Original Research Paper
Cd(II) Sorption on Iranian nano zeolites: Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies

Taher Yousefi; Meisam Torab-Mostaedi; Amir Charkhi; Abolfazl Aghaei

Volume 1, Issue 2 , November 2016, Pages 75-83

https://doi.org/10.7508/jwent.2016.02.001

Abstract
  An uptake of Cd(II) from aqueous solutions by ion exchange on Iranian natural zeolitic (TOSKA) has been studied. Experiments were carried out using batch method as a function of the initial concentration of metal ions, contact time, and temperature. The adsorbent is characterized using XRF, FTIR, TEM, ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
The Potential of ZnO Nanoparticles to Reduce Water Consuming in Iranian Heavy Oil Reservoir

Masoumeh Tajmiri; Mohammad Reza Ehsani

Volume 1, Issue 2 , November 2016, Pages 84-90

https://doi.org/10.7508/jwent.2016.02.002

Abstract
  Water is critically important, because its supply is under stress. In oil fields, the ratio-of-water-to-oil (WCUT%) can be 95% or higher. Managing this produced water is a great challenge whereas the best opportunity to reduce costs, improve profitability and preserve the natural environment. The oil ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Antibacterial and Cytotoxicity Studies of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by Endophytic Fusarium solani Isolated from Withania somnifera (L.)

Smitha Vijayan; Divya Koilaparambil; Tijith K George; Jisha Manakulam Shaikmoideen

Volume 1, Issue 2 , November 2016, Pages 91-103

https://doi.org/10.7508/jwent.2016.02.003

Abstract
  The present study establish extracellular production of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) using Fusarium solani, from medicinal plant Withania somnifera (L.) (ashwagandha) and it’s antibacterial and cytotoxicity effects. Biological- AgNP (Bio- AgNP) were synthesized by using fungal cell free extract ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Carboxymethyl-β-cyclodextrin Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles for Effective Removal of Arsenic from Drinking Water: Synthesis and Adsorption Studies

Sedigheh Zeinali; Maryam Abdollahi; Samad Sabbaghi

Volume 1, Issue 2 , November 2016, Pages 104-115

https://doi.org/10.7508/jwent.2016.02.004

Abstract
  The β-cyclodextrin coated magnetic nanoparticles were prepared by the surface modification of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles using carboxymethyl-β-cyclodextrin. Prepared nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, transmission electron microscope, Fourier transform infrared ...  Read More

Review Paper
Evaluation of Tap Water Based on Sensor Array and Conducting Nanostructured Polymers

Eduarda Regina Carvalho; Wilson Tadeu Lopes da Silva

Volume 1, Issue 2 , November 2016, Pages 116-123

https://doi.org/10.7508/jwent.2016.02.005

Abstract
  A sensor system, adapted to evaluate tap water, was fabricated and tested. Interdigitated  gold-coated microelectrodes were covered with various conducting polymers, single or mixed, under several different conditions. Polymer films were laid down by a  self-assembly technique and their impedance ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Study of the Adsorption of Amido Black 10B Dye from Aqueous Solution Using Polyaniline Nano-adsorbent: Kinetic and Isotherm Studies

Marjan Tanzifi; Mohsen Mansouri; Maryam Heidarzadeh; Kobra Gheibi

Volume 1, Issue 2 , November 2016, Pages 124-134

https://doi.org/10.7508/jwent.2016.02.006

Abstract
  In the present study, adsorptive properties of Polyaniline (PAn) were investigated for Amido Black 10B dye in aqueous solution. Different variables, including adsorption time, adsorbent dosage, solution pH and initial dye concentration were changed, and their effects on dye adsorption onto PAn nano-adsorbent ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Silver Doped TiO2 Nanoparticles: Preparation, Characterization and Efficient Degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenol Under Visible Light

Zahra Sarteep; Azadeh Ebrahimian Pirbazari; Mohammad Ali Aroon

Volume 1, Issue 2 , November 2016, Pages 135-144

https://doi.org/10.7508/jwent.2016.02.007

Abstract
  Hydrothermally synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles containing different amounts of silver were characterized by X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (SEM/EDX) techniques. XRD results showed prepared ...  Read More

Review Paper
Study on Olive Oil Wastewater Treatment: Nanotechnology Impact

Nika Gholamzadeh; Majid Peyravi; Mohsen Jahanshahi

Volume 1, Issue 2 , November 2016, Pages 145-161

https://doi.org/10.7508/jwent.2016.02.008

Abstract
  The olive mill wastewater (OMW) is generated from olive oil extraction in olive mills. It contains a very high organic load and considerable quantities of phytotoxicity compounds. Comprehensive articles with different methods have been published about the treatment of OMW. This paper reviews the recent ...  Read More