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A Python-Based Landfill Heat Balance Model with Graphic User Interface
An open-source computational tool designed to rapidly predict temperature dynamics within municipal solid waste landfills. The model uses a compartment-based heat balance approach to simulate…
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Polymer-Based Pre-Treatment for Removal of PFAS from Landfill Leachate
This study evaluated the feasibility of using cationic polymers to remove PFAS from landfill leachate through sequestration to suspended solids. Bench-scale testing with three leachate…
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Effective and Complete Decomposition of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Byproducts in Incineration
This study, led by Dr. Feng Xiao at the University of Missouri, investigated the thermal decomposition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their byproducts…
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Research to Improve Compost Facility Air Emissions Permitting
Navigating air quality permitting remains a major challenge for composting facilities, with volatile organic compound (VOC) emission estimates often based on outdated or inconsistent data.…
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Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) for Landfill Leachate and Condensate Management
This report, Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) for Landfill Leachate and Condensate Management, delivers a comprehensive evaluation of SCWO technology as a solution for managing challenging…
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PFAS Release for Spent Granular Activated Carbon in Solid Waste Management Facilities
PFAS-laden spent GAC from water treatment is often disposed of in landfills, where PFAS can leach into leachate, creating potential environmental risks. To address the…
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Does the Disposal of PFAS-Containing Special Wastes Impact Leachate PFAS Concentrations?
The presence of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in landfill leachate is well established and expected given the wide array of consumer products in which…
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Repair Strategies for Waste Transfer Station Concrete Overlays
Concrete overlays in waste transfer stations often deteriorate prematurely, and while recent guidelines help with new construction or large-scale resurfacing, they don’t address the growing…
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Novel Methods for The Recycling and Upcycling of Reclaimed Mixed Stream Polyesters
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the plastic commonly used in bottles, is the most collected plastic but often ends up as low-value products like carpet fiber due…
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Economic and Environmental Comparison of Emerging Plastic Waste Management Technologies
With plastic waste generation in the U.S. reaching 36 million tons and recovery rates stuck at just 9%, traditional recycling alone won’t close the gap.…
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