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Ammoniacal nitrogen ? A critical contaminant in leachate composition: Characteristics, potential risk, and adsorption treatment innovations

The substantial presence of ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3?N) in leachate has precipitated a severe decline in aquatic ecosystems and poses considerable threats to human health. The conventional methods for NH3?N removal suffer from various drawbacks. This review meticulously finds and combines the key ch...

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Main Authors: Wae AbdulKadir W.A.F., Che Omar R., Shamsudin M.S.
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Published: Elsevier Ltd 2025
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spelling my.uniten.dspace-366382025-03-03T15:43:34Z Ammoniacal nitrogen ? A critical contaminant in leachate composition: Characteristics, potential risk, and adsorption treatment innovations Wae AbdulKadir W.A.F. Che Omar R. Shamsudin M.S. 57218692453 57903899400 57202588454 The substantial presence of ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3?N) in leachate has precipitated a severe decline in aquatic ecosystems and poses considerable threats to human health. The conventional methods for NH3?N removal suffer from various drawbacks. This review meticulously finds and combines the key characteristics and potential risks of NH3?N. Given the challenges posed by this hard-to-treat pollutant, it emphasizes the critical need for careful consideration to figure out the most effective treatment approach. An excess of NH3?N can impede microbial activity, leading to a decline in the removal efficiency of the treatment system. Hence, it becomes crucial to prioritize a sustainable alternative for leachate treatment by delving into a comprehensive exploration of the adsorption process for NH3?N removal. This study supplies a comparative analysis of key adsorbent materials, encompassing carbon- and non?carbon-based variants. This overview includes insights into modifications, treatment conditions, and the efficiency of NH3?N removal. The theoretical and experimental findings shed light on the intricate interplay of chemical and physical forces that bind the adsorbent and NH3?N, enhancing our comprehension of their interaction in the treatment process. Common isotherm models are elucidated to inform future optimization strategies for NH3?N removal. ? 2024 Elsevier Ltd Final 2025-03-03T07:43:34Z 2025-03-03T07:43:34Z 2024 Review 10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105424 2-s2.0-85192079350 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85192079350&doi=10.1016%2fj.jwpe.2024.105424&partnerID=40&md5=c95e59b0684d83011f49a8525cfc6f1e https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36638 62 105424 Elsevier Ltd Scopus
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description The substantial presence of ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3?N) in leachate has precipitated a severe decline in aquatic ecosystems and poses considerable threats to human health. The conventional methods for NH3?N removal suffer from various drawbacks. This review meticulously finds and combines the key characteristics and potential risks of NH3?N. Given the challenges posed by this hard-to-treat pollutant, it emphasizes the critical need for careful consideration to figure out the most effective treatment approach. An excess of NH3?N can impede microbial activity, leading to a decline in the removal efficiency of the treatment system. Hence, it becomes crucial to prioritize a sustainable alternative for leachate treatment by delving into a comprehensive exploration of the adsorption process for NH3?N removal. This study supplies a comparative analysis of key adsorbent materials, encompassing carbon- and non?carbon-based variants. This overview includes insights into modifications, treatment conditions, and the efficiency of NH3?N removal. The theoretical and experimental findings shed light on the intricate interplay of chemical and physical forces that bind the adsorbent and NH3?N, enhancing our comprehension of their interaction in the treatment process. Common isotherm models are elucidated to inform future optimization strategies for NH3?N removal. ? 2024 Elsevier Ltd
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Ammoniacal nitrogen ? A critical contaminant in leachate composition: Characteristics, potential risk, and adsorption treatment innovations
author_sort Wae AbdulKadir W.A.F.
title Ammoniacal nitrogen ? A critical contaminant in leachate composition: Characteristics, potential risk, and adsorption treatment innovations
title_short Ammoniacal nitrogen ? A critical contaminant in leachate composition: Characteristics, potential risk, and adsorption treatment innovations
title_full Ammoniacal nitrogen ? A critical contaminant in leachate composition: Characteristics, potential risk, and adsorption treatment innovations
title_fullStr Ammoniacal nitrogen ? A critical contaminant in leachate composition: Characteristics, potential risk, and adsorption treatment innovations
title_full_unstemmed Ammoniacal nitrogen ? A critical contaminant in leachate composition: Characteristics, potential risk, and adsorption treatment innovations
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