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Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30902568     DOI : https://doi.org/10.63288/jgcee.v1i1.1
Aim and Scope : ✅ Green Chemical Processes ✅ Renewable Energy Technologies ✅ Waste Management and Valorization ✅ Pollution Control and Mitigation ✅ Sustainable Materials ✅ Sustainable Process ✅ Food Chemistry ✅ Environmental Risk Assessment ✅ Cleaner Production and Industrial Ecology ✅ Water and Wastewater Treatment ✅ Climate Change Mitigation ✅ Environmental Chemistry ✅ Biochemistry and Biotechnology ✅ Education in Chemistry
Articles 15 Documents
The Effectiveness Of Coagulant Stems And Seeds Of Moringa Oleifera In Improving The Quality Of Well Water Rezky Awaliah Rusmah; Lili Adriani
Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63288/jgcee.v1i3.12

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This study investigates the effectiveness of natural coagulants derived from Moringa oleifera specifically seeds, stems, and their mixtures in improving well water quality through a coagulation treatment process. Coagulants were prepared by drying and grinding mature Moringa seeds and stems, then applied to 1000 mL samples of well water stirred at 10 rpm for 20 minutes. The coagulant dosages tested were 0.5 g, 1 g, 1.5 g, 2 g, and 3 g, with combination ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 2:1 (seed : stem). Water quality parameters measured before and after treatment included turbidity, total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, nitrite (NO₂), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). Results showed that the Moringa seed coagulant exhibited the highest removal efficiency across most parameters, particularly in reducing turbidity, TSS, Fe, and Mn concentrations. The optimal dose for all coagulants was identified as 0.5 g per 1000 mL, beyond which removal efficiency declined or plateauedlikely due to particle restabilization. Mixtures of seed and stem showed moderate effectiveness but did not outperform seed-only treatments, indicating that the active coagulating agents are more concentrated in the seeds. These findings highlight the potential of Moringa seed powder as a low-cost, sustainable, and efficient natural coagulant for decentralized water purification, particularly in rural or resource-constrained areas where access to chemical coagulants is limited.
Enhanced Removal of Malachite Green Dye from Textile Wastewater using TiO₂ Modified Palm Kernel Shell Activated Carbon: Optimization and Mechanistic Assessment Olowonyo Idayat. A; Sole-Adeoye Opeoluwa. D; Salam Kazeem. K; Aremu Mujidat. O; Oreofe Toyin. A; Akinwumi Odunayo. D; Owolabi Stephen. O
Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63288/jgcee.v1i3.11

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Malachite Green Dye (MGD), a toxic dye commonly discharged by textile industries, poses environmental and health risks. Simultaneously, the disposal of palm kernel shells (PKS), a byproduct of palm oil production, remains an underexploited resource. This study explores the use of activated carbon derived from PKS, modified with titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NP), for the adsorption of malachite green dye from aqueous solution. The adsorbent was characterized for its structural and surface chemistry. Batch adsorption experiments were carried out to evaluate the effects of dosage (0.5-2.5 g), contact time (30-150 min), agitation (100-300 rpm), and temperature (30-60 °C). Process optimization was carried out using the Box-Behnken design under the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) framework. Additionally, kinetic and thermodynamic analyses were performed to gain insights into the adsorption mechanism. Numerical optimization revealed a maximum dye removal of 92.6%. Kinetic analysis supported pseudo-second-order behavior, indicating chemisorption, while thermodynamic data confirmed a spontaneous and endothermic process. The adsorbent showed effective regeneration over five cycles, maintaining high efficiency. The prepared adsorbent exhibited a fixed carbon content of 69.50%, while the presence of functional groups involved in dye binding was confirmed through FTIR analysis. These results underscore the potential of PKSAC-TiO₂ as a cost-effective and sustainable adsorbent for dye-laden wastewater treatment.
Sustainable Conversion of Palm Kernel Shells into Activated Carbon for the Removal of Cu²⁺ and Zn²⁺ from Industrial Paint Wastewater Sole-Adeoye, Opeoluwa; Olowonyo, Idayat; Salam, Kazeem; Adedayo, Oreofe; Akinwumi, Odunayo; Owolabi, Stephen
Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63288/jgcee.v1i3.14

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Industrial paint effluents are major contributors to aquatic heavy metal contamination, creating serious environmental and public health concerns. Conventional treatment methods are often costly and unsustainable, underscoring the need for renewable and effective alternatives. In this study, palm kernel shells (PKS), an abundant agricultural byproduct, were valorized into activated carbon (PKS-AC) for the removal of Cu²⁺ and Zn²⁺ ions from real paint effluent. The adsorbent was prepared through chemical activation and high-temperature carbonization, yielding a material with high fixed carbon content (69.2%) and reduced volatile matter (14.0%), which provided structural stability and enhanced adsorption sites. Batch adsorption experiments revealed optimal conditions at pH 7, 90 minutes, 2.0 g/L dosage, and 55 °C, achieving removal efficiencies of 68.75% (Cu²⁺) and 67.50% (Zn²⁺). Kinetic modeling followed the pseudo-second-order model, suggesting chemisorption, while thermodynamic analysis confirmed the process to be spontaneous and endothermic. Importantly, regeneration tests showed PKS-AC retained strong performance over multiple cycles, highlighting its reusability. The novelty of this work lies in demonstrating the efficacy of PKS-derived activated carbon for treating real industrial paint wastewater, rather than synthetic solutions, while providing a complete evaluation of adsorption performance, kinetics, thermodynamics, and reusability. These findings establish PKS-AC as a sustainable, cost-effective, and circular-economy-driven adsorbent for large-scale wastewater treatment.
Nanostructured Sodium Molybdate Anodes for Enhanced Bioelectricity Generation and sustainable Wastewater Treatment in Microbial Fuel Cells Akinwumi Odunayo. D; Agarry Samuel. E; Aremu Mujidat. O; Olowonyo Idayat. A; Sole-Adeoye Opeoluwa. D; Fajobi Omoteniola. T; Oloyede Victoria. I; Abioye Oyindamola; Odunola Olufolake Adebamke; Popoola Adewemimo.O
Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63288/jgcee.v1i3.13

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Abattoir wastewater (ABW) is characterized by extremely high organic loads, posing serious environmental and management challenges. Conventional treatment methods are often inadequate, highlighting the urgent need for advanced, sustainable technologies. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) offer a promising dual solution by integrating wastewater treatment with renewable bioelectricity generation; however, their performance is limited by inefficient anode materials. To address this gap, this study investigates sodium molybdate dihydrate (Na2MoO₄·2H₂O) nanoparticles as a novel catalyst for anode modification in MFCs treating ABW. The nanoparticles were synthesized using sodium borohydride as a reducing agent and characterized by UV-Vis spectra, FT-IR (functional groups), XRD (size and crystal structure) and TEM (morphology), revealing non-uniform particles within 20–100 nm. MFCs performances were evaluated by comparing Na2MoO₄ coated (doped) electrodes with unmodified graphite electrodes. Results demonstrated a significant enhancement, with the nano-coated electrode achieving a maximum voltage of 899 mV, power density of 1896 mW/m², current density of 2246 mA/m² at 3500 Ω, and 69.9% COD removal efficiency. These findings confirm that Na2MoO₄ based nanostructured anodes can substantially improve both energy recovery and pollutant removal in MFCs, offering a sustainable approach for treating high-strength industrial effluents such as ABW
Reinforcement Learning for Intelligent Engineering Systems: A Comprehensive Review of Applications, Challenges and Future Prospects Giwa, Samuel Boluwatife; Sulayman, Aminah Abolore; Salam, Kazeem Kolapo; Araromi, Dauda Olurotimi
Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63288/jgcee.v1i3.15

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Reinforcement Learning (RL) is revolutionizing the field of engineering through the solution of challenging, nonlinear, and high-dimensional problems. This review examines how RL enriches the subjects of engineering, such as optimization of industrial processes. Current techniques in optimization and control are inefficient for some complex systems, but RL serves as a better alternative through real-time optimization, product quality improvement, and optimization of process efficiency. The article focuses on recent advancements, challenges, and future prospects for extended integration of RL in engineering and its possibility to revolutionize the field. It also states its limitations and suggestions for future research. The review serves as a good source of information for researchers and engineers determined to remain up to date with recent advancements in RL for intelligent engineering systems and extend its development.

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