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View article: Integrated Hydrogeochemical, Isotopic, and Geophysical Assessment of Groundwater Salinization Processes in the Samba Dia Coastal Aquifer (Senegal)
Integrated Hydrogeochemical, Isotopic, and Geophysical Assessment of Groundwater Salinization Processes in the Samba Dia Coastal Aquifer (Senegal) Open
This study provides a detailed assessment of groundwater salinization in the Quaternary aquifer of the Samba Dia region, Senegal, using an integrated approach that combines hydrochemical, stable isotopic (δ2H, δ18O), and electrical resisti…
View article: Microplastics detection and characterisation in the urban water cycle of Geneva, Switzerland: Assessing the supply network impacts
Microplastics detection and characterisation in the urban water cycle of Geneva, Switzerland: Assessing the supply network impacts Open
Microplastics (MPs) are increasingly detected in aquatic environments and are a growing concern due to their persistence, mobility, and potential risks to ecosystems and human health. This study aims to investigate the presence of MPs (>20…
View article: Effect of Moringa oleifera seeds on the removal of pathogens and pharmaceutical residues in a domestic wastewater treatment plant by an interdisciplinary approach
Effect of Moringa oleifera seeds on the removal of pathogens and pharmaceutical residues in a domestic wastewater treatment plant by an interdisciplinary approach Open
In this transdisciplinary study, we investigated, using genomic tools and physico-chemical parameters, the effect of Moringa oleifera seed (MOS) on the removal of microorganisms and pharmaceutic residues (antibiotics), and also the develop…
View article: Waste Bauxite Residue Valorization as Trace Metal Sorbent: Application to Acid Mine Drainage Remediation
Waste Bauxite Residue Valorization as Trace Metal Sorbent: Application to Acid Mine Drainage Remediation Open
With an output of more than two million tons of alumina per year, Venezuela is an important producer. As observed, this mining extraction activity generates a large number of by-products poorly valorized for many reasons (economic, technic…
View article: Numerical and Experimental Approach to Evaluate Microplastic Transport in Saturated Porous Media
Numerical and Experimental Approach to Evaluate Microplastic Transport in Saturated Porous Media Open
Under varying flow rate conditions, the transport and retention of polydisperse microplastics (MPls), with an average particle size of 16 ± 6 µm, were investigated in saturated porous media. First-order reversible and irreversible kinetic …
View article: Effect of Moringa oleifera Seeds Powder on Metallic Trace Elements Concentrations in a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Senegal
Effect of Moringa oleifera Seeds Powder on Metallic Trace Elements Concentrations in a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Senegal Open
A wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) prototype coupled with Moringa oleifera seeds (MOSs) was developed to evaluate its effectiveness to reduce metallic trace elements (MTEs) in domestic wastewater. The WWTP is composed of a septic tank (F0…
View article: Influence of Concentration, Surface Charge, and Natural Water Components on the Transport and Adsorption of Polystyrene Nanoplastics in Sand Columns
Influence of Concentration, Surface Charge, and Natural Water Components on the Transport and Adsorption of Polystyrene Nanoplastics in Sand Columns Open
Information about the influence of surface charges on nanoplastics (NPLs) transport in porous media, the influence of NPL concentrations on porous media retention capacities, and changes in porous media adsorption capacities in the presenc…
View article: Understanding Microplastics Retention Efficiency and Sorption Dynamics in Porous Media
Understanding Microplastics Retention Efficiency and Sorption Dynamics in Porous Media Open
This study concerns the transport and retention of polydisperse micron-sized (16 ± 6 µm) of microplastics (MPls) in porous media under varying flow rate conditions. Sorption kinetics were modeled using first-order reversible and irreversib…
View article: Stochastic Simulation of Saline Intrusion in the Coastal Aquifer of Saloum, Senegal
Stochastic Simulation of Saline Intrusion in the Coastal Aquifer of Saloum, Senegal Open
View article: Spatial Distribution and Potential Health Risk Assessment of Fluoride and Nitrate Concentrations in Groundwater from Mbour-Fatick Area, Western Central Senegal
Spatial Distribution and Potential Health Risk Assessment of Fluoride and Nitrate Concentrations in Groundwater from Mbour-Fatick Area, Western Central Senegal Open
View article: Retention and Transport of Nanoplastics with Different Surface Functionalities in a Sand Filtration System
Retention and Transport of Nanoplastics with Different Surface Functionalities in a Sand Filtration System Open
The efficiency of sand filtration was investigated in terms of the behavior of the nanoplastics (NPLs) with different surface functionalities. The initial condition concentrations of NPLs were varied, and their effects on retention and tra…
View article: Effect of Moringa oleifera seeds on the removal efficiency of pathogens and pharmaceutic residues present in a domestic wastewater treatment plant by a transdisciplinary approach
Effect of Moringa oleifera seeds on the removal efficiency of pathogens and pharmaceutic residues present in a domestic wastewater treatment plant by a transdisciplinary approach Open
In this transdisciplinary study, we investigated, using genomic tools and physico-chemical parameters, the effect of Moringa oleifera seed (MOS) on the removal of microorganisms and pharmaceutic residues (antibiotics); And also, the develo…
View article: Hydrogeochemical Appraisal of Groundwater Quality and Its Suitability for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the West Central Senegal
Hydrogeochemical Appraisal of Groundwater Quality and Its Suitability for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the West Central Senegal Open
Groundwater has been the main resource used for drinking, domestic and agricultural activities in West central Senegal for the past few decades. Thus, this study investigates the quality of groundwater and assesses its suitability for drin…
View article: Contamination and removal efficiency of microplastics and synthetic fibres in a conventional drinking water treatment plant in Geneva, Switzerland
Contamination and removal efficiency of microplastics and synthetic fibres in a conventional drinking water treatment plant in Geneva, Switzerland Open
Although it is known that freshwater resources are contaminated with microplastics (MPs), still limited information is known about the efficiency of large drinking water treatment plants (DWTP) to remove microplastics. Moreover, reported c…
View article: Hydrogeochemical Appraisal of Groundwater Quality and Its Suitability for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the West Central Senegal
Hydrogeochemical Appraisal of Groundwater Quality and Its Suitability for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the West Central Senegal Open
Senegal central regions face rainfall deficit combined with scarcity of surface water and poor quality. Populations use groundwater for drinking and irrigation. A Groundwater assessment studiebased on 42 samples aims to determine their qua…
View article: Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater in a coastal area, central western Senegal
Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater in a coastal area, central western Senegal Open
One of the most serious problems affecting coastal aquifers is seawater intrusion. Senegal is currently facing an increased demand for freshwater resources due to population growth and economic development in coastal areas. In areas affect…
View article: Contamination and Removal Efficiency of Microplastics and Synthetic Fibres in a Conventional Drinking Water Treatment Plant in Geneva, Switzerland
Contamination and Removal Efficiency of Microplastics and Synthetic Fibres in a Conventional Drinking Water Treatment Plant in Geneva, Switzerland Open
View article: Some Facts and Questions about Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials Research
Some Facts and Questions about Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials Research Open
In 2014, the French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation de l'environnement et du travail) in its annual report wrote: "Nanomaterials can be absorb…
View article: Removal efficiency and adsorption mechanisms of CeO2 nanoparticles onto granular activated carbon used in drinking water treatment plants
Removal efficiency and adsorption mechanisms of CeO2 nanoparticles onto granular activated carbon used in drinking water treatment plants Open
The presence of NPs in drinking water resources raises a global concern on their potential risk for human health, and whether or not drinking water treatment plants are able to effectively remove NPs to prevent their ingestion by humans. I…
View article: Development of a Process for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Using Moringa oleifera for Pathogens and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Inhibition under Tropical Conditions
Development of a Process for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Using Moringa oleifera for Pathogens and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Inhibition under Tropical Conditions Open
Developing countries are confronted with general issues of municipal wastewater management and treatment. Untreated wastewater and faecal sludge from septic tanks and traditional toilets are often discharged into rivers and used for urban …
View article: One-Dimensional Experimental Investigation of Polyethylene Microplastic Transport in a Homogeneous Saturated Medium
One-Dimensional Experimental Investigation of Polyethylene Microplastic Transport in a Homogeneous Saturated Medium Open
Plastics are widely used in every part of life. Microplastics (MPs) are classified as emerging contaminants in nature. Yet, microplastic transportation parameters in groundwater are not characterized well. In this study, microplastic trans…
View article: Nucleoside-Derived Low-Molecular-Weight Gelators as a Synthetic Microenvironment for 3D Cell Culture
Nucleoside-Derived Low-Molecular-Weight Gelators as a Synthetic Microenvironment for 3D Cell Culture Open
For the last few decades, many efforts have been made in developing cell culture methods in order to overcome the biological limitations of the conventional two-dimensional culture. This paradigm shift is driven by a large amount of new hy…
View article: Development of A Process For Domestic Wastewater Treatment Using <em>Moringa Oleifera</em> for Pathogens and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Inhibition under Tropical Conditions
Development of A Process For Domestic Wastewater Treatment Using <em>Moringa Oleifera</em> for Pathogens and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Inhibition under Tropical Conditions Open
Developing countries are confronted with general issues of municipal wastewater management and treatment. Untreated faecal sludges and wastewaters from septic tanks and traditional toilet are rejected into rivers and sometimes using for ur…
View article: Isolation of glioblastoma cancer stem cells by sedimentation field flow fractionation for the development of 3D models in supramolecular hydrogels
Isolation of glioblastoma cancer stem cells by sedimentation field flow fractionation for the development of 3D models in supramolecular hydrogels Open
View article: Removal Efficiency and Adsorption Mechanisms of Ceo2 Nanoparticles in Presence of Granular Activated Carbon Used in Drinking Water Treatment Plants
Removal Efficiency and Adsorption Mechanisms of Ceo2 Nanoparticles in Presence of Granular Activated Carbon Used in Drinking Water Treatment Plants Open
View article: Characterization of Glioblastoma Cancer Stem Cells Sorted by Sedimentation Field-Flow Fractionation Using an Ultrahigh-Frequency Range Dielectrophoresis Biosensor
Characterization of Glioblastoma Cancer Stem Cells Sorted by Sedimentation Field-Flow Fractionation Using an Ultrahigh-Frequency Range Dielectrophoresis Biosensor Open
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View article: Integrative Approach for Groundwater Pollution Risk Assessment Coupling Hydrogeological, Physicochemical and Socioeconomic Conditions in Southwest of the Damascus Basin
Integrative Approach for Groundwater Pollution Risk Assessment Coupling Hydrogeological, Physicochemical and Socioeconomic Conditions in Southwest of the Damascus Basin Open
Groundwater is the main resource for irrigation and drinking supply in most parts of Syria, as for most Mediterranean countries, however this resource suffers from mismanagement. In the study area (northeast of Mt. Hermon), the lack of inf…
View article: Integrative Approach for Groundwater Pollution Risk Assessment based on Hydrogeological and Socio-economic Conditions in Southwest of Damascus Basin
Integrative Approach for Groundwater Pollution Risk Assessment based on Hydrogeological and Socio-economic Conditions in Southwest of Damascus Basin Open
As for most Mediterranean countries, groundwater is the main resource for irrigation and drinking supply in most parts of Syria, however this resource suffers from mismanagement. In the study area (Northeast of Mt. Hermon), the lack of inf…
View article: Fabrication of ceramic nanofibers using polydimethylsiloxane and polyacrylonitrile polymer blends
Fabrication of ceramic nanofibers using polydimethylsiloxane and polyacrylonitrile polymer blends Open
Published online 07 November 2017 DOI: 10.1002/app.46832 [Article in J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2017, 135, DOI: 10.1002/app.45967]. In the published article cited above, the presentation of the 1st author was provided incorrectly as Saja Al-Ajra…
View article: Presentation and methodology of TRANSKARST project
Presentation and methodology of TRANSKARST project Open
<p>TRANSKARST is an interdisciplinary research project with scientists and regional water resource administrators. This 3 years project (2019-2022) is set up on Arcier's karstic watershed used for the drinking water supply of 60&…