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A multi-criteria approach to fluvial flood vulnerability assessment: A case study of lower Manya Krobo municipality

Fluvial flooding predominantly occurs in areas near large water bodies. This study utilized an integrated approach combining Geographic Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing and the Analytic Hierarchy...

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Evaluation methods for bacterial inactivation and impairment by nanowire-assisted electroporation

As compared with the conventional electroporation by using plate electrodes with voltages of thousands of volts, nanowire-assisted electroporation (NW-EP) under low-voltage supply has been well demonstrated...

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The impacts of polystyrene microplastics on development, energy transfer and nutrient cycling of biofilms: A comprehensive chronic toxicity study

The escalating prevalence of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic ecosystems is anticipated to exert a significant impact on the growth and development of aquatic biota. Nonetheless, the current body of research...

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Seasonal effects of rainfall on characteristics and environment response of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in urban rivers: insights from spectroscopy and machine learning

Urban river dissolved organic matter (DOM) is particularly vulnerable to monsoon climate rainfall impacts, but its mechanism remains unclear. The characteristics and environmental responses of DOM were...

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Fe-Cu-loaded γ-Al2O3 as an efficient heterogeneous Fenton catalyst for the advanced treatment of petrochemical wastewater

A novel Fe-Cu/γ-Al2O3 heterogeneous Fenton catalyst was developed for the degradation of real petrochemical secondary effluent using H2O2 under near-neutral pH conditions (6–8). This approach addresses...

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A recyclable magnetic piezoelectric composite Fe3O4/SrBi2Ta2O9 for efficient antibiotic removal in water under ball milling

Confronting the significant environmental and public health challenges posed by the escalating threat of antibiotic pollution, piezocatalytic technology has emerged as a promising solution. However,...

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“A multi-method approach to groundwater potential assessment: Integrating remote sensing, GIS, and AHP in North Shoa zone, Ethiopia”

Groundwater is essential for human health, economic development, and ecosystem sustainability, particularly in water-scarce regions. In Ethiopia, it supplies over 70% of the national water demand, yet...

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Performance of the Cumulative Biotic Index (CBI) and other biotic indices in assessing ecological health of the Upper Citarum River, Indonesia

The macroinvertebrate multimetric concept is widely employed to assess the ecological condition of freshwater ecosystems subjected to anthropogenic pressures. In this study, the Cumulative Biotic Index...

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Resampling-driven machine learning models for enhanced high streamflow forecasting

Accurate forecasting of high streamflow remains a significant challenge and is essential for sustainable water resource management and disaster mitigation, particularly due to the data imbalance often...

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Fe-doped biochars prepared via hydrothermal treatment and low-temperature air calcination to activate peroxymonosulfate for efficient tetracycline degradation

In this study, a new sludge-based biochar loaded with Fe species (Fe/SSBC) was prepared by a two-step process involving hydrothermal treatment and low-temperature air calcination, and used to degrade...

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Impact of N loading on microbial community structure and nitrogen removal of an activated sludge process with long SRT for municipal wastewater treatment

Biological nutrient removal process is pivotal in controlling nitrogen and phosphorus from municipal wastewater treatment and reclamation plants in the water environment. The efficiency of municipal...

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Application of GIS-based multi-criteria decision analysis of hydro-geomorphological factors for flash flood susceptibility mapping in Bangladesh

Flash floods are one of the most prevalent natural disasters, triggering deadly damage to homesteads, crops, infrastructure, road networks, communications, and the natural environment in the Haor (Wetland)...

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Mitigation of PFOA/PFOS toxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio) by oxidative stress modulation and gut microbial metabolism through the use of aquatic probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been classified as typical persistent organic pollutants (POPs), thus the residues and risks in the environment should not be...

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Physical and chemical processes driven by natural iron minerals in aquatic environments

In aquatic environments, natural iron minerals are a prevalent form of iron, which alter substance speciation through adsorption and redox reactions. Their abiotic migration and transformation processes...

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Novel magnetically recoverable MnFe2O4/TiO2 nanocomposites synthesized using green route for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

The photocatalytic degradation of hazardous organic dyes was investigated using green-produced MnFe2O4/TiO2 nanocomposites, which demonstrated magnetic reusability and separability, making them efficient...

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Water quality characteristics of municipal wastewater treatment plants and the prospect of reclaimed water utilization in lower-middle income and water-scarce areas: A case study of Puyang

Water scarcity is a key bottleneck for China's economic and social development. Reclaimed water presents a sustainable solution, but its utilization remains limited, especially in lower-middle income...

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Enhancing nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) performance for Cr(VI) removal through zeolite imidazole framework-8 (ZIF-8) coating

Nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) has garnered significant attention as an excellent environmental remediation material for Cr(VI) adsorption. However, its practical utilization is significantly impeded...

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Enhanced adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organics using La-doped g-C3N4 with Ag NPs

In the present study, a series of La-doped g-C3N4 with Ag nanoparticles (NPs) decoration was synthesized via one-pot thermal pyrolysis and wet impregnation. As compared with the bulk g-C3N4 (BCN), La-modified...

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Geospatial technique and multi-criteria evaluation to select suitable sites for groundwater recharge with reclaimed water in arid and semi-arid regions

Water resources are suffering from shrinkage in quantity and quality as a result of unprecedented acceleration in population growth, urbanization, irrigation, agricultural, industrial activities and...

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Recent advances in membrane and electrochemical hybrid technologies for emerging contaminants removal

Emerging contaminants (ECs) pose significant risks to environmental and human health, necessitating advanced treatment technologies. Integrating electrochemical processes with membrane filtration has...

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The spatial-temporal changes in water balance components under future climate change in the Gorganroud Watershed, Iran

The quantitative assessment of water balance components is crucial for sustainable management of watersheds. These components have been affected by climate change over the recent years across the world,...

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Carbon emission characteristics and reduction technologies in urban wastewater systems: A review

The urban wastewater system emits greenhouse gases (GHGs), including CO2, CH4, and N2O, throughout the processes of collection, transportation, treatment, and discharge. These emissions account for...

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Methods for predicting water temperature in data-scarce areas under different climate regions of China

Water temperature is an important index that affects physical, chemical and biological reactions in water environments, and accurate water temperature prediction is important. Water temperature prediction...

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Prediction of pan evaporation across diverse climates and scenarios using temporal attention clockwork recurrent neural networks coupled with long short-term memory

Accurate prediction of evaporation is crucial for effective water resource management, particularly in regions facing water scarcity. This study investigates evaporation dynamics at two distinct locations...

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Advanced monthly rainfall forecasting in Southern Lazio: Integrating climatic indices, classical or deep neural networks, and a feature selection algorithm

Accurately predicting monthly precipitation is crucial for managing water resources, particularly in regions with complex climates like Southern Lazio, Italy. This study addresses the challenges of...

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