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View article: Determining the molecular diffusion coefficient of naphthenic acid in water as a heavy oil pollutant by experimental method
Determining the molecular diffusion coefficient of naphthenic acid in water as a heavy oil pollutant by experimental method Open
Naphthenic acids are the most significant environmental pollutants created by the extraction of oil from oil sand deposits. Since the diffusion coefficient of naphthenic acid has a direct effect on the modeling of diffusion and advection a…
View article: Contamination source, health and ecological risk assessment of hazardous elements in the sediment of the Shahid Rajaee reservoir
Contamination source, health and ecological risk assessment of hazardous elements in the sediment of the Shahid Rajaee reservoir Open
Sediment pollution from potentially hazardous elements (PHE) generated by human activity has grown into a worldwide problem. In this regard, for the first time, surface sediment samples were obtained from six points along the Shahid Rajaee…
View article: Sustainable Steel Production: A Comprehensive LCA Approach for Reducing Environmental Costs and Impacts
Sustainable Steel Production: A Comprehensive LCA Approach for Reducing Environmental Costs and Impacts Open
The life cycle assessment (LCA) is a powerful tool for evaluating environmental impacts and costs. In this study, LCA was applied to steel production, specifically focusing on the electric arc furnace (EAF) and the Midrex direct reduction …
View article: The impact of suspended particulate matters on metals removal from water using a three-combined-dimensional photo-electrocatalytic reactor (case study: Sefidrud dam)
The impact of suspended particulate matters on metals removal from water using a three-combined-dimensional photo-electrocatalytic reactor (case study: Sefidrud dam) Open
The Sefidrud dam's water contamination poses a significant health risk to millions of people. A study aimed to investigate the impact of water impurities (mostly emerging as suspended matter particles) and redox potential on the removal of…
View article: Geospatial investigation on self-purification capacity of river Estuaries in the Caspian region: reducing heavy metals pollution
Geospatial investigation on self-purification capacity of river Estuaries in the Caspian region: reducing heavy metals pollution Open
In today’s context, the adoption of sustainable wastewater treatment methods is crucial. River estuaries have the potential to offer an economically viable and environmentally friendly solution for wastewater treatment through the floccula…
View article: Location of a municipal solid waste landfill using COCOSO, MAIRCA, MARCOS, and geographic information system (case study: Yazd)
Location of a municipal solid waste landfill using COCOSO, MAIRCA, MARCOS, and geographic information system (case study: Yazd) Open
Waste disposal is becoming a big global problem. Given the increasing human activities, solid waste causes serious damage to the ecosystem and human health. The illegal disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) in unacceptable places can cau…
View article: COVID-19–Related Thrombotic and Bleeding Events in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
COVID-19–Related Thrombotic and Bleeding Events in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Open
ACHD patients with TE/bleeding during COVID-19 infection have a higher in-hospital mortality from the illness. Risk of coagulation disorders is related to severe COVID-19, cardiac injury during infection, and use of anticoagulants.
View article: Multi-criteria calibration and uncertainty analysis of SWAT model: integrating in-situ discharge and remotely sensed ET in the Ilam dam basin, and direct calibration in ungauged basins
Multi-criteria calibration and uncertainty analysis of SWAT model: integrating in-situ discharge and remotely sensed ET in the Ilam dam basin, and direct calibration in ungauged basins Open
Complex hydrological processes can be modeled using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT). However, poor quality inputs, lack of observation and high number of input parameters make the modeling challenging and complicate the calibrati…
View article: The ecological footprint of physicians: A survey of physicians in Canada, India, and USA
The ecological footprint of physicians: A survey of physicians in Canada, India, and USA Open
Combating climate change may be the greatest public health opportunity of the 21st century. While physicians play an important role in addressing climate change, given their affluence in society, they may be an important source of greenhou…
View article: Investigating the sustainable performance of a nanoscale zerovalent iron permeable reactive barrier for removal of nitrate, sulfide, and arsenic
Investigating the sustainable performance of a nanoscale zerovalent iron permeable reactive barrier for removal of nitrate, sulfide, and arsenic Open
The quality of groundwater resources is at catastrophic risk. The proper performance of iron nanoparticles has made a permeable reactive barrier (PRB) an alternative to conventional filtration methods. The performance of nanozerovalent iro…
View article: Health risk assessment and source apportionment of potentially toxic metal(loid)s in windowsill dust of a rapidly growing urban settlement, Iran
Health risk assessment and source apportionment of potentially toxic metal(loid)s in windowsill dust of a rapidly growing urban settlement, Iran Open
Rapid industrialization and urbanization have resulted in environmental pollution and unsustainable development of cities. The concentration of 12 potentially toxic metal(loid)s in windowsill dust samples (n = 50) were investigated from di…
View article: A managerial analysis of Iran’s renewable energy development strategies to reduce greenhouse gases and improve health
A managerial analysis of Iran’s renewable energy development strategies to reduce greenhouse gases and improve health Open
Background and Objective: The present research has been performed to investigate the opportunities and challenges facing the Iran’s renewable energies development to reduce climate change and improve health and represent managerial solutio…
View article: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Bakhtiari Hydropower Dam Considering the Nexus between Energy and Water
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Bakhtiari Hydropower Dam Considering the Nexus between Energy and Water Open
Hydropower stations have supplied most of the green electricity in various parts of the world. Nonetheless, the economic profit of hydro-electricity lies beyond its social costs in many cases. Despite the short-term economic benefits of la…
View article: COVID-19 in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease.
COVID-19 in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease. Open
This article is made available for unrestricted research re-use and secondary analysis in any form or by any means with acknowledgement of the original source. These permissions are granted for the duration of the World Health Organization…
View article: Measurement and ecological risk assessment of heavy metals accumulated in sediment and water collected from Gomishan international wetland, Iran
Measurement and ecological risk assessment of heavy metals accumulated in sediment and water collected from Gomishan international wetland, Iran Open
This study aimed to measure and ecologically assess heavy metals, including As, Cr, Pb, Cd, and Ni in water and sediment samples taken from Gomishan, an international wetland located in Golestan, Iran. Four sampling stations were selected …
View article: Conversion of microplastics to flocs during estuarine mixing the Aras River with the Caspian Sea
Conversion of microplastics to flocs during estuarine mixing the Aras River with the Caspian Sea Open
Microplastics originated from various sources are carried by rivers into oceans, seas and lakes. In the last few years, the accumulation of microplastic particles in marine environments has been on the increase which causes irreversible da…
View article: Redox-induced Mobilization of Rare Earth Elements in Musa Estuary Sediment, Southwest of Iran
Redox-induced Mobilization of Rare Earth Elements in Musa Estuary Sediment, Southwest of Iran Open
In aquatic environments, metals tend to sink into sedimentary beds, but under different redox conditions they might be released to the water column. Oxic and anoxic microcosm experiments were conducted using an automatic microcosm apparatu…
View article: Investigation of spatiotemporal variation of drought in Iran during the last five decades
Investigation of spatiotemporal variation of drought in Iran during the last five decades Open
The present study was conducted to assess the changes in Iran's drought severity for the duration of 1964 to 2014. For this purpose, the spatial distribution of drought was annually and seasonally evaluated using climate data from 26 synop…
View article: Iran's Agriculture in the Anthropocene
Iran's Agriculture in the Anthropocene Open
The anthropogenic impacts of development and frequent droughts have limited Iran's water availability. This has major implications for Iran's agricultural sector which is responsible for about 90% of water consumption at the national scale…
View article: Removal of Heavy Metal Contaminants from Wastewater by Using <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> Beijerinck: A Review
Removal of Heavy Metal Contaminants from Wastewater by Using <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> Beijerinck: A Review Open
Removal of heavy metals is very important in wastewater treatment process, due to their abundant hazardous effects. There are various chemical and physical methods including ion exchange, reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and ultrafiltrati…