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Abatement of cyanide and ammoniacal-N from coke-oven wastewater using natural adsorbents: A comparative study
(Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 2021)The present study aims at efficient abatement of pollutants from coke-oven wastewater using environment-friendly and low-cost adsorbents for a green world. The adsorbent used were native laterite soil (NLS), heat-treated ... -
Analysis of the influence of CO2 concentration on a spark ignition engine fueled with biogas
(Applied sciences: Special Issue Advanced Engine Technologies and Innovative Vehicle Driving Systems, 2021)Biogas is one of the alternative solutions that could reduce the usage of fossil fuels and production of greenhouse gas emissions, as biogas is considered as an alternative fuel with a short carbon cycle. During biogas ... -
Application of electronic waste cable sheathing as secondary use sound insulation
(ATHENA Research Book. Vol. 2, 2023)Cable is the main component of electronic equipment which leads to increasing amounts of hollow sheaths after the removal of cores: metals with insulation layers. The continuously growing dependence on technology makes it ... -
Application of remote sensing for monitoring carbon faming: A review
(Mokslas – Lietuvos ateitis. Aplinkos inžinerija = Science – Future of Lithuania. Environmental engineering, 2023)This research article presents an overview of the role of carbon farming in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon in soil and vegetation. The article highlights the potential of remote sensing technology for ... -
Assessment of microalgae oil as a carbon-neutral transport fuel: engine performance, energy balance changes and exhaust gas emissions
(Sustainability, 2021)Notwithstanding the substantial progress acheved since 2010 in the attempts to realize the potential of microalgae biofuels in the transportation sector, the prospects for commercial production of CO2-neutral biofuels are ... -
Assessment of residual chlorine interaction with different microelements in stormwater sediments
(Molecules: Cross-Field Chemistry, 2023)One consequence of intensive outdoor disinfection using chlorinated compounds is environmental pollution. It has been found that disinfectants are the most effective tool to avoid the spread of infections and viruses. ... -
Circular economy in buildings
(Construction of optimized energy potential, 2020)The circular economy is not only a system of waste management. It is a system which includes the products’ design construction, recycling of raw materials and whose aim is that all components and materials bring added value ... -
Development and research of recyclable composite metamaterial structures made of plastic and rubber waste to reduce indoor noise and reverberation
(Sustainability: Sustainable Building Design, Technological Innovation and Green Project Management, 2023)According to the Waste Management Policy of the European Union, the recycling and reuse of various wastes is considered the most ecological and advanced waste disposal technology with the lowest impact on the environment. ... -
Development of composite acoustic panels of waste tyre textile fibres and paper sludge
(Sustainability: Special issue: Efficient use and recovery of resources for the purpose of circular economy and sustainability, 2023)Since society is moving towards sustainable development, interest in secondary use of waste has recently become significant. This paper investigates a process to develop an acoustic material, using two types of waste. ... -
Digital mapping of land cover changes using the fusion of SAR and MSI satellite data
(Land, 2022)The aim of this article is to choose the most appropriate method for identifying and managing land cover changes over time. These processes intensify due to human activities such as agriculture, urbanisation and deforestation. ... -
Drone-based vertical atmospheric temperature profiling in urban environments /
(Drones., 2023.)The accurate and detailed measurement of the vertical temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind profiles of the atmosphere is pivotal for high-resolution numerical weather prediction, the determination of atmospheric ... -
Evaluating the eligibility of abandoned agricultural land for the development of wind energy in Lithuania
(Sustainability, 2022)Land requirements of wind power (WP) are often seen as a constraint to future broad-scale deployment. The aim of the study is to evaluate the eligibility of abandoned agricultural land (AAL) areas, covered with woody plants, ... -
Evaluation of total organic carbon quantity and emissions of CO2 from soil into the atmosphere near street
(Ecological chemistry and engineering S-Chemia i inzynieria ekologiczna S, 2021)Soil as an ecosystem is actively involved into climate formation process. Therefore, it is important to assess such soil quality indicators as total organic carbon (TOC) and CO2 emissions. Soil organic matter is considered ... -
Experimental research on the treatment of stormwater contaminated by disinfectants using recycled materials—hemp fiber and ceramzite
(International journal of environmental research and public health: Special issue: Frontiers in water pollution, control and treatment, 2022)Pollution caused by the use of disinfectants in public spaces is a relatively new form of environmental contamination. During the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020–2021, early research showed a sevenfold increase in the use of ... -
Experimental studies of the sound scattering coefficient of the diffuser in the reverberation chamber
(Environmental and climate technologies, 2023)Wood charcoal is a sustainable, renewable, and environmentally friendly material with the use that the acoustic device can produce. Charcoal made of wood waste materials allows for improving indoor acoustical quality. ... -
Heavy metals in honey collected from contaminated locations: a case of Lithuania
(Sustainability: Section: Air, climate change and sustainability, 2022)Honey, as a bioindicator, can be used to determine the level of pollution in the environment with selected pollutants, including heavy metals. Twelve locations were selected for experimental studies near the main sources ... -
Impact of biochar, fertilizers and cultivation type on environmentally persistent free radicals in agricultural soil
(Environmental technology & innovation, 2022)Environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) have been considered as emerging contaminants due to their detrimental effects on human health. The adverse health impacts are attributed to oxidative stress induced by EPFRs ... -
Impact of natural weathering on stabilization of heavy metals (Cu, Zn, and Pb) in MSWI Bottom Ash
(Applied sciences: Special issue: New trends in waste management models, 2022)Bottom ash (BA) is the main residue left by municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI). As the circular economy is strengthened, the use of BA in civil engineering is increasing, but its successful use is hampered by heavy ... -
Impact of simulated biogas compositions (CH4 and CO2) on vibration, sound pressure and performance of a spark ignition engine
(Energies: Special Issue. Energy Decision Making: Problems, Methods, and Tools, 2021)Biogas has increasingly been used as an alternative to fossil fuels in the world due to a number of factors, including the availability of raw materials, extensive resources, relatively cheap production and sufficient ... -
Investigating the effectiveness of recycled agricultural and cement manufacturing waste materials used in oil sorption
(Materials: Special Issue Recycled Materials in Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2022)This research investigates how sorbents made from recycled waste materials affect the properties of water used to remove residues flushed from oil tanks transported by rail. The mineral sorbent was added to water following ...