Environmental Science-Water Research & Technology

Papers
(The TQCC of Environmental Science-Water Research & Technology is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
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Exploration and verification of the effect of S/N ratios on elemental sulfur generation in a simultaneous sulfide and nitrate removal process121
Removal of 293 organic compounds in 15 WWTPs studied with non-targeted suspect screening51
Engineered osmosis – sustainable technology for water recovery, product concentration and energy generation46
Removal of Cl(−I) from acidic industrial wastewater through oxidation: a review on methods and mechanisms43
Urban stormwater sediment risk assessment from drainage structures in Bogotá, Colombia37
Moving beyond silver in point-of-use drinking water pathogen control35
Effects of chloride transport on the bioelectrochemical remediation of nitrate-contaminated groundwater32
Assessing the environmental impact of freshwater use in LCA: established practices and current methods30
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A look to surface water and wastewaters in Beira Baixa, Portugal: wastewater treatment plants and environmental risk24
Enhancing fault detection in wastewater treatment plants: a multi-scale principal component analysis approach with the Kantorovich distance23
Solving the problem of high concentration aniline inhibiting nitrogen removal: starting the SBBR with the prolonged aeration mode21
Novel insights into chlorine dioxide based disinfection mechanisms – investigation of the reaction with amino acids21
Selective removal of Ca2+ from brackish water by electrodialysis desalination: process optimization and application20
Fabrication of a Sm2O3/In2S3 photocatalyst for boosting ciprofloxacin oxidation and the Cr(vi) reduction: process parameters and degradation mech19
Microbial conversion pathways of particulate organic substrate conversion in aerobic granular sludge systems: limited anaerobic conversion and the essential role of flocs19
Re-utilization of drinking water treatment residuals (DWTR): a review focused on the adsorption of inorganic and organic contaminants in wastewater and soil19
Potential for colloid removal from petrochemical secondary effluent by coagulation–flocculation coupled with persulfate process18
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Efficient removal of short- and long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylate acids from surface water matrices using a quaternary ammonium functionalized adsorbent derived from waste Karanja shells18
Analysis of design criteria for biological post-treatment of ozonated wastewater treatment plant effluent18
A mini-review on performance metrics for electrochemically mediated ammonia recovery from wastewater18
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Unveiling the dye adsorption capability of Moringa oleifera functionalized hybrid porous MOF–GO composites: in vitro and in silico ecotoxicity assessment via antibacterial 16
A novel graphene oxide–microalgae hybrid material for the removal of pentavalent arsenic from natural water and industrial wastewater16
Usability of waste plastic pyrolysis liquid/oil as a flotation collector in wastewater treatment16
Degradation of benzylamines during chlorination and chloramination16
Recent developments of iron oxide-based photocatalysts in water treatment technology: a review16
Emerging investigator series: Inactivation of antibiotic resistant bacteria and inhibition of horizontal resistance gene transfer is more effective by 222 than 254 nm UV16
A bibliometric analysis from 1997 to 2023 examining the research trends in eliminating taste and odor compounds from drinking water15
Typical organic fouling in the electrodialysis concentration/desalination process of shale gas fracturing flowback water15
Improving gas-derived parameterization of groundwater using free phase gas measurements15
Decomposition and mineralization of glyphosate herbicide in water by radical and non-radical pathways through peroxymonosulfate activation using Co3O4/g-C3N414
Environmental and private property contamination following the Norfolk Southern chemical spill and chemical fires in Ohio13
Capacitive deionization and disinfection of saltwater using nanostructured (Cu–Ag)@C/rGO composite electrodes13
Water recycling public toilets based on onsite electrochemical wastewater treatment13
Selective separation of dye/salt mixtures via a tannic acid-polyethyleneimine-modified hollow fiber membrane with high flux13
Degradation of imidacloprid by Phanerodontia chrysosporium on wood chips for stormwater treatment13
Wastewater for public health: timely, sensitive, and reliable SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant monitoring in California13
Investigating machine learning models to predict microbial activity during ozonation–biofiltration13
Development of cost-effective and long-lasting integrated technology for H2S control from sludge in wastewater treatment plants13
Insighting the interaction mechanism of zirconium xerogel coagulants with humic acid: the protective effect of acetylacetone13
Engineering the outcome of cofermentation processes by altering the feedstock sugar-to-protein ratio12
Spectral characteristics of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the middle reaches of the Huai River in a dry season12
The development of a rapid monitoring method for radiocesium in seawater in the Fukushima region12
Visualization and assessment of the microbial colonization process of disposable surgical masks in a typical natural aquatic environment12
Highly versatile and automated total ammonia nitrogen compact analyzer suitable for different types of water samples12
Kinetics and mechanism of hydrolysis of PF6 accelerated by H+ or Al3+ in aqueous solution12
Efficient preparation and characterization of LDH/GCN based 3D foam for sustainable continuous column removal of U6+ and Cd2+ from water: mechanistic insights and application fea11
Eco-sustainable paper wastewater management by water-resource recovery and concentrate minimization using a membrane oxidation reactor and membrane distillation system11
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The impact of secondary operating temperature on in-line coagulation/flocculation and fouling of membranes used in tertiary treatment11
Batch mode and continuous flow adsorption of hydrocarbon pollutants from refinery wastewater using graphene oxide derived from fish scales11
Analysis of the development and effects of a combined treatment system for acid mine drainage via bio-oxidation and carbonate rock neutralization11
Risk assessment of heavy metals in soil and simultaneous monitoring in wheat irrigated with groundwater and treated wastewater and its long-term effects for residents of adjacent regions11
Functionalized hexagonal boron nitride sheets and charge triggered interpenetrating polymer network based membranes work in tandem towards water remediation11
Identifying water blending areas and associated iron release risk by analyzing sulfate and strontium concentration difference in a metropolitan drinking water distribution system11
Unlocking the effect of Zn2+ on crystal structure, optical properties, and photocatalytic degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) of Bi2WO610
Hydraulic-driven piezoelectric ozonation process for nitrobenzene degradation: synergy, energy consumption, impact factors, mechanism, and application potential10
Recent progress in 2D and 3D metal–organic framework-based membranes for water sustainability10
Building-level wastewater surveillance using tampon swabs and RT-LAMP for rapid SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection10
The resilience of constructed wetlands treating greywater: the effect of operating conditions and seasonal temperature decline10
Elucidating morphological effects in membrane mineral fouling using real-time particle imaging and impedance spectroscopy10
Legionella pneumophila occurrence in reduced-occupancy buildings in 11 cities during the COVID-19 pandemic10
Particle association and size fraction of molecular viral fecal pollution indicators in wastewater10
Spatial–temporal analysis of various land use classifications and their long-term alteration's impact on hydrological components: using remote sensing, SAGA-GIS, and ARCSWAT model10
Sources and ecological risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water and air of the Yangtze River9
Adsorption and co-adsorption mechanisms of p-nitrophenol and Pb(ii) on magnetic carbon aerogel in water9
Potential of easily prepared low-cost rice husk biochar and burnt clay composite for the removal of methylene blue dye from contaminated water9
Investigation of the effect of Al2O3/water nanofluid on the performance of a thermoelectric cooler to harvest water from humid air9
Functional guild dynamics in a single-sludge shortcut nitrogen and phosphorus removal reactor: a modeling study9
Sustainably closed loop recycling of hierarchically porous polymer microbeads for efficient removal of cationic dyes9
Enhancing energy recovery of wastewater treatment plants through hydrothermal liquefaction9
Highly efficient removal of phosphate by La–diatomite and sodium alginate composite hydrogel beads9
Superhydrophobic nanoparticle-coated PVDF–HFP membranes with enhanced flux, anti-fouling and anti-wetting performance for direct contact membrane distillation-based desalination9
Electrochemical biosensors: rapid detection methods in wastewater-based epidemiology research9
Integrating activated carbon into conventional sand filtration boosts biological Mn(ii) removal efficiency9
Measuring heat transfer processes in gully pots for real-time estimation of accumulated sediment depths9
Release and migration of Pb from Pb(ii) and Pb(iv) compounds in the presence of microbiological activity9
Emerging investigator series: modeling of wastewater treatment bioprocesses: current development and future opportunities8
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Comparison of carbon sources in a partial denitrification/anammox MBBR using glycerol, acetate, and methanol8
Role of inner-sphere complexation in phosphate removal by metal–organic frameworks: experimental and theoretical investigation8
Isothermal amplification as a water safety tool: rapid detection of viruses in surface water and wastewater8
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Tracking performance and disturbance in decentralized wastewater treatment systems with fluorescence spectroscopy8
Comparison of disinfection in intermittently mixed (6 am–6 pm) and continuously mixed high rate algal ponds treating domestic wastewater in winter8
Degradation of benzotriazole and benzothiazole with the UV-activated peracetic acid process: performance, mechanism and transformation pathway8
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Adsorbent modified constructed wetlands for advanced removal of bulk organics and heavy metals from municipal wastewater effluent8
The rapid start-up of AGS by inoculating seed granular sludges in treatment of industrial park wastewater: performance evaluation and structural characterization8
Comparative analysis of culture- and ddPCR-based wastewater surveillance for carbapenem-resistant bacteria8
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Bioremediation of uranium contaminated sites through the formation of U(vi) phosphate (bio)minerals8
Enhanced removal efficiency of Tetradesmus obliquus for nevirapine removal via co-substrate supplementation: removal mechanisms, relative gene expression and metabolomics7
Impact of nitrite on the formation of trichloronitromethane during the UV-LED/chlorine process7
Disparities in potential nitrate exposures within Iowa public water systems7
Lithium recovery from U.S. oil and gas produced waters: resource quality and siting considerations7
Inactivation mechanisms of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica by free residual chlorine7
Wastewater irrigation impacts on seed germination and seedling growth of rice (Oryza sativa), tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), and mustard (Brassica napus) crops7
Continuous floc image analyser (C-FIA) for tracking floc particle dynamics during coagulation–flocculation–settling processes7
Evaluation of environmental performance and selection of the most suitable system for MFCs with different electron acceptors by life cycle assessment and PROMETHEE approach7
The removal of Cd(ii) by the UV/permanganate process: role of continuously in situ formed MnO2 and reactive species7
Occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water: a review7
Susceptibility of enveloped and non-enveloped viruses to ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV-LED) irradiation and implications for virus inactivation mechanisms7
Bacterial repair and recovery after UV LED disinfection: implications for water reuse7
Fiber-optic thin film chemical sensor of 2,4 dinitro-1-chlorobenzene and carbon quantum dots for the point-of-care detection of hydrazine in water samples7
Water decontamination under high salinity using the TiO2 NT/PbO2–Cu electrochemical oxidation system: kinetics mechanism and DFT studies7
Efficient capture of phosphate from wastewater by a recyclable ionic liquid functionalized polyacrylonitrile fiber: a typical “release and catch” mechanism7
Prediction of organic groundwater contaminant degradation during medium pressure UV/NO3 treatment7
Impact of Al and Mn doping on the catalytic activity of magnetite spinel for sulfamethoxazole degradation: kinetics and toxicity assessment7
Emerging investigator series: are we undervaluing septage? Rethinking septage management for nutrient recovery and environmental protection7
Oxidation of sulfides following anaerobic municipal wastewater treatment for non-potable reuse applications7
Heavy metal leaching from stormwater control measures – insights into field and lab prestressed media and road-deposited sediments7
Emerging investigator series: moving beyond resilience by considering antifragility in potable water systems6
Improved methanogenesis from aqueous pyrolysis liquid (APL) by inoculum selection and pre-ozonation6
Nanocomposites of zirconia@activated carbon derived from a hazelnut shell for the adsorption of tetracyclines from water6
Enhanced data-driven monitoring of wastewater treatment plants using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test6
Source to tap investigation of natural organic matter in non-disinfected drinking water distribution systems6
Occurrence, removal efficiency and exposure assessment of bisphenols in drinking water treatment plants6
Sustainable high-efficiency removal of cationic and anionic dyes using new super adsorbent biochar: performance, isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic evaluation6
Modeling risk dynamics of contaminants of emerging concern in a temperate-region wastewater effluent-dominated stream6
Synergistic impact of rice husk biomass derived carbon supports on the performance of biogenic Fe0-catalyzed advanced oxidation processes for oxytetracycline remediation6
The efficacy of Pb, As(v) and Sb(iii) removal by biochar is determined by solution chemistry6
Optical and molecular characteristics of urban wastewater dissolved organic matter: insights into their correlations6
Graphene oxide-based probe for detecting deltamethrin and emamectin benzoate pesticides in agricultural run-off6
Improvement of sludge dewatering by calcium peroxide activated with pyrite: performances, mechanisms and implications6
Online monitoring of bromate in treated wastewater: implications for potable water reuse6
Effects of human activities and climate change on water quality and health risks of typical urban rivers in arid/semi-arid areas: a ten-year historical analysis6
Impact of the surface aging of potable water plastic pipes on their lead deposition characteristics6
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Efficient removal of aqueous Cr(vi) using sulfur-modified biochar derived from anaerobic digestate: synergistic mechanism for reduction and sorption6
In silico environmental risk assessment of fate and effects of pharmaceuticals and their TPs generated and treated by coupling tertiary processes in hospital wastewater6
Review of quantitative microbial risk assessments for potable water reuse6
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Optimization of amine functionalization of MCM-41 for its covalent decoration in nanofiltration membranes for purification of saline- and micropollutant-contaminated feeds6
Synergetic effect of photocatalysis and peroxymonosulfate activation by CoTiO3/SBA-15, NiTiO3/SBA-15 and Fe2TiO5/SBA-15 for efficient photocatalytic removal6
Solving the biofouling problem of uranium extraction from seawater by plasma technology6
Permeate microbiome reflects the biofilm microbial community in a gravity-driven woven-fiber microfiltration (WFMF) system for wastewater treatment6
Characterization of the nitrogen-transforming microbial community in the biofilms of a full-scale rotating biological contactor system treating wastewater from a fresh market building6
Quantifying drought-driven temperature impacts on ozone disinfection credit and bromate control6
Synthesis of Fe3+/Ce3+-doped poly(para-phenylenediamine) adsorbents and their application in the removal of fluorides, arsenites and pathogens from water6
Synergistic effect by supported activated carbon between functional groups and metal oxygen vacancies: enhancing ibuprofen degradation by improving ozone mass transfer6
A report on arsenic removal from water via adsorption of an arsenomolybdate complex on S–CuFe2O4 adsorbents6
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Fabrication of a graphene oxide-embedded separation bilayer composite nanofiltration membrane using a combination of layer-by-layer self-assembly and interfacial polymerization6
Magnetic copper hexacyanoferrate core–shell nanoparticles for effective cesium removal from aqueous solutions5
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Biocidal substances in the Seine River: contribution from urban sources in the Paris megacity5
Evaluation and comparison of UV/H2O2 and adsorption on active carbon as a tertiary wastewater treatment for pharmaceutical removal within a small WWTP: a pilot study5
Enhanced combined sewer overflow treatment by rapid magnetic flocculation–magnetic sedimentation: efficiency and mechanism5
Role of co-existing anions in non-radical and radical processes of carbocatalyzed persulfate activation for acetaminophen degradation5
Energy-saving scheduling for multiple water intake pumping stations in water treatment plants based on personalized federated deep reinforcement learning5
Advancing the understanding of mainstream shortcut nitrogen removal: resource efficiency, carbon redirection, and plant capacity5
Preparation and characterization of ZIF-8 and ZIF-67 engineered PVDF mixed-matrix membranes: stability enhancement in pervaporation study5
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Examining the conditioning factors that influence material shear strength of particle deposits in a full-scale drinking water distribution laboratory5
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Nanobubbles can modulate microbial communities and sedimentary ecosystem during the treatment of pond water5
Antimicrobial peptide-functionalized polyhydroxyalkanoate bio-beads as a bactericidal material for water disinfection5
Correction: Effects of long-term and incremental exposure to toxic pollutants on the current generation and microbial communities of electrochemically active bacteria5
Environmental application of dicarboxylated hairy cellulose crosslinked with calcium for removal and confining of Pb(ii)5
Experimental study on progressive freeze-concentration based desalination employing a rectangular channel crystallizer5
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Emerging trends in membrane-based wastewater treatment: electrospun nanofibers and reticular porous adsorbents as key components5
Performance of biochars for the elimination of trace organic contaminants and metals from urban stormwater5
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Investigating substrate impact on electroactive biofilm performance in low-cost, single-chamber microbial electrolysis cells for biosensing5
Reduction of haloacetonitrile-associated risk by adjustment of distribution system pH5
Efficient removal of piperazine by catalytic wet air oxidation using RuNiCe/γ-Al2O3-activated carbon5
Construction of a hetero-junction recyclable composite photocatalyst from aluminum-based waste/magnetite for efficient carbamate insecticide oxidation5
In situ dopamine-driven copper nanoparticle-/thiol-modified superhydrophobic ceramic membranes for oil–water separation and membrane contamination control5
Building-level wastewater surveillance as an early warning system for COVID-19 outbreaks in congregate living settings5
Enhancing ammonium oxidation fluxes and nitritation efficiencies in MABRs: a modeling study5
Correction: Kinetics and mechanism of hydrolysis of PF6 accelerated by H+ or Al3+ in aqueous solution5
Emerging investigator series: post-synthesis modification of reverse osmosis membranes for the enhanced separation of small neutral molecules5
Combining a daily temperature pattern analysis and a heat-pulse system to estimate sediment depths in sewer systems5
UV exposure to PET microplastics increases their downward mobility in stormwater biofilters undergoing freeze–thaw cycles5
Essential role of sunlight irradiation in aqueous micropollutant transformations: influence of the water matrix and changes in toxicities5
Minimizing biological sludge generation in a sidestream enhanced biological phosphorus removal (S2EBPR) system: full-scale evaluation and modeling insights5
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Initial stages of particulate iron oxide attachment on drinking water PVC pipes characterized by turbidity data and brightfield microscopy from a full-scale laboratory5
Sustainable water management through integrated technologies and circular resource recovery5
Spatiotemporal profiling of chemicals of emerging concern in a megacity: a case study of Lagos, Nigeria5
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Correction: Improved VRC-3R model for bulk water residual chlorine decay in the UV/Cl2 process for a water distribution network5
Trihalomethane, haloacetic acid, and haloacetonitrile behaviors in water heater storage tanks5
Wastewater surveillance for public health: Quo Vadis?5
A direct Z-scheme heterojunction g-C3N4/α-Fe2O3 nanocomposite for enhanced polymer-containing oilfield sewage degradation under visible light5
From defence to damage: the impact of seawater passivation on microbially influenced corrosion in CuNi 70/30 alloy5
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Characterization of activated sludge in wastewater treatment processes using front-face excitation–emission matrix (FF-EEM) fluorescence spectroscopy5
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An environment friendly multifunctional ZnO/wood fiber composite for the treatment of wastewater mixed with emulsions and dye4
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance separation by NF and RO membranes: a critical evaluation of advances and future perspectives4
Laboratory validation of an integrative passive sampler for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water4
Preparation of spinel cobalt ferrite with controlled constituent supported on biopolymer as peroxydisulfate activator for glyphosate-contaminated wastewater treatment4
Research advancements in the treatment of wastewater containing pollutants in printed circuit board production4
Algae control in oligotrophic surface water under the joint effect of nutritional competition and microbial algae-lytic substances4
Addressing main challenges in the tertiary treatment of urban wastewater: are homogeneous photodriven AOPs the answer?4
Emerging investigator series: effects of sediment particle size on the spatial distributions of contaminants and bacterial communities in the reservoir sediments4
Ultrafiltration behavior of CuO particles synthesized without and with different surfactants using PAN and PES membranes4
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Monitoring the risk ofLegionellainfection using a general Bayesian network updated from temporal measurements in agricultural irrigation with reclaimed wastewater4
Stormwater subsurface gravel wetland hydraulics, phosphorus retention, and chloride dynamics in cold climates4
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Enhanced electrocoagulation process for natural organic matter removal from surface drinking water sources: coagulant dose control & organic matter characteristics4
Production of natural zeolite-filled recycled PVDF filters and their application for gray water treatment4
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Evaluation of sorbents and matrix effects for treating heavy metals and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as co-contaminants in stormwater4
Impact of UV intensity, water temperature, and turbidity on solar disinfection efficiency: insights from moderated mediation analysis using the Johnson–Neyman technique4
Emerging investigator series: photocatalytic treatment of PFAS in a single-step ultrafiltration membrane reactor4
Upcycling of plastic membrane industrial scraps and reuse as sorbent for emerging contaminants in water4
Effects of heating temperature and water age on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water4
DOM removal from surface water by activated carbonvs.a nanocomposite: an experimental and modeling approach to optimize treatment4
Emerging investigator series: impacts of aeration flow rates and bubble sizes on PFOA/PFOS removal in electrocoagulation4
In-field LAMP assay for rapid detection of human faecal contamination in environmental water4
Investigating water quality and preservation strategies in Abuja's distribution system: a Nigerian case study4
Application of a carbon dioxide regenerated ion-exchange process for removing sulphate from drinking water: a simple approach to estimate process performance4
Enzyme-coated biochar as a sustainable solution for water and wastewater treatment4
Fabrication and identification of polysulfone/Fe3O4@APTES nanocomposite membranes used in membrane bioreactors for oily wastewater treatment4
Best Papers from 2022 published in the Environmental Science journals of the Royal Society of Chemistry4
Practical considerations for the electrochemical denitrification of real wastewater4
Highly effective removal of sulfamethoxazole by Na2CO3-modified biochar derived from sorghum straw and sewage sludge4
Detection and infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 in Korean municipal wastewater facilities and characterization of environmental factors influencing wastewater-bound SARS-CoV-24
Human exposure to phthalate esters via ingestion of municipal drinking water from automatic water purifiers: levels, sources, and risks4
Integrating wastewater analysis and targeted clinical testing for early disease outbreak detection and an enhanced public health response4
Evaluating the simultaneous retention of organic matter, organic contaminants, and Escherichia coli (E. coli) in biochar-amended biofilters4
Outstanding Reviewers for Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology in 20244
Evaluation of parameters governing dark and photo-repair in UVC-irradiated Escherichia coli4
Assessment and application of GeneXpert rapid testing for respiratory viruses in school wastewater4
A comprehensive study on the physicochemical characteristics of faecal sludge from septic tank and single pit latrine facilities in a typical semi-urban Indian town: a case study of Rajasthan, India4
Removal of calcium from water by zeolites with gravity-driven membrane filtration for water treatment without electricity4
Carbon flows and biochar stability during co-pyrolysis of human faeces with wood biomass4
Transparent glass-nanocomposites possessing piezoelectric ZnO/Zn2SiO4 nanocrystallites for piezocatalytic dye degradation4
A metal organic framework decorated 2-dimensional nanomaterial based nanocomposite photocatalyst for photocatalytic degradation of dyes from textile industry wastewater4
Phosphate-binding protein-loaded iron oxide particles: adsorption performance for phosphorus removal and recovery from water4
Detection of domestic-use chemicals in urban storm drains during dry days in a separated sewer area4
Pyrolysis of municipal sewage sludge: challenges, opportunities and new valorization routes for biochar, bio-oil, and pyrolysis gas4
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