A comprehensive review of biochar utilization for low-carbon flexible asphalt pavements

NSA Yaro, MH Sutanto, NZ Habib, A Usman, JM Kaura… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
A large amount of biomass waste is produced globally, and its production and improper
management are major environmental issues. Pavement industries consume large amounts …

[HTML][HTML] Sequential batch reactors for aerobic and anaerobic dye removal: a mini-review

IM Lawal, UB Soja, A Hussaini, D Saleh, M Aliyu… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
One of the most challenging aspects of environmental conservation is the treatment of dye
wastewater. Thus, this mini-review discussed the issues and major advances in the …

[HTML][HTML] Proximate analysis of waste-to-energy potential of municipal solid waste for sustainable renewable energy generation

IM Lawal, A Ndagi, A Mohammed, YY Saleh… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Over-dependence on virgin resources has been a major topic of social and political debates
as the world's population and urbanization continue to rise. The high rate of rural–urban …

Adsorption behavior of methylene blue cationic dye in aqueous solution using polypyrrole-polyethylenimine nano-adsorbent

AH Birniwa, HNME Mahmud, SS Abdullahi, S Habibu… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
In this work, a polypyrrole-polyethyleneimine (PPy-PEI) nano-adsorbent was successfully
synthesized for the removal of methylene blue (MB) from an aqueous solution. Synthetic …

[HTML][HTML] Combined treatment of domestic and pulp and paper industry wastewater in a rice straw embedded activated sludge bioreactor to achieve sustainable …

AH Jagaba, SRM Kutty, L Baloo, AH Birniwa… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The pulp and paper industry has been recognized as one of the largest users of water
worldwide. Water is used in nearly every step of the manufacturing process. It generates …

Polymer-based nano-adsorbent for the removal of lead ions: kinetics studies and optimization by response surface methodology

AH Birniwa, S Kehili, M Ali, H Musa, U Ali, SRM Kutty… - Separations, 2022 - mdpi.com
This work successfully created a polypyrrole-polyethyleneimine (PPy-PEI) nano adsorbent
for the elimination of the lead ion Pb2+ from an aqueous solution. An efficient conducting …

[HTML][HTML] Natural, synthetic, and composite materials for industrial effluents treatment: a mini review on current practices, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability

SS Abdullahi, REA Mohammad, AH Jagaba… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The need for energy, chemicals, food, and other vital survival necessities rises as the world's
population is growing quickly. The production of waste materials has become a critical …

[HTML][HTML] Cobalt oxide doped polyaniline composites for methyl orange adsorption: Optimization through response surface methodology

AH Birniwa, U Ali, BM Jahun, BNS Al-dhawi… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract In this study, Cobalt Oxide (Co₃O₄) cube-doped polyaniline (PANI) composites
were successfully synthesized through an in-situ oxidative polymerization process, with the …

[HTML][HTML] Optimal parameters for boron recovery in a batch adsorption study: synthesis, characterization, regeneration, kinetics, and isotherm studies

BNS Al-dhawi, SRM Kutty, AM Alawag… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Boron is essential for plant growth and finds widespread use in industries, contributing to the
advancement of materials and technologies. Its dual role underscores its critical importance …