Due to their unique properties such as outstanding specifc surface areas, aerogels can potentially ofer a cost-efective and efcient water and wastewater treatment solution thereby solving the worldwide ever-growing water ...

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The aim of this study was to develop a topsoil with ecological functionality to meet mine rehabilitation and reestablishment of the desired final ecosystem considering different technosols bioremediation configurations. The ...

This study delves into the mechanistic modelling of literature results for the adsorption of aqueous Pb(II) by metabolically inhibited bacterial cultures from the industrial sector. Employing a multi-compartmented mathematical ...

South Africa is a water scarce country with a semi-arid climate. The pollution of freshwater resources by the acid mine drainage (AMD), which is mostly acidic and hard, has exacerbated the problem. This research focuses on ...

Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)] is a classified group 1 carcinogen that demands instantaneous and permanent removal from the environmental media. Amongst the removal techniques adsorption is considered one of the most ...

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BACKGROUND: The interactions between people and places can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of individuals, particularly in warm, arid countries such as South Africa. Coupled to this are the various risks that ...

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Nutrient pollution—mainly nitrogen and phosphorus—caused by organic waste continues to impact the environment. The implementation of a circular economy is integral to alleviating these effects. Liquid digestate, which ...