Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of water quality in constructed wetlands: A case study in cold temperate regions of China

Constructed wetlands (CWs) have emerged as a green solution for wastewater treatment in many regions. However, their efficacy can be impacted by temperature fluctuations, and the potential emission of greenhouse gases may offset their environmental and ecological benefits. This study focuses on the...

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Main Authors: Baiyang, Jiang, Yue, Yang, Doh, Shu Ing, Suryati, Sulaiman, Abdul Syukor, Abd Razak
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author Baiyang, Jiang
Yue, Yang
Doh, Shu Ing
Suryati, Sulaiman
Abdul Syukor, Abd Razak
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Doh, Shu Ing
Suryati, Sulaiman
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description Constructed wetlands (CWs) have emerged as a green solution for wastewater treatment in many regions. However, their efficacy can be impacted by temperature fluctuations, and the potential emission of greenhouse gases may offset their environmental and ecological benefits. This study focuses on the effluent of one wastewater treatment plant in the cold temperate zone of northern China. It investigates the supplemental treatment effects of CWs on effluents from conventional sewage treatment plants using three plant species: Phragmites australis, Scirpus validus, and Typha orientalisfor phytoremediation. Under 15°C, CWs showed moderate removal efficiencies for COD (35.71-40.28%) and TN (28.79-33.59%), with relatively low CO2 emission flux (43.56-176.56 mg/m2/h) and global warming potential (GWP,2.815- 6.613 mg/m2/h). Among the plants, Scirpus validus demonstrated superior pollutant removal and lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it a prime candidate for future use. Additionally, it explores the incorporation of biochar into CW substrates to simultaneously enhance water quality (+9.99% for COD and +22.13% for TN) and mitigate GHG emissions (-9%). The conclusions provide insights into the potential of CWs as complementary measures for conventional wastewater treatment, particularly in reducing GHG emissions and improving water quality in cold temperate regions. These findings contribute to understanding sustainable wastewater management practices in environmentally sensitive areas.
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spelling ump-435572025-03-17T01:46:02Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/43557/ Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of water quality in constructed wetlands: A case study in cold temperate regions of China Baiyang, Jiang Yue, Yang Doh, Shu Ing Suryati, Sulaiman Abdul Syukor, Abd Razak TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering Constructed wetlands (CWs) have emerged as a green solution for wastewater treatment in many regions. However, their efficacy can be impacted by temperature fluctuations, and the potential emission of greenhouse gases may offset their environmental and ecological benefits. This study focuses on the effluent of one wastewater treatment plant in the cold temperate zone of northern China. It investigates the supplemental treatment effects of CWs on effluents from conventional sewage treatment plants using three plant species: Phragmites australis, Scirpus validus, and Typha orientalisfor phytoremediation. Under 15°C, CWs showed moderate removal efficiencies for COD (35.71-40.28%) and TN (28.79-33.59%), with relatively low CO2 emission flux (43.56-176.56 mg/m2/h) and global warming potential (GWP,2.815- 6.613 mg/m2/h). Among the plants, Scirpus validus demonstrated superior pollutant removal and lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it a prime candidate for future use. Additionally, it explores the incorporation of biochar into CW substrates to simultaneously enhance water quality (+9.99% for COD and +22.13% for TN) and mitigate GHG emissions (-9%). The conclusions provide insights into the potential of CWs as complementary measures for conventional wastewater treatment, particularly in reducing GHG emissions and improving water quality in cold temperate regions. These findings contribute to understanding sustainable wastewater management practices in environmentally sensitive areas. Semarak Ilmu Publishing 2024-12-24 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_nc_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/43557/1/Mitigation%20of%20Greenhouse%20Gas%20Emissions%20and%20Enhancement%20of%20Water.pdf pdf en cc_by_nc_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/43557/7/Mitigation%20of%20Greenhouse%20Gas%20Emissions%20and%20Enhancement%20of%20Water%20Quality.pdf Baiyang, Jiang and Yue, Yang and Doh, Shu Ing and Suryati, Sulaiman and Abdul Syukor, Abd Razak (2024) Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of water quality in constructed wetlands: A case study in cold temperate regions of China. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 62 (4). pp. 63-75. ISSN 2462-1943. (Published) https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.62.4.6375 https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.62.4.6375
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Baiyang, Jiang
Yue, Yang
Doh, Shu Ing
Suryati, Sulaiman
Abdul Syukor, Abd Razak
Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of water quality in constructed wetlands: A case study in cold temperate regions of China
title Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of water quality in constructed wetlands: A case study in cold temperate regions of China
title_full Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of water quality in constructed wetlands: A case study in cold temperate regions of China
title_fullStr Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of water quality in constructed wetlands: A case study in cold temperate regions of China
title_full_unstemmed Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of water quality in constructed wetlands: A case study in cold temperate regions of China
title_short Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of water quality in constructed wetlands: A case study in cold temperate regions of China
title_sort mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of water quality in constructed wetlands: a case study in cold temperate regions of china
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
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