Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Effective Purification in Constructed Wetlands Using Strontium-Doped TiO2 Coated on Porous Ceramic Filter Media

Trinh Xuan Tung, Dong Xu, Yi Zhang, Qiaohong Zhou, Xiaoying Wang, Yan Pan, Chen Disong, Zhang Ting, Zhenbin Wu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(6):4437–4446

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/99243

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LID Facility Layout and Hydrologic Impact Simulation in an Expressway Service Area

Jianping Gao, Junkui Pan, Ruoyu Tang, Shasha Guo, Yan Liu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(6):4153–4162

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/99069

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Investigating the Antibacterial Activity of POMA Nanocomposites

Altaf Hussain, Mirza Nadeem Ahmad, Fatima Jalal, Muhammad Yameen, Sadia Falak, Saima Noreen, Saima Naz, Arif Nazir, Shan Iftikhar, Gul Afshan Soomro, Munawar Iqbal

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(6):4191–4198

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/92817

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Physicochemical Properties and Total Coliform Distribution of Selected Rivers in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria

Yinka Titilawo, Aderonke Akintokun, Olufunke Shittu, Mobolaji Adeniyi, Janet Olaitan, Anthony Okoh

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(6):4417–4428

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/81561

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Evaluating Forest Waste on Adsorption of Cd(II) from Aqueous Solution: Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Studies

Handan Ucun Özel, Betül Tuba Gemici, Halil Barış Özel, Ercan Berberler

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(5):3829–3836

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/97357

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SHORT COMMUNICATION

High-Rate Algae Pond Coupled with Polyester Fiber Strips for Organics and Nutrient Removal in a Cold Climate

Yi Ding, Yuhui Wang, Xingpo Liu, Xinshan Song, Daolun Feng

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(5):4039–4043

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/97356

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Adsorption Properties of Methyl Orange in Water by Sheep Manure Biochar

Yixin Lu, Jiao Chen, Yang Bai, Jinzhang Gao, Mingjiang Peng

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(5):3791–3797

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/96264

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Modified Media for Heavy Metals and COD Removal from Urban Stormwater Runoff Using Pilot Bioretention Systems

Chunbo Jiang, Jiake Li, Tianshun Ruan, Zhaoxin Zhang, Huaien Li

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(5):3735–3744

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/94844

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Homogeneous Photocatalytic Iron Slag Reduction Cr6+ from Chromium Wastewater Containing High-Salt in Constructed Wetland

Dandan Li, Jianqiu Han

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(5):3745–3752

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/94815

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Removal of Lead and Cadmium Ions from Water Using Cladophora Biomass

Abdulaziz Nabil Amro, Mohammad K. Abhary

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(5):3589–3596

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/94622

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Effect of Polyhydroxyl Compounds on the Thermal Stability and Structure of Laccase

Chen Kang, Dajun Ren, Shuqin Zhang, Xiaoqin Zhang, Xiaoyong He, Zhiqun Deng, Chaofan Huang, Huiwen Guo

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(5):3253–3259

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/94839

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Using Data Mining to Predict Sludge and Filamentous Microorganism Sedimentation

Krzysztof Chmielowski, Adam Czekański, Aleksandra Leśniańska

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(5):3105–3113

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/94050

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Estimating Dam Reservoir Level Fluctuations Using Data-Driven Techniques

Fatih Üneş, Mustafa Demirci, Bestami Taşar, Yunus Ziya Kaya, Hakan Varçin

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(5):3451–3462

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/93923

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Bacterial Purification of Sewage Wastewater Effluents and its Influence on Germination Indices of Vigna radiata and Hordeum vulgare

Ashraf M. Essa, Khaled E. El-Gayar, Mohamed N. Awad, Majed Al-Shaeri, Mohamed Abdel Salam, Hassien M. Alnashiri

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(5):3145–3153

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/92523

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Degradation of Atrazine by UV/PMS in Phosphate Buffer

Yixin Lu, Zhangkai Ding, Jianqiang Zhang, Chenchen Fu, Xinyue Xia, Yuxiao Fang

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2735–2744

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/94213

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Oyster Shell as a Low-Cost Adsorbent for Removing Heavy Metal Ions from Wastewater

Xin Xu, Xiaofeng Liu, Myounghak Oh, Junboum Park

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2949–2959

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/92941

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Kinetic, Isotherm and Thermodynamic Studies on the Adsorption Behavior of Atrazine onto Sheep Manure-Derived Biochar

Yixin Lu, Jiao Chen, Jianqiang Zhang, Chenchen Fu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2725–2733

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/92939

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Monitoring Water Quality Parameters in Egyptian Tap Water

Thabet Sakran, Pessant Matooq, Gamal El- Shahawy, Maisa Shalaby, Hoda Sabry, Mahmoud Gad

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2815–2821

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/92820

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Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy to Quickly Analyze Different Nitrogens during the Shortcut Biological Removal of Nitrogen from a Polluted River

Jian Huang, Ming Li, Hua Zhang, Yong Zhang, Jiu Liu, Weiwei Sun, Tao Ma, Yiqi Xu, Xinrui Yuan

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2623–2631

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/92123

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Rheological Study on Seawater Contaminated with Oil Components

Ehab Bani Hani, Muhammad Tawalbeh, Amani Al-Othamn, Mamdouh El Haj Assad

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2585–2591

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/92121

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Analysis of Water Treatment by Moringa oleifera Bioflocculant Prepared Via Supercritical Fluid Extraction

Muhammad Azroie Mohamed Yusoff, Choon Weng Lee, Chui Wei Bong

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2995–3002

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/92119

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The Synergetic Effects in a Fenton-like System Catalyzed by Nano Zero-valent Iron (nZVI)

Hairui Yao, Sihai Hu, Yaoguo Wu, Lin Fan

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2491–2499

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/91939

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Removing Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solutions Using Rice Husk Silica Adsorbent

Khalilollah Moeinian, Seyed Mahmoud Mehdinia

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2281–2287

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/91044

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Efficiency of Nutrient Removal from Household Wastewater in Nonwoven Bioreactors

Krzysztof Chmielowski, Robert Mazur, Agata Nowak, Dawid Bedla, Jakub Mazurkiewicz, Marcin Spychała

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2099–2108

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/90624

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Investigating Surface Water Pollution by Integrated Remotely Sensed and Field Spectral Measurement Data: A Case Study

Önder Gürsoy, Rutkay Atun

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2139–2144

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/90598

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Treating Produced Water Using Induced Air Flotation: The Effect of Ethanol on Conditioning and Flotation of PAHs in the Presence of Tween 80

Salima Chebbi, Atmane Allouache, Marián Schwarz, Hayet Belkacemi, Djoudi Merabet

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2079–2087

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/89985

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Applying Bio-Slow Sand Filtration for Water Treatment

Laisheng Liu, Yicheng Fu, Qingyong Wei, Qiaomei Liu, Leixiang Wu, Jiapeng Wu, Weijie Huo

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2243–2251

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/89544

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Statistical Modeling for the Extraction of Dye from Natural Source and Industrial Applications

Sobia Jabeen, Shaukat Ali, Muhammad Nadeem, Khalid Arif, Naseem Qureshi, Ghulam Abbas Shar, Gul Afshan Soomro, Munawar Iqbal, Arif Nazir, Umme Habibah Siddiqua

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(4):2145–2150

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/85125

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Ozonation and Photo-Driven Oxidation of Ciprofloxacin in Pharmaceutical Wastewater: Degradation Kinetics and Energy Requirements

Rabia Wajahat, Abdullah Yasar, Abdul Muqeet Khan, Amtul Bari Tabinda, Sumera Gul Bhatti

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1933–1938

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/90597

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Experimental Investigation into Disturbance of Ca-Mg Equilibrium and Consequences for Charophytes after Iron and Aluminium Coagulants Application

Michał Rybak, Tomasz Joniak, Tadeusz Sobczyński

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1887–1895

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/90095

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Preparing γ-Cyclodextrin-Immobilized Starch and the Study of its Removal Properties to Dyestuff from Wastewater

Zhang Hao, Zhang Yi, Cheng Bowen, Li Yaxing, Zhou Sheng

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1701–1711

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/90028

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Embedding Microbial Fuel Cells into the Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland Enhanced Denitrogenation and Water Purification

Qi Liu, Boxun Zhou, Shici Zhang, Dan Xu, Rong Pan, Shibin Xia

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1799–1804

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/89982

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Simulated Study on the Degradation of Monoand Bi-Component Dye Wastewater by TiO2/H3PW12O40 Film Excited under Solar-Like Radiation

N Lu, YQ Wang, M Luo, J Qu, JN Guan, X Yuan

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1805–1812

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/89901

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Removal of Pb(II) Metal Ions from Aqueous Solutions Using Chitosan-Vanillin Derivatives of Chelating Polymers

Fadi Alakhras, Hanin Al-Shahrani, Eman Al-Abbad, Fuad Al-Rimawi, Noureddine Ouerfelli

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1523–1534

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/89545

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Coupling Microbial Fuel Cells with Electrocoagulation Cells to form an Integrated System for Wastewater Treatment

Safwat M. Safwat

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1909–1915

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/89543

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Removal of Sulfonamides in Water Using an Electro/Peroxydisulfate System Catalyzed with Activated Carbon

Nana Wu, Youchen Tan, Hong Qian, Yusi Wang

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1957–1965

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/89542

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Complex Mechanism of Phenol Extraction of Coal Gasification Wastewater

Song Du, Jikun Wang, Wenbiao Jin, Weimin Wu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1105–1113

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/87100

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

The Effect of Magnetized Water on the Growth and Physiological Conditions of Moringa Species under Drought Stress

Md. Mahadi Hasan, Hesham F. Alharby, Abdulrahaman S. Hajar, Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Yahya Alzahrani

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1145–1155

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/85879

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Response of Net Photosynthetic Rate to Environmental Factors under Water Level Regulation in Paddy Field

Menghua Xiao, Yuanyuan Li, Bin Lu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1433–1442

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/81694

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Identifying Potential Hazardous Farms in Nitrate-Vulnerable Water Catchments Based on the Rapid Identification System

Jerzy Mirosław Kupiec

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1233–1240

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/80821

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Adsorption of Antimony(III) onto Fe(III)-Treated Humus Sludge Adsorbent: Behavior and Mechanism Insights

Ren-Jian Deng, Rang Shao, Bo-Zhi Ren, Baolin Hou, Zhi-E Tang, Andrew Hursthouse

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(2):577–586

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/85347

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REVIEW PAPER

Removing Humic Acid from Aqueous Solution Using Titanium Dioxide: A Review

Trinh Xuan Tung, Dong Xu, Yi Zhang, Qiaohong Zhou, Zhenbin Wu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(2):529–542

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/85196

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Electrospinning Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite Nanofibers Assembled from Nanorods and their Adsorption for Heavy Metal Ions

Yuanyuan Zhou, Song Li, Dalu Wang, Xi Han

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(2):981–988

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/85123

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Removing Cationic Dye from Aqueous Solutions Using as-grown and Modified Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Wojciech Konicki, Iwona Pełech

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(2):717–727

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/85069

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Assessment of in vitro Multiplication of Lemna minor in the Presence of Phenol: Plant/Bacteria System for Potential Bioremediation – Part I

Olga Radulovic, Marija Petrić, Martin Raspor, Vojin Tadić, Petar Jovanović, Vladan Zečević

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(2):803–809

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/84921

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Determining Indigenous Microalgae Species in Malakand Water Bodies for Potential Use as a Biofuel Production Source

Fida Hussain, Bei Lu, Xin Lan, Jing Lyu, Hongkai Huang, Wenguang Zhou, Syed Zahir Shah, Muzamil Shah, Faisal Raza, Muhammad Saeed, Muhammad Shuaib

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(2):669–679

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/84919

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Culture-Dependent Analysis of 16S rRNA Sequences Associated with the Rhizosphere of Lemna minor and Assessment of Bacterial Phenol-Resistance: Plant/Bacteria System for Potential Bioremediation – Part II

Olga Radulovic, Marija Petrić, Martin Raspor, Olja Stanojević, Tamara Janakiev, Vojin Tadić, Slaviša Stanković

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(2):811–822

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/81687

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Microzooplankton Grazing and Phytoplankton Growth in a Chinese Lake

Panpan Liu, Long Wang, Xue Xia, Lei Zeng, Qiaohong Zhou, Biyun Liu, Feng He, Zhenbin Wu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(1):225–235

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/83689

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Experimental Study on Magnetic Induction Properties of PVC Pipe in Electronic Anti-Fouling Technology

Bingcheng Liu, Guanlin Li, Yangyang Li, Hao Sun, Aiping Cheng, Wenguang Jia

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(1):205–211

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/81569

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Immobilizing Metal-Resistant Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria for Cadmium Removal from Aqueous Solutions

Hongguo Zhang, Huosheng Li, Meng Li, Dinggui Luo, Yongheng Chen, Diyun Chen, Hailing Luo, Zhenxin Chen, Keke Li

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(6):2851–2859

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/83666

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Enterococcus faecalis Bioflocculant Enhances Recovery of Graphene Oxide from Water

Liang Xu, Renshi Ma, Caiyun Sun, Dazhi Sun

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(6):2811–2820

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/81267

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Pollution Processes in Chinese Mining Area from Isotope Evidence

Zhilong Meng, Yonggang Yang, Zuodong Qin

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(6):2677–2685

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/81211

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Carbonized Waste Corrugated Paper Packaging Boxes as Low-Cost Adsorbent for Removing Aqueous Pb(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), and Methylene Blue

Zhuhong Ding, Xuebin Xu, Thihongnhung Phan, Xin Hu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(6):2483–2491

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/81204

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SHORT COMMUNICATION

Shortening the Acclimation and Degradation Lag of Xenobiotics by Enriching the Energy Content of Microbial Populations

Huong Lan Nguyen, Min Nyuk Chong, Ha Manh Bui

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(6):2893–2897

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/81110

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Temporal and Spatial Variations in Soil TOC, TN, and TP, and their Relationships in Bioretention Tanks

Chao Guo, Jiake Li, Huaien Li, Zengchao Liu, Peng Li

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(6):2517–2527

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/81085

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Effective Removal of Humic Acid Using Strontium-Doped TiO2 Coated on Porous Ceramic Filter Media in Water Resource

Trinh Xuan Tung, Dong Xu, Yi Zhang, Qiaohong Zhou, Zhenbin Wu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(6):2765–2774

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/81063

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Determination of Pollution and Heavy Metal Fractions in Golden Horn Sediment Sludge (Istanbul, Turkey)

Gurdal Kanat, Bahar Ikizoglu, Gokhan Onder Erguven, Berivan Akgun

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(6):2605–2611

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/80805

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Analysing Bioretention Hydraulics and Runoff Retention through Numerical Modelling Using RECARGA: a Case Study in a Romanian Urban Area

Păunița Boancă, Adelina Dumitraș, Laura Luca, Sonia Bors-Oprișa, Enikő Laczi

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(5):1965–1973

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/79271

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Sorption and Transformation of Pyrantel Pamoate by Synthetic Birnessite

Tran Thai Ha, Gallard Hervé, Labanowski Jérôme

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(5):2041–2048

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/78680

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Applying Response Surface Methodology to Optimize the Treatment of Swine Slaughterhouse Wastewater by Electrocoagulation

Ha Manh Bui

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(5):1975–1981

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/78440

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Chemical Reduction of Nitrate Using Nanoscale Bimetallic Iron/Copper Particles

Jifeng Guo, Ping Guo, Miaomiao Yu, Zexin Sun, Pengtao Li, Tong Yang, Jing Liu, Liyuan Zhang

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(5):2023–2028

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/78439

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Treatibility of Wastewater Containing 2,4 Dichlorophenol Using Aclimated Activated Sludge Microorganisms in Packed Upflow Column Bioreactor

Ece Ümmü Deveci

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(5):1997–2005

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/78045

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Effects of a Combined Biological Restoration Technology on Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal from Eutrophic Water

Long Wang, Jian Sun, Wenping Zheng, Tao Huang, Yi Zhang, Zhenbin Wu, Feng He

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(5):2293–2301

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/77609

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Applying near Infrared Spectroscopy and iPLS to Quantitative Analysis of PHB, Poly-P, and GLY in Denitrifying Phosphorus Removal

Hua Zhang, Changcheng LI, Jian Huang, Xianhuai Huang, Wenchao Zhang, Xiong Zhang, Zhaoliang Wu, Xiaokun Yu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(4):1859–1867

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/78246

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Study of Polyaspartic Acid and Chitosan Complex Corrosion Inhibition and Mechanisms

Tengshu Chen, Defang Zeng, Saijun Zhou

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(4):1441–1448

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/78245

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Gentamicin Removal by Photocatalytic Process from Aqueous Solution

Mohammad Mehdi Baneshi, Saeedeh Jahanbin, Ali Mousavizadeh, Seyed Abdolmohammad Sadat, Alireza Rayegan-Shirazi, Hamed Biglari

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(4):1433–1439

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/78042

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Enhancing Electrocoagulation Process Efficiency Using Astraglus Gossypinus Tragacanth in Turbidity Removal from Brackish Water Samples

Amin Zarei, Hamed Biglari, Mohammad Mobini, Gholamreza Ebrahimzadeh, Ahmad Reza Yari, Mohammad Reza Narooie, Ehsan Abouee Mehrizi, Abdollah Dargahi, Mohammad Mehdi Baneshi, Mohammad Javad Mohammadi, Sajad Mazloomi

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(4):1851–1858

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/77960

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Analysis and Assessment of Biological Treatment Processes in a Small-Scale Wastewater Treatment Plant

Aušra Mažeikienė, Rasa Vaiškūnaitė

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(4):1629–1637

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/77955

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Effect of a Retention Basin on Removing Pollutants from Stormwater: A Case Study in Poland

Andrzej Wałęga, Katarzyna Wachulec

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(4):1795–1803

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/76797

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SHORT COMMUNICATION

Effects of Influent Algae Concentrations and Seasonal Variations on Pollutant Removal Performance in High-Rate Algae Ponds

Yi Ding, Xinshan Song, Wei Wang, Yuhui Wang

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(4):1901–1905

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/76796

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Investigating Biomass Formations at Different Depths in a Slow Sand Filter

Neslihan Manav Demir, Elif Burcu Atci, Selami Demir, Aykut Karadeniz

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(4):1463–1474

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/76793

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Estimate of Peanut Production Function under Irrigated Conditions and Salinity

Ali Abdzad Gohari, Hossein Babazadeh, Ebrahim Amiri, Hossein Sedghi

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(4):1503–1512

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/76789

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Measuring Aquatic Environments as a Tool for Flood Risk Management in Terms of Climate Change Dynamics

Łukasz Kuźmiński, Łukasz Szałata, Jerzy Zwoździak

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(4):1583–1592

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/76498

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Assessing Flood Risk Dynamics on the Oder River within the Context of Socio-Economic Consequences and Lasting Sustainable Development

Łukasz Szałata¹, Łukasz Kuźmiński², Jerzy Zwoździak³

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(3):1269–1279

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/76499

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Changes in Phytoplankton Structure due to Prematurely Limited Restoration Treatments

Anna Kozak, Joanna Rosińska, Ryszard Gołdyn

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(3):1097–1103

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/75956

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Using an Attapulgite-Activated Carbon Composite Ceramisite Biofilter to Remove Dibutyl Phthalate from Source Water

Zheng Wang^{1, 2}, Zijie Wang¹, Lei Chen¹, Zizeng Lin¹, Yali Liu¹, Yu Liu^{2, 3}

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(2):897–903

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/76500

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Numerical Simulation of Contaminant Removal in a Vertical Subsurface-Flow Constructed Wetland

Wei Ruan¹, Xiao Shang², Hongwei Zhu³

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(2):819–827

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/75808

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Enhancing Nitrogen Removal Performance in a Bioreactor Using Immobilized Anaerobic Ammonium Oxidation Sludge by Polyvinyl Alcohol-Sodium Alginate (PVA-SA)

Yifeng Lu¹, Lijuan Ma², Yun Liang^{1, 3}, Bei Shan⁴, Junjun Chang¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(2):773–778

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/75805

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Physicochemical Properties of Wastewater in Three Typical South African Sewage Works

Mojeed A. Agoro^{1, 2}, Omobola O. Okoh^{1, 2}, Martins A. Adefisoye^{1, 3}, Anthony I. Okoh^{1, 3}

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(2):491–499

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/74156

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Phenol Removal from Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using Galactomyces reessii Termite-Associated Yeast

Pimprapa Chaijak¹, Monthon Lertworapreecha², Chontisa Sukkasem³

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(1):39–44

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/75205

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Optimizing the DRASTIC Method for Nitrate Pollution in Groundwater Vulnerability Assessments: a Case Study in China

Haiyang He^{1, 2, 3}, Xuguang Li³, Xiao Li³, Jian Cui³, Wenjing Zhang^{1, 2}, Wei Xu⁴

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(1):95–107

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/75181

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Glen Canyon Dam Operation Effects on Rainbow Trout Habitat and Population Status

Weiwei Yao^{1, 2}, Yuansheng Chen¹, Xinlin He^{3, 4}

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(1):413–419

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/74366

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Respiratory System Symptoms in the Neighborhood of a Wastewater Treatment Plant

Aleksandra Jaremków¹, Leszek Noga², Krystyna Pawlas^{1, 3}

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(1):117–127

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/74131

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Study of Bioretention System on Heavy-Metal Removal Effect

Zengchao Liu^{1, 2}, Jiake Li¹, Peng Li¹, Yajiao Li³,Wenying Li¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(1):163–173

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/74128

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Phytoremediation of Copper Pollution by Eight Aquatic Plants

Dongfang Lu, Qitang Huang, Chuanyuan Deng, Yushan Zheng

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(1):175–181

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/73990

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Metal Uptake in Reeds from ‘Flowback’ Fluids

Bobbie Perry¹, Canaan Sutton¹, Lin Guo¹, Xingzhong Yan², Junxing Yang³

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2018;27(1):231–236

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/73796

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Improved Dissolved Air Flotation Performances Using Chitosan under Different Dosing Schemes

Yu-Long Shi, Jun Ma, Jia-Xuan Yang

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(6):2731–2737

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/73806

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Determining Kinetic Constants and Transport Efficiencies at Membrane Interfaces to Optimize the Removal/Recovery of Cu(II) through Lulk Liquid Membranes Containing Benzoylacetone as Carrier

Gerardo León¹, Asunción María Hidalgo², María Dolores Murcia², Beatriz Miguel¹, Elisa Gómez²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(6):2879–2883

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/71555

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Bacterial Communities in a Full-scale Combined A/O+BIOFOR System Treating Pharmaceutical Wastewater

Erming Ouyang¹, Yao Lu¹, Jiating Ouyang¹, Xiaojia Liu², Xiaohui Wang²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(6):2661–2666

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/70480

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Adsorption of Acid Red 88 Anionic Dye from Aqueous Solution onto ZnO/ZnMn₂O₄ Nanocomposite: Equilibrium, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics

Wojciech Konicki¹, Daniel Sibera², Urszula Narkiewicz²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(6):2585–2593

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/70003

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Assessing Synergistic Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouling by TiO₂ Nanoparticles and Humic Acid Using Interaction Energy Analysis

Lin Tian¹, Chunyi Sun¹, Fengkai Sun², RuiQiang Zong³, Shuang Liang¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(5):2259–2266

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/70227

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Simultaneous Rapid Analysis of Multiple Nitrogen Compounds in Polluted River Treatment Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and a Support Vector Machine

Jian Huang^1,2, Xiong Zhang², Qingye Sun1, Hua Zhang², Xiaokun Yu², Zhaoliang Wu²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(5):2013–2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/70002

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Magnetically Recoverable Fe₃O₄-Modified Bentonite as a Heterogeneous Catalyst of H₂O₂ Activation for Efficient Degradation of Methyl Orange

Linhu Yuan

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(5):2355–2361

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/69936

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Performance Evaluation of Trickling Filter-Based Wastewater Treatment System Utilizing Cotton Sticks as Filter Media

Mian M. Ahson Aslam¹, Zahid M. Khan¹, Muhammad Sultan¹, Yasir Niaz², Muhammad H. Mahmood³, Muhammad Shoaib¹, Aamir Shakoor¹, Maqbool Ahmad⁴

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(5):1955–1962

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/69443

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Enhanced Removal of Golden XGL Dye by Clay Composites: Batch and Column Studies

Sana Nausheen¹, Haq Nawaz Bhatti¹, Muhammad Asif Hanif¹, Khalil-ur-Rehman²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(5):2113–2123

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/68535

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Removal of Actacid Orange-RL Dye Using Biocomposites: Modeling Studies

Saima Noreen¹, Haq Nawaz Bhatti¹, Mohammad Zuber², Muhammad Zahid¹, Muhammad Asgher³

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(5):2125–2134

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/68446

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Assessment of Changes in Microbial Communities in Different Operational Units from a Wastewater Treatment Plant

Nilgün Poyraz, Mehmet Burcin Mutlu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(4):1615–1625

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/68870

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Multicomponent Biosorption of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solutions: A Review

Mohammed Abdulaziz¹, Sardorbek Musayev²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(4):1433–1441

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/67975

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Using the Combined Fenton-MBR Process to Treat Cutting Fluid Wastewater

Qian Zhang¹, ChangJiang Yu¹, Jie Fang¹, HaiYang Xu¹, QianLi Jiang¹, ShengKe Yang^1,2, WenKe Wang^1,2

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(3):1375–1383

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/68229

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How Submerged Macrophyte Restoration Promotes a Shift of Phytoplankton Community in a Shallow Subtropical Lake

Lei Zeng^1,2, Feng He¹, Yi Zhang¹, Biyun Liu¹, Zhigang Dai¹, Qiaohong Zhou¹, Zhenbin Wu¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(3):1363–1373

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/68228

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Experimental Study of Nitrogen Removal Efficiency of Layered Bioretention Under Intermittent or Continuous Operation

Chunbo Jiang¹, Jiake Li¹, Huaien Li¹, Yajiao Li²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(3):1121–1130

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/67654

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Adsorption Efficiency of Powdered Activated Carbon Applied to a Filter Bed

Andrzej Bielski¹, Wiesław Zymon¹, Tadeusz Żaba^{1, 2}

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(3):985–993

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/67652

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Adsorptive Removal of a Reactive Azo Dye Using Polyaniline-Intercalated Bentonite

Jingxi Tie^1,3, Xiaohong Fang¹, Xiaolei Wang¹, Yao Zhang¹, Tian Gu¹, Shujun Deng², Guoting Li¹, Dengyong Tang³

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(3):1259–1268

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/67554

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Using Graphene/Polyaniline-Modified Electrodes Enhance the Performance of Two-Chambered Microbial Fuel Cells

Yang Shengke¹, Wang Yanhua^1,2, Zhou Yang¹, Li Huihui¹, Wang Wenke¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(3):1233–1243

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/67531

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Phosphorus Adsorption Capacity Evaluation for the Substrates Used in Constructed Wetland Systems: a Comparative Study

Hongling Dai, Fengping Hu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(3):1003–1010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/66708

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Removal Characteristics of Tanic Acid Adsorbed on MIEX Resin

Lei Ding, Yunhua Zhu, Bin Du, Jiangya Ma, Xinxi Zhang

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(3):1031–1043

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/65354

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Absorption Behaviours of Copper, Lead, and Arsenic in Aqueous Solution Using Date Palm Fibres and Orange Peel: Kinetics and Thermodynamics

Muhammad Tahir Amin¹, Abdulrahman Ali Alazba¹, Muhammad Nasir Amin²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(2):543–557

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/66963

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Chemical Kinetic Characteristics of Phosphorus Migration in Aqueous Background of Wetland

Hong Yan Li^1,2, Guang Xin Zhang³, Jin Hua Gao^1,4

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(2):665–670

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/66720

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Optimizing Parameters on Nanophotocatalytic Degradation of Ibuprofen Using UVC/ZnO Processes by Response Surface Methodology

Noushin Rastkari¹, Akbar Eslami², Simin Nasseri¹, Ehsan Piroti³, Anvar Asadi⁴

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(2):785–794

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/64931

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Sorption of Iron, Manganese, and Copper from Aqueous Solution Using Orange Peel: Optimization, Isothermic, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Studies

Dalibor Surovka, Eva Pertile

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(2):795–800

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/60499

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Impact of a Sewage Treatment Plant on Health of Local Residents: Gastrointestinal System Symptoms

Aleksandra Jaremków¹, Łukasz Szałata², Barbara Kołwzan², Izabela Sówka², Jerzy Zwoździak², Krystyna Pawlas^1,3

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(1):127–136

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/64793

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Adsorption of Diclofenac and Triclosan in Aqueous Solution by Purified Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Xiang Hu¹, Zhao Cheng¹, Zhirong Sun², Hong Zhu¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2017;26(1):87–95

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/63885

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New Effective Sorbents for Removal of Am-241 from Drinking Water

Agnieszka Gładysz-Płaska^1,3, Agata Oszczak², Leon Fuks², Marek Majdan¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(6):2401–2410

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/62638

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Optimizing Operating Conditions for Advanced Treatment of Landfill Leachate Using the Coagulation-Fenton Oxidation Method

Guanghui Bu, Ping Xian, Longhui Zhan, Xiaojuan Feng, Haifang Tang

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(5):1863–1871

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/63067

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Simulated Ammonia Nitrogen Wastewater Treated with Spent Mushroom Compost in a Laboratory Bioreactor

Yunlong Yang¹, Wei Liang², Kaihui Hu¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(5):2197–2203

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/63066

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Enzymatic Profile Aactivity of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon Idella) After Exposure to the Pollutant Named Atrazine (Herbicide)

Ahsan Khan¹, Ali Muhammad Yousafzai², Nazish Shah¹, Muhammad³, Munawar Saleem Ahmad¹, Muhammad Farooq³, Fawad Aziz¹, Muhammad Adnan⁴, Muhammad Rizwan⁵, Shahibzada Muhammad Jawad²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(5):2003–2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/62821

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Analyzing the Removal Effect of Nitrogen before and after Enhanced Aeration in Constructed Wetlands

Hao Wang¹, Xiaoqing An¹, Yang Yang¹, Guozhu Bo¹, Yaozong Zhang^2,3

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(5):2161–2166

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/62711

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Comparative Study of Toxicological Impinge of Glyphosate and Atrazine (Herbicide) on Stress Biomarkers; Blood Biochemical and Hematological Parameters of the Freshwater Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)

Ahsan Khan¹, Nazish Shah¹, Anum Gul¹, Najmu-Us-Sahar¹, Afshan Ismail¹, Muhammad², Fawad Aziz¹, Muhammad Farooq², Muhammad Adnan³, Muhammad Rizwan⁴

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(5):1995–2001

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/62698

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Adsorption Characteristics of Magnesium-Modified Bentonite Clay with Respect to Acid Blue 129 in Aqueous Media

Sajjad Hussain¹, Zia Ullah², Saima Gul³, Rozina Khattak³, Nida Kazmi², Fozia Rehman⁴, Sabir Khan⁵, Khalid Ahmad⁵, Mohammad Imad¹, Adnan Khan²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(5):1947–1953

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/62272

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Using Chemically Treated Organic Recycling Materials to Enhance Freshwater Purification

Agnieszka Bednarek^1,2, Sebastian Szklarek^1,2, Katarzyna Dziedziczak³, Bogusław Kowalski³, Maciej Zalewski^1,2

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(5):1847–1855

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/62266

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Comparing Sorption Characteristics of Tetrabromobisphenol-A, Bisphenol-A, and 2,6-Dibromophenol in a Single-Aolute Aystem

Xiang Li, Xingxing Peng, Zaili Zhang, Xiaoshan Jia

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(5):2035–2046

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/61542

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Experimental Study of Factors that Affect Iron and Manganese Removal in Slow Sand Filters and Identification of Responsible Microbial Species

Neslihan Manav Demir

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(4):1453–1465

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/62679

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Comparison of Fenton and Photo-Fenton Processes for Removal of Linear Alkyle Benzene Sulfonate (Las) from Aqueous Solutions

Mohammad Bagher Miranzadeh¹, Rouhullah Zarjam², Rouhullah Dehghani¹, Mohsen Haghighi², Hakime Zamani Badi³, Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh⁴, Ashraf Mazaheri Tehrani⁵

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(4):1639–1648

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/61824

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The Fate of Ammonium in Integrated Vertical-flow Constructed Wetlands Using Stable Isotope Technique

Yun Hu^1,2, Feng He¹, Long Wang^1,2, Jian Sun^1,2, Tao Huang^1,2, Zhenbin Wu¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(3):1027–1032

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/61534

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Water Relations and Gas Exchange in Alfalfa Leaves under Drought Conditions in Southern Tunisian Oases

Mabrouka Abid¹, Mansour Haddad¹, Abdenacer Ben Khaled¹, Elhem Mansour¹, Khouloud Bachar¹, Belgacem Lacheheb¹, Ali Ferchichi²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(3):917–924

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/61282

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Pollutant Removal and PCR-DGGE Analysis of Microbial Community Structural Changes in an Integrated Vertical-Flow Constructed Wetland

Fahui Nie, Yongxi Zhou, Rongrong Liu, Zhanmeng Liu, Defeng Huang

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(2):709–715

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/61242

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Estimation of Residual Antibiotics in Pharmaceutical Effl uents and their Fate in Affected Areas

Shoaib Hussain¹, Muhammad Naeem², Muhammad Nawaz Chaudhry¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(2):607–614

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/61229

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Applying an Artifi cial Neural Network to Predict Coagulation Capacity of Reactive Dyeing Wastewater by Chitosan

Ha Manh Bui¹, Huong Thi Giang Duong¹, Cuong Duc Nguyen²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(2):545–555

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/61114

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Biosand Filter Containing Melia Biomass Treating Heavy Metals and Pathogens

Beiping Zhang¹, Lan Gao¹, Saima Fazal¹, Qaisar Mahmood², Mehmood Laghari¹, Azizullah Sayal²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(2):859–864

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/60433

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An Investigation and Comparison of Removing Heavy Metals (Lead and Chromium) from Aqueous Solutions Using Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles

Abdollah Dargahi^1,4, Hafez Golestanifar², Parviz Darvishi³, Amir Karami⁴, Syed Hadi Hasan⁵, Ali Poormohammadi^6,4, Alireza Behzadnia³

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(2):557–562

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/60281

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Field Experiments on Reducing Pollutants in Agricultural-Drained Water Using Soil-Vegetation Buffer Strips

Yuanyuan Li^1,2,3, Xiaohou Shao^1,2, Zhuping Sheng³

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(1):195–204

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/60897

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Remediation of Acid Mine Drainage Based on a Novel Coupled Membrane-Free Microbial Fuel Cell with Permeable Reactive Barrier System

Tang Hai, Pu Wen-Cheng, Cai Chang-Feng, Xu Jian-Ping, He Wen-Jun

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(1):107–112

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/60891

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Removal of Ammonia Nitrogen from Wastewater Using Modified Activated Sludge

Chen Yunnen, Xiong Changshi, Nie Jinxia

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(1):419–425

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/60859

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Pb Removal Using Mixed Substrates in a Constructed Laboratory-Scale Unvegetated Vertical Subsurface-Flow Wetland

Jun Ren^1,2, Suxia Gao^1,2, Ling Tao^1,2, Hua Li^1,2

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(1):283–290

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/60397

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Studies on Bioflocculant Production by Bacillus sp. AEMREG7

Kunle Okaiyeto^1,2, Uchechukwu U. Nwodo^1,2, Arinze S. Okoli³, Leonard V. Mabinya^1,2, Anthony I. Okoh^1,2

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2016;25(1):241–250

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/59331

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Application of a Manganese Ore Constructed Wetland for Radium Removal from Lead-Zinc Mine Water

Chunhui Zhang, Xiangyu Gao, Liangliang Wang, Zheng Li, Haoran Li, Zhihe Zhang, Minying Jin

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(6):2773–2777

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/59307

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Gamma Radiation Treatment for Reducing Cytotoxicity and Mutagenicity in Industrial Wastewater

Munawar Iqbal¹, Mazhar Abbas², Muhammad Arshad², Tariq Hussain³, Aman Ullah Khan⁴, Nasir Masood⁵, Muhammad Asif Tahir⁶, Syed Makhdoom Hussain⁷, Tanveer Hussain Bokhari⁸, Rasheed Ahmad Khera⁶

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(6):2745–2750

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/59233

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The Impact of Nano-Silver Doses on Microorganism-Deactivation Effectiveness in Water Circulating in a Cooling Tower Cycle

Ewelina Podgórni, Joanna Boguniewicz-Zabłocka, Iwona Kłosok-Bazan

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(5):2321–2327

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/43368

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The Use of Iron-Based Sorption Materials and Magnetic Fields for the Removal of Antimony from Water

Ján Ilavský¹, Danka Barloková¹, Karol Munka²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(5):1983–1992

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/43691

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Adsorption of Ceftazidime from Aqueous Solution by Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Hua Zhang, Xiang Hu

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(5):2285–2293

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/41537

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Heterotrophic Nitrification and Aerobic Denitrification by Four Novel Isolated Bacteria

Xuanzhen Li^1,2, Shengfa Wu¹, Yangyang Shen¹, Yongxia Ning³, Xiaolin Zhang³, Xiaoxue Sun⁴, Bao Zhang⁵, Jinyuan Chen¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(4):1677–1682

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/35392

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Design and Optimization of Cu(II) Adsorption Conditions from Aqueous Solutions by Low-Cost Adsorbent Pumice with Response Surface Methodology

Dilara Öztürk¹, Tekin Şahan²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(4):1749–1756

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/40270

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Toxicological Evaluation of Drinking Water Sources in Some Rural Communities in Southern Nigeria after Mycofiltration Treatment

Daniel Olorunfemi¹, Uruemu Efechuku², Janice Esuana³

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(3):1205–1212

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/34672

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Adaptation Options for Land Drainage Systems Towards Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment: A Czech Perspective

Zbyněk Kulhavý, Petr Fučík

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(3):1085–1102

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/34963

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Sorption Capacities of Natural and Synthetic Zeolites for Cu(II) Ions

Joanna Kyzioł-Komosińska¹, Czesława Rosik-Dulewska¹, Małgorzata Franus², Patrycja Antoszczyszyn-Szpicka³, Justyna Czupioł¹, Iwona Krzyżewska¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(3):1111–1123

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/30923

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Comparative Studies on Removal of Chromium (VI) from Monocotyledon (Allium cepa) Tunic and Dicotyledon Plant (Tabebuia aurea)

Krishnamurthy Saranya, Marimuthu Thirumarimurugan

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(3):1291–1297

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/28639

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Mathematical Modelling for Optimizing the Electro-Flotation Process of Water Treatment

Anna Antonyová¹, Peter Antony²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(2):483–490

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/32730

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Statistical Analysis of Water Quality Parameters of the Drina River (West Serbia), 2004-11

Igor Leščešen¹, Milana Pantelić², Dragan Dolinaj², Vladimir Stojanović², Dragan Milošević²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(2):555–561

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/29684

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Past and Future Trends of Wastewater Treatment in Beijing

Chunhui Zhang, Chen Peng, Juan Li

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(2):917–921

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/27228

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A New Montmorillonite/Humic Acid Complex Prepared in Alkaline Condition to Remove Cadmium in Waste Water

Xiangfeng Zeng^1,2,3, Zuwei Wang², Zhanhua Ji^1,2,3, Shuhe Wei¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(2):817–821

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/28959

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Treatments to Control Urban River Pollution in Water Source City of South to North Water Diversion Project

Kai Deng¹, Jianguo Wang³, Jianqiang Wang⁴, Wang Chenxi⁵, Changjun Zhang¹, Xiaoyan Wang^1,2

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(2):501–504

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/23024

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Polishing of Secondary Effluent by a Two-Stage Vertical-Flow Constructed Wetland

Chunhui Zhang, Shuhui Tan, Juan Li, Chen Peng

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(2):923–928

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/23868

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Water Quality in the Central Reach of the Ina River (Western Pomerania, Poland)

Arkadiusz Nędzarek, Małgorzata Bonisławska, Agnieszka Tórz, Anna Gajek, Marlena Socha, Filip Bronisław Harasimiuk

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(1):207–214

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/26971

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Investigation of First Flushes in a Small Rural-Agricultural Catchment

Xiao-lin Yang¹, Tai-kui Li², Ke-ke Hua³, Yong-ling Zhang¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(1):381–389

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/28299

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Experimental Study to Remediate Acid Fuchsin Dye Using Laccase-Modified Zeolite from Aqueous Solutions

Ekrem Kalkan¹, Hayrunnisa Nadaroglu², Neslihan Celebi², Hulya Celik⁴, Esen Tasgin⁵

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2015;24(1):115–124

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/23797

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Utilization of New Activated Carbon Derived from Oak Leaves for Removal of Crystal Violet from Aqueous Solution

Mohamed Sulyman¹, Jacek Namiesnik¹, Andrzej Gierak²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2014;23(6):2223–2232

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/26764

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Heavy Metal Removal in a Constructed Wetland and Benefits for the Development of the Toad Bufo raddei

Wan-tong Si^1,2, Wen-ya Zhang¹, Yue Lv¹, Feng Yang¹, Ju-mei Liu^1,2, Ying-mei Zhang¹

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2014;23(6):2207–2215

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/26384

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Decontamination of 4-Chloro-2-Nitrophenol from Aqueous Solution by Graphene Adsorption: Equilibrium, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Studies

Ali Mehrizad¹, Parvin Gharbani²

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2014;23(6):2111–2116

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/26779

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Toxicity Screening after Electrochemical Degradation of Reactive Textile Dyes

Marijana Markovic¹, Milica Jovic², Dalibor Stankovic², Jelena Mutic³, Goran Roglic³, Dragan D. Manojlovic³

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2014;23(6):2103–2109

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/28298

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Investigation of the Effects of Salinity and Temperature on the Removal of Iron from Water by Aeration, Filtration, and Coagulation

Ewelina Podgórni, Mariusz Rząsa

Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2014;23(6):2157–2161

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/24927

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Competitive Adsorption of Heavy Metal Ions from Aqueous Solutions onto Activated Carbon and Agricultural Waste Materials

Xiaofeng Liu, Xin Xu, Xiaoqiang Dong, Jounboum Park

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/104455

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A Thermodynamic and Kinetic Evaluation of the Adsorption of Pb(II) Ions Using Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea) Shell-Based Biochar from Aqueous Media

Şeyda Taşar, Ahmet Özer

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/103027

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Effects of Different Pond Aquaculture Systems on Water Environments, and Suggestions for Structural Adjustments

Yajun Chang, Wei Wang, Xiaojing Liu, Fengfeng Du, Dongrui Yao

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/102373

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Regulation of Partial Nitritation in Constructed Rapid Infiltration System and Analysis of Microbial Community Structure

Jiao Chen, Yixin Lu, Zhiqiang Ouyang, Jianqiang Zhang

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/99908

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Improving Nutrient and Organic Matter Removal by Novel Integration of a High-Rate Algal Pond and Submerged Macrophyte Pond

Yi Ding, Yuhui Wang, Xingpo Liu, Xinshan Song

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/99824

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Potential of Biochar-Anode in a Ceramic-Separator Microbial Fuel Cell (CMFC) with a Laccase-Based Air Cathode

Pimprapa Chaijak, Chikashi Sato, Monthon Lertworapreecha, Chontisa Sukkasem, Piyarat Boonsawang, Noris Paucar

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/99099

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Effects of Hydraulic Retention Time (HRT) on the Performance of a Pilot-Scale Trickling Filter System Treating Low-Strength Domestic Wastewater

Abdul Rehman, Nasir Ayub, Iffat Naz, Irum Perveen, Safia Ahmed

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/98998

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Simultaneous Removal of Phosphate and Nitrate on Calcined Mg-Al Layered Double Hydroxides

Wei Liao, Xing-peng Liu, Hui-qiang Li, Ping Yang

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/94991

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