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Thermal Performance and Technoeconomic Analysis of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Dryer Integrated with Energy Storage Materials for Drying Cavendish Banana (Musa acuminata)
(Hindawi, 2024-02-02)
This study examines a novel solar-assisted heat pump dryer integrated with a thermal energy storage system using soapstone as
storage material. The dryer is investigated through experimental analysis across three operating ...
Techno-economic evaluation of transesterification processes for biodiesel production from low quality non-edible feedstocks: Process design and simulation
(ELSEVIER, 2024-06-15)
The global demand for fossil fuels has led to increased pollutant emissions and depleted fossil fuel resources. Biodiesel, a fossil fuel alternative, is widely produced via transesterification. This study assesses the ...
Adsorption and desorption processes of toxic heavy metals, regeneration and reusability of spent adsorbents: Economic and environmental sustainability approach
(Elsevier, 2024-05-19)
A growing number of variables, including rising population, water scarcity, growth in the economy, and the existence of harmful heavy metals in the water supply, are contributing to the increased demand for wastewater ...
Assessment of Mpanda groundwater contamination and the effectiveness of the baobab seeds-derived biochar for iron removal from groundwater
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)
Groundwater in Mpanda District, Tanzania, faces excessive iron content, causing a reddish brown colouration due to oxidized iron species. The present study evaluated Mpanda
groundwater contamination and the effectiveness ...
The removal of arsenic from synthetic solution using a sand filter coupled with zero valent iron
(NM-AIST, 2024-07)
Contamination of groundwater with arsenic (As) poses a serious risk to public health,
demanding the development of effective remediation technology. This study investigated the
use of sand filters coupled with of ...
Naturally occurring metal oxides from rocks as capacitive deionization electrode materials for antibacterial activities
(NM-AIST, 2024-01)
The availability of clean and safe drinking water remains a prominent challenge in most parts of
the world. Drinking water should be free from harmful microorganisms, salt as well as other
organic and inorganic ...
Solvothermal liquefaction of orange peels and catalytic upgrading of biocrude into transportation fuel over a hybrid catalyst
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)
The efficient valorization of biomass for energy-derived biocrudes is essential for effective
waste management. However, the production of biocrudes with high energy and reduced
oxygen contents during the liquefaction ...
Emerging pollution, antimicrobial resistance, and the applicability of biochar adsorbents: A comprehensive study in African water systems
(NM-AIST, 2024-07)
The impacts of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) extend far beyond clinical settings, permeating
into agriculture and the economy, precipitating dire consequences such as compromised
treatment efficacy, diminished ...
Potential use of zero-valent iron in enhancing performance and resource recovery during the anaerobic digestion of domestic sewage
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)
Incorporating metallic iron (Fe
0
) into anaerobic digesters can improve organics (chemical
oxygen demand (COD)), phosphorus, and nitrogen from contaminated water. However, no
study has systematically assessed ...
Computational and experimental performance analysis of a runner for gravitational water vortex power plant
(NM-AIST, 2024-08)
Energy generation through water is one of the most economic sources of power. On the other
hand, isolated and rural communities can both benefit from using micro-hydropower to power
their homes. The gravitational water ...