The use of microorganisms to regenerate activated carbon (AC), bio-generation, can avert
costly and logistically challenging ex-situ steam regeneration of carbon normally required to …

The imposition of more stringent legislation governing the disposal and utilisation of sewage
sludge, coupled with the growth in its generation and the loss of traditionally accepted …

Research on using biochar for environmental applications has witnessed unprecedented
advances in the past decade. Biochar is universally considered one of the best alternatives …

Water scarcity and wastewater management pose significant challenges to petroleum
refineries and petrochemicals plants (PRPP). The escalating demand of petroleum products …

Due to their excellent adsorbent properties, porous carbonaceous materials are employed in
separation applications, especially in the purification of polluted liquid and gaseous streams …

Activated carbon (AC) has a long history of applications in environmental technology as an
adsorbent of pollutants for the purification of drinking waters and wastewaters. Here we …

This study investigates the role of plant (Elodea nuttallii) and effect of supplementary
aeration on wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation in an up-flow constructed …

Bioregeneration is defined as the renewal of the adsorptive capacity of activated carbon by
microorganisms for further adsorption. Bioregeneration of activated carbon increases the …

Bacteria were inoculated on different solid media to attain biodegradability of an azo dye
(Acid Orange 7). Kaolin, bentonite and powdered activated carbon (PAC) were selected to …

The limited efficiency of conventional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in emerging
pollutants (EPs) removal encourages the development of alternative technologies for the …