Agricultural activity including the use of nitrogenous fertilizers is known as the major source. Ammonia has a short life time and reacts with other pollutants like the oxides of Sulphur and nitrogen to form fine particulates ...

Pakistan is critically leading towards amplified air, water and soil pollution caused due to open dumping of municipal solid waste. Organic fraction of biodegradable wastes may be converted into renewable bioenergy by the ...

Rainwater Harvesting Systems are considered best, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. They have the potential to supply low-cost decentralized water to urban and rural population. Untreated harvested rainwater ...

Wide spread occurrence of antibiotics and antibiotic resistant bacteria in environmental matrices is posing a serious threat to public health worldwide. Since the significance of bacterial isolates from environmental samples ...

The study explores the development of visible light active photocatalyst for degradation of organic pollutant such as Phenol. Three different photocatalysts (TiO2, Ag-TiO2 and Ag3PO4/TiO2) were investigated. Sol gel ...

Radiance balance of the earth is being altered by the impact of aerosols through scattering and absorbing solar radiation. Climate forcing estimation remained uncertain because of irregular spatial and temporal variation ...

Mulching is one of the important agronomic practices in conserving soil moisture and modifying the soil physical environment. Wheat is an important food crop in Pakistan and is sensitive to soil moisture stress. Lab scale ...

Air quality is an important environmental concern worldwide. National Environmental quality standards are implemented by regulatory authorities to improve the air quality on the bases of emission levels. US EPA defines ...

Formaldehyde is an intermediate product in the oxidation paths of non-methane hydrocarbons produced through biogenic activities and anthropogenic sources. Formaldehyde is a flammable, colorless, strong-smelling chemical ...

Modification in hospital textiles to include disinfection properties may help in the reduction of nosocomial infections. Antibacterial properties were imparted to cotton fabric by modifying it with pure and (1%) silver ...