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Simulation of municipal landfill leachate movement in soil by HYDRUS-1D model [PDF]
Advances in Environmental Technology, 2017 Different numerical and analytical models are presently available that provide the tools to predict pollutant and water transfer processes between the soil surface and the groundwater level.
Maryam Pazoki +2 more
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Use of vetiver grass constructed wetland for treatment of leachate
Water Science and Technology, 2011 Performance of Constructed Wetland planted with vetiver grasses for the treatment of leachate was investigated in controlled experiments involving horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland (HSSFCW). The HSSFCW experimental unit had two cells, one planted with vetiver grasses and another bare.
K M, Bwire, K N, Njau, R J A, Minja
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Soil Use and Management, Volume 41, Issue 2, April‐June 2025.Abstract Soil degradation resulting from poor soil management practices is a major problem worldwide. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), the poor access to resources and lack of soil knowledge may lead to the unintended adoption of poor soil management practices in coffee production systems.
Emma Kiup, Tom Swan, Damien Field
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Economic analysis of climate change adaptation strategies in selected coastal areas in Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam [PDF]
, 2013 This report is an account of a cross-country study that covered Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. Covering four sites (one each in Indonesia and Vietnam) and two sites in the Philippines, the study documented the impacts of three climate hazards ...
Arias, J.K.B. +8 more
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Partial planned relocation and livelihoods: Learnings from Narikoso, Fiji
Asia Pacific Viewpoint, Volume 65, Issue 3, Page 290-307, December 2024.Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are vulnerable to climate change impacts, including sea level rise, extreme weather events and other environmental changes. Planned relocation can be an adaptive response to climatic threats. In Fiji, six communities have already relocated.
Merewalesi Yee +3 more
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Environment and Natural Resources JournalInorganic pollutants, like heavy metals found in soil with high levels of concentration, post a serious threat to the environment. However, heavy metals such as Cu and Pb produced by waste treated with a phytoremediation technique project a positive ...
Lynnel Boter-Uayan, Gina C. Lacang
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Tofu wastewater treatment using vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) and zeliac [PDF]
Applied Water Science, 2018 Abstract Tofu production is a domestic industry, that most of it has no appropriate wastewater treatment facilities. Wastewater of tofu contains high organic matter which can decrease the water quality. This study aimed to analyze capability of Vetiveria zizanioides, L and zeliac in treating tofu wastewater industry.
Romi Seroja +2 more
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Evaluation of Novel Bio-friendly Two-step Process in the Removal of Heavy Metals from the Wastewater [PDF]
, 2015 Two-step treatment technique was developed for the treatment of water by Pseudomonas aeroginosa in a bioreactor in a first phase and then the bacterial treated water was treated with the vetiver grass, cattails and water hyacinth in second phase.
Islam, Mir Sujaul +3 more
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Zinc oxide nanomaterials: Safeguarding food quality and sustainability
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 23, Issue 6, November 2024.Abstract In this era, where food safety and sustainability are paramount concerns, the utilization of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) is a promising solution to enhance the safety, quality, and sustainability of food products. ZnO NPs in the food industry have evolved significantly over time, reflecting advancements in synthesizing methods ...
Gökhan Gurur Gökmen +5 more
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Phytoremediation of soils polluted by heavy metals using Vetiver grass and Tall Fescue [PDF]
Desert, 2018 Phytoremediation is a biological method to improve soils contaminated with heavy metals. The objective of the present research was to study the capability of Vetiver grass and Tall Fescue in refining and reducing pollution of Cd, Cu and Zn from ...
S. Ghadiri +2 more
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