Browse Sponsored Research Program Unpublished Project Reports - Illinois Sustainable Technology Center by Title

  • Loyola University Chicago’s Gallons Saved & Shared Project 
    Durnbaugh, Aaron (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2016-01)
    In a partnership with the Departments of Residence Life, Facilities, Psychology and the Institute of Environmental Sustainability, Loyola University Chicago installed water efficient fixtures on campus, engaged students ...

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  • Measurement of Biomarkers for Environmental Estrogen Exposure in Raccoons 
    Dean-Colomb, Windy; Jeffery, Elizabeth H. (Champaign, IL : Illinois Waste Management and Research Center, 1999)
    This project was conceived as a supplement to that of Dr. J. Levengood entitled "DePue WMA Biological Site Characterization: Segment III - Levels and Effects of Selected Metals in Raccoons". Dr. Levengood had proposed ...

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  • Microfiltration of Synthetic Metalworking Fluids Using Aluminum Oxide Membranes 
    Skerlos, Steven J. (Champaign, IL : Illinois Waste Management and Research Center, 2000)
    Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are used in manufacturing as coolants, lubricants,mand corrosion inhibitors. Growing MWF acquisition and disposal costs, together with concerns about microbiological health hazards and environmental ...

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  • PCBs in Schools 
    Holm, Nancy; Cosper, Stephen; Meschewski, Elizabeth (Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, 2016-11-30)
    This paper was developed to provide general information about the issue of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools.

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  • Reuse of Electroplating Wastewater: An Investigation into Factors Affecting Reliability of Reverse Osmosis 
    Cheryan, Munir (Champaign, IL : Waste Management and Research Center, 2003-11)
    Membrane filtration processes such as ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis have great potential in significantly reducing water consumption in metal finishing industries by allowing recycling of treated electroplating ...

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  • Solute Effects in Aquifer Cleanup/Hazardous Waste Treatment by Oxy-Radical Processes 
    Peyton, Gary R.; Smith, Michelle A. (Champaign, IL : Hazardous Waste Reseach and Information Center, 1988)
    Ground water which has been contaminated by improper disposal of organic chemicals is usually cleaned up either by air stripping or granular activated carbon adsorption, both of which still leave a pollution problem when ...

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  • Speciation of Mercury in Tissues: Pilot Study Final Report 
    Bunker, Grant (Champaign, IL : Illinois Waste Management and Research Center, 2000)
    The purpose of this pilot study was to determine detection limits of XAS for mercury in tissues using the best available x-ray technology at the BioCAT undulator beamline at the Advanced Photon Source, and to assess the ...

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  • Waste Management Survey of lllinois Higher Education Institutions: Unpublished Draft Final Report 
    Burris, Jane; O'Rourke, Diane (Champaign, IL : Illinois Waste Management and Research Center, 1997-01)
    The purpose of this project was to gather detailed information about waste management practices and waste generation and treatment at institutions of higher education in Illinois. Data were collected in two phases from a ...

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