Essays about: "Activated carbon"
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6. Evaluation of two-stage GAC filtration for PFAS reduction in drinking water
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of chemicals found in a wide range of industrial and consumer products. Due to their persistent nature and widespread use, concerns have been raised about their impact on human health and the environment. READ MORE
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7. Modelling the full-scale N2O emissions from wastewater treatment plants for identifying mitigation strategies
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)Abstract : Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, which primarily originate from the biological nitrogen removal process, dominate the release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). N2O production occurs through dynamic microbial pathways that have a significant impact on the environment compared with other GHG emissions. READ MORE
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8. Separation and acidification of digested animal manure : properties of the future organic fertilizers
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Agricultural areas with a high animal density contribute to eutrophication in waterbodies and seas worldwide due to accumulation of nutrients around animal farms. Animal manure is heavy and bulky, thus unpractical to transport long distances and new techniques have been developed to refine animal manure and make it easier to transport. READ MORE
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9. Characterization of Cobalt Prussian Blue Analogue in Capacitive Deionization
University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)Abstract : Clean, drinkable water is nowadays taken for granted in most developed coun-tries. However, over two billion people in the world do not have access to drink-ing water. In an attempt to combat this, capacitive deionization (CDI) hasgained increased attention in recent years. READ MORE
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10. Reducing the environmental impact of new neighbourhoods during early planning stages using life cycle analysis (LCA) : Towards effective decision support tools for settlements projects
University essay from KTH/ByggvetenskapAbstract : Since the first warnings on the limits of planet Earth, 50 years ago, policies havenot been sufficient and fast enough to create a more sustainable world, which is todayillustrated by climate change, an increase in resource scarcity, and tremendousbiodiversity loss. Cities have been playing an important role in those environmentalconsequences, today accounting for 60% of greenhouse gases. READ MORE