Tracking the formation potential of vivianite within the treatment train of full-scale wastewater treatment plants.

Phosphorus recovery is a vital element for the circular economy. Wastewater, especially sewage sludge, shows great potential for recovering phosphate in the form of vivianite. This work focuses on studying the iron, phosphorus, and sulfur interactions at full-scale wastewater treatment plants (Viikinmäki, Finland and Seine Aval, France) with the goal of identifying unit processes with a potential for vivianite formation.

Viral outbreaks detection and surveillance using wastewater-based epidemiology, viral air sampling, and machine learning techniques: A comprehensive review and outlook.

A viral outbreak is a global challenge that affects public health and safety. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been spreading globally, affecting millions of people worldwide, and led to significant loss of lives and deterioration of the global economy. The current adverse effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic demands finding new detection methods for future viral outbreaks.

New alginate-based interpenetrating polymer networks for water treatment: A response surface methodology based optimization study.

Different interpenetrating polymeric networks (IPN) based on sodium alginate, carrageenan and bentonite were developed to remove heavy metals and dyes from contaminated water. Four significant preparation factors; crosslinking time, calcium chloride concentration, alginate to carrageenan mass ratio,and bentonite to carrageenan mass ratio were studied and optimized via full factorial design and response surface methodology to determine the optimum composition with highest adsorption capacity. Different optimal conditions and combinations were found depending on the type of heavy metal or dye to be removed.