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Evaluation of the potential application of cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) as a bio-coagulant for pre-treatment of oil sands process-affected water by Choudhary, Manisha, Ray, Madhumita B., Neogi, Sudarsan

“…•A novel bio-coagulant from cactus was used for pre-treatment of OSPW.•Without extra adjustment of pH, 98% turbidity removal was obtained.•Pectic…”
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Adsorption isotherms and kinetics for the removal of algal organic matter by granular activated carbon by Zhao, Ziming, Sun, Wenjun, Ray, Madhumita B.

“…Seasonal algal blooms in surface water release a significant amount of algal organic matter (AOM), which alters the composition of dissolved organic matter…”
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Effect of coagulation on microfibers in laundry wastewater by Li, Juan, Dagnew, Martha, Ray, Madhumita B.

“…Microplastics pollution in the aquatic system has received significant attention due to their recalcitrant nature and ecotoxicological threat. Municipal…”
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Microfibers in anaerobic digestion: Effect of ozone pretreatment by Li, Juan, Dagnew, Martha, Ray, Madhumita B.

“…Wastewater treatment plants receive significant microplastics, which are eventually discharged into the environment. Previous studies indicated that over 90%…”
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Co-conversion of waste activated sludge and sawdust through hydrothermal liquefaction: Optimization of reaction parameters using response surface methodology by Nazari, Laleh, Yuan, Zhongshun, Ray, Madhumita B., Xu, Chunbao (Charles)

“…•Co-conversion of wastewater sludge and sawdust was investigated.•The operating conditions were optimized based on response surface methodology.•A maximum of…”
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Hydrothermal liquefaction of woody biomass in hot-compressed water: Catalyst screening and comprehensive characterization of bio-crude oils by Nazari, Laleh, Yuan, Zhongshun, Souzanchi, Sadra, Ray, Madhumita B., Xu, Chunbao (Charles)

“…•Catalyst screening was done for HTL of biomass in hot-compressed water.•Bio-crude oil products were comprehensively characterized.•Composition of the oils…”
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Coagulation and disinfection by-products formation potential of extracellular and intracellular matter of algae and cyanobacteria by Zhao, Ziming, Sun, Wenjun, Ray, Ajay K., Mao, Ted, Ray, Madhumita B.

“…Coagulation and flocculation can remove particulate algal cells effectively; however, they are not very effective for removing dissolved algal organic matter…”
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Anaerobic digestibility of resin acids in primary sludge: Effect of ozone pretreatment by Das, Sreejon, Dagnew, Martha, Ray, Madhumita B.

“…Resin acids in pulp and paper mills wastewater are potentially partitioned in the solids in post–primary clarification due to higher hydrophobicity with log…”
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Copper ion removal by Acer saccharum leaves in a regenerable continuous-flow column by Amirnia, Shahram, Ray, Madhumita B., Margaritis, Argyrios

“…•Ability of Acer saccharum leaves to adsorb Cu (II) was studied in continuous mode.•Performance of column was evaluated in eight sorption–desorption…”
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Low-temperature thermal pre-treatment of municipal wastewater sludge: Process optimization and effects on solubilization and anaerobic degradation by Nazari, Laleh, Yuan, Zhongshun, Santoro, Domenico, Sarathy, Siva, Ho, Dang, Batstone, Damien, Xu, Chunbao (Charles), Ray, Madhumita B.

“…The present study examines the relationship between the degree of solubilization and biodegradability of wastewater sludge in anaerobic digestion as a result…”
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Techno-economic evaluation of ultrasound and thermal pretreatments for enhanced anaerobic digestion of municipal waste activated sludge by Dhar, Bipro Ranjan, Nakhla, George, Ray, Madhumita B.

“…► Combined ultrasonication and thermal pretreatment enhanced bio-gas production. ► Pretreatment improved degradation of various odor causing compounds during…”
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Recent Advances in Hydroliquefaction of Biomass for Bio-oil Production Using In Situ Hydrogen Donors by Zhao, Bojun, Hu, Yulin, Gao, Jihui, Zhao, Guangbo, Ray, Madhumita B, Xu, Chunbao Charles

“…With the rapid growth of energy demand and environmental concerns associated with traditional fossil fuels, renewable and sustainable energy sources have…”
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Promotion effects of metallic iron on hydrothermal liquefaction of cornstalk in ethanol-water mixed solvents for the production of biocrude oil by Zhao, Bojun, Hu, Yulin, Qi, Liying, Gao, Jihui, Zhao, Guangbo, Ray, Madhumita B., Xu, Chunbao Charles

“…•Effect of Fe on HTL of cornstalk in ethanol–water mixed solvents was investigated.•Maximum oil yield of 50.46 wt% was obtained with Fe at the optimal…”
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Degradation of paracetamol in aqueous solutions by TiO2 photocatalysis by Yang, L, Yu, L.E, Ray, M.B

“…In this study, photo/photocatalytic oxidation of common analgesic and antipyretic drug, paracetamol (acetaminophen), was investigated to determine the optimal…”
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Hydrothermal Co-Liquefaction of Lignite and Lignocellulosic Biomass with the Addition of Formic Acid: Study on Product Distribution, Characteristics, and Synergistic Effects by Zhao, Bojun, Wang, Haoyu, Hu, Yulin, Gao, Jihui, Zhao, Guangbo, Ray, Madhumita B, Xu, Chunbao Charles

“…Hydrothermal co-liquefaction of lignite (L) and lignocellulosic biomass represented by cornstalk (CS) and pinewood sawdust (PW) was investigated in this work…”
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Investigating the hydrophilicity of phenol formaldehyde foams: Effects of synthesis parameters by DSouza, Glen Cletus, Li, Hongwei, Yuan, Zhongshan, Xu, Chunbao Charles, Ray, Madhumita B., Prakash, Anand

“…Open‐cell phenol (P) formaldehyde (F) foams are used for various applications such as hydroponic seed germination, flower arrangements, and sound insulation…”
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Influence of extraction solvents on the recovery yields and properties of bio-oils from woody biomass liquefaction in sub-critical water, ethanol or water–ethanol mixed solvent by Zhao, Bojun, Wang, Haoyu, Xu, Sida, Qian, Lixin, Li, Haoyang, Gao, Jihui, Zhao, Guangbo, Ray, Madhumita B., Xu, Chunbao Charles

“…[Display omitted] •Bio-oil yields and quality were affected by extraction solvents and reaction media.•Acetone recovered the highest oil yield produced in…”
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Reusability of recovered iron coagulant from primary municipal sludge and its impact on chemically enhanced primary treatment by Chakraborty, Tulip, Balusani, Dharavi, Smith, Scott, Santoro, Domenico, Walton, John, Nakhla, George, Ray, Madhumita B.

“…[Display omitted] •Iron coagulant was recovered from chemically enhanced treated sludge using H2SO4 and reused.•Equilibrium model of Fe-SO4−2/Cl− predicted the…”
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Floral waste synthesized silver nanoparticles as sensor for Cr (VI) ion detection by Ashraf, Iqra, Agarwal, Anupam, Singh, Nakshatra B., Ray, Madhumita B.

“…The presence of heavy metal ions, particularly Cr (VI) in water, is a serious environmental concern. There is a need to develop low-cost and efficient methods…”
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Treatment train for tailings pond water using Opuntia ficus-indica as coagulant by Wan, Jing, Chakraborty, Tulip, Xu, Chunbao (Charles), Ray, Madhumita B.

“…•A bio-coagulant Opuntia ficus-indica was used first time to pretreat tailings pond water.•Coagulation performance of Opuntia ficus-indica was compared with…”
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