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  1. Article ; Online: Electrochemical remediation of arsenic and fluoride from water: A review of the current state and future prospects

    Islam, S.M. Didar-Ul

    Environmental Technology & Innovation. 2023 Apr. 14, p.103148-

    2023  , Page(s) 103148–

    Abstract: Arsenic (As) and fluoride (F) contamination exhibits a significant public health threat, which is usually introduced into water from several natural and anthropogenic sources. Millions of people around the world are ingesting these contaminants above the ...

    Abstract Arsenic (As) and fluoride (F) contamination exhibits a significant public health threat, which is usually introduced into water from several natural and anthropogenic sources. Millions of people around the world are ingesting these contaminants above the recommended limits via drinking water. Though various techniques have been used to remove these pollutants, there is always an expectation for advanced and novel techniques for pollutant removal that are simple, inexpensive, and highly efficient. In recent years, several electrochemical techniques have been the subject of growing interest and have shown great potential for the elimination of As and F from drinking water. Therefore, the aim of this review was to compile and summarise the recent advancements in As and F remediation via different electrochemical techniques, including electrocoagulation, electrosorption, electrodialysis, and electro-ultrafiltration, along with their operational factors. It was found that among the electrochemical techniques, electrocoagulation (EC) is widely used, and the majority of studies have focused on the individual pollutant's removal, in spite of the presence of co-existing As and F in many areas. Although EC has demonstrated a promising option for pollution abatement, high energy consumption and electrocoagulated sludge management are the key defies of this technique. Moreover, many co-existing ions and components of natural water lessen the removal efficiency, which could be a potential area of future research. Overall, this review illustrates the current contribution of various electrochemical techniques for the removal of As and F, which will help to give future guidance and research direction for safe, sustainable, and cost-effective drinking water supply.
    Keywords arsenic ; cost effectiveness ; electrochemistry ; electrocoagulation ; electrodialysis ; energy ; environmental technology ; fluorides ; people ; pollutants ; public health ; remediation ; sludge ; water supply ; Fluoride ; Drinking water ; Electrochemical treatment ; Electrode materials ; Energy consumption
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-0414
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note Pre-press version ; Use and reproduction
    ISSN 2352-1864
    DOI 10.1016/j.eti.2023.103148
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  2. Article ; Online: Environmental effects of COVID-19 pandemic and potential strategies of sustainability

    Tanjena Rume / S.M. Didar-Ul Islam

    Heliyon, Vol 6, Iss 9, Pp e04965- (2020)

    2020  

    Abstract: The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting every part of human lives, including the physical world. The measures taken to control the spread of the virus and the slowdown of economic activities have significant effects on the ...

    Abstract The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting every part of human lives, including the physical world. The measures taken to control the spread of the virus and the slowdown of economic activities have significant effects on the environment. Therefore, this study intends to explore the positive and negative environmental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, by reviewing the available scientific literatures. This study indicates that, the pandemic situation significantly improves air quality in different cities across the world, reduces GHGs emission, lessens water pollution and noise, and reduces the pressure on the tourist destinations, which may assist with the restoration of the ecological system. In addition, there are also some negative consequences of COVID-19, such as increase of medical waste, haphazard use and disposal of disinfectants, mask, and gloves; and burden of untreated wastes continuously endangering the environment. It seems that, economic activities will return soon after the pandemic, and the situation might change. Hence, this study also outlines possible ways to achieve long-term environmental benefits. It is expected that the proper implementation of the proposed strategies might be helpful for the global environmental sustainability.
    Keywords Environmental assessment ; Environmental pollution ; Environmental management ; Environmental sustainability ; COVID-19 ; Public health ; Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99 ; covid19
    Subject code 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  3. Article: Environmental effects of COVID-19 pandemic and potential strategies of sustainability.

    Rume, Tanjena / Islam, S M Didar-Ul

    Heliyon

    2020  Volume 6, Issue 9, Page(s) e04965

    Abstract: The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting every part of human lives, including the physical world. The measures taken to control the spread of the virus and the slowdown of economic activities have significant effects on the ...

    Abstract The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting every part of human lives, including the physical world. The measures taken to control the spread of the virus and the slowdown of economic activities have significant effects on the environment. Therefore, this study intends to explore the positive and negative environmental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, by reviewing the available scientific literatures. This study indicates that, the pandemic situation significantly improves air quality in different cities across the world, reduces GHGs emission, lessens water pollution and noise, and reduces the pressure on the tourist destinations, which may assist with the restoration of the ecological system. In addition, there are also some negative consequences of COVID-19, such as increase of medical waste, haphazard use and disposal of disinfectants, mask, and gloves; and burden of untreated wastes continuously endangering the environment. It seems that, economic activities will return soon after the pandemic, and the situation might change. Hence, this study also outlines possible ways to achieve long-term environmental benefits. It is expected that the proper implementation of the proposed strategies might be helpful for the global environmental sustainability.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04965
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  4. Article ; Online: Water Quality Criteria and Ecological Risk Assessment of Typical Transition Metals in South Asia.

    Wang, Ying / Rume, Tanjena / Islam, S M Didar-Ul / Fan, Wenhong / Wu, Jiangyue / Li, Xiaomin

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 23

    Abstract: Transition metal pollution in rivers in South Asia is more serious than in other regions because of the lack of adequate freshwater management measures. Water quality criteria (WQC) for South Asia is urgently needed to protect regional aquatic ... ...

    Abstract Transition metal pollution in rivers in South Asia is more serious than in other regions because of the lack of adequate freshwater management measures. Water quality criteria (WQC) for South Asia is urgently needed to protect regional aquatic environments because of the occurrence of transboundary rivers. The present study established non-parametric kernel density estimation species sensitivity distribution (NPKDE-SSD) models and then derived the acceptable hazardous concentration for protection of 95% of all aquatic species (HC5) and WQC of six typical transition metals in South Asia. The results showed that the order of acute and chronic WQC was Mn > Fe > Cd > Zn > Cu > Hg and Cu > Fe > Cd, respectively. A risk assessment of these metals in the Indus River, the Ganges River, the Brahmaputra River, the Meghna River, and the Bagmati River was also carried out. Based on the results, these major rivers in South Asia were highly polluted with transition metals, with significant ecological risks for a large number of aquatic species. This study can contribute to a better understanding of ecological risks in South Asia and provide a scientific basis for the updating of water quality standards and the increase in overall water quality.
    MeSH term(s) Water Quality ; Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; Cadmium/analysis ; Asia, Southern ; Rivers ; Risk Assessment/methods ; Metals, Heavy/analysis ; China ; Geologic Sediments
    Chemical Substances Water Pollutants, Chemical ; Cadmium (00BH33GNGH) ; Metals, Heavy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-02
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph192316125
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  5. Article: Environmental effects of COVID-19 pandemic and potential strategies of sustainability

    Rume, Tanjena / Islam, S.M. Didar-Ul

    Heliyon. 2020 Sept., v. 6, no. 9

    2020  

    Abstract: The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting every part of human lives, including the physical world. The measures taken to control the spread of the virus and the slowdown of economic activities have significant effects on the ...

    Abstract The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting every part of human lives, including the physical world. The measures taken to control the spread of the virus and the slowdown of economic activities have significant effects on the environment. Therefore, this study intends to explore the positive and negative environmental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, by reviewing the available scientific literatures. This study indicates that, the pandemic situation significantly improves air quality in different cities across the world, reduces GHGs emission, lessens water pollution and noise, and reduces the pressure on the tourist destinations, which may assist with the restoration of the ecological system. In addition, there are also some negative consequences of COVID-19, such as increase of medical waste, haphazard use and disposal of disinfectants, mask, and gloves; and burden of untreated wastes continuously endangering the environment. It seems that, economic activities will return soon after the pandemic, and the situation might change. Hence, this study also outlines possible ways to achieve long-term environmental benefits. It is expected that the proper implementation of the proposed strategies might be helpful for the global environmental sustainability.
    Keywords COVID-19 infection ; air quality ; ecosystems ; environmental sustainability ; humans ; pandemic ; tourists ; viruses ; wastes ; water pollution
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2020-09
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    Note NAL-AP-2-clean
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04965
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  6. Article ; Online: Environmental effects of COVID-19 pandemic and potential strategies of sustainability

    Rume, Tanjena / Islam, S.M. Didar-Ul

    Heliyon

    2020  Volume 6, Issue 9, Page(s) e04965

    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publisher Elsevier BV
    Publishing country us
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04965
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  7. Article ; Online: Water Quality Criteria and Ecological Risk Assessment of Typical Transition Metals in South Asia

    Ying Wang / Tanjena Rume / S. M. Didar-Ul Islam / Wenhong Fan / Jiangyue Wu / Xiaomin Li

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 19, Iss 16125, p

    2022  Volume 16125

    Abstract: Transition metal pollution in rivers in South Asia is more serious than in other regions because of the lack of adequate freshwater management measures. Water quality criteria (WQC) for South Asia is urgently needed to protect regional aquatic ... ...

    Abstract Transition metal pollution in rivers in South Asia is more serious than in other regions because of the lack of adequate freshwater management measures. Water quality criteria (WQC) for South Asia is urgently needed to protect regional aquatic environments because of the occurrence of transboundary rivers. The present study established non-parametric kernel density estimation species sensitivity distribution (NPKDE-SSD) models and then derived the acceptable hazardous concentration for protection of 95% of all aquatic species (HC5) and WQC of six typical transition metals in South Asia. The results showed that the order of acute and chronic WQC was Mn > Fe > Cd > Zn > Cu > Hg and Cu > Fe > Cd, respectively. A risk assessment of these metals in the Indus River, the Ganges River, the Brahmaputra River, the Meghna River, and the Bagmati River was also carried out. Based on the results, these major rivers in South Asia were highly polluted with transition metals, with significant ecological risks for a large number of aquatic species. This study can contribute to a better understanding of ecological risks in South Asia and provide a scientific basis for the updating of water quality standards and the increase in overall water quality.
    Keywords South Asia ; metals ; acute and chronic water quality criteria ; NPKDE-SSD ; water quality standard ; ecological risk ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  8. Article ; Online: Perception and Attitudes Toward PPE-Related Waste Disposal Amid COVID-19 in Bangladesh

    S. M. Didar-Ul Islam / Mariam Binte Safiq / Md. Bodrud-Doza / Mohammed A. Mamun

    Frontiers in Public Health, Vol

    An Exploratory Study

    2020  Volume 8

    Abstract: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential item to protect from exposure to infectious pathogens or contaminants, which is frequently used at health care settings and public spheres since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. There ... ...

    Abstract Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential item to protect from exposure to infectious pathogens or contaminants, which is frequently used at health care settings and public spheres since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. There is no prior study investigating public perception and attitudes toward PPE-related waste disposal in Bangladesh. Hence, an online survey was carried out among 1,303 Bangladeshi adult residents to explore the issue. Results stated that face mask and hand gloves were the widely used PPE, where around 45.50% mask and 31.60% hand gloves were disposable. Approximately 94.50% of the participants percepted to use at least one type of PPE while going outside. Only 18.65% of the respondents percepted to burn the PPE-related waste, while most of them reported other less protective disposal measures. Females, urban residents, and participants with higher education were found to have better perception and attitudes toward PPE-related waste disposal. To the best of the authors' knowledge, being the first exploratory study in the country, the present findings are anticipated to be helpful at policy levels with respect to arranging awareness programs.
    Keywords COVID-19 pandemic ; PPE waste disposal ; environmental pollution ; environmental health risk ; public attitudes and practices ; medical waste in Bangladesh ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
    Document type Article ; Online
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  9. Article: Environmental effects of COVID-19 pandemic and potential strategies of sustainability

    Rume, Tanjena / Islam, S M Didar-Ul

    Heliyon

    Abstract: The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting every part of human lives, including the physical world. The measures taken to control the spread of the virus and the slowdown of economic activities have significant effects on the ...

    Abstract The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting every part of human lives, including the physical world. The measures taken to control the spread of the virus and the slowdown of economic activities have significant effects on the environment. Therefore, this study intends to explore the positive and negative environmental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, by reviewing the available scientific literatures. This study indicates that, the pandemic situation significantly improves air quality in different cities across the world, reduces GHGs emission, lessens water pollution and noise, and reduces the pressure on the tourist destinations, which may assist with the restoration of the ecological system. In addition, there are also some negative consequences of COVID-19, such as increase of medical waste, haphazard use and disposal of disinfectants, mask, and gloves; and burden of untreated wastes continuously endangering the environment. It seems that, economic activities will return soon after the pandemic, and the situation might change. Hence, this study also outlines possible ways to achieve long-term environmental benefits. It is expected that the proper implementation of the proposed strategies might be helpful for the global environmental sustainability.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #773677
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  10. Article ; Online: Perception and Attitudes Toward PPE-Related Waste Disposal Amid COVID-19 in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study.

    Islam, S M Didar-Ul / Safiq, Mariam Binte / Bodrud-Doza, Md / Mamun, Mohammed A

    Frontiers in public health

    2020  Volume 8, Page(s) 592345

    Abstract: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential item to protect from exposure to infectious pathogens or contaminants, which is frequently used at health care settings and public spheres since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. There ... ...

    Abstract Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential item to protect from exposure to infectious pathogens or contaminants, which is frequently used at health care settings and public spheres since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. There is no prior study investigating public perception and attitudes toward PPE-related waste disposal in Bangladesh. Hence, an online survey was carried out among 1,303 Bangladeshi adult residents to explore the issue. Results stated that face mask and hand gloves were the widely used PPE, where around 45.50% mask and 31.60% hand gloves were disposable. Approximately 94.50% of the participants percepted to use at least one type of PPE while going outside. Only 18.65% of the respondents percepted to burn the PPE-related waste, while most of them reported other less protective disposal measures. Females, urban residents, and participants with higher education were found to have better perception and attitudes toward PPE-related waste disposal. To the best of the authors' knowledge, being the first exploratory study in the country, the present findings are anticipated to be helpful at policy levels with respect to arranging awareness programs.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Bangladesh ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; COVID-19/transmission ; Disease Transmission, Infectious/prevention & control ; Female ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pandemics ; Personal Protective Equipment ; Refuse Disposal ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2711781-9
    ISSN 2296-2565 ; 2296-2565
    ISSN (online) 2296-2565
    ISSN 2296-2565
    DOI 10.3389/fpubh.2020.592345
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