Emerging pharmaceutical pollutants like ciprofloxacin (CIP) and ibuprofen (IBU) are frequently detected in aquatic environments, posing risks to ecosystems and human health. Since pollutants rarely exist alone in the environment, understanding the thermal stability and degradation kinetics of these compounds, especially in mixtures, is crucial for ...
The meat processing industry is rapidly growing, aiming to enhance the accessibility and affordability of meat products. However, this vital sector also presents significant environmental and social challenges alongside substantial waste management issues. Efforts to improve sustainability in this industry include introducing advanced waste treatme...
The processing of paper sludge is currently an important environmental topic due to its high global production. The aim of this study is to monitor the biodegradation of paper sludge when the initial conditions change. Biodegradability tests 301F and OECD 311 were used to determine biodegradation. The data obtained from the tests were subsequently ...
Published in Environmental technology
In dairy manure, a wide array of microorganisms, including many pathogens, survive and grow under suitable conditions. This microbial community offers a tremendous opportunity for studying animal health, the transport of microbes into the soil, air, and water, and consequential impacts on public health. The aim of this study was to assess the impac...
Se zvyšujícími se nároky na ochranu životního prostředí se zvyšuje i poptávka po začlenění vznikajících odpadů zpět do výrobního procesu. Takovýto potenciál má i odpadní betonárenský kal, který vzniká při výrobě čerstvého betonu. Tento materiál lze dle úpravy použít pro řadu aplikací, díky kterým dojde ke snížení finančních nároků na ukládku. Lze d...
The coagulation and flocculation properties of chitosan, an organic biopolymer derived from chitin, have been researched as an alternative to synthetic polymers and inorganic metal salt coagulants currently used in water and wastewater treatment. In an effort to encourage further research into the practical uses of chitosan as green chemistry in wa...
Published in Frontiers in Environmental Science
The management of landfill leachate presents a significant environmental challenge, necessitating a comprehensive and dynamic treatment approach. This comprehensive review delves into the critical issue of landfill leachate treatment, exploring its environmental impact, treatment technologies, regulatory frameworks, and the path towards sustainable...
The importance of the mining/milling industry in increasing the growth level and welfare of countries is quite high. However, at the end of mining/milling processes, huge amounts of waste (often known as tails) are inevitably produced that have no economic value and can even be considered dangerous due to some heavy metals they contain. These tails...
The textile branch traditionally uses a surplus of energy, consuming an enormous amount of water, and is responsible for the deterioration of the environment. New solutions are formally focused on a circular economy with an impetus on sustainable development and a world with zero waste. In reality, the aims of circular economy often do not coincide...
The progress of civilization, driven significantly by the widespread adoption of electricity, has impacted various aspects of life, from household operations to industrial activities. Consequently, there has been a notable increase in waste production across different sectors of the economy. Among used materials, composite products reinforced with ...
