.79 dS m⁻¹. The results showed that total volatilized nitrogen from soil with electrical conductivity of 5.3 dS m⁻¹ was 85%, 80%, 72%, 66%, 36% and 50% of applied nitrogen for urea, Fert.1, Fert.2, Fert.3, Fert.4, and Fert.5, respectively. While total volatilized nitrogen from urea, Fert.1, Fert.2, and Fert.3 was not impacted by increased soil salinity, it significantly increased by 49% and decreased by 22% for Fert.4 and Fert.5, respectively. Hence, Fert.4 and Fert.5 with 57% and 52% reduction in total volatilized ammonia compared to urea are recommended for non-saline and saline conditions, respectively. Overall, it can be concluded that encapsulation of nitrogen fertilizer can decrease ammonia volatilization potential by up to 50%.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 6","pages":"4397 - 4406"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Indoor air-pollutant reduction performance of photocatalytic ventilation system in apartments","authors":"Y. W. Song,&nbsp;J. C. Park,&nbsp;M. H. Chung,&nbsp;J. W. Kwark","doi":"10.1007/s13762-024-06136-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-024-06136-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In apartments and buildings, dilution ventilation systems are traditionally used to improve the air quality and reduce dust and pollution. However, this is not feasible without various filter systems if the outdoor air is not clean. Korea’s atmosphere contains ultrafine dust and various gaseous pollutants. Therefore, the use of air cleaners or ventilation systems with dust collection and activated carbon filters to improve indoor air quality has recently increased. However, traditional dust collection and activated carbon filters exhibit limited performance in removing gaseous pollutants in homes. Photocatalysts remove gaseous pollutants; therefore, a model combining a titanium dioxide (TiO₂) photocatalytic reactor and mechanical ventilation system, which is mostly applied in new apartments in Korea, was proposed. The performance of indoor pollutant removal was assessed through mock-up tests, and it was verified that formaldehyde (HCHO) could be reduced by at least 35.48% (with 1ACH (air change per hour) over 150 min) and toluene (C₇H₈) by at least 39.95% (with 1ACH over 300 min). Thus, it is anticipated that if the photocatalytic ventilation system is applied to apartments, it will provide enhanced performance in the removal of various indoor pollutants.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 6","pages":"4353 - 4368"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Agave leaf powder enhances phosphate desorption and increases induced respiration in soils dosed with glyphosate","authors":"J. A. Jimenez-Torres,&nbsp;C. W. N. Anderson,&nbsp;P. Jeyakumar","doi":"10.1007/s13762-024-06147-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-024-06147-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Due to the widespread use of glyphosate in agriculture, remediation techniques have emerged to reduce its impact on the environment. The use of agricultural by-products as soil amendments can enhance microbial proliferation in soil and subsequently reduce glyphosate persistence. Agave by-products possess constituents that can influence on the sorption of phosphorus in soil and displace glyphosate from soil surfaces, which may increase glyphosate availability and, therefore, increase the efficacy of glyphosate remediation. This work describes an initial approach to assess the potential of agave leaf powder to enhance glyphosate bioremediation. Phenolic acids, organic acids, and other constituents were evaluated from <i>Agave attenuata</i> leaf powder. Two experiments were performed under laboratory conditions. A batch equilibrium sorption experiment using three different New Zealand soils showed significant desorption of orthophosphate, aluminium, and iron after the addition of <i>A. attenuata</i> leaf powder to soil solution. Analysis of soil induced respiration showed that agave leaf powder in combination with two glyphosate doses increased the soil induced respiration ratio. Exogenous carbon associated with these treatments was positively correlated with the Carbon: Nitrogen ratio in soil solution, inferring increased microbial activity. These results suggest that Agave leaf powder has potential as a soil amendment to enhance glyphosate biodegradation. Further research is needed to clarify the effect of agave leaf powder on glyphosate biodegradation; and on the desorption of orthophosphate, aluminium, and iron from soils.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 2","pages":"1151 - 1160"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142939450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of hydromorphological changes of river corridor using satellite images","authors":"M. Bagheri,&nbsp;M. Masoudian,&nbsp;A. Afrous","doi":"10.1007/s13762-024-06126-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-024-06126-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In Iran during five decades ago, flood is the most prevalent disaster that threatened more than 80% of cities area. In this research, using remote sensing methods, Google Earth satellite images, and GPSVisualizer Internet system by producing multiple maps in ArcGIS and AutoCAD software environment and using the method of overlaying, the hydromorphological changes of Tajan River during floods and the effects of hydraulic structures in the river corridor on erosion and sedimentation phenomena were identified. The results showed that due to the intensity and strength of the flood flow, erosion was the predominant phenomenon in the study area and the most severe erosion occurred in segment No. 2 (the second kilometer of the study area includes the most of hydraulic structures). Also, Tajan Bridge as an intersection structure and Drop No. 4 as a parallel flow structure were the most important structures that had the greatest impact on the river’s hydromorphological changes in terms of erosion. Finally, the evaluation of the accuracy of the modeling results with the facts that occurred in nature (recorded by multiple field visits) indicated that the results were in good agreement with the facts that occurred in the study area (about 80% of the results corresponded to the facts that occurred in nature). Thus, <b>the Google Earth Pro satellite images in a short time and at the lowest cost, have the ability to measure and identify hydromorphological changes caused by river floods</b>. This method can be favored by city and regional managers and policymakers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 7","pages":"5289 - 5308"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Numerical modelling of pollutant dispersion affecting water quality of Upper Ganga Canal (Roorkee City, India)","authors":"T. A. Bahita,&nbsp;S. Swain,&nbsp;P. K. Jha,&nbsp;S. S. Palmate,&nbsp;A. Pandey","doi":"10.1007/s13762-024-06054-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-024-06054-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In water quality literature, in-situ data collections and their experimental investigations are prevalent; however, numerical modelling of flow of water in waterbodies are rare in literature. The pollutant dispersion affecting water quality must be explored. In the study, a three-dimensional numerical model was developed to analyze water flow and pollutant dispersion in the Upper Ganga Canal (UGC) from the old canal bridge to the Ganeshpur bridge in Roorkee. The model simulated pollutant inflow from five sewage outlets and examined the impact of varying sewage velocities (0.2 m/s, 0.4 m/s, and 0.6 m/s) on pollutant concentrations. Results showed that pollutant concentration is maximum near the canal banks and minimum at the centre of the canal. The study also tracked the movement of solid particles, revealing that particles larger than 80 µm settled quickly, with 100% of particles settling at the base, whereas smaller particles (&lt; 25 µm) remained suspended longer, with only 30% settling. The findings indicate that sewage pollutants predominantly affect water concentration near the canal banks and are proportional to the number of sewage inlets and their velocities. This model provides critical insights into the dispersion of pollutants in canal systems, essential for improving water quality management strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 6","pages":"4433 - 4444"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}