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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2013 ItalyPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:CAPORALE, ANTONIO GIANDONATO;
PIGNA, MASSIMO; SOMMELLA, ALESSIA; Dynes J. J; +2 AuthorsCAPORALE, ANTONIO GIANDONATO
CAPORALE, ANTONIO GIANDONATO in OpenAIRECAPORALE, ANTONIO GIANDONATO;
PIGNA, MASSIMO; SOMMELLA, ALESSIA; Dynes J. J;CAPORALE, ANTONIO GIANDONATO
CAPORALE, ANTONIO GIANDONATO in OpenAIRECOZZOLINO, VINCENZA;
Violante A.;COZZOLINO, VINCENZA
COZZOLINO, VINCENZA in OpenAIREThe influence of compost on the growth of bean plants irrigated with As-contaminated waters and its influence on the mobility of As in the soils and the uptake of As (as NaAs(III)O2) by plant components was studied at various compost application rates (3·10(4) and 6·10(4) kg ha(-1)) and at three As concentrations (1, 2 and 3 mg kg(-1)). The biomass and As and P concentrations of the roots, shoots and beans were determined at harvest time, as well as the chlorophyll content of the leaves and nonspecific and specifically bound As in the soil. The bean plants exposed to As showed typical phytotoxicity symptoms; no plants however died over the study. The biomass of the bean plants increased with the increasing amounts of compost added to the soil, attributed to the phytonutritive capacity of compost. Biomass decreased with increasing As concentrations, however, the reduction in the biomass was significantly lower with the addition of compost, indicating that the As phytotoxicity was alleviated by the compost. For the same As concentration, the As content of the roots, shoots and beans decreased with increasing compost added compared to the Control. This is due to partial immobilization of the As by the organic functional groups on the compost, either directly or through cation bridging. Most of the As adsorbed by the bean plants accumulated in the roots, while a scant allocation of As occurred in the beans. Hence, the addition of compost to soils could be used as an effective means to limit As accumulation in crops from As-contaminated waters.
Archivio della ricer... arrow_drop_down Journal of Environmental ManagementArticle . 2013 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: Crossrefadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 2023 ItalyPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Ravina M.;
Marotta E.;Ravina M.
Ravina M. in OpenAIRECerutti A.;
Cerutti A.
Cerutti A. in OpenAIREZanetti G.;
+3 AuthorsZanetti G.
Zanetti G. in OpenAIRERavina M.;
Marotta E.;Ravina M.
Ravina M. in OpenAIRECerutti A.;
Cerutti A.
Cerutti A. in OpenAIREZanetti G.;
Zanetti G.
Zanetti G. in OpenAIRERuffino B.;
Ruffino B.
Ruffino B. in OpenAIREPanepinto D.;
Panepinto D.
Panepinto D. in OpenAIREZanetti M.;
Zanetti M.
Zanetti M. in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su151410882
handle: 11583/2985506
The problem of acid gas exhaust emissions treatment has not been fully resolved at present. Dry adsorption of acid gases with alkaline sorbents is currently being investigated, to improve solid sorbents. In this study, 5 types of hydrated lime were characterised and tested. The sorption capacities were measured by means of a system consisting of a feed line (HCl/N2), a thermostatic reactor and a water absorber. The physical characteristics of sorbent samples were also compared. Analyses conducted with scanning electronic microscopy revealed that sample C1 showed uniform particle distribution. Samples C2 and C3 showed the co-presence of fine and coarse particles. Sample C4 showed very fine particles with agglomeration phenomena. In sample C5, fibrous elements were found. Energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) analyses showed a similar composition of the samples, with the exception of the presence of Mg in some of them. After 30 min of testing, the following differences in sorption capacities with respect to C1 (3.59 mg g−1) were found: C2, −20%; C3, −13%; C4, −17%; C5, −3%. Higher sorption capacities were associated with more uniform particle size distributions. Conversely, agglomeration of fine particles may have adversely affected the performance of sorbents.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2020 ItalyPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Luigi Roselli;
Arturo Casieri;Luigi Roselli
Luigi Roselli in OpenAIREBernardo Corrado de Gennaro;
Bernardo Corrado de Gennaro
Bernardo Corrado de Gennaro in OpenAIRERuggiero Sardaro;
+1 AuthorsRuggiero Sardaro
Ruggiero Sardaro in OpenAIRELuigi Roselli;
Arturo Casieri;Luigi Roselli
Luigi Roselli in OpenAIREBernardo Corrado de Gennaro;
Bernardo Corrado de Gennaro
Bernardo Corrado de Gennaro in OpenAIRERuggiero Sardaro;
Ruggiero Sardaro
Ruggiero Sardaro in OpenAIREGiovanni Russo;
Giovanni Russo
Giovanni Russo in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su12093670
handle: 11586/279355 , 11369/392458
In recent years, the environmental sustainability of agri-food systems has become a crucial issue. Agri-food firms are increasingly concerned with the implementation of viable environmentally friendly production processes. The environmental impacts of the table grape sector, as well as other fresh and not transformed food products, involve mainly the farming phase rather than the subsequent conditioning, transportation, packaging, and distribution phases. The purpose of this study was to assess the environmental impacts and the economic viability of three table grapes production models (i.e., early harvesting, normal harvesting, and delayed harvesting), based on the Italian tendone system, during the entire life cycle. The environmental impact analysis was performed using the life cycle assessment (LCA) approach, while the economic analysis was performed using the life cycle costing (LCC) approach. The results show that the early and the delayed production models generated the highest environmental burdens, but also the highest economic returns, compared to the normal harvesting production model. The main determinants of the environmental impacts and economic returns are discussed and some practical recommendations are given to improve the sustainability of all the surveyed production models, so to converge public and private interests.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022 SpainPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Jorge Alvar-Beltrán;
Jorge Alvar-Beltrán
Jorge Alvar-Beltrán in OpenAIRERiccardo Soldan;
Proyuth Ly; Vang Seng; +4 AuthorsRiccardo Soldan
Riccardo Soldan in OpenAIREJorge Alvar-Beltrán;
Jorge Alvar-Beltrán
Jorge Alvar-Beltrán in OpenAIRERiccardo Soldan;
Proyuth Ly; Vang Seng; Khema Srun;Riccardo Soldan
Riccardo Soldan in OpenAIRERodrigo Manzanas;
Gianluca Franceschini; Ana Heureux;Rodrigo Manzanas
Rodrigo Manzanas in OpenAIREIncreasing heat-stress conditions, rising evaporative demand and shifting rainfall patterns may have multifaceted impacts on Cambodia's agricultural systems, including vegetable production. Concurrently, domestic vegetable supply is highly seasonal and inadequate to meet the domestic food demand, which consequently poses risks to food security locally, particularly in rural areas. This study assesses the impact of climate change on the yields and crop water productivity (CWP) of tomato, pak choi and yard-long bean cultivated year-round under different irrigated conditions (drip, furrow and net irrigation) in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The findings of this study show a similar annual precipitation decline (-23%) when comparing the 2017-2040 and 2070-2099 periods for both Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs 4.5 and 8.5), though with significant seasonal differences between the two climate scenarios. Increasing water and heat-stress conditions are expected to have adverse impacts on tomato plants compared to pak choi and yard-long bean, which have a much higher heat tolerance. Differing yield trends are expected depending on the transplanting/sowing date, irrigation method and RCP. In tomato, for example, a -55% yield loss is projected by the end-century (2070-2099) when transplanting in January, whereas a + 37% yield increase is expected between November and December over the same period. In addition, pak choi yield enhancements of up to +30% are projected if sowing in May under RCP 8.5 for both drip and net irrigation conditions. Similarly, higher yard-long bean yields are simulated under RCP 8.5 (+29%) compared to RCP 4.5 (+11%) for the average of all sowing dates (January to December) and irrigation methods (drip, furrow and net irrigation). In sum, the findings of this work are relevant for evidence-based decision-making and the development of projects, policies and programmes increasingly informed by simulation results from bundling climate-crop approaches to transform agriculture in response to climate change.
Agricultural and For... arrow_drop_down Agricultural and Forest MeteorologyArticle . 2022 . Peer-reviewedLicense: CC BY NC NDData sources: CrossrefRecolector de Ciencia Abierta, RECOLECTAArticle . 2022License: CC BY NC NDData sources: Recolector de Ciencia Abierta, RECOLECTAadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2019 ItalyPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Paolo S. Calabrò;
Paolo S. Calabrò
Paolo S. Calabrò in OpenAIREFilippo Fazzino;
Filippo Fazzino
Filippo Fazzino in OpenAIREAdele Folino;
Adele Folino
Adele Folino in OpenAIRESilvia Scibetta;
+1 AuthorsSilvia Scibetta
Silvia Scibetta in OpenAIREPaolo S. Calabrò;
Paolo S. Calabrò
Paolo S. Calabrò in OpenAIREFilippo Fazzino;
Filippo Fazzino
Filippo Fazzino in OpenAIREAdele Folino;
Adele Folino
Adele Folino in OpenAIRESilvia Scibetta;
Rossana Sidari;Silvia Scibetta
Silvia Scibetta in OpenAIREhandle: 20.500.11769/561550
Abstract Orange Peel Waste (OPW) is a widely produced residue whose management is complicated by its physical and chemical properties. Anaerobic digestion (AD), which is commonly used for the treatment and exploitation of many biodegradable wastes, is inefficient on OPW due to the presence of essential oils (mainly d -Limonene) as well as the low pH, which cause the process to be unstable. Here we explore the effect of alkaline pre-treatment of OPW and of the addition of granular activated carbon (GAC) and Zero Valent Iron (ZVI) in improving AD in two semi-continuous reactors at a laboratory scale. The addition and pre-treatment of ZVI/GAC were shown to help process stability up to a loading of 3 kgVS·m−3·d−1 and to increase methane production even at a sub-optimal pH. The investigation of the bacterial community, by high-throughput sequencing, has also increased our insight on their involvement in AD in the presence of ZVI, including its biotic oxidation. In addition, direct interspecies electron transfer was shown to play a role in the reactor supplemented with ZVI.
IRIS - Università de... arrow_drop_down IRIS - Università degli Studi di CataniaArticle . 2019Data sources: IRIS - Università degli Studi di Cataniaadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2013 ItalyPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:EC | MINOTAURUSEC| MINOTAURUSAuthors:FRASCARI, DARIO;
BUCCHI, GIACOMO; DORIA, FRANCESCO; ROSATO, ANTONELLA; +7 AuthorsFRASCARI, DARIO
FRASCARI, DARIO in OpenAIREFRASCARI, DARIO;
BUCCHI, GIACOMO; DORIA, FRANCESCO; ROSATO, ANTONELLA; TAVANAIE, NASRIN; Raffaele Salviulo; CIAVARELLI, ROBERTA;FRASCARI, DARIO
FRASCARI, DARIO in OpenAIREPINELLI, DAVIDE;
FRARACCIO, SERENA;PINELLI, DAVIDE
PINELLI, DAVIDE in OpenAIREZANAROLI, GIULIO;
ZANAROLI, GIULIO
ZANAROLI, GIULIO in OpenAIREFAVA, FABIO;
FAVA, FABIO
FAVA, FABIO in OpenAIREA procedure for the design of an aerobic cometabolic process for the on-site degradation of chlorinated solvents in a packed bed reactor was developed using groundwater from an aquifer contaminated by trichloroethylene (TCE) and 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane (TeCA). The work led to the selection of butane among five tested growth substrates, and to the development and characterization from the site's indigenous biomass of a suspended-cell consortium capable to degrade TCE (first order constant: 96 L gprotein(-1) day(-1) at 30 °C and 4.3 L gprotein(-1) day(-1) at 15 °C) with a 90 % mineralization of the organic chlorine. The consortium immobilization had strong effects on the butane and TCE degradation rates. The microbial community structure was slightly changed by a temperature shift from 30 to 15 °C, but remarkably affected by biomass adhesion. Given the higher TCE normalized degradation rate (0.59 day(-1) at 15 °C) and attached biomass concentration (0.13 gprotein Lbioreactor(-1) at 15 °C) attained, the porous ceramic carrier Biomax was selected as the best option for the packed bed reactor process. The low TeCA degradation rate exhibited by the developed consortium suggested the inclusion of a chemical pre-treatment based on the TeCA to TCE conversion via β-elimination, a very fast reaction at alkaline pH. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this represents the first attempt to develop a procedure for the development of a packed bed reactor process for the aerobic cometabolism of chlorinated solvents.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2012 ItalyPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Attilio Converti;
Alessandra Lodi; Lívia Seno Ferreira; Lívia Seno Ferreira; +4 AuthorsAttilio Converti
Attilio Converti in OpenAIREAttilio Converti;
Alessandra Lodi; Lívia Seno Ferreira; Lívia Seno Ferreira;Attilio Converti
Attilio Converti in OpenAIREElisabetta Finocchio;
João Carlos Monteiro de Carvalho; Mayla Santos Rodrigues; Mayla Santos Rodrigues;Elisabetta Finocchio
Elisabetta Finocchio in OpenAIREBinary and ternary systems of Ni(2+), Zn(2+), and Pb(2+) were investigated at initial metal concentrations of 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0mM as competitive adsorbates using Arthrospira platensis and Chlorella vulgaris as biosorbents. The experimental results were evaluated in terms of equilibrium sorption capacity and metal removal efficiency and fitted to the multi-component Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The pseudo second order model of Ho and McKay described well the adsorption kinetics, and the FT-IR spectroscopy confirmed metal binding to both biomasses. Ni(2+) and Zn(2+) interference on Pb(2+) sorption was lower than the contrary, likely due to biosorbent preference to Pb. In general, the higher the total initial metal concentration, the lower the adsorption capacity. The results of this study demonstrated that dry biomass of C. vulgaris behaved as better biosorbent than A. platensis and suggest its use as an effective alternative sorbent for metal removal from wastewater.
Journal of Hazardous... arrow_drop_down Journal of Hazardous MaterialsArticle . 2012 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: Crossrefadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2017 ItalyPublisher:Wiley Authors:A M De Girolamo;
F Bouraoui;A M De Girolamo
A M De Girolamo in OpenAIREA Buffagni;
A Buffagni
A Buffagni in OpenAIREG Pappagallo;
+1 AuthorsG Pappagallo
G Pappagallo in OpenAIREA M De Girolamo;
F Bouraoui;A M De Girolamo
A M De Girolamo in OpenAIREA Buffagni;
A Buffagni
A Buffagni in OpenAIREG Pappagallo;
G Pappagallo
G Pappagallo in OpenAIREA Lo Porto;
A Lo Porto
A Lo Porto in OpenAIREdoi: 10.1002/rra.3165
handle: 20.500.14243/330475
AbstractThe potential impacts of future climate scenarios on water balance and flow regime are presented and discussed for a temporary river system in southern Italy. Different climate projections for the future (2030–2059) and the recent conditions (1980–2009) were investigated. A hydrological model (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) was used to simulate water balance at the basin scale and streamflow in a number of river sections under various climate change scenarios, based on different combinations of global and regional models (global circulation models and regional climate models). The impact on water balance components was quantified at the basin and subbasin levels as deviation from the baseline (1980–2009), and the flow regime alteration under changing climate was estimated using a number of hydrological indicators. An increase in mean temperature for all months between 0.5–2.4 °C and a reduction in precipitation (by 4–7%) was predicted for the future. As a consequence, a decline of blue water (7–18%) and total water yield (11–28%) was estimated. Although the river type classification remains unvaried, the flow regime distinctly moves towards drier conditions and the divergence from the current status increases in future scenarios, especially for those reaches classified as I‐D (ie, intermittent‐dry) and E (ephemeral). Hydrological indicators showed a decrease in both high flow and low flow magnitudes for various time durations, an extension of the dry season and an exacerbation of extreme low flow conditions. A reduction of snowfall in the mountainous part of the basin and an increase in potential evapotranspiration was also estimated (4–4.4%). Finally, the paper analyses the implications of the climate change for river ecosystems and for River Basin Management Planning. The defined quantitative estimates of water balance alteration could support the identification of priorities that should be addressed in upcoming years to set water‐saving actions.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018 Italy, GermanyPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Authors:Castellani F;
Castellani F
Castellani F in OpenAIREEsposito A;
Esposito A
Esposito A in OpenAIREGeldermann J;
Geldermann J
Geldermann J in OpenAIREAltieri R;
Altieri R
Altieri R in OpenAIREhandle: 20.500.14243/354044
Purpose In Italy, composting olive mill waste has become a common practice, since it mitigates the environmental problems associated with spreading the waste on land. Compost can be used to prepare growth media for plant nursery cultivation as a substitute for peat, a non-renewable resource whose extraction has long raised environmental concerns. Here, we investigate two common composting procedures--open windrow and static-pile in gas-permeable bags--and compare them to evaluate their environmental impact. Methods We perform a cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) in accordance with ISO 14040 and 14044. The LCA considers carbon storage in the soil after 100 years, fugitive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the impacts avoided by substituting for peat. We use cumulative energy demand, global warming potential (GWP), acidification potential, and eutrophication potential indicators in a contribution analysis and explore how the re-use of olive pits for energy production and reduction of commercial fertilizers improves the environmental balance. We also present a scenario analysis that indicates how parameter fluctuations affect the results. Results and discussion Our study shows that peat's impacts can be significantly reduced from 1162.3 to 96.3 kg CO2-eq/Mg for open windrow compost or 43.1 kg CO2-eq/Mg for static-pile compost in gas-permeable bags. For static-pile composting, the lack of volatile organic compound and ammonia emissions and the detection of oxygen concentrations above 12% vol. suggest fully aerobic conditions. Fugitive greenhouse gas emissions were the most important contributions to the GWP. In the contribution analysis for static-pile composting, the avoidance of compost spreading and the carbon storage effect (due to compost usage) contributed 54% of the overall impacts to GWP and between 21 and 45% to the other indicators. Conclusions This LCA study illustrates how horticulturists can improve their resource management practices by recycling olive mill waste materials. Proper management of composting unit aeration can reduce fugitive GHG emissions.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2016 ItalyPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Soncini Andrea;
Soncini Andrea
Soncini Andrea in OpenAIREBocchiola Daniele;
Bocchiola Daniele;Bocchiola Daniele
Bocchiola Daniele in OpenAIREConfortola Gabriele;
+11 AuthorsConfortola Gabriele
Confortola Gabriele in OpenAIRESoncini Andrea;
Soncini Andrea
Soncini Andrea in OpenAIREBocchiola Daniele;
Bocchiola Daniele;Bocchiola Daniele
Bocchiola Daniele in OpenAIREConfortola Gabriele;
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Confortola Gabriele in OpenAIREMinora Umberto;
Vuillermoz Elisa;Minora Umberto
Minora Umberto in OpenAIRESalerno Franco;
Salerno Franco; Viviano Gaetano; Viviano Gaetano;Salerno Franco
Salerno Franco in OpenAIREShrestha Dibas;
Shrestha Dibas
Shrestha Dibas in OpenAIRESenese Antonella;
Senese Antonella
Senese Antonella in OpenAIRESmiraglia Claudio;
Diolaiuti Guglielmina; Diolaiuti Guglielmina;Smiraglia Claudio
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Assessment of future water resources under climate change is required in the Himalayas, where hydrological cycle is poorly studied and little understood. This study focuses on the upper Dudh Koshi river of Nepal (151km(2), 4200-8848ma.s.l.) at the toe of Mt. Everest, nesting the debris covered Khumbu, and Khangri Nup glaciers (62km(2)). New data gathered during three years of field campaigns (2012-2014) were used to set up a glacio-hydrological model describing stream flows, snow and ice melt, ice cover thickness and glaciers' flow dynamics. The model was validated, and used to assess changes of the hydrological cycle until 2100. Climate projections are used from three Global Climate Models used in the recent IPCC AR5 under RCP2.6, RCP4.5 and RCP8.5. Flow statistics are estimated for two reference decades 2045-2054, and 2090-2099, and compared against control run CR, 2012-2014. During CR we found a contribution of ice melt to stream flows of 55% yearly, with snow melt contributing for 19%. Future flows are predicted to increase in monsoon season, but to decrease yearly (-4% vs CR on average) at 2045-2054. At the end of century large reduction would occur in all seasons, i.e. -26% vs CR on average at 2090-2099. At half century yearly contribution of ice melt would be on average 45%, and snow melt 28%. At the end of century ice melt would be 31%, and snow contribution 39%. Glaciers in the area are projected to thin largely up to 6500ma.s.l. until 2100, reducing their volume by -50% or more, and their ice covered area by -30% or more. According to our results, in the future water resources in the upper Dudh Koshi would decrease, and depend largely upon snow melt and rainfall, so that adaptation measures to modified water availability will be required.
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