Sludge, a byproduct produced from numerous industrial activities, has been recognized as
an ecological burden for the society. However, viewing the sludge, as a carbon-rich material …

Sludge based adsorbents are widely used for the removal of various pollutants from water
and wastewater systems and the available data is much diversified. The purpose of this …

A two-stage method of hydrothermal carbonization and chemical activation technology was
applied to prepare a novel, large surface area and rich-pore structure activation-hydrochar …

Protein rich wastes from aquaculture systems result in total ammonia nitrogen (TAN), total
organic carbon (TOC) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). A number of conventional …

Aluminium sulphate is the commonest and most widely used coagulant for water treatment
worldwide. Aluminium is a well-known adsorbent for phosphorous (P), a nutrient highly …

Over the years, the furnace has been used as a common heating method to manufacture
activated carbon. In a furnace, heat is transferred through conduction and convection. The …

In recent years, rapid population growth and industrialization have increased the use of
natural resources and the production of waste. To develop a circular economy, it is …

Peroxymonosulfate (PMS)-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are promising tools
for wastewater treatment. However, the production of high-efficient PMS activator from low …

The volume of sludge is a growing problem worldwide due to the increase in the population
and the growing in industry and agriculture. Therefore, sludge management and disposal …

Due to their industrial relevance, phenolic compounds (PC) are amongst the most common
organic pollutants found in many industrial wastewater effluents. The potential detrimental …