Themed collection Recent Open Access Articles
Moving beyond silver in point-of-use drinking water pathogen control
Managing drinking water-associated pathogens that can cause infections in immunocompromised individuals is a persistent challenge, particularly for healthcare facilities where occupant exposures carry a substantial health risk.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1009-1018
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00564J
Wastewater research and surveillance: an ethical exploration
This article provides an ethical exploration of wastewater research surveillance, incorporating insights from data ethics, public health ethics, research ethics, and environmental and water ethics.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2022,8, 2431-2438
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00127F
Targeting current and future threats: recent methodological trends in environmental antimicrobial resistance research and their relationships to risk assessment
Recent research on antimicrobial resistance in the environment has emphasized targeted methods. Increased use of non-targeted methods is needed to determine how frequently novel resistance genes arise.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2022,8, 1787-1802
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00087C
Plant-wide systems microbiology for the wastewater industry
Infiltrating systems microbiology concepts in the water industry requires the development of a language of love and shared endpoints in analytical bioscience and process engineering at the (waste)water line.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2021,7, 1687-1706
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EW00231G
Urban stormwater capture for water supply: look out for persistent, mobile and toxic substances
Urban stormwater is a source of persistent, mobile and toxic substances, however the risk for water resources is unknown.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3094-3102
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00160A
Emerging investigator series: the role of phage lifestyle in wastewater microbial community structures and functions: insights into diverse microbial environments
Harnessing phage for biological treatment is of growing interest, but an improved understanding of phage diversity, host range, lifestyle, molecular signaling, and genetic potential are needed for microbial community control.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1982-1991
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00755J
The potential contribution of urine source separation to the SDG agenda – a review of the progress so far and future development options
Closing the human nutrient cycle with decentralized urine separation would help to achieve progress in food security and water protection – especially in poor countries. For this, radical innovation is needed along the whole sanitation value chain.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2021,7, 1161-1176
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EW01064B
Mechanism of lithium ion selectivity through membranes: a brief review
The ion transportation process through a membrane was divided into 3 sequential stages, where the ion selectivity could be determined by the ion charge, hydration energy, channel size and surface chemistry.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1305-1318
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00769C
Quantitative sustainable design (QSD) for the prioritization of research, development, and deployment of technologies: a tutorial and review
This tutorial review synthesizes literature on sustainability analyses to introduce quantitative sustainable design (QSD) for technology research, development, and deployment.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2022,8, 2439-2465
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00431C
Next generation decentralized water systems: a water-energy-infrastructure-human nexus (WEIHN) approach
This review highlights the pressing need for sustainable water management strategies within the water-energy-infrastructure-human nexus, and accentuates the critical roles of infrastructure and human engagement for sustainable water management.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2446-2471
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00506B
Antibiotic resistance in urban stormwater: a review of the dissemination of resistance elements, their impact, and management opportunities
Traditional stormwater infrastructure facilitates the transport of antibiotic resistance genes while green stormwater infrastructure may capture the genes and promote horizontal gene transfer.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2188-2212
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00356F
Removal of metals from water using MOF-based composite adsorbents
This review article focuses on metal–organic framework (MOF) composites and the impact of mixing MOFs with other materials, such as polymers, carbon-based materials, and magnetic particles, to increase their performance to remove metals from water.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1305-1330
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00941B
Resource recovery technologies as microbial risk barriers: towards safe use of excreta in agriculture based on hazard analysis and critical control point
Individual resource recovery processes are monitored as health risk barriers.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1008-1029
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00832G
Addressing main challenges in the tertiary treatment of urban wastewater: are homogeneous photodriven AOPs the answer?
Homogeneous photodriven advanced oxidation processes (HP-AOPs) have been increasingly investigated in past years as a possible alternative solution to conventional tertiary treatment methods of urban wastewater.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2022,8, 2145-2169
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00146B
Macroscopic covalent organic framework architectures for water remediation
This article has critically reviewed the story of macroscopic developments of COFs for water remediation. The various macroscopic COFs for removing toxic organic and inorganic pollutants have been systematically surveyed.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2021,7, 1895-1927
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EW00408E
Two weeks after the 2023 Maui wildfires: drinking water experiences and needs
To understand community impacts and needs after the August 2023 Maui wildfires, we conducted a rapid survey-based field investigation two weeks after the incident.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 2341-2356
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00216D
Arsenic removal from Peruvian drinking water using milk protein nanofibril–carbon filters: a field study
A field study was carried out in Peru to remove arsenic from water in arsenic-contaminated regions using milk protein nanofibril filters. Results show that this technology can bring back water to drinking standard in both urban and rural settings.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2021,7, 2223-2230
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EW00456E
Standardizing data reporting in the research community to enhance the utility of open data for SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance
We propose a minimum set of meta-information to accompany the reporting of SARS-CoV-2 occurrence in wastewater for improved data interpretation.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2021,7, 1545-1551
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EW00235J
Does the number of cells of individual strains correlate with their contribution to the total substrate turnover within a microbial community?
In a synthetic binary culture, cell numbers derived by qPCR did not reflect the contribution of individual strains to the total substrate turnover.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 2466-2477
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00511B
Innovations in water desalination: enhancing air gap membrane distillation performance by the incorporation of clay nanoparticles into PVDF matrix membranes
Adding clay nanoparticles into PVDF MMMs enhances MD performance. Higher OMT loadings improve contact angle, LEP, and flux. Long-term operation shows no flux reduction. Humic acid foulant reduces clay membrane flux by 45% vs. 60% for commercial PVDF.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 2418-2431
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00326H
Measuring heat transfer processes in gully pots for real-time estimation of accumulated sediment depths
The accumulation of sediments in stormwater systems negatively affects their functioning.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 2392-2405
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00389F
DNA origami: thinking ‘outside the fold’ for direct integrity testing of membranes for virus removal in potable reuse applications
Increasing water scarcity and water quality impairment are drivers for broader implementation of potable reuse. To maximize the sustainability of these systems, it is important to address pathogen log reduction value (LRV) ‘gaps’.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 2188-2200
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00285G
Efficient and effective removal of toluene from aqueous solution using MIL-100(Fe)
The MIL-100(Fe) was used for toluene remediation through adsorption from water.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 2142-2147
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00503A
Uranium rejection with nanofiltration membranes and the influence of environmentally relevant mono- and divalent cations at various pH
Major groundwater cations can influence the U(IV) rejection of membranes. Water chemistry modeling, membrane characterization, uranium rejection, and membrane selectivity are investigated, with results showing optimal treatment operation at pH 7.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 2075-2086
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00324A
Efficient visible-light-driven photocatalysis: simultaneous degradation of multiple pollutants with bismuth oxyhalide solid solutions
BiOCl0.9I0.1 and BiOBr0.9I0.1 solid solutions as promising efficient and robust photocatalysts for the concurrent and simultaneous removal of contaminants.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 2087-2102
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00410H
Removal rate constants are not necessarily constant: the case of organic micropollutant removal in wastewater treatment plants
Removal of organic micropollutants (OMP) in wastewater treatment plants is important to prevent environmental pollution. Removal rate constants are not necessarily constant and OMP concentration positively affects the removal of OMPs in most cases.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 2243-2252
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00377B
Molecular level seasonality of dissolved organic matter in freshwater and its impact on drinking water treatment
Improved characterization of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in source waters used for drinking water treatment is necessary to optimize treatment processes and obtain high drinking water quality.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1964-1981
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00142G
Multiple barriers for micropollutants in nutrient recovery from centrate – combining membrane bioreactor and electrodialysis
The removal of organic micropollutants, metals and metalloids was studied in an innovative two-stage system during nutrient recovery from centrate.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1908-1919
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00063C
Development of composite alginate bead media with encapsulated sorptive materials and microorganisms to bioaugment green stormwater infrastructure
A novel biologically active sorptive medium was developed to bioaugment green stormwater infrastructure and rapidly sorb trace organic contaminants with subsequent biodegradation to provide sustained runoff treatment.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1890-1907
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00289J
Unveiling the dye adsorption capability of Moringa oleifera functionalized hybrid porous MOF–GO composites: in vitro and in silico ecotoxicity assessment via antibacterial and molecular docking studies
Sustainable and eco-friendly MOF–GO functionalized composites demonstrated high adsorption capacity for dye removal from wastewater, offering an environmentally friendly solution.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1938-1963
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00185K
Wastewater-based protocols for SARS-CoV-2: insights into virus concentration, extraction, and quantitation methods from two years of public health surveillance
A systematic analysis of widely used concentration, extraction and quantification methods, to identify which ones perform best for wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, PMMoV and BCoV. Accuracy, sensitivity, and throughput metrics were evaluated.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1766-1784
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00958K
Spatially distributed freshwater demand for electricity in Africa
Annual water withdrawal for the 2534 individual power plants covering Africa.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1795-1808
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00246F
Tracking performance and disturbance in decentralized wastewater treatment systems with fluorescence spectroscopy
Fluorescence spectroscopy holds promise as a rapid tracer of performance in decentralized wastewater treatment systems (DEWATS) that may reduce the monitoring burden on communities.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1506-1516
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00671A
Enhanced data-driven monitoring of wastewater treatment plants using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are indispensable facilities that play a pivotal role in safeguarding public health, protecting the environment, and supporting economic development by efficiently treating and managing wastewater.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1464-1480
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00829K
Orange peel biochar/clay/titania composites: low cost, high performance, and easy-to-reuse photocatalysts for the degradation of tetracycline in water
New orange peel biochar/clay/titania nanocomposites (NCs) effectively degrade tetracycline under both UV and natural solar irradiation.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1432-1450
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00037D
Mechanistic investigation of the photocatalytic activity of PEDOT for aqueous contaminant removal: the role of iron and hydroxyl radicals
Conducting polymers can be used as photocatalysts for aqueous contaminant remediation; however, if prepared using an iron source as an oxidant and/or dopant, they may suffer from leaching of iron during photocatalysis and misinterpretation of the results.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1256-1270
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00910F
Quantifying drought-driven temperature impacts on ozone disinfection credit and bromate control
Climate change and drought can lead to unprecedented changes in surface water temperature requiring utilities to examine their ozone system's disinfection capability while minimizing bromate production.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1195-1207
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00042K
Removal of phosphorus and fluorine from wastewater containing PF6−via accelerated decomposition by Al3+ and chemical precipitation for hydrometallurgical recycling of lithium-ion batteries
During hydrometallurgical recycling of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), one important challenge is the efficient treatment of wastewater containing LiPF6 used as a lithium salt in the LIBs.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1245-1255
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00854A
Upcycling of plastic membrane industrial scraps and reuse as sorbent for emerging contaminants in water
We describe a process for recycling scraps of graphene hollow fiber membranes into sorbent granules suitable for drinking water treatment.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1097-1107
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00900A
Controlling saturation to improve per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) removal in biochar-amended stormwater bioretention systems
When stormwater biofilters are not saturated, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) sorb to the air–water interface. The design of black carbon-amended stormwater biofilters for PFAS removal can be improved by preventing saturation.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1233-1244
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00767G
Towards non-contact pollution monitoring in sewers with hyperspectral imaging
This laboratory proof-of-concept study demonstrates that a combination of hyperspectral imaging and data-based chemometric modelling is promising for fast, precise and real-time measurement of wastewater pollution.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1160-1170
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00541K
The efficacy of Pb, As(V) and Sb(III) removal by biochar is determined by solution chemistry
A design of experiments approach was used to elucidate the combined effects of dissolved ions and particulate phases on the efficacy of biochar in metal and metalloid removal.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 912-921
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00726J
Emerging investigator series: optimisation of drinking water biofilm cell detachment and sample homogenisation methods for rapid quantification via flow cytometry
Establishing an optimized method to harvest and quantify cells of biofilms from drinking water systems.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 797-813
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00553D
Combining a daily temperature pattern analysis and a heat-pulse system to estimate sediment depths in sewer systems
Sediment depth estimations in sewer systems based on the monitoring of temperatures, thermal properties, and the analysis of heat transfer processes. Surrogate model development, laboratory validation and uncertainty analysis.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 922-935
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00825H
Identification and quantification of diffuse groundwater pollution in a mineralised watershed
Locating and quantifying sources of metals in a mineralised catchment, using tracer injection and synoptic sampling.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 668-676
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00194F
Effects of carbon diversion to primary sludge production on thermal hydrolysis pretreatment-enhanced anaerobic digestion
Solid mass flow through the WRRF (a) without primary settling, (b) with primary settling and a PS-to-WAS ratio of 1 : 1, and (c) with primary settling and a PS-to-WAS ratio of 3 : 1.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 677-687
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00695F
Reactions of hypobromous acid with dimethyl selenide, dimethyl diselenide and other organic selenium compounds: kinetics and product formation
We studied reactions between a variety of organic forms of the essential element selenium (Se) and the oxidant hypobromous acid (HOBr). The studied Se compounds, especially selenomethionine, had a high reactivity with HOBr.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 620-630
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00787A
Reaction of methionine with chlorine: kinetics, product formation, and potential use as a scavenger in chlorine dioxide-based systems
The present study investigates the reaction of methionine with free available chlorine (FAC) and estimates the usability of methionine as a selective scavenger for intrinsically formed FAC in chlorine dioxide (ClO2)-based reactions.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 457-466
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00216K
Estimating impacts of LCRR's fifth-liter sampling and find-and-fix requirements on large water systems
This study demonstrates a data driven method for estimating fifth-liter water lead levels from first-liter water lead data.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 241-249
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00631J
Water recycling public toilets based on onsite electrochemical wastewater treatment
14-month performance study of an anaerobic bioreactor combined with electrochemical oxidation and integrated into a self-contained public bathroom under daily use in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu, India).
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 157-167
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00454F
Particle and DBP removal efficiency and toxicity evaluation of polypropylene cotton filters in household drinking water purification systems
PCF could efficiently remove iron particles and DBPs to reduce toxicity risks.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 263-271
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00615H
Source to tap investigation of natural organic matter in non-disinfected drinking water distribution systems
Characteristics of natural organic matter present in drinking water from an undisinfected system fed on groundwater were investigated by spectroscopic methods highlighting changes due to seasonality, treatment and water distribution.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 128-143
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00280B
Characterization of microplastics in water bottled in different packaging by Raman spectroscopy
MPs were detected by Raman spectroscopy in bottled water from different packaging.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3391-3397
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00197K
Science-based pathogen treatment requirements for direct potable reuse
This study specifies science-based pathogen treatment requirements for direct potable reuse using high-quality monitoring data and probabilistic approaches to ensure consistent and reliable protection of public health.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3377-3390
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00362K
Highly versatile and automated total ammonia nitrogen compact analyzer suitable for different types of water samples
We present a versatile, robust, compact and automatic potentiometric analytical tool for in-field total ammonia nitrogen (TAN) monitoring in aqueous samples from different sources, with no sample pretreatment required.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3366-3376
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00348E
A stochastic approach for assessing the chronic environmental risk generated by wet-weather events from integrated urban wastewater systems
Environmental chronic risk generated by wet-weather discharges compared to final effluent was stochastically assessed, also from a climate-change perspective, stressing their growing contribution for many (micro-)pollutants.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3174-3190
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00143A
The potential of near real-time monitoring of β-D-glucuronidase activity to establish effective warning systems in urban recreational waters
The enzymatic activity of E. coli in urban surface waters gives a sharp but short response to contamination events.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3257-3268
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00141E
Concentration, distribution, and fractionation of metals in the filter material of 29 bioretention facilities: a field study
To maintain function in biofilters over time and reduce risk for leakage of metals, regular maintenance, including replacement of top layer is recommended. However, consider metal fractionation when handling material.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3158-3173
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00823H
Metal distribution in first flush in highway runoff of one of the busiest motorway junctions in the UK
We observed an unexpectedly high proportion of Fe2+dis in accumulated highway runoff, which could be attributed to local catchment characteristics.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3290-3301
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00919F
Towards urban drainage sediment accumulation monitoring using temperature sensors
An innovative technique based on temperature measurements promises to better understand and manage sediments in urban drainage systems.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3200-3212
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00820C
Predicted aquatic exposure effects from a national urban stormwater study
Episodic stormwater discharges expose aquatic ecosystems to extensive contaminant mixtures. Cumulative acute risks to multiple aquatic trophic levels are estimated based on contaminant mixtures documented in a US stormwater reconnaissance.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3191-3199
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00933A
Influence of colloidal iron oxide and natural organic matter fouling on nanofiltration membrane performance: role of feed composition and membrane properties
Iron oxide colloids and natural organic matter in the presence of divalent cations cause irreversible fouling for commonly used drinking water nanofiltration membranes.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2942-2953
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00495C
Unlocking the effect of Zn2+ on crystal structure, optical properties, and photocatalytic degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) of Bi2WO6
The effect of Zn2+ on the crystal structure, optical properties, and photocatalytic activity for degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances of Bi2WO6 was studied.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2866-2879
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00430A
Legionella pneumophila occurrence in reduced-occupancy buildings in 11 cities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Legionella pneumophila was quantified during the COVID-19 pandemic in 26 buildings in three countries to identify factors that influenced positivity.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2847-2865
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00278K
Optimization of indirect wastewater characterization: a hybrid approach based on decision trees, genetic algorithms and spectroscopy
The spectral response of wastewater samples allows, through the use of correlation models, to estimate the pollutant load of the samples in a simple, fast and economical way.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2990-3007
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00410D
Impact of dissolved sulfide on a hybrid membrane bioreactor treating the effluent of a mainstream up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket
The influence of dissolved sulfide on a hybrid membrane bioreactor (176 L) is assessed. The key finding is that sulfide did not hinder the MBR's denitrification potential but improved it.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2733-2744
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00404J
Reduction of haloacetonitrile-associated risk by adjustment of distribution system pH
We find that increasing distribution system pH is an effective method to reduce HAN-associated toxicity, although potential tradeoffs exist.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2725-2732
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00230F
Hexavalent chromium waste removal via bioelectrochemical systems – a life cycle assessment perspective
First LCA study for assessing the environmental performance of BESs for metal recovery application.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2487-2500
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00344B
Trace elements in peat bog porewaters: indicators of dissolution of atmospheric dusts and aerosols from anthropogenic and natural sources
Trace elements in peat bog porewater: indicators of dissolution of atmospheric dusts and aerosols from anthropogenic & natural sources.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2401-2416
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00241A
Flow cytometry for on-line microbial regrowth monitoring in a membrane filtration plant: pilot-scale case study for wastewater reuse
With the use of on-line flow cytometric fingerprinting, we confirmed that cell densities in a RO permeate were caused by bacterial regrowth in the piping, and that there was no problem with the integrity of the membrane and resulting water quality.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2128-2139
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00921H
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