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Yi Shi Akintunde Babatunde Bettina Bockelmann-Evans Qijie Li Liang Zhang 《环境科学学报(英文版)》2020,32(10):151-162
Within the drinking water distribution system (DWDS) using chloramine as disinfectant, nitrification caused by nitrifying bacteria is increasingly becoming a concern as it poses a great challenge for maintaining water quality. To investigate efficient control strategies, operational conditions including hydraulic regimes and disinfectant scenarios were controlled within a flow cell experimental facility. Two test phases were conducted to investigate the effects on the extent of nitrification of three flow rates (Q = 2, 6, and 10 L/min) and four disinfection scenarios (total Cl2=1 mg/L, Cl2/NH3-N=3:1; total Cl2=1 mg/L, Cl2/NH3-N=5:1; total Cl2=5 mg/L, Cl2/NH3-N=3:1; and total Cl2=5 mg/L, Cl2/NH3-N=5:1). Physico-chemical parameters and nitrification indicators were monitored during the tests. The characteristics of biofilm extracellular polymetric substance (EPS) were evaluated after the experiment. The main results from the study indicate that nitrification is affected by hydraulic conditions and the process tends to be severe when the fluid flow transforms from laminar to turbulent (2300<Re<4000). Increasing disinfectant concentration and optimizing Cl2/NH3-N mass ratio were found to inhibit nitrification to some extend when the system was running at turbulent condition (Q = 10 L/min, Re = 5535). EPS extracted from biofilm that was established at the flow rate of 6 L/min had greater carbohydrate/protein ratio. Furthermore, several nitrification indicators were evaluated for their prediction efficiency and the results suggest that the change of nitrite, together with total organic carbon (TOC) and turbidity can indicate nitrification potential efficiently. 相似文献
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Olanike O. Aladenola Ayodele E. Ajayi Ayorinde A. Olufayo Babatunde Ajayi 《The Environmentalist》2008,28(2):123-127
The performance of a mixture of a forest bye product and cement for the production of storage structure for harvested rainwater
was assessed. Three mix ratios of Cement: Gmelina arborea sawdust 3.0:1.0 (specimen A), 2.5:1.0 (specimen B) and 2.0:1.0 (specimen C) were considered. Engineering properties and dimensional
stability of the different mix-ratios were monitored from prototypes cylindrical pots and test billet specimens. Possible
change in quality of stored rainwater, with time was monitored in all the three cases. Water quality parameters monitored
include pH, hardness, total suspended solids, alkalinity, acidity and total dissolved CO2. The tensile stress obtained were 110, 104, and 95 N/mm2, while the compressive strength were 5,000, 3,000, and 2,000 kN for specimens A, B and C respectively. Accelerated aging
test showed that sample A were more resistant to deformation, while specimen C were more susceptible to change in structure
over time. Similarly, the values of tensile and compressive strength after accelerated aging test increased in the order of
specimen A > B > C. Except in specimen C where significant differences in alkalinity and acidity were observed, there were
no significant differences in quality of the water stored in the pots after 2 months of storage. The results indicate the
suitability of the Gmelina arborea waste as an alternative in constructing water storage structures in rural communities. 相似文献
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A.O. Babatunde Y.Q. Zhao M.A. Morris 《Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)》2009,157(10):2830-2836
Aluminium-based water treatment residual (Al-WTR) is the most widely generated residual from water treatment facilities worldwide. It is regarded as a by-product of no reuse potential and landfilled. This study assessed Al-WTR as potential phosphate-removing substrate in engineered wetlands. Results indicate specific surface area ranged from 28.0 m2 g−1 to 41.4 m2 g−1. X-ray Diffraction, Fourier transform infrared and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopes all indicate Al-WTR is mainly composed of amorphous aluminium which influences its phosphorus (P) adsorption capacity. The pH and electrical conductivity ranged from 5.9 to 6.0 and 0.104 dS m−1 to 0.140 dS m−1 respectively, showing that it should support plant growth. Batch tests showed adsorption maxima of 31.9 mg P g−1 and significant P removal was achieved in column tests. Overall, results showed that Al-WTR can be used for P removal in engineered wetlands and it carries the benefits of reuse of a by-product that promotes sustainability. 相似文献
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Raphael Abiodun Olawepo 《The Environmentalist》2008,28(2):108-122
Fish production and marketing are as old as the rural communities involved in the lucrative occupation in Badagry area of
Lagos State, Nigeria. A random sampling of 200 fishermen using Participatory Rural Appraisal techniques (PRA) in five Badagry
villages was used to explore coastal fishing and socio-economic development in the study area with a view to enhancing local
productivity and sustainability. The findings show that an average fisherman in Badagry is aware of the resources available
in his environment, and can affect productivity levels positively if given adequate incentives. There are two lessons from
this study; one has to do with what PRA tells us about the fishing community, the other is the importance of facilitators
that have, amongst other things, good listening skills. The experience also revealed that field workers’ ability to listen
and learn from local fishermen was a critical factor in collecting in-depth information that could be used for rural community
planning. 相似文献
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Akindele Oluwatosin Adeyi Lotanna Micah Nneji Esther Olubisi Adeyi Oluwatobi T. Somade Babatunde Kazeem Agbaogun 《Chemistry and Ecology》2018,34(6):532-547
This study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of the combined use of earthworm (Alma millsoni) and bacterium (Bacillus sp.) in the bioremediation of spent engine oil (SEO) contaminated soils. A. millisoni were collected from the Botanical Garden of University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The stock culture of hydrocarbonoclastic Bacillus sp. was used for the bioremediation study. A set-up of eight pots containing 1000?g soil sample and 20?g of cow dung were mixed with 100, 75, 50 and 0?mL SEO respectively. Each of the set up was subjected to bioremediation agents; A. millisoni alone, Bacillus sp alone, A. millisoni and Bacillus sp, no treatment (control) in duplicate. Treatment of 100?ml SEO contaminated soil with combined A. millisoni and Bacillus sp resulted in significantly (P?0.05) lower levels of TPH and heavy metals (Ni and Pb), higher microbial activity and C:N ratio than the other treatments. The effectiveness of the bioremediating agents as indicated by reduction in the indices of petroleum hydrocarbon pollution followed the pattern: vermi-bacterium > bacterium > vermi-remediating agents. Earthworms exposed to 100?mLSEO-contaminated soil had higher CAT, SOD, and GPx activities compared to the control. Findings indicated that A. millisoni with Bacillus sp. can synergistically improve bioremediation of SEO contaminated soils. 相似文献
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Potential influences of global warming on future climate and extreme events in Nigeria 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
Babatunde J. Abiodun Kamoru A. Lawal Ayobami T. Salami Abayomi A. Abatan 《Regional Environmental Change》2013,13(3):477-491
This study investigates future impacts of global warming on climate and extreme climate events in Nigeria, the most populous African country that depends on rain-fed agriculture. Past and future climate simulations from 9 GCMs were downscaled (using a statistical model) and analyzed for the study. The study considers the impacts of two emission scenarios (B1 and A2) on the future climates (2046–2065 and 2081–2100) over ecological zones in Nigeria. The model evaluation shows that the downscaling adds values to the GCMs simulation, and the results capture all the important climatic features over the country. The model projections show that both B1 and A2 scenarios change the future climate over Nigeria. They significantly increase the temperature over all the ecological zones, with greatest warming (between 1 and 4 °C) over the Sudan (short grass) Savanna in March. The warming, which increases the occurrence of extreme temperature and heat wave events over the entire country, enhances the frequency of the extreme rainfall events in the south and southeast and reduces the annual rainfall over the northeast. Since heavy rains and floods are major problems in the south and southeast, and drought is major problem in the northeast, the global warming may further aggravate these environmental problems in future. These could have negative impacts on agriculture and further threaten livelihood and food security in the rapidly growing country. Hence, there is need for further studies on adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the impacts of global warming in Nigeria. 相似文献
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Salami Babatunde Abiodun Oyehan Tajudeen Adeyinka Gambo Yahya Badmus Suaibu O. Tanimu Gazali Adamu Sagir Lateef Saheed A. Saleh Tawfik A. 《Environmental science and pollution research international》2022,29(28):42560-42600
Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Water and wastewater treatment applications stand to benefit immensely from the design and development of new materials based on silica nanoparticles... 相似文献
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Abiodun S. Momodu Elizabeth F. Aransiola Inioluwa D. Okunade Grace O. Ogunlusi Kehinde N. Awokoya Ibikunle O. Ogundari Olutope T. Falope Oladotun W. Makinde John‐Felix K. Akinbami 《Natural resources forum》2019,43(2):73-81
The study focused on Nigeria's polyurethane (PU) production process as a test case. Though it is currently insignificant when viewed from a global perspective, PU production in Nigeria is not eco‐friendly. Traditionally, PU is produced by reacting petro‐based polyol with a poly‐isocyanate, which is made from amines and phosgene and are currently imported into the country. These two materials are detrimental to the human health and environment, indicating that Nigeria's PU industries need to re‐examine their production inputs for environmental compliance. The objective of this study is to review the PU industry for nontoxic reagents that could be sourced locally vis‐à‐vis overcoming sustainable development (greening the economy) challenges in Nigeria. Non‐isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) is preferred to petro‐polyurethane because, in comparison, NIPU has improved thermal and chemical resistance, porosity and water absorption, and is less toxic. Engaging local resources to produce PU is economically feasible; in addition, NIPU is relatively advantageous to human health and the environment. Aside from being economically feasible, production of NIPU in Nigeria has the propensity to greatly enlarge the growth of the existing PU industry to tremendous heights and contribute to diversifying and improving the overall economy. 相似文献
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A. O. Babatunde Y. Q. Zhao 《Environmental science and pollution research international》2010,17(7):1314-1322
Concept and purpose
Virtually all water treatment facilities worldwide generate an enormous amount of water treatment residual (WTR) solids for which environmentally friendly end-use options are continually being sought as opposed to their landfilling. Aluminium-based WTR (Al-WTR) can offer huge benefits particularly for phosphorus (P) removal and biofilm attachment when used as media in engineered wetlands. However, potential environmental risks that may arise from the leaching out of its constituents must be properly evaluated before such reuse can be assured. This paper presents results of an assessment carried out to monitor and examine the leachability and leaching patterns of the constituents of an Al-WTR used as media in laboratory-scale engineered wetland systems. 相似文献10.
In rural Nigeria, food processing is mostly engaged in by women and children. Most of these processes are done using outdated technologies that make use of traditional woodstoves. This article presents the health and environmental implications of the rural female entrepreneurs involved in food processing and proffer means of bettering the lot of these women to handle these hazards. A partially structured questionnaire and focus group discussion was used to capture data from respondents. The study revealed that about 73 % of women involved in direct production of garri and palm oil processing could be at risk of early death or disability-adjusted life years from the mentioned diseases. The article concludes that the rural female entrepreneur needs to be better positioned to handle these hazards, for her health, that of her children, as well as for the environment. 相似文献