Evaluation of Various Solid Wastes as Potential Carbon Sources for the Remediation of Nitrate Contaminated Water: Preliminary Results Jeevan Sanjay Bachchu, Govardhan Reddy Chilla, Lokesh Sonti, Sanjukta Banerjee, Dhruv Yogesh Kumar Rana, Sainikesh Padmanabhuni, Venkata Sai Gundlapally, Nitish Venkateswarlu Mogili Clean Soil Air Water, 2026 Nitrate contamination of groundwater is a major concern in the regions that depend on on‐site sanitation units, such as pit toilets. In situ biological denitrification employing solid phase denitrification is an attractive treatment solution for mitigating nitrate contamination. The availability of low cost solid organic carbon sources is crucial for effective in situ solid‐phase denitrification. The present study addresses this gap by assessing the nitrate removal potential of three solid waste substrates—cattle manure, peanut shell, and orange peel. The maximum nitrate removal efficiencies with cattle manure, peanut shell, and orange peel correspond to 99.1%, 78.8%, and 73.5%, respectively. The formation of intermediate nitrite ions and the presence of denitrifying bacteria in the batch samples suggest the probable occurrence of heterotrophic denitrification. First‐order kinetics of batch experiments revealed that nitrate removal with cattle manure was rapid compared to that with the other two carbon sources. A nitrate removal efficiency of more than 85% was achieved at varying initial nitrate concentrations (100–500 mg/L) using cattle manure as a carbon source. Utilization of these waste materials for the remediation of nitrate‐contaminated water contributes to a circular economy by converting low value waste into valuable bio‐resources for sustainable water treatment.
Nanoparticle-Assisted Abiotic Remediation of Contaminated Soil Hannah Jebarani D. Angelene, Nitish Venkateswarlu Mogili, R. A. Zerubabel Michael, Mutyala Satish, Rajeswara Reddy Erva Plant Based Nanoparticle Synthesis for Sustainable Agriculture, 2025 Soil contamination is an alarming environmental issue arising from anthropogenic activity and agricultural practices. It poses substantial risks to human health and ecosystems. Conventional remediation methods have limitations in terms of the costs of treatments, contaminant removal efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Nanomaterial-assisted abiotic remediation has emerged as a sustainable approach, which involves the utilization of nanomaterials to address the complexities of contaminated soil remediation. This chapter provides an overview of different types of pollutants encountered in contaminated soil. It also examines the potential of different mechanisms (nano-immobilization, nano-adsorption, nanocatalysis, etc.) that apply nanomaterials for the remediation of contaminated soil. In addition, the ability of nanomaterials to detect contaminants (nanosensing) is detailed. Further, the fate of nanomaterials upon application in soil is highlighted and the potential of nanotechnology in addressing the environmental challenges involved in the remediation of contaminated soil is discussed.
Harnessing Bacillus pacificus-I7 as a catalytic and sustainable tool for bio-cementation using agro-industrial wastes Varad Rahul Khiste, Kirtan PrashantKumar Patel, Nitish Venkateswarlu Mogili, Sanjukta Banerjee, Anwesha Khanra, Juhi Saxena Geomicrobiology Journal, 2025 This study explores the potential of indigenous bacteria isolated from brick-making soil for application in microbial-induced calcite precipitation. Primary screening of soil samples revealed seven bacterial isolates. Among these isolates, Bacillus pacificus (isolate I-7) as exhibiting the highest calcite precipitation, and urease activity required for bio-cementation process. Maximum precipitation of 0.798 g using I-7 was observed in solution with 0.6 g urea and 0.8 g calcium chloride. The formation of calcium carbonate was validated using flame test, SEM, EDS, and XRD analysis. Further, the bacterium was employed in bio-brick formation utilizing agro-industrial waste (eggshell and groundnut husk) as a binding matrix and a source of calcium and other nutrients. The bio-bricks exhibited higher structural rigidity, highlighting the feasibility of integrating waste valorization with sustainable construction practices.
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