Pesticides and their residues frequently contaminate surface waters and groundwater so consequently there is a great need to identify methods and practices that reduce such contamination. This thesis examined the potential of a ‘bioprophylactic’ concept based on the hypothesis that diffuse contamination after application in the field can be significantly reduced if pesticides are degraded as ra...

Carbon capture (CC) will play a predominant role in decarbonising the energy, industry, and transportation sectors short to medium timeframes meet 2050 Net Zero target. Adsorption is promising CC technology that uses solid-adsorbents rather than liquid-absorbents strip CO2 from flue gas streams. In this study we developed small-scale platform for screening adsorbents 3D-printed toroidal fluidis...

The gasification process involves several reactions that occur simultaneously and are interrelated by independent variables. Simulation tools can help us to understand the behaviour predict efficiency final composition of products. In this work, two thermodynamic equilibrium models developed in Aspen Plus® software were assessed: a non-stoichiometric model based on feedstock most probable compo...

The novel formulation of alkali-activated binders (AABs) using incineration bottom ash (IBA) from fluidised bed (FB) combustion technology as a sole precursor was assessed. In addition, IBA-FB compared with IBA moving grate (IBA-MG) technology. AABs formulated (AAB-FB) and IBA-MG (AAB-MG) were also evaluated physicochemical, mechanical, environmental perspective. results revealed that specific ...