Journal of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering

Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016

  • Heavy Metals Distribution in Water, Particulate and Sediment of El-Mex Bay, Alexandria, Egypt

    Mohamed A. Okbah, Mamdouh S. Masoud, Gehan M. El Zokm, Alyaa A. Abd El-Salam

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 1-12
    Received: 20 October 2016
    Accepted: 2 November 2016
    Published: 25 November 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jeece.20160101.11
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    Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine the distribution of the heavy metals (Fe, Cu, Pb, Mn, Zn and Cd) between dissolved and particulate form; as well as, in the sediment of El-Mex Bay. Surface and bottom water samples were collected seasonally during the period from September (summer) 2012 to April (spring) 2013. The sediment samples were collecte... Show More
  • Paper Consumption and Environmental Impact in an Emerging Economy

    Mukete Beckline, Sun Yujun, Zama Eric, Monono Samuel Kato

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 13-18
    Received: 27 October 2016
    Accepted: 8 November 2016
    Published: 2 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jeece.20160101.12
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    Abstract: Some 25 years ago, it was thought that the use of paper would decrease with increasing digital technology but it has rather increased through the printing of emails, web pages and reports. In addition, the use of paper for packaging, facial and toilet tissue products as well as newspapers, shows how important paper usage has become. Emerging econom... Show More
  • The Impact of the Bark of Camel’s Foot (Piliostigmathonningii) on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber Vulcanizate

    Michael Ifeanyichukwu Ugbaja, Kevin Ibe Ejiogu, James Datoegoem Dashe

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 19-23
    Received: 21 October 2016
    Accepted: 12 November 2016
    Published: 16 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jeece.20160101.13
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    Abstract: A study on the impact of the bark camel’s foot “Piliostigmathonningii” on the physico-mechanical properties of natural rubber vulcanizate when used as filler has been carried out. Laboratory scale two roll mill was used to compound five different formulations of the natural rubber and the camel’s foot bark filler according to the following ratios i... Show More