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On the concept of the future drinking water treatment plant: algae harvesting from the algal biomass for biodiesel production—a review
Djamel Ghernaout & Badiaa Ghernaout
Pages: 1-18
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforOn the concept of the future drinking water treatment plant: algae harvesting from the algal biomass for biodiesel production—a review | Full Text | References | PDF (245.3 KB)
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Oil removal from an oil-in-water emulsion by electrochemical process using Taguchi method
Mostafa Keshavarz Moraveji, Nasrin Malekinejad & Ezatolah Joudaki
Pages: 19-25
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforOil removal from an oil-in-water emulsion by electrochemical process using Taguchi method | Full Text | References | PDF (275.4 KB)
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Comparative performance evaluation of microfiltration submerged and pressurized membrane treatment of wastewater
S.B. Al-Shammari, S. Bou-Hamad & M. Al-Tabtabaei
Pages: 26-33
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforComparative performance evaluation of microfiltration submerged and pressurized membrane treatment of wastewater | Full Text | References | PDF (345.6 KB)
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Optimization of gas chromatographic analysis of halogenated acids in drinking water using full factorial experimental design
Sadia Ata, M. Imran Din, Ijaz ul Mohsin, Ahmad Mahir Razil, Akmal Shahzad Babar & M. Abdul qadir
Pages: 34-40
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforOptimization of gas chromatographic analysis of halogenated acids in drinking water using full factorial experimental design | Full Text | References | PDF (237 KB)
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Investigations on the batch performance of cationic dyes adsorption by citric acid modified peanut husk
Weihua Zou, Hongjuan Bai, Shuaipeng Gao, Xue Zhao & Runping Han
Pages: 41-56
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforInvestigations on the batch performance of cationic dyes adsorption by citric acid modified peanut husk | Full Text | References | PDF (652.9 KB)
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Degradation of Reactive Brilliant Red KE-3B in aqueous solution by mesoporous ZnO
Hua Lv, Yumin Liu, Shuangqing Li, Guoxi Xi & Xinyan Xing
Pages: 57-64
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforDegradation of Reactive Brilliant Red KE-3B in aqueous solution by mesoporous ZnO | Full Text | References | PDF (337 KB)
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Treatment of rural wastewater by infiltration percolation process using sand-clay fortified by pebbles
Saifeddine Eturki, Fadhila Ayari, Hamadi Kallali, Naceur Jedidi & Hamed Ben Dhia
Pages: 65-73
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforTreatment of rural wastewater by infiltration percolation process using sand-clay fortified by pebbles | Full Text | References | PDF (355 KB)
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Adsorption of Ni(II) from aqueous solution by Bacillus subtilis
Yasemin Bulut, Ayten Gül, Zübeyde Baysal & Hüseyin Alkan
Pages: 74-80
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforAdsorption of Ni(II) from aqueous solution by Bacillus subtilis | Full Text | References | PDF (202.3 KB)
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Prediction of optimum adsorption isotherm: comparison of chi-square and Log-likelihood statistics
Mahdi Hadi, Gordon McKay, Mohammad Reza Samarghandi, Afshin Maleki & Mehri Solaimany Aminabad
Pages: 81-94
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforPrediction of optimum adsorption isotherm: comparison of chi-square and Log-likelihood statistics | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Iron shavings supported biological denitrification in sequencing batch reactor
Zi Wang, Hongwu Wang & Luming Ma
Pages: 95-105
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforIron shavings supported biological denitrification in sequencing batch reactor | Full Text | References | PDF (303 KB)
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Removal of carbofuran from aqueous solution by orange peel
Jian-qiu Chen, Zhi-jun Hu & Rong Ji
Pages: 106-114
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforRemoval of carbofuran from aqueous solution by orange peel | Full Text | References | PDF (322.9 KB)
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Reuse of SWRO brine for the production of carotenoids from Dunaliella salina and removal of macronutrients
J.A. Ortega Méndez, H. Mendoza, Dunia E. Santiago, F. Aridane Rodríguez, M. Gil Lodos & L. Carmona
Pages: 115-122
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforReuse of SWRO brine for the production of carotenoids from Dunaliella salina and removal of macronutrients | Full Text | References | PDF (206.1 KB)
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Comparative studies on the determination of di-n-butyl phosphate in degraded solvent of PUREX process by ion chromatography and gas chromatography methods
P. Velavendan, S. Ganesh, N.K. Pandey, U. Kamachi Mudali & R. Natarajan
Pages: 123-129
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforComparative studies on the determination of di-n-butyl phosphate in degraded solvent of PUREX process by ion chromatography and gas chromatography methods | Full Text | References | PDF (188 KB)
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Study of carbon aerogel-activated carbon composite electrodes for capacitive deionization application
D.K. Kohli, Rashmi Singh, M.K. Singh, Ashish Singh, R.K. Khardekar, P. Ram Sankar, Pragya Tiwari & P.K. Gupta
Pages: 130-135
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforStudy of carbon aerogel-activated carbon composite electrodes for capacitive deionization application | Full Text | References | PDF (373.4 KB)
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Removal of Cr(VI) from electroplating wastewater using fruit peel of Leechi (Litchi chinensis)
Rifaqat Ali Khan Rao, Fouzia Rehman & Mohammad Kashifuddin
Pages: 136-146
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforRemoval of Cr(VI) from electroplating wastewater using fruit peel of Leechi (Litchi chinensis) | Full Text | References | PDF (266.6 KB)
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Humic acid characteristics and effects on the reactivity of nano-scale zero-valent iron particles during nitrate reduction
Do-Gun Kim, Yu-Hoon Hwang, Hang-Sik Shin & Seok-Oh Ko
Pages: 147-156
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforHumic acid characteristics and effects on the reactivity of nano-scale zero-valent iron particles during nitrate reduction | Full Text | References | PDF (915.6 KB)
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Coagulation of arsenic adsorbed ferrihydrite with the use of polyaluminium chloride (PAC) or polyferric sulfate (PFS)
Yiran Li, Jun Wang, Yi Su, Zhaokun Luan & Jinhui Liu
Pages: 157-164
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforCoagulation of arsenic adsorbed ferrihydrite with the use of polyaluminium chloride (PAC) or polyferric sulfate (PFS) | Full Text | References | PDF (515.1 KB)
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Influences of pipe materials and hydraulic conditions on the process of trihalomethanes formation in water distribution network
Dan Zhong, Yixing Yuan, Wencheng Ma, Chongwei Cui & Yan Wu
Pages: 165-171
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforInfluences of pipe materials and hydraulic conditions on the process of trihalomethanes formation in water distribution network | Full Text | References | PDF (328.6 KB)
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Degradation of methylene blue adsorbed onto transparent adsorbent by UV-illumination (simple regeneration method)
Ahmad Baraka
Pages: 172-180
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforDegradation of methylene blue adsorbed onto transparent adsorbent by UV-illumination (simple regeneration method) | Full Text | References | PDF (462.1 KB)
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Impact of calcium-to-magnesium ratio on the performance of submerged membrane bioreactors
Xinhua Wang, Kang Chen, Jiejie Qian, Xiufen Li & Xiaolan Xiao
Pages: 181-188
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforImpact of calcium-to-magnesium ratio on the performance of submerged membrane bioreactors | Full Text | References | PDF (321.4 KB)
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Removal of zinc and cadmium from an aqueous solution using sawdust as a low-cost adsorbent: application of Plackett–Burman design
Lamya Bouziane, Farida Bendebane, Fadhel Ismail & Rachid Delimi
Pages: 189-199
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforRemoval of zinc and cadmium from an aqueous solution using sawdust as a low-cost adsorbent: application of Plackett–Burman design | Full Text | References | PDF (400.4 KB)
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Effect of dissolved oxygen on the performance of a step-feed hybrid MBR process treating synthetic domestic wastewater
L.M. Yuan, C.Y. Zhang, B. Xia, J. Hu, Y.F. Tian, Q. Cai & J.T. Liu
Pages: 200-207
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforEffect of dissolved oxygen on the performance of a step-feed hybrid MBR process treating synthetic domestic wastewater | Full Text | References | PDF (324.9 KB)
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Studies on treatment of a thermo-mechanical process effluent from paper industry using ultrafiltration for water reuse
Suman Kumar Singh, M. Kraemer & D. Trébouet
Pages: 208-217
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforStudies on treatment of a thermo-mechanical process effluent from paper industry using ultrafiltration for water reuse | Full Text | References | PDF (297.8 KB)
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Optimization of copper adsorption by chemically modified fly ash using response surface methodology modeling
Arpita Ghosh & Papita Das Saha
Pages: 218-226
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforOptimization of copper adsorption by chemically modified fly ash using response surface methodology modeling | Full Text | References | PDF (261.6 KB)
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Ammonium nitrogen removal from synthetic water by treatment with Tunisian natural clay
Saifeddine Eturki, Hamadi Kallali, Naceur Jedidi & Hamed Ben Dhia
Pages: 227-233
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforAmmonium nitrogen removal from synthetic water by treatment with Tunisian natural clay | Full Text | References | PDF (494.9 KB)
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Enhancement of ultrafiltration with a γ-Al2O3 ceramic membrane by an electrical field
Hao Dong, Kaijun Xiao, Wenshan Liu & Siyuan Guo
Pages: 234-239
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforEnhancement of ultrafiltration with a γ-Al2O3 ceramic membrane by an electrical field | Full Text | References | PDF (259.7 KB)
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Distribution, toxicity level, and concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in surface soil and groundwater of Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Beenish Saba, Imran Hashmi, Muhammad Ali Awan, Habib Nasir & Sher Jamal Khan
Pages: 240-247
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforDistribution, toxicity level, and concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in surface soil and groundwater of Rawalpindi, Pakistan | Full Text | References | PDF (455.9 KB)
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A bench-scale evaluation of scale inhibitors in multistage flash evaporation plants under high-temperature operation mode
M. Salman & S.B. Al-Shammari
Pages: 248-262
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforA bench-scale evaluation of scale inhibitors in multistage flash evaporation plants under high-temperature operation mode | Full Text | References | PDF (794.4 KB)
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Optimization of chemical coagulation of real textile wastewater using Taguchi experimental design method
Ömür Gökkuş, Yalçın Şevki Yıldız & Burhanettin Yavuz
Pages: 263-271
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforOptimization of chemical coagulation of real textile wastewater using Taguchi experimental design method | Full Text | References | PDF (180.3 KB)
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Treatment of oilfield wastewater using a microbial fuel cell integrated with an up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor
Dan Gong & Gang Qin
Pages: 272-280
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforTreatment of oilfield wastewater using a microbial fuel cell integrated with an up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor | Full Text | References | PDF (316 KB)
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Membrane technology for municipal drinking water plants in China: progress and prospect
Xiang Zheng, Miao Yu, Heng Liang, Lu Qi, Hong Zheng, Harald Exler, Wernfried Schier & Franz-Bernd Frechen
Pages: 281-295
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforMembrane technology for municipal drinking water plants in China: progress and prospect | Full Text | References | PDF (461.2 KB)
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Use of recycled tires crumb rubber to remove organic contaminants from aqueous and gaseous phases
Luis Alamo-Nole, Oscar Perales-Perez & Felix R. Roman
Pages: 296-306
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforUse of recycled tires crumb rubber to remove organic contaminants from aqueous and gaseous phases | Full Text | References | PDF (307.9 KB)
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4-Chlorophenol inhibition on flocculent and granular sludge sequencing batch reactors treating synthetic industrial wastewater
Mohammad Rafiee, Alireza Mesdaghinia, Mohammad Hossein Ghahremani, Simin Nasseri & Ramin Nabizadeh
Pages: 307-316
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
Abstractfor4-Chlorophenol inhibition on flocculent and granular sludge sequencing batch reactors treating synthetic industrial wastewater | Full Text | References | PDF (277.9 KB)
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Oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotubes for the removal of methyl red (MR): kinetics and equilibrium study
Mehrorang Ghaedi & Syamak Nasiri Kokhdan
Pages: 317-325
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforOxidized multiwalled carbon nanotubes for the removal of methyl red (MR): kinetics and equilibrium study | Full Text | References | PDF (254.6 KB)
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Adsorption of a cationic dye from aqueous solution on mesoporous carbon-based honeycomb monolith
Soraya Hosseini, Thomas S.Y. Choong & Muhammad Hamid
Pages: 326-336
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforAdsorption of a cationic dye from aqueous solution on mesoporous carbon-based honeycomb monolith | Full Text | References | PDF (382.6 KB)
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Novel removal of water-insoluble disperse dye onto a low-cost adsorbent prepared from tropical fruit waste
Siti Hazirah Adam, Aishah Abdul Jalil & Sugeng Triwahyono
Pages: 337-347
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforNovel removal of water-insoluble disperse dye onto a low-cost adsorbent prepared from tropical fruit waste | Full Text | References | PDF (580.9 KB)
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Nano-silica sorbents immobilized hydrophobic ionic liquids for enhanced adsorptive extraction of cadmium from acidic aqueous solutions
Mohamed E. Mahmoud & Hassan M. Albishri
Pages: 348-358
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforNano-silica sorbents immobilized hydrophobic ionic liquids for enhanced adsorptive extraction of cadmium from acidic aqueous solutions | Full Text | References | PDF (235.9 KB)
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Arsenic(III) removal from low-arsenic water by adsorption with amorphous mesoporous TiO2
Yu-Chao Tang, Chang-Nian Wu, Xian-Huai Huang, Hai-Ping Zhang, Han-Qing Yu, Xin Li & Yan Peng
Pages: 359-367
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforArsenic(III) removal from low-arsenic water by adsorption with amorphous mesoporous TiO2 | Full Text | References | PDF (362.6 KB)
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Direct contact membrane distillation for seawater desalination
Mohammad Mahdi A. Shirazi, Ali Kargari & Mohammad Javad A. Shirazi
Pages: 368-375
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforDirect contact membrane distillation for seawater desalination | Full Text | References | PDF (367 KB)
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Removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution using acid/base treated rice husk as an adsorbent
Muhammad Naeem Ashiq, Muhammad Najam-Ul-Haq, Tahira Amanat, Ambreen Saba, Ashfaq Mahmood Qureshi & Muhammad Nadeem
Pages: 376-383
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforRemoval of methylene blue from aqueous solution using acid/base treated rice husk as an adsorbent | Full Text | References | PDF (191.8 KB)
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Closed circuit desalination series no-5: high recovery, reduced fouling and low energy nitrate decontamination by a cost-effective BWRO-CCD method
Avi Efraty & Joseph Septon
Pages: 384-389
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforClosed circuit desalination series no-5: high recovery, reduced fouling and low energy nitrate decontamination by a cost-effective BWRO-CCD method | Full Text | References | PDF (637.4 KB)
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Integrated production of fresh water, sea salt and magnesium from sea water
Andrea Cipollina, Angelo Misseri, Giacomo D'Alì Staiti, Alessandro Galia, Giorgio Micale & Onofrio Scialdone
Pages: 390-403
Published online: 21 Jun 2012
AbstractforIntegrated production of fresh water, sea salt and magnesium from sea water | Full Text | References | PDF (863.2 KB)
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Modelling the Reverse ElectroDialysis process with seawater and concentrated brines
Michele Tedesco, Andrea Cipollina, Alessandro Tamburini, Willem van Baak & Giorgio Micale
Pages: 404-424
Published online: 10 Jul 2012
AbstractforModelling the Reverse ElectroDialysis process with seawater and concentrated brines | Full Text | References | PDF (934.7 KB)
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Erratum

Correction
Effect of cellulose fibers on morphology and pure water permeation of PSf membranes∗
Tiago Dos Santos, Kelvin André Pacheco, Patrícia Poletto, Carla S. Meireles, Ana M.C. Grisa & Mara Zeni
Page: 425
Published online: 31 Oct 2012
CitationforEffect of cellulose fibers on morphology and pure water permeation of PSf membranes∗ | Full Text | PDF (66.4 KB)
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Author Index to Volume 49
Pages: 426-427
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
CitationforAuthor Index to Volume 49 | Full Text | PDF (73.5 KB)
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