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USLS research on sustainable wastewater treatment published in prominent journal

USLS research on sustainable wastewater treatment published in prominent journal

Center for Research and Engagement 06 May, 2024

The Publication and Engagement Office (PEO) extends its congratulations to Bobby G. Maravilla Jr., Nikka Marie C. Gan, Deanne Yvette B. Guinanao, Mary Ann T. Pandan, PhD, and Khino J. Parohinog, PhD, for their journal publication entitled "Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl Orange in Water Using Oyster Shell-Derived Calcium Oxide Nanoparticles" in Bioresource Technology Reports, a Scopus-indexed journal published by Elsevier Ltd.

Journal Outlet: Bioresource Technology Reports
ISSN/ eISSN: 2589-014X
 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2024.101813

This study addresses the Philippine textile industry's aim to adopt sustainable waste management practices, offering another valuable contribution to the field of Chemical Engineering.

The application of oyster shell-derived calcium oxide nanoparticles as a dispersible and recyclable photocatalyst has demonstrated successful treatment of wastewater containing methyl orange.