DESALINATION
AND WATER TREATMENT
SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING
Volume
12 Issues 1-3 December
2009
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CONTENTS
P.K. Mohapatra, P.N. Pathak, V.K. Manchanda
Symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC-2008), March 12–14, 2008, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
12(2009)1-2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.1061
Abstract (17617 downloads) Full Text (2563 downloads)
Thayyath Sreenivasan Anirudhan, Sreenivasan Rijith, Christu Das Bringle
Iron(III) complex of an amino-functionalized poly(acrylamide)-grafted lignocellulosic residue as a potential adsorbent for the removal of chromium(VI) from water and industry effluents
12(2009)3-15
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.997
Received:19/07/2008; Accepted: 10/11/2009;
Abstract (17114 downloads) Full Text (2553 downloads)
T.S. Anirudhan, C.D. Bringle, S. Rijith
Removal of uranium(VI) from aqueous solutions and nuclear industry effluents using humic acid-immobilized zirconium-pillared clay
12(2009)16-27
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.939
Received:19/07/2008; Accepted: 06/10/2009;
Abstract (17166 downloads) Full Text (2548 downloads)
M. Anitha, M.K. Kotekar, H. Sing
Recent developments in studies on separation process in order to obtain nuclear grade dysprosium oxide
12(2009)28-33
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.940
Received:28/07/2008; Accepted: 12/10/2009;
Abstract (17055 downloads) Full Text (2561 downloads)
M. Jayakumar, K.A. Venkatesan, T.G. Srinivasan, P.R. Vasudeva Rao
Electrolytic extraction of palladium from nitric acid and simulated high-level liquid waste
12(2009)34-39
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.948
Received:15/08/2008; Accepted: 01/07/2009;
Abstract (17161 downloads) Full Text (2555 downloads)
Tarun Kumar Sahoo, T.G. Srinivasan
Effect of temperature on the extraction of uranium by TiAP/n dodecane
12(2009)40-44
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.979
Received:09/08/2008; Accepted: 02/11/2009;
Abstract (17070 downloads) Full Text (2553 downloads)
Kartikey K. Yadav, R. Vijayalakshmi, H. Singh
Uranium from phosphoric acid: Kinetics studies of the solvent extraction processes for uranium extraction
12(2009)45-51
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.949
Received:22/08/2008; Accepted: 12/10/2009;
Abstract (17573 downloads) Full Text (2557 downloads)
D.R. Raut, P.K. Mohapatra, V.K. Manchanda
Cs(I) extraction / transport studies using irradiated calix [4]-bis 2,3-naphtho-crown-6
12(2009)52-56
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.957
Received:09/03/2009; Accepted: 01/11/2009;
Abstract (17630 downloads) Full Text (2553 downloads)
P.G. Kulkarani, K.K. Gupta, P.N. Pathak, D.R. Prabhu, A.S. Kanekar, D.K.Pant, G.A. Chaugule, P.B. Gurba, V.K. Manchanda
Tert-butyl hydroquinone: A promising reductant of plutonium for process and
analytical applications
12(2009)57-61
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.958
Received:09/03/2009; Accepted: 01/10/2009;
Abstract (16958 downloads) Full Text (2555 downloads)
Surekha Chowta, P.K. Mohapatra, B.S. Tomar, K.M. Michael, A. Dakshinamoorthy, V.K. Manchanda
Recovery of americium(III) from low acid solutions using an emulsion liquid membrane containing PC-88A as the carrier extractant
12(2009)62-67
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.959
Received:09/03/2009; Accepted: 25/08/2009;
Abstract (17048 downloads) Full Text (2551 downloads)
R.K. Jha, P.N. Pathak, K.K. Gupta, P.G. Kulkarni, P.B. Gurba, P. Janardan, R.D. Changarani, P.K. Dey, V.K. Manchanda
Third-phase formation in the extraction of thorium nitrate by N,N-dihexyloctanamide
12(2009)68-72
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.960
Received:09/03/2009; Accepted: 22/10/2009;
Abstract (17052 downloads) Full Text (2560 downloads)
A.K. Dinkar, P.K. Mohapatra, A. Dakshinamoorthy, V.K. Manchanda
Transport of americium(III) across SLM containing CMPO as the carrier extractant
12(2009)73-78
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.961
Received:09/03/2009; Accepted: 07/09/2009;
Abstract (17079 downloads) Full Text (2560 downloads)
B.N. Kokare, S.H. Han, M.A. Anuse
Solvent extraction of lanthanum(III) by N-n-octylaniline from salicylate media
12(2009)79-86
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.941
Received:18/05/2009; Accepted: 25/09/2009;
Abstract (17070 downloads) Full Text (2554 downloads)
Parimal Patel, Uma Chudasama
Synthesis, characterization and ion exchange characteristics of a novel hybrid ion exchange material
12(2009)87-92
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.942
Received:27/07/2008; Accepted: 10/09/2009;
Abstract (17056 downloads) Full Text (2554 downloads)
Sulagna De, Sk. Musharaf Ali, M.R.K. Shenoi, Sandip K. Ghosh, Dilip K. Maity
Conformational effect on the preferential binding of alkali metal cation with crown ether: A molecular level investigation
12(2009)93-99
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.947
Received:22/07/2008; Accepted: 12/10/2009;
Abstract (17088 downloads) Full Text (2551 downloads)
Shilpi Kushwaha, Suparna Sodaye, P. Padmaja Sudhakar
Adsorption of Hg(II) from aqueous solution onto Borassus Flabeliffer: equilibrium and kinetic studies
12(2009)100-107
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.945
Received:19/07/2008; Accepted: 18/03/2009;
Abstract (17120 downloads) Full Text (2557 downloads)
Priti Bansal, Navneet Bhullar, Dhiraj Sud
Studies on photodegradation of malachite green using TiO2/ZnO photocatalyst
12(2009)108-113
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.944
Received:20/07/2008; Accepted: 03/09/2009;
Abstract (17530 downloads) Full Text (2555 downloads)
K.S. Radha, K.H. Shobana, D. Mohan, Y. Lakshmi Narayana
Synthesis and characterization of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer blend ultrafiltration membranes
12(2009)114-126
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.1100
Received:19/07/2008; Accepted: 13/07/2009;
Abstract (17134 downloads) Full Text (2556 downloads)
Amita Jaiswal, M.C. Chattopadhayaya
Removal of zinc ion from industrial effluents by hydrotalcite-like compound
12(2009)127-132
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.943
Received:16/07/2008; Accepted: 24/06/2009;
Abstract (17047 downloads) Full Text (2553 downloads)
S. Suneethi, Kurian Joseph
Membrane bioreactor technology for treatment of nitrogen rich wastewaters —
A critical review
12(2009)133-142
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.1069
Received:19/07/2008; Accepted: 06/12/2009;
Abstract (17015 downloads) Full Text (2554 downloads)
R.K. Singhal, N. Usha
Improved method for the complete separation of gross alpha and beta in drinking water
12(2009)143-148
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.1080
Received:09/07/2008; Accepted: 09/12/2009;
Abstract (17071 downloads) Full Text (2557 downloads)
A.R. Frutos, F.J. Bernaola, A. Buenaventura, R. Segovia, J. Salas
Chennai SWDP: Pre-treatment pilot test
12(2009)149-154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.1090
Received:15/09/2008; Accepted: 08/09/2009;
Abstract (17097 downloads) Full Text (2555 downloads)
M.J. Francis, R.M. Pashley
Thermal desalination using a non-boiling bubble column
12(2009)155-161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.917
Received:01/07/2009; Accepted: 17/09/2009;
Abstract (17068 downloads) Full Text (2552 downloads)
Robert Y. Ning
Colloidal iron and manganese in water affecting RO operation
12(2009)162-168
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.918
Received:14/11/2008; Accepted: 22/09/2009;
Abstract (17548 downloads) Full Text (2556 downloads)
Y.M. El-Sayed
Less polluting and more affordable future desalination
12(2009)169-184
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.919
Received:24/09/2009; Accepted: 20/09/2009;
Abstract (17110 downloads) Full Text (2561 downloads)
M.A. Darwish, Fatimah M. Al Awadhi, Anwar O. Bin Amer
The impact of the cogeneration power and desalting plants (CPDP) on the environment in Kuwait
12(2009)185-195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.1060
Received:11/07/2009; Accepted: 02/12/2009;
Abstract (17466 downloads) Full Text (2555 downloads)
M.P. Sanchez Izquierdo, L.G. Fernandez, C.O. Soria, N.A. Ochoa, J. Marchese
Preparation and characterization of organic-inorganic porous membranes: Evaluation of their performance in ultrafiltration
12(2009)196-201
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.933
Received:25/03/2008; Accepted: 01/10/2009;
Abstract (17051 downloads) Full Text (2554 downloads)
A.Z. Bouyakoub, S. Kacha, B. Lartiges, S. Bellebia, Z. Derriche
Treatment of reactive dye solutions by physicochemical combined process
12(2009)202-209
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.934
Received:17/06/2008; Accepted: 01/10/2009;
Abstract (17111 downloads) Full Text (2557 downloads)
Weihua Zou, Pan Han, Yinli Li, Xin Liu, Xiaotian He, Runping Han
Equilibrium, kinetic and mechanism study for the adsorption of neutral red onto rice husk
12(2009)210-218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.935
Received:22/07/2008; Accepted: 01/10/2009;
Abstract (17116 downloads) Full Text (2556 downloads)
Papita Saha, S. Datta
Assessment on thermodynamics and kinetics parameters on reduction of methylene blue using flyash
12(2009)219-228
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.967
Received:03/06/2009; Accepted: 21/09/2009;
Abstract (17003 downloads) Full Text (2554 downloads)
Antonis A. Zorpas, Maria Loizidou
The applications of inorganic and organic acids for the treatment of heavy polluted sewage sludge and the evaluation of the remaining metal with sequential chemical extraction
12(2009)229-237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.936
Received:10/10/2008; Accepted: 30/09/2009;
Abstract (17028 downloads) Full Text (2549 downloads)
Manjeet Bansal, Diwan Singh, V.K. Garg
Chromium (VI) uptake from aqueous solution by adsorption onto timber industry waste
12(2009)238-246
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.937
Received:08/11/2008; Accepted: 06/10/2009;
Abstract (17051 downloads) Full Text (2552 downloads)
Asma Zaghbani, Rafik Tayeb, Mahmoud Dhahbi
Studies on the transport of chromium(III) through a supported liquid membrane containing D2EHPA as carrier
12(2009)247-255
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.968
Received:17/06/2009; Accepted: 16/09/2009;
Abstract (17035 downloads) Full Text (2557 downloads)
N. Amarnath, P.P. Chakrabarti, S. Venkateshwar, Vijay Kale
A novel approach for treatment of a typical perfumery chemical wastewater for possible reuse
12(2009)256-261
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.938
Received:21/11/2008; Accepted: 08/10/2009;
Abstract (17053 downloads) Full Text (2557 downloads)
Haykel Sellami, Sihem Benabdallah, Abdelkrim Charef
Performance of a vertical flow constructed wetland treating domestic wastewater for a small community in Rural Tunisia
12(2009)262-269
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.951
Received:16/01/2009; Accepted: 30/09/2009;
Abstract (17115 downloads) Full Text (2552 downloads)
A. Mahtab, M. Tariq, T. Shafiq, A. Nasir
Coagulation/adsorption combined treatment of slaughterhouse wastewater
12(2009)270-275
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.952
Received:23/01/2009; Accepted: 20/09/2009;
Abstract (17172 downloads) Full Text (2552 downloads)
Yasser Hannachi, N.A. Shapovalov, Aymen Hannachi
Adsorption of nickel from aqueous solution by the use of low-cost adsorbents
12(2009)276-283
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.953
Received:25/01/2009; Accepted: 30/09/2009;
Abstract (17024 downloads) Full Text (2549 downloads)
Zhun Ma, Meng Wang, Duo Wang, Congjie Gao
The investigation on overall charged behavior of polyamide nanofiltration membrane by electrokinetic method
12(2009)284-291
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.916
Received:18/05/2009; Accepted: 09/12/2009;
Abstract (16995 downloads) Full Text (2551 downloads)
Pei Ma, Dan Zhang, Haijiang He
Effect of competitive interference on biosorption of cadmium by immobilized Lentinus edodes residue
12(2009)292-298
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.974
Received:08/09/2009; Accepted: 07/12/2009;
Abstract (17042 downloads) Full Text (2558 downloads)
Angel T. Zvezdov, Alla El Shemeri, Dilyana T. Zvezdova
Phenol removal multi cell small water treatment device
12(2009)299-304
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.954
Received:31/01/2009; Accepted: 06/10/2009;
Abstract (17032 downloads) Full Text (2561 downloads)
A. Huicochea, J. Siqueiros
Increase of COP for an experimental heat transformer using a water purification system
12(2009)305-312
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.955
Received:10/02/2009; Accepted: 01/10/2009;
Abstract (17040 downloads) Full Text (2552 downloads)
M.A.H. Johir, S. Vigneswaran, J. Kandasamy
Deep bed filter as pre-treatment to stormwater
12(2009)313-323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.963
Received:24/09/2009; Accepted: 01/10/2009;
Abstract (17004 downloads) Full Text (2555 downloads)
I.M. Brodie
Australian examples of residential Integrated Water Cycle Planning – Accepted current practice and a suggested alternative
12(2009)324-330
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.964
Received:07/05/2009; Accepted: 04/10/2009;
Abstract (16992 downloads) Full Text (2552 downloads)
Hasan Mousa, Mousa Abu Arabi
Theoretical study of water desalination by a falling film solar unit
12(2009)331-336
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.966
Received:10/05/2009; Accepted: 01/10/2009;
Abstract (17017 downloads) Full Text (2557 downloads)
Aiman Eid Al-Rawajfeh
Factors influencing CaCO3 scale precipitation and CO2-H2O system in flowing water in natural water piping system
12(2009)337-343
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.969
Received:20/01/2009; Accepted: 07/10/2009;
Abstract (17063 downloads) Full Text (2550 downloads)
Christopher W.K. Chow, Peter Majewski, Sebastian Bauer, Rolando Fabris, Mary Drikas
Removal of natural organic matter using self-assembled monolayer technology
12(2009)344-351
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.972
Received:18/08/2009; Accepted: 09/10/2009;
Abstract (17038 downloads) Full Text (2556 downloads)
Afamefuna Elvis Okoronkwo, Ademola Festus Aiyesanmi, Emmanuel Folorunso Olasehinde
Biosorption of nickel from aqueous solution by Tithonia diversifolia
12(2009)352-359
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.833
Received:28/02/2009; Accepted: 26/08/2009;
Abstract (17195 downloads) Full Text (2554 downloads)
Baisali Rajbansi, Ujjaini Sarkar
Evaluation of odour intensity from activated sludge based sewage treatment works
12(2009)360-368
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.950
Received:16/01/2009; Accepted: 12/10/2009;
Abstract (17075 downloads) Full Text (2560 downloads)
Husam Damen AL-Hamaiedeh
Effect of electrolyte components on electrochemical generation and disinfection efficiency of active chlorine
12(2009)369-374
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.962
Received:21/03/2009; Accepted: 11/10/2009;
Abstract (17228 downloads) Full Text (2549 downloads)
A.H. Konsowa
Bromate removal from water using granular activated carbon in a batch recycle
12(2009)375-381
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.1072
Received:09/10/2008; Accepted: 02/12/2009;
Abstract (18781 downloads) Full Text (2552 downloads)
T. Tahri, S.A. Abdul-Wahab, A. Bettahar, M. Douani, H. Al-Hinai, Y. Al-Mulla
Desalination of seawater using a humidification-dehumidification seawater greenhouse
12(2009)382-388
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.970
Received:28/09/2008; Accepted: 11/10/2009;
Abstract (17070 downloads) Full Text (2558 downloads)
A. Hossam-Eldin, A.M. El-Nashar, A. Ismaiel
Techno-economic optimization of SWRO desalination using advanced control approaches
12(2009)389-399
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.965
Received:09/05/2009; Accepted: 12/10/2009;
Abstract (17054 downloads) Full Text (2555 downloads)
A.K. Hegazy, H.F. Kabiel, M. Fawzy
Duckweed as heavy metal accumulator and pollution indicator in industrial wastewater ponds
12(2009)400-406
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.956
Received:02/03/2009; Accepted: 09/11/2009;
Abstract (17140 downloads) Full Text (2566 downloads)
Subramanyan Vasudevan, Jothinathan Lakshmi, Ganapathy Sozhan
Optimization of the process parameters for the removal of phosphate from drinking water by electrocoagulation
12(2009)407-414
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.971
Received:29/07/2009; Accepted: 13/10/2009;
Abstract (17076 downloads) Full Text (2556 downloads)
F. Bouzerara, A. Harabi, S. Condom
Porous ceramic membranes prepared from kaolin
12(2009)415-419
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.1051
Received:28/08/2008; Accepted: 22/11/2009;
Abstract (17138 downloads) Full Text (2555 downloads)
P.A. Davies, A.K. Hossain, P. Vasudevan
Erratum to “Stand-alone groundwater desalination system using reverse osmosis combined with a cooled greenhouse for use in arid and semi-arid zones of India” [Desalination and Water Treatment, Volume 5 (2009) 223–234]
12(2009)420-420
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.1099
Abstract (17015 downloads) Full Text (2554 downloads)
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