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Modeling, evaluation and forecasting of suspended sediment load in Kal-e Shur River, Sabzevar Basin, in northeast of Iran Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-02-06 M. A. Zangeneh Asadi, L. Goli Mokhtari, R. Zandi, M. Naemitabar
Studying sediment transport to rivers is crucial for effective river management, engineering, and environmental preservation. Neglecting this aspect can lead to significant harm to natural ecosystems. This research aims to estimate suspended sediment levels in the Kal-e Shur Sabzevar River using various machine learning algorithms, which have gained popularity in recent years due to their high accuracy
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GIS-based multi-criteria decision making for identifying rainwater harvesting sites Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-02-06 Waqed H. Hassan, Karrar Mahdi, Zahraa K. Kadhim
The Middle East region, with its arid and semi-arid climate, is one of the regions most affected by climate change and water scarcity. To address the severe issue of water scarcity in the western region of Iraq, this study identifies optimal potential rainwater harvesting (RWH) locations. Geographic Information System (GIS) and multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques were employed to generate
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Developed a solar still unit for saltwater desalination: numerical prediction and performance verification Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-02-06 Ayman Ibrahim, Nahed El Mahallawy, Islam Elsebaee, Hebatullah Megahed, Galal Aboelasaad, Abdelalim El-Bediwy, Osama Dewedar
In the globe, there is a rise in water demand for agricultural, industrial, and domestic purposes. Single-basin solar stills (SBSS) have been a subject of research in various countries, particularly in regions with water scarcity or limited access to clean drinking water. In this work, SBSS for desalinating high-salinity water were developed, tested, and evaluated based on a developed numerical model
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Adsorptive removal of phosphate and nitrate by layered double hydroxides through the memory effect and in situ synthesis Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Sarah Mariska, Zhang Jin-Wei, Hoang Huu Chien, Duong Minh Ngoc, Nguyen Duy Hai, Huan-Ping Chao
This research examines the efficacy of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) in removing phosphate and nitrate from wastewater, enhanced by the memory effect and in situsynthesis techniques. LDHs were synthesized hydrothermally, initially creating carbonate-based CO₃–LDHs, which were then converted to chloride-based Cl–LDHs through anion exchange. These LDHs underwent calcination at 300 °C, 400 °C, and
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Endocrine disruptor (17 β-estradiol) removal by poly pyrrole-based molecularly imprinted polymer: kinetic, isotherms and thermodynamic studies Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Samaneh Mohebbi, Aram Dokht Khatibi, Davoud Balarak, Maryam Khashij, Edris Bazrafshan, Mohammad Mehralian
This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of the molecularly imprinted polymer (PPy-MIP) to remove 17β-Estradiol (E2) from aqueous solutions. The MIP was synthesized using a non-covalent procedure, incorporating the target compound, E2. To synthesis PPy-MIP, a mixture of 300 μl pyrrole and 50 ml distilled water was stirred for 30 min. After adding 3 g ferric chloride as an oxidant, the
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Assessing groundwater artificial recharge suitability in the Mi River basin using GIS, RS, and FAHP: a comprehensive analysis with seasonal variations Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-29 Qianyu Song, Yuyu Liu, Zhongpeng Wang, Zhenghe Xu
The escalating depletion and irrational exploitation of global groundwater resources have led to severe ecological and environmental repercussions and exacerbated water scarcity. Therefore, effective, sustainable management remains urgent to ensure the security and balance of water resources. This study utilized an integrated approach that combines Geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing
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Evaluation of irrigation management in different stages of growth on the yield and water productivity in cowpea plant in field and model conditions Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-29 Faranak Baradaran-Hezaveh, Hossein Babazadeh, Ebrahim Amiri, Hossein Ebrahimi
The research was conducted in order to evaluate the management of irrigation in different stages of growth on the yield of the cowpea plant using the DSSAT model. The experiment was conducted in the form of a randomized complete block design with three replications in the north of Iran during 2017 and 2018. The main treatments included irrigation with the management of 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120% of the
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Dicobalt orthosilicate-graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposites as promising visible-light nanocatalysts for removal of water-soluble organic dyes Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-29 Masoud Hosseini, Mojgan Ghanbari, Makarim A. Mahdi, Mohammed H. Almaamori, Zainab Abbas Abd Alhassan, Masoud Salavati-Niasari
This paper reports the preparation of cobalt silicate (Co2SiO4, CSO) first by a cost-effective and simple sonochemical route, followed by the fabrication of Co2SiO4/g-C3N4 (CSO/CN) nanocomposites with different mass ratios by ultrasonic-assisted co-precipitation. We have investigated the photocatalytic performance of Co2SiO4, g-C3N4, and different Co2SiO4/g-C3N4 nanocomposites for the degradation of
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Novel palm peat lignocellulosic adsorbent derived from agricultural residues for efficient methylene blue dye removal from textile wastewater Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-27 Mohamed Mohamed Gaber, Hassan Shokry, Ahmed H. Hassanin, Said Awad, Mahmoud Samy, Marwa Elkady
Palm Peat (PP), the world’s first rich lignocellulosic medium derived from date palm agricultural residues, has not been previously explored for environmental purification. This study evaluates PP's performance in adsorbing methylene blue (MB) dye. PP is characterized by a spongy, porous structure with a surface area of 16 m2/g. It possesses a significant carbon and oxygen composition and features
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Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater using water quality index and multivariate statistical analysis in Binji town and environs, Sokoto basin, Northwestern Nigeria Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-27 Ibrahim Mohammed Abdullahi, Lawali Abubakar, Garba Saidu, Hassan Yusuf
The hydrogeochemistry of groundwater from Binji community and surroundings was assessed. The main aim of the study was to characterize the groundwater in the study area through the application of indexing and statistical methods. Measured PH revealed 12 samples to be acidic and 15 samples to be alkaline with majority of the samples from dug wells having PH that indicates alkalinity. The concentration
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Removing heavy metals and improving the dewaterability of sewage sludge with the bioleaching process by Thiobacillus Ferrooxidans bacteria Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-27 Reza Shokoohi, Roya Najafi-Vosough, Amir Shabanloo, Zahra Torkshavand, Mohammad Molla Mahmoudi, Mohammad attar abasi
Bioleaching technology is being developed as a cost-beneficial and environmentally friendly strategy for the removal of metal ions from sewage sludge. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the feasibility of bioleaching process for the removal of heavy metals (Pb, Al, Zn, and Cu) from sewage sludge using indigenous iron-oxidizing microorganisms. For this purpose, 10 mL of a sludge-enriched inoculum
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Developing a hierarchical analytical process to determine the best irrigation system for date palm trees in the NENA region: the case of Iran Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-27 Mahkameh S. Naeini, Bijan Nazari, Abdolmajid Liaghat
The NENA region faces serious challenges in achieving sustainable development due to water scarcity problems, especially in the agricultural sector. Identifying the most effective irrigation method for agricultural fields can have a positive impact on water consumption and management in this region. The purpose of this study is to develop an analytical hierarchy process for determining the best irrigation
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Evaluating the efficiency of environmentally friendly magnetic photocatalyst for the treatment of industrial effluents containing dye pollutants Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-27 Sedigheh Abbasi
In this research, nanocomposites based on two-dimensional nanostructures such as graphene oxide were used as photocatalysts to remove methyl orange. One of the most important advantages of this type of photocatalyst is its high efficiency in the decomposition of colored organic pollutants, as well as its ease of separation at the end of the process. For this purpose, titania semiconductor is synthesized
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Bio-synthesised nanoparticles employment for eliminating metals from wastewater via implementation of a three level Box-Behnken technique Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-27 P. Jyolsna, V. Gowthami, A. Hajeera Aseen
The objective of the present study is to optimise the removal of metals such as aluminium, zinc, and copper from industrial wastewater using green-synthesised nanoadsorbents. To achieve this, the Box–Behnken experimental design and response surface methodology will be employed. We used inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry to analyse the metals present in the wastewater. A three-factor, three-stage
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Predicting the urban water demand by equipping intelligent-based methods with discrete wavelet transform function Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-27 Mohammad Reza Alikhani, Ramtin Moeini
To satisfy the consumer demand, urban infrastructures are generally designed. The water distribution network (WDN) is one of the most important urban infrastructures in which optimal design and operation of it is essential during the operation period. For this purpose, in this research, artificial intelligence and data mining methods, including genetic programming (GP), gene expression programming
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“Leaky Weirs” capture alluvial deposition and enhance seasonal mountain-front recharge in dryland streams Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-25 Laura M. Norman, Kristine Uhlman, Hanna A. Coy, Natalie R. Wilson, Andrew M. Bennett, Floyd Gray, Kurt T. Ehrenberg
“Leaky weirs” are rock structures installed in dryland streams, which are anchored into exposed bedrock, loosely cemented, and designed to allow water to slowly pass through. They are being tested at a ranch in southeastern Arizona, USA, to restore and conserve the historic range and desert wetlands. Data are collected to assess how leaky weirs impact surface water, subsurface water, and groundwater
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Magnetic nanocomposites: innovative adsorbents for antibiotics removal from aqueous environments–a narrative review Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-25 Sahar Abolghasemi, Alireza Nasiri, Majid Hashemi, Saeed Rajabi, Fatemeh Rahimi
Pharmaceutical pollutants represent a significant class of industrial contaminants known for their persistence and adverse effects on the environment, posing a substantial concern for global ecosystems. Addressing the removal of these pollutants has become imperative in contemporary environmental management strategies. Among the various remediation techniques, the adsorption process stands out as an
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New functionalized magnetite chitosan–heterocyclic nanocomposites excelling in Cd2+ removal from aqueous solution with biological activity Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-25 Safaa R. Fouda, Asmaa Abuessawy, Adel A.-H. Abdel-Rahman, Hagar S.El-Hema, Mohamed N. Eisa, Mohamed A. Hawata
Newly modified magnetic chitosan nanoparticles were synthesized for the high-efficiency removal of cadmium ions from aquatic environments. The structure and morphology of the composites were confirmed using FTIR, TGA, XRD, BET, SEM, TEM, SAED pattern analysis, and zeta potential. Under optimal conditions (pH = 6.0, contact time = 120 min, and sorbent dosage = 0.005 g/100 mL), the maximum removal of
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Optimizing regeneration techniques and fixed-bed column application for leachate treatment utilizing carbon mineral composite Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-24 Amir Detho, Aeslina Abdul Kadir, Zawawi Daud, Asif Ali Memon, Mohd Arif Rosli, Hesham Hussein Rassem
The performance of carbon mineral-combined adsorbents in a batch and fixed column study was examined for removing chemical oxygen demand (COD) and ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3-N), which typically found in landfill leachate. The batch experiment was carried out using various factors including adsorbent dosages and retention time, while column performance was evaluated by optimizing the influent flow rate
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Efficacy of bioelectrochemical and electrochemical systems in ammonia recovery from slaughterhouse wastewater Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-24 Afaf Abdel Razik Mohamed, Ali El-Dissouky Ali, Mohamed Salah El-Din Hassouna, Amel F. Elhusseiny, Zhen He, Hanan Moustafa
Ammonia presence in water has many negative impacts including eutrophication. So, the major objective of this research was to evaluate the efficiency of microbial fuel cell (MFC) and electrochemical (ECS) systems for their removal and/or recovery from wastewater at different levels of ammonia (500 ppm, 1000 ppm, and 1500 ppm). Additionally, a novel approach was tested by using nanomaterial prepared
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Surface water quality evaluation of Mahanadi and its Tributary Katha Jodi River, Cuttack District, Odisha, using WQI, PLSR, SRI, and geospatial techniques Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-23 Abhijeet Das
Surface water depletion in Odisha tract poses significant challenges for sustainable water management. An important part of the effort to satisfy the growing demand for water is surface water quality control. For that purpose, this study’s primary goal is to assess the surface water quality for drinking and irrigation at nine different locations, via the use of the innovative techniques. In this regard
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Visible light photocatalytic degradation of water-soluble organic pollutants in aqueous solution by thulium copper oxide nanostructures: sonochemical synthesis, characterization, optimization of conditions, and mechanisms Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-11 Fatemeh Yousefzadeh, Masoud Salavati-Niasari, Mojgan Ghanbari
The problem of water contamination has grown significantly in recent years, and the development of novel materials capable of effectively removing these toxins is imperative. The Tm2Cu2O5 nanophotocatalyst for the decolorization of various organic pollutants that are soluble in water is presented in the current study. A quick and easy sonochemical process was used to create Tm2Cu2O5 nanostructures
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Water quality and eutrophication status of the Zarivar Wetland (Iran) Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-11 Rasool Zamani-Ahmadmahmoodi, Samira Bayati, Khodayar Abdollahi, Davood Mafi-Gholami, Sharif Joorabian Shooshtari, Nasrin Gharahi, Arezou Raeisi-bidekani, Jose Antonio Rodríguez Martín, Seyedeh Samira Soleimanipour
Wetlands are critically impacted by a variety of pollutants, primarily due to their position at the terminus of both surface and subsurface water flows. This study aims to assess the eutrophication status of Zarivar Wetland, situated in Kurdistan Province, Iran. To evaluate the eutrophication levels, the research employed the Iranian Water Quality Index for Surface Water Resources-Conventional Parameters
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Effectively eliminating lead and cadmium from industrial wastewater using a biowaste-based sorbent Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-11 Aly Reda, Abdel-Ghafar El-Demerdash, Wagih Sadik, Essam El-Rafey, Tamer Shoeib
Toxic heavy metals, such as Pb(II) and Cd(II), pose serious environmental and health risks, stressing the urgent demand for innovative and sustainable techniques to reduce their adverse effects. This study investigates the use of sugar beet biowaste as an eco-friendly biosorbent for the removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) from aqueous solutions, in both laboratory and industrial effluents. Characterization
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Dynamic coupling of qualitative–quantitative models for operation of water resources based on environmental criteria Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-09 Saeid Farokhi, Mohsen Najarchi, Hosein Mazaheri, Saeid Shabanlou
Concerning issues include the distribution of scarce water resources, the quality of utilized water, environmental repercussions, and regulations for the sustainable use of water resources. In the management of water resources, optimal qualitative–quantitative exploitation of surface water bodies is regarded as a desirable strategy. The Dez River surface water system from the Dez regulatory dam to
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Enhancing water productivity of solar still using thermal energy storage material and flat plate solar collector Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-09 Waleed A. Abdelmaksoud
In this research, the impact of integrating solar still with thermal energy storage material and flat plate solar collector (FPSC) on the freshwater productivity was experimentally investigated. The experiments were conducted on three types of similar-sized solar stills under climate conditions of Saudi Arabia. The first type was a conventional solar still (CSS), without any modifications. The second
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Construction of S-scheme CuFe12O19/CuS green nanocomposite for effective photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline from aqueous solution: mechanism, recyclability, and kinetic study Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-07 Hajar Barkhor, Mohammad Ali Nasseri, Alireza Amarzadeh, Kasra Nateq, Bahman Ramavandi, Negin Nasseh
This research was designed to evaluate the performance of the CuFe12O19/CuS/Xenon system in the degradation of tetracycline in aqueous solutions. In this study, after green synthesis of nanocomposite using the extract of the Artemisia plant, its properties were determined by XRD, FTIR, FESEM, TEM, BET, XPS, DRS, DLS, EDS, VSM, and PL. In addition, parameters affecting the photocatalytic degradation
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Morphometric and land use land cover analysis for the management of water resources in Guder sub-basin, Ethiopia Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-07 Rahel Gezahegn, Filagot Mengistu
Morphometric analysis is essential for understanding the surface hydrological processes within a watershed. It enables the prediction of runoff and infiltration patterns, assesses soil erosion risks, and helps in the planning of effective water resource management practices. The integrated approach of morphometric analysis and land use land cover (LULC) analysis is vital for addressing water resource
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Assessment of microplastic release from facial and body scrubs in aquatic ecosystems Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-07 Afsaneh Esmaeili Nasrabadi, Fatemeh Kabirinia, Ziaeddin Bonyadi
This study investigated the presence and characteristics of MPs in commonly used face and body scrubs. Six commercially available scrub brands were analyzed using various techniques, including SEM, FTIR, EDX, and DLS. The scrubs examined in this study were meticulously selected from markets in Mashhad. These cosmetic products were treated with H₂O₂ and agitated for 15 min. Finally, the shape, color
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Effect of several amines on the morphology, structure, purity, and photocatalytic activity of Ni6MnO8 nanostructures Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2025-01-07 Masoumeh Yaqoubi, Masoud Salavati-Niasari, Mojgan Ghanbari
Water and wastewater contaminated by dyes are becoming a bigger global problem. The drawbacks of conventional treatment methods are their high prices, lack of sustainability, and partial elimination. Metal oxide semiconductor-based photocatalytic degradation has lately supplanted these techniques. One method promising for completely degrading azo dyes found in wastewater is photocatalysis. Ni6MnO8
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Modeling and experimental validation of nanophotonics-enhanced solar membrane distillation technology for treating reverse osmosis brine Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-28 Mayar Elrakhawi, Ahmed F. Tayel, Amr Abdelrazek, Ze He, Qilin Li, Ibrahim A. Said
A novel, cost-efficient Nanophotonic Enhanced Solar Membrane Distillation (NESMD) system, a solar-driven water desalination technology, was studied. The system features a photothermal membrane acting as a solar collector for water distillation, thus eliminating the need for an external condenser. To address the system’s vulnerability to thermal losses, a comprehensive mathematical model was developed
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Human health risk assessment of drinking water using heavy metal pollution index: a GIS-based investigation in mega city Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-28 Maria Latif, Iqra Nasim, Mubeen Ahmad, Rab Nawaz, Arifa Tahir, Muhammad Atif Irshad, Aamal A. Al-Mutairi, Ali Irfan, Sami A. Al-Hussain, Magdi E. A. Zaki
Contaminated drinking water poses a significant threat to public health, particularly in urban areas where industrial and environmental pollutants may affect water quality. However, there is a lack of comprehensive studies that evaluate the specific health risks associated with harmful metal contaminants in drinking water. This study seeks to address this gap by assessing water quality and metal contamination
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S-Scheme CuMn2O4/g-C3N4 heterojunction: fabrication, characterization, and investigation of photodegradation potential of organic pollutants Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-28 Masoumeh Yaqoubi, Masoud Salavati-Niasari, Mojgan Ghanbari
Outstanding photocatalytic performance can be achieved by designing and building heterojunction photocatalysts with a suitable interfacial contact and staggered energy band structure. A simple two-step technique was used to manufacture hybrid inorganic/organic nanocomposites made of copper manganese oxide (CuMn2O4) and g-C3N4. Multiple techniques were employed to characterize the hybridized CuMn2O4/g-C3N4
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Investigation of the flow characteristics of slit check dams using novel models Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-28 Muhammet Emin Emiroglu, Erdinc Ikinciogullari, Eyyup Ensar Yalcin, Enes Gul
Floods, which cause loss of life and property and destruction of the environment, have devastating effects on socio-economic welfare. Slit-check dams are essential structures for managing the transport of silt and woody debris, especially in events of significant floods. The current study presents the hydraulic characteristics of slit-check dams with different geometries for experimental and numerical
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Dissipative disorder analysis of Homann flow of Walters B fluid with the applications of solar thermal energy absorption aspects Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-28 Latif Ahmad, Assmaa Abd-Elmonem, Saleem Javed, Muhammad Yasir, Umair Khan, Yalcin Yilmaz, Aisha M. Alqahtani
Encountering of entropy generation is meaningful while investigating the energy loss during the operational mechanical system. In particular, the flow of fluid experiencing friction drag and due to which a significant amount of heat transfer occurred. Thus, the thermodynamic system energy conversion is one of the measures of the lost available work and is known as irreversibility. Avoiding of such
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Evaluating land use ımpact on evapotranspiration in Yellow River Basin China through a novel GSEBAL model: a remote sensing perspective Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-28 Sheheryar Khan, Wang Huiliang, Umer Nauman, Muhammad Waseem Boota, Zening Wu
Evapotranspiration (ET) is critical to surface water dynamics. Effective water resource management necessitates an accurate ET estimation. In the Yellow River Basin China, a study area, cutting-edge technologies are needed to improve large-scale ET estimates. This study estimates ET using GSEBAL, an advanced ET estimation algorithm. Google Earth Engine integrates the surface energy balance model-based
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Assessing water demand and supply in the Upper Indus Basin using integrated hydrological modeling under varied socioeconomic scenarios Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-19 Sareer Ahmad, Muhammad Waseem, Hira Wahab, Abdul Qadeer Khan, Zulqarnain Jehan, Izhar Ahmad, Megersa Kebede Leta
This study projects future water demand scenarios in the Upper Indus Basin, focusing on reference, high population growth, increased irrigation, and lower population growth scenarios. The baseline scenario indicates a significant rise in water demand from 35.74 billion cubic meters (BCMs) in 2020 to 60.28 BCM by 2035, driven by population growth and increased domestic water consumption. High population
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Application of CuFe2O4/CuS as a new green magnetic nanocomposite in adsorption of tetracycline from aqueous solutions: mathematical models of thermodynamics, isotherms, and kinetics Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-19 Seyedeh Masoomeh Rahimi, Bahman Ramavandi, Mohammad Hadi Moslehi, Mahdi Rahiminia, Negin Nasseh
In current study, a novel adsorbent of CuFe2O4/CuS magnetic nanocomposite (MNC) was constructed via a green approach for tetracycline (TC) removal. The leaf extract of the Alhagi pseudalhagi plant was employed as a green reductant agent. The features of the nanocomposite were characterized using XRD, FTIR, FESEM, TEM, BET, and VSM. Batch studies were conducted to assess the impact of parameters, including
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Temporal variation of Manning roughness coefficient in furrow irrigation and its relationship with various field parameters Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-19 Hadi Rezaei Rad, Hamed Ebrahimian, Abdolmajid Liaghat, Fatemeh Khalaji, Mahshid Shabani Arani
This research aimed to ascertain the Manning roughness coefficient (n) and explore the impact of various factors on it across different phases and irrigation events. The Manning’s n for furrow irrigation was determined in the advance, storage, and whole irrigation phases utilizing the SIPAR_ID model, Manning equation, and WinSRFR software, respectively. Parameters affecting the Manning’ n were identified
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Analyzing the impact of non-Newtonian nanofluid flow on pollutant discharge concentration in wastewater management using an artificial computing approach Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-19 Sidra Jubair, Jie Yang, Bilal Ali, Bandar Bin-Mohsin, Hamiden Abd El-Wahed Khalifa
Wastewater discharge is important in numerous areas of industries and in governance of the environmental sectors. Controlling and monitoring water pollution are essential for protecting the availability of water and upholding standards of sustainability. Thus, in the current study, the effects of pollutant discharge concentration (PDC) are considered while analyzing the flow of non-Newtonian nanofluids
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Evaluating basic household characteristics influencing domestic water demand in tropical environments: a comprehensive case study Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-19 Timothy Oyebamiji Ogunbode, Victor, Oyedeji Oyebamiji, Ayobami Alani Oyelami, Timothy Ayo Akinkuolie
Understanding household water dynamics is crucial for achieving SDG 6 targets. This study explores the impact of 16 socio-demographic variables on household water demand in a tropical Nigerian community from February 2023 to January 2024, surveying eighty diverse households monthly. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to the survey data. Females constituted 85.8%, with 98.0% aged at
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A strategy to improve the adsorption capacity of OPs-dye pollutants from the aqueous environment using adsorbents based on 2D transition metal carbides (V2CTx) Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-19 Ali Bina, Heidar Raissi
Remediation of water pollution or removal of pollutant molecules by efficient substrates with long life is very important and challenging. Techniques based on adsorption and extensive use of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides (MXenes) with the presence of terminal functional groups have provided a high potential in the separation of organic aromatic pollutants. In this work, a 2D substrate
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Two-stage efficiency evaluation of industrial water resources and the role of digital inclusive finance: insight from Yangtze River Delta Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-05 Linjie Feng, Tingting Liu, Zhenjie Yang, Yi Shi, Hongxi Chen, Ka Leong Chan, Bin Chen
The Yangtze River Delta (YRD) occupies 2.1% of China's territory but accounts for 1/4 of its GDP. Boosting efficiency of industrial water resources in YRD will drastically decrease water pollution and resource constraints. The current paper employed Network Super-SBM and the Global Malmquist-Luenberger index to evaluate industrial water use efficiency and wastewater treatment efficiency of YRD’ cities
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Modification of blend reverse osmosis membranes using ZrO2 for desalination process purposes Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-05 Saleh O. Alaswad, Eman S. Mansor, Heba Abdallah, Ahmed M. Shaban
Desalination of water is a crucial step in the process of obtaining potable water. One of the main challenges for the researchers is its efficient application and affordable preparation. It was planned to prepare the flat sheet membranes using cellulose acetate as a base polymer, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as an additive with dosing of (0.1, 0.3, 0.5, and 0.7 wt%) from zirconium oxide (ZrO2) nanoparticle
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Investigation of groundwater quality indices and health risk assessment of water resources of Jiroft city, Iran, by machine learning algorithms Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-05 Sobhan Maleky, Maryam Faraji, Majid Hashemi, Akbar Esfandyari
Assessing water quality is essential for acquiring a better understanding of the importance of water in human society. In this study, the quality of groundwater resources in Jiroft city, Iran, using artificial intelligence methods to estimate the groundwater quality index (GWQI) was evaluated. The analysis of hydrochemical parameters, including arsenic (As), fluoride (F), nitrate (NO3), and nitrite
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Evaluating sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and fuzzy TOPSIS methods Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-05 Fang Han, Rami N. Alkhawaji, M. Mehdi Shafieezadeh
This study evaluates sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and Fuzzy TOPSIS (FTOPSIS) to address global water scarcity by comparing rainwater harvesting, water recycling, and desalination across five criteria: water efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental impact, social equity, and technological feasibility. The results show Rainwater Harvesting as the most balanced option with
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Using SWAT and SWAT-CUP for hydrological simulation and uncertainty analysis of the arid and semiarid watersheds (Case study: Zoshk Watershed, Shandiz, Iran) Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-29 Mohammad Reza Khaleghi, Seyed Hashem Hosseini
The aims of this study are capability assessment of the SWAT model and SWAT-CUP software in hydrological simulation and evaluation of uncertainty of SWAT model in estimating runoff. In the modeling process, the basin was divided into 12 sub-basins and 294 hydrological units (HRUs). Model calibration and uncertainty analysis were performed using the sequential uncertainty fitting (SUFI2) algorithm for
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Magnetic cork as adsorbent to remove hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-29 Juana Abenojar, Sara López de Armentia, Juan Carlos. del Real, Miguel Angel Martinez
Chromium contamination of water is a severe environmental problem due to the potential carcinogenicity of Cr(VI). In this work, magnetic cork powder was used as a porous material, and its removal efficiency for Cr(VI) was compared to that of natural cork powder through two mechanisms: adsorption and reduction. Adsorption isotherms and adsorption kinetics were utilized to calculate the reaction rate
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A novel hybrid fuzzy analytical hierarchy process–game theory model for prioritizing factors affecting the deterioration of water pipelines Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-26 Eslam Mohammed Abdelkader, Tarek Zayed, Nehal Elshaboury
Water pipes face significant aging and degradation problems due to several pipe-related, soil-related, operational, and environmental factors. Hence, the paramount objective of this research paper is to prioritize the criticality of the factors affecting the deterioration of water pipes in Hong Kong. The framework of the developed model is envisioned based on two main modules, namely weight computation
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Identifying homogeneous hydrological zones for flood prediction using multivariable statistical methods and machine learning Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-25 Sahar Safari, Mohammad Sadegh Sadeghian, Hooman Hajikandi, S. Sajad Mehdizadeh
One method for estimating floods in areas lacking statistical data is the use of regional frequency analysis based on machine learning. In this study, statistical and clustering-based approaches were evaluated for flood estimation in the Karkheh watershed. The hydrological homogeneity of the obtained zones was then assessed using linear moments and heterogeneity adjustment methods proposed by Hosking
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Controlling stormwater at the source: dawn of a new era in integrated water resources management Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-25 Tebogo Vivian Siphambe, Bayongwa Samuel Ahana, Abdurrahman Aliyu, Amans Tiwangye, Hermann Fomena-Tchinda, Coretta Tchouandem-Nzali, Tulinave Burton Mwamila, Esther Laurentine Nya, Chérifa Abdelbaki, Willis Gwenzi, Chicgoua Noubactep
Published results on rainwater management systems revealed a lack of holistic science-based design principles. A new approach to rainwater management is proposed. Its necessity and feasibility are discussed. It is demonstrated that quantitatively harvesting rainfall and infiltrating a fraction should be mandatory. Thus, the primary site-specific parameter is the intensity of rainfall. Clearly, rainwater
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An innovative approach for quality assessment and its contamination on surface water for drinking purpose in Mahanadi River Basin, Odisha of India, with the integration of BA-WQI, AHP-TOPSIS, FL-DWQI, MOORA, and RF methodology Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-25 Abhijeet Das
Water is essential for life, as it supports bodily functions, nourishes crops, and maintains ecosystems. Drinking water is crucial for maintaining good health and can also contribute to economic development by reducing health-care costs and improving productivity. The present study evaluated the surface water quality of Mahanadi River (Odisha, India). Hence, to evaluate the hydro-chemical processes
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Simulation of wheat water footprint using AquaCrop model under the climate change, case study in Qazvin plain Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-25 Mojgan Ahmadi, Hadi Ramezani Etedali, Ali Salem, Mustafa Al-Mukhtar, Ahmed Elbeltagi
Simulating crop water consumption has been introduced as a valuable decision tool in food security. Such a tool is typically used to support a better understanding of how to increase water-use efficiency to satisfy optimal water management and sustainability. However, climate change is one of the most important and influential factors that restrain sustainable development, agriculture, and food security
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Adoption challenges of environmental monitoring practices: case study of temperature data loggers in selected Australian vegetable supply chains Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-23 Moudassir Habib, Ben Lyons, Chad Renando
Temperature monitoring across cold chain practices is an integral component of fresh produce supply chains. Numerous temperature data loggers (TDLs) are available to reduce the significant amount of food loss and waste (FLW) (equivalent to around 50%) in vegetable supply chains; however, its widespread adoption remains a challenge for the actors along the chain. This study seeks to understand the adoption
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Analytical study on 2D groundwater flow in a sloping unconfined aquifer under spatiotemporal recharge Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-16 Ming-Chang Wu, Ping-Cheng Hsieh
This study presents a two-dimensional (2D) model for simulating groundwater level variations in sloping aquifers, where rainfall is the primary recharge source. The model uses Heaviside functions to represent spatiotemporal surface recharges and is based on the 2D linearized Boussinesq equation. Analytical solutions were derived using an integral transformation method, allowing for analysis of aquifer
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Evaluation of ZnO/NiO/kaolin nanocomposite as a sorbent/photocatalyst in hybrid water remediation process Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-16 Sarah A. Farag, M. Farouk, Nabila Shehata
The colored effluents causing environmental pollution pose a threat to the world. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of nickel oxide/zinc oxide/kaolin nanocomposite (NiO/ZnO/Ka) in removing methylene blue (MB) from water. Furthermore, it aims to examine the impact of synergetic adsorption/photocatalytic degradation (APCD) on the MB adsorption capacity as well as the suitability of the nonlinear
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Water desalination using atmospheric pressure plasma combined with thermal treatment Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-13 F. M. El-Hossary, Ayman A. Saber, Mohammed H. Fawey
Herein, a novel method is presented for enhancing the thermal desalination process of saline water and seawater using atmospheric pressure plasma (APP). The effect of APP treatment combined with thermal heating (APP-TH) on the energy consumption, conductivity, and pH of seawater and saline water is investigated. Utilizing scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffractometry, the evolution of the morphology
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Studying the kinetic energy budget and moisture transport during a severe case of cyclogenesis Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-11 Abdulhaleem H. Labban
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Advanced reference crop evapotranspiration prediction: a novel framework combining neural nets, bee optimization algorithm, and mode decomposition Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-11 Ahmed Elbeltagi, Okan Mert Katipoğlu, Veysi Kartal, Ali Danandeh Mehr, Sabri Berhail, Elsayed Ahmed Elsadek
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Development of paper-based microfluidic analytical device (μPAD) for the determination of paracetamol in water samples: Optimization using response surface methodology (RSM) Appl. Water Sci. (IF 5.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-08 Nejat Mohammednur, Ahmed Hussen, Feleke Zewge