Recent advances in removal of Congo Red dye by adsorption using an industrial waste

M Harja, G Buema, D Bucur - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
Abstract The Congo Red dye was removed from a simulated textile wastewater solution
using fly ash from a local power plant. The characterisation of fly ash was studied in detail by …

Unveiling the Potential of Apricot Residues: From Nutraceuticals to Bioenergy

I Makrygiannis, V Athanasiadis, T Chatzimitakos… - Waste, 2024 - mdpi.com
Stone fruits, such as the apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.), are frequently consumed. As such, a
substantial volume of apricot waste is generated at each stage of the food supply chain …

Development, characterization, and performance analysis of shape‐stabilized phase change material included‐geopolymer for passive thermal management of …

O Gencel, M Harja, A Sarı, G Hekimoğlu… - … Journal of Energy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The cooperation between phase change materials (PCMs) and geopolymer (GP) is energy‐
efficient way for improving the thermal performance of construction materials. This study …

Thermal energy storage performance evaluation of bio-based phase change material/apricot kernel shell derived activated carbon in lightweight mortar

G Hekimoğlu, A Sarı, O Gencel, Y Önal… - Journal of Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
The synergy between phase change materials (PCMs) and activated carbon (AC) obtained
from biomass is an energy-efficient method for creating composite materials with enhanced …

Studies on the Removal of Congo Red Dye by an Adsorbent Based on Fly-Ash@Fe3O4 Mixture

M Harja, N Lupu, H Chiriac, DD Herea, G Buema - Magnetochemistry, 2022 - mdpi.com
The effectiveness of a Fe3O4-loaded fly ash composite for the adsorption of Congo red dye
was assessed in this work. The structure and properties of the magnetic adsorbent were …

A Study on the Cement Gel Formation Process during the Creation of Nanomodified High-Performance Concrete Based on Nanosilica

AN Beskopylny, SA Stel'makh, EM Shcherban'… - Gels, 2022 - mdpi.com
One of the most science-intensive and developing areas is nano-modified concrete. Its
characteristics of high-strength, high density, and improved structure, which is not only …

Histopathology of chironomids exposed to fly ash and microplastics as a new biomarker of ecotoxicological assessment

J Stojanović, D Savić-Zdravković, B Jovanović… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the last few decades, industrial pollution has gained extensive attention in terms of its
effect on the aquatic environment. This imposes the need to develop sensitive biomarkers …

[HTML][HTML] Composite Materials with Glass Fiber Waste and Blast Furnace Slag

M Fanache, L Vasiliu, M Harja - Journal of Composites Science, 2024 - mdpi.com
Fiberglass is a waste generated in the construction materials industry, which is not
dangerous for the environment, but long-term and very long-term storage is expensive …

Mitigating indoor air pollution in UAE's high-rise apartment buildings: a study on eco-friendly materials and adsorbents

C Jung, MA Ismail, M Arar, N AlQassimi - Smart and Sustainable Built …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of various techniques for enhancing
indoor air quality (IAQ) in construction. It analyzed the alterations in the concentration of …

[PDF][PDF] Methods for obtaining of new add-value materials by fly-ash modification

AI Cotofan, M Caftanachi, M Vrabie… - … Institutului Politehnic din …, 2022 - researchgate.net
Modified fly ash materials are currently on an upward trend internationally. The recovery of
waste such as ash resulting in obtaining new products has an economic advantage but also …