Greenhouse cultivation in the Mediterranean region has undoubtedly enhanced the
economic growth and has generated social benefits by making an efficient use of resources …

In south-eastern Spain, alternative water sources, such as desalinated seawater, and
technologies for irrigation, such as hydroponic systems are required, as agriculture is …

Water scarcity, nutrient-depleted soils and pollution continue to be a major challenge
worldwide and these are likely to worsen with increasing global populations particularly, in …

Reverse osmosis (RO) membrane-based desalination system with various configurations
has emerged as a critical option for reclaiming brackish water. This study aims to evaluate …

Treated municipal wastewater (TWW) can be recycled and reused in Mediterranean
countries and other arid and semi-arid regions that are confronting increasing water …

Although seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination is mainstream worldwide, the
performance of SWRO in some arid states faces some challenges. Two SWRO desalination …

Among its other effects, climate change is driving humanity into water scarcity, especially in
highly populated areas such as the Mediterranean. One of the best options to solve this …

The circular economy in agriculture aims to reduce waste while also making best use of
residues by using economically viable processes and procedures to increase their value. In …

This study assesses environmental impacts of reverse osmosis and algae-based
biodesalination in four scenarios using a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach. These …

In this study, we compare three desalination based alternatives for water supply in off-grid
areas, and assess their environmental footprint. The three options are:(a) a solar still,(b) a …