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Shallow aquifer potential mapping in the foothills of Churia in Eastern Gangetic Plain of Saptari District, Nepal

open access: yesApplied Water Science, 2019
The population living in the foothills of Churia, the study area, faces severe water scarcity due to limited access to surface water. The only alternative is groundwater, and there is extensive use of groundwater for domestic and agricultural purposes ...
Bhesh Raj Thapa   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ensemble‐based soil liquefaction assessment: Leveraging CPT data for enhanced predictions

open access: yesCivil Engineering Design, Volume 7, Issue 1, Page 23-35, March 2025.
Abstract This study focuses on predicting soil liquefaction, a critical phenomenon that can significantly impact the stability and safety of structures during seismic events. Accurate liquefaction assessment is vital for geotechnical engineering, as it informs the design and mitigation strategies needed to safeguard infrastructure and reduce the risk ...
Arsham Moayedi Far, Masoud Zare
wiley   +1 more source

Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution Using Hybrid Biomass‐Derived Nanostructured Carbon‐TiO2 Photocatalyst

open access: yesChemistry – A European Journal, Accepted Article.
Industrial dye usage results in substantial wastewater discharge, posing environmental and health hazards. Hence, developing efficient, sustainable, and cost‐effective treatment technologies is crucial. Photocatalysis using TiO2 has emerged as a promising approach for dye degradation. This study explores the photocatalytic removal of methylene blue (MB)
Aman Sharma   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hydrology of conflicts over shallow groundwater use and management in low coral islands [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Groundwater is the major freshwater source in coral islands. Its availability, quality, and management are central to sustainable development and poverty alleviation. Increasing populations, growing per capita demand and restricted land areas limit water
Crennan, L.   +7 more
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Weighing risks against GHG reduction benefits in emerging green technologies

open access: yesThe Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
Abstract Green technologies represent promising strategies for mitigating carbon emissions and combating global warming. However, their implementation in civil and industrial applications is not without risks, as intrinsic uncertainties and latent safety concerns can threaten their effective deployment.
Federica Tamburini   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Groundwater Entrepreneurs in China: Selling Water to Meet the Demand for Water [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
The overall goal of our paper is to better understand the development of groundwater markets in northern China. In particular, we focus on the factors that determine the development of groundwater markets in our attempt to explain their 'breadth' and ...
Jikun Huang   +3 more
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Human Health, Ecosystem Quality, and Resource Scarcity Burdens Inflicted by Livestock Production Across Chinese Regions

open access: yesEarth's Future
Surge in global population and shift toward animal‐based diets have accelerated expansion of livestock production, posing various environmental challenges. It requires inventorying localized, activity‐specific, and indicator‐extended multidimensional eco‐
Yixuan Shao   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Review of recent advances in the design, synthesis, and modification of biochar for remediation of heavy metal pollution in water

open access: yesThe Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
Research frontiers in using biochar for heavy metal remediation. Abstract Heavy metal contamination of water has long been a serious environmental issue. Biochar and biochar‐based composites are emerging as effective and sustainable solutions for heavy metal removal due to their strong adsorption abilities and environmentally friendly nature.
Soumik Chakma   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Baseline Scotland : groundwater chemistry of the Carboniferous sedimentary aquifers of the Midland Valley [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
This report describes the baseline groundwater chemistry of the sedimentary aquifers of Carboniferous age in the Midland Valley of Scotland. Groundwater is an important resource in the Midland Valley, largely for agriculture, but also for industry ...
Darling, W.G.   +4 more
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