Elevated human exposure to metals and metalloids (metal (loid) s) may lead to acute
sickness and pose a severe threat to human health. The human body is exposed to metal …

The simultaneous requirement to manage resources and wastes in more rational way has
meant that many communities worldwide have begun to search for long-term alternative …

Drinking water and farm-to-fork pathways have been identified as the predominant
environmental pathways associated with human exposure (HE) to Pb. This study integrates …

Land application of municipal sewage sludge has become an attractive option and disposal
method used worldwide. Hence, the suitability of the sludge with regards to toxic and …

Sustainable and eco-friendly sewage sludge treatment and disposal are crucial for pollution
prevention, resource utilization, and control. This study used solid sewage sludge and Pistia …

Sewage sludge is an effective fertilizer in many soil types. When applied as an amendment,
sludge introduces, in addition to organic matter, plant nutrients into the soil. When applied …

Increased changes in the climate and ecosystems call for a sustainable economic
development, where economic growth should be compatible with the environment goals. In …

Thermal drying is an effective sludge treatment method for dealing with large volumes of
sludge. Microwave (MW) technology has been proposed as an effective and efficient …

The disposal of polymer post-treatment sludge (PTS) from Barekese Water Treatment Plants
(WTPs) as organic fertilizer and aquatic feed is a common practice in Ghana, necessitating a …

Thermal drying allows the reduction of the moisture contained in the sewage sludge (SS)
formed in wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) to less than 80%. The management of the …