@article{MTMT:34767864, title = {Exploring the comminution process of waste printed circuit boards in recycling: a review}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34767864}, author = {Abbadi, Alaa and Rácz, Ádám and Bokányi, Ljudmilla}, doi = {10.1007/s10163-024-01945-3}, journal-iso = {J MATER CYCLES WASTE}, journal = {JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CYCLES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT}, unique-id = {34767864}, issn = {1438-4957}, abstract = {The increasing amount of electronic waste (e-waste) has placed significant burdens on society and the environment, particularly with regards to waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs), which are essential in electronics manufacturing. As natural resources become scarce, it is crucial to effectively recycle and reclaim WPCBs due to their high value and large output. Comminuting printed circuit boards is a crucial step in enabling the recovery of valuable materials, and this review provides an in-depth analysis of WPCB comminution. It explores the structure, types, and composition of the WPCBs, including their mechanical properties. The review thoroughly surveys conventional mechanical comminution machinery and also discusses emerging technologies such as innovative pretreatment approaches, electrodynamic disintegration, high voltage electrical pulses, and abrasive waterjet cutting. The literature has been critically examined to identify research gaps and inconsistencies, and future directions for increased efficiency and sustainability are proposed.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1611-8227} } @misc{MTMT:34728485, title = {Looking for the Final Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Carpathian Basin: opportunities and limits of recent researches in Hungary}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34728485}, author = {Szegedi, Kristóf István and Lengyel, György and Marton, Tibor}, unique-id = {34728485}, year = {2024} } @misc{MTMT:34718010, title = {Final Palaeolithic and Early Mesolithic in the Carpathian Basin: current research and issues}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34718010}, author = {Szegedi, Kristóf István}, unique-id = {34718010}, year = {2024} } @article{MTMT:34717098, title = {Geophysical characterization of groundwater aquifers in the Western Debrecen area, Hungary: insights from gravity, magnetotelluric, and electrical resistivity tomography}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34717098}, author = {Mohammed, Musaab Adam Abbakar and Szabó, Norbert Péter and Alao, Joseph O. and Szűcs, Péter}, doi = {10.1007/s40899-024-01062-x}, journal-iso = {SUST WATER RES MANAG}, journal = {SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT}, volume = {10}, unique-id = {34717098}, issn = {2363-5037}, abstract = {The recent study followed a multi-methodological approach integrating gravity, magnetotelluric (MT), and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) to investigate the geometry and hydrological characteristics of the main hydrostratigraphical units in the Western Debrecen area, Eastern Hungary. The integration of these methods aims to delineate potential zones for groundwater development and guide effective extraction strategies. In the gravity investigation, the Bouguer anomaly map undergoes spectral analysis for the separation of shallow and deep features, offering a preliminary indication of basement rock depth. Subsequently, gravity data inversion is employed to map variations in basement rock topography, revealing a basin structure, with sediment thicknesses extending up to 2 km. On the other hand, the MT data are modeled using the 1D Occam inversion algorithm to validate the results of the gravity data analysis. This inversion, constrained with lithological logs is further utilized to delineate the main hydrostratigraphical units in the study area. Accordingly, four units are identified, including the Nagyalföld Aquifer, Algyő and Endrődi Aquitards, the Badenian Aquifer, and the Pre-Neogene Aquitard. Consequently, Dar Zarrouk parameters based transmissivity and the hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer units are measured. The Nagyalföld aquifer showed a hydraulic conductivity that ranged between 7.9 and 11.9 m/day, while the Badenian aquifer showed an average hydraulic conductivity of 13.1 m/day. The ERT data are employed to map the spatial distribution of the depth to the water table. The shallow water table is observed in regions characterized by an elevated thickness of sedimentary rocks, attributed to their high specific capacity. Integrating these hydrogeophysical methods provided a comprehensive understanding of the subsurface hydrology and enabled better-informed decision-making for groundwater development.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {2363-5045} } @article{MTMT:34570001, title = {Joint interpretation and modeling of potential field data for mapping groundwater potential zones around Debrecen area, Eastern Hungary}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34570001}, author = {Mohammed, Musaab Adam Abbakar and Szabó, Norbert Péter and Szűcs, Péter}, doi = {10.1007/s40328-023-00433-8}, journal-iso = {ACTA GEOD GEOPHYS}, journal = {ACTA GEODAETICA ET GEOPHYSICA}, volume = {59}, unique-id = {34570001}, issn = {2213-5812}, abstract = {The Debrecen area, as part of the Great Hungarian Plain (GHP), is associated with a multi-aquifer system that is overly exploited to fulfill the development plans. This research aims to jointly interpret and model gravity and magnetic data to map the subsurface geology and structures that govern groundwater occurrence. Various potential field techniques, including spectral analysis, anomaly derivatives, analytical signal, and Euler deconvolution were employed to map the distribution and depth of the buried geological structures. The combination of the potential field techniques enabled the construction of a detailed lineament map, providing valuable insights into the distribution of the subsurface structural features. It was indicated that the main structural trend is NW–SE and NE–SW, that coincides with the main structural trends in Hungary. Subsequently, a lineament density map is derived, indicating that the eastern, central, and northwestern parts of the area form the most promising zones for groundwater prospection. The joint inversion of gravity and magnetic data has further enhanced the understanding of subsurface geology. The depth to the basement rock varied between 1.18 and 2.2 km. The highest depth to the basement meets with thick sedimentary sequences bounded by normal faults forming graben and horst structures. Moreover, the distribution of these sediments is investigated using lithological logs indicating the thickness of the main hydrostratigraphic units in the Debrecen area. These units include Nagyalföld Aquifer, Algyő Aquitard, Endrőd Aquitard, and Miocene Badenian Aquifer units, which mainly consist of sand, silt, marl, and gravel. The recent study demonstrated the effectiveness of the joint interpretation in enhancing the knowledge of lithology and geological structures. However, a detailed geophysical survey is recommended to characterize the hydrostratigraphic units in the Debrecen area.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {2213-5820} } @article{MTMT:34545433, title = {Transforming Zeolite Tuff and Cigarette Waste into Eco-Friendly Ceramic Bricks for Sustainable Construction}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34545433}, author = {FADOUL MOHAMMED IBRAHIM, JAMAL ELDIN and Basyooni-M. Kabatas, Mohamed A. and Móricz, Ferenc and Kocserha, István}, doi = {10.3390/buildings14010144}, journal-iso = {BUILDINGS-BASEL}, journal = {BUILDINGS}, volume = {14}, unique-id = {34545433}, abstract = {The use of waste materials has gained attention as a sustainable approach in various industries. Cigarette waste, which is typically discarded as a non-recyclable material, poses a significant environmental challenge due to its toxicity and slow decomposition rate. However, by incorporating this waste into ceramic bricks, new approaches for waste management and resource utilization are explored. This research work provides a detailed evaluation of the possibility of utilizing natural zeolite tuff incorporated with cigarette waste to produce sustainable ceramic bricks. Uniform powders are produced by milling various combinations of zeolitic tuff and cigarette waste using a planetary ball mill. The substitution ratios ranged from 0% to 12% by weight of the zeolitic tuff, with increments of 2%. Ceramic discs were formed by dry pressing and then subjected to sintering at different heat treatment temperatures (950–1250 °C). The impact of the inclusion of cigarette waste on the microstructural and technical features of zeolite tuff-based ceramic bricks has been thoroughly investigated. The results of the experiments demonstrate that incorporating cigarette waste into the development of ceramic bricks leads to improved thermal insulation properties, with thermal conductivity ranging from 0.33 to 0.93 W/m·K. Additionally, these bricks exhibit a lighter weight in a range of 1.45 to 1.96 g/cm3. Although the inclusion of cigarette waste slightly reduces the compressive strength, with values ranging from 6.96 to 58.6 MPa, it still falls within the acceptable range specified by standards. The inclusion of cigarette waste into zeolite tuff is an innovative approach and sustainable practice for reducing energy consumption in buildings while simultaneously addressing the issue of waste disposal and pollution mitigation.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {2075-5309} } @article{MTMT:34544315, title = {A case study of petrophysical prediction using machine learning integrated with interval inversion in a tight sand reservoir in Egypt}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34544315}, author = {Abdelrahman, Moataz and Szabó, Norbert Péter}, doi = {10.1088/1755-1315/1295/1/012008}, journal-iso = {IOP CONF SER EARTH AND ENVIRON SCI}, journal = {IOP CONFERENCE SERIES: EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE}, volume = {1295}, unique-id = {34544315}, issn = {1755-1307}, abstract = {This study presents a new algorithm for reservoir characterization using borehole logging data, which integrates unsupervised machine learning techniques and interval inversion to automatically determine layers’ boundaries and petrophysical parameters. The research aims to reduce the time and manual input required for borehole inversion to estimate petrophysical parameters. The algorithm was used to predict different layer boundaries of sand-shale intercalations for both synthetic and field wireline log data. Field well logging measurements were obtained from an oil and gas field in Egypt, specifically the Jurassic reservoir. The reservoir is composed of a dense sandstone layer with significant heterogeneity due to diagenesis, which converts kaolinite into illite. The algorithm was used to predict petrophysical parameters, resulting in a decrease in porosity and permeability. The field data from the well reveals that the reservoir is made up of varying-quality sandstone, impacting storage capacity and hydrocarbon saturation. The algorithm demonstrates consistent convergence of the data at 7.5%. Overall, the integration of the new cluster technique and interval inversion can improve the time-intensive and laborious process of borehole data inversion to estimate petrophysical parameters.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1755-1315} } @mastersthesis{MTMT:34531215, title = {Inversion-based Fourier transformation algorithm used in processing geophysical data}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34531215}, author = {Al Marashly, Omar}, doi = {10.14750/ME.2024.002}, unique-id = {34531215}, year = {2024} } @article{MTMT:34494893, title = {New approach into human health risk assessment associated with heavy metals in surface water and groundwater using Monte Carlo Method}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34494893}, author = {Hemida, Mohamed Hamdy Eid and Eissa, Mustafa and Mohamed, Essam A. and Ramadan, Hatem Saad and Madarász, Tamás and Kovács, Attila and Szűcs, Péter}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-023-50000-y}, journal-iso = {SCI REP}, journal = {SCIENTIFIC REPORTS}, volume = {14}, unique-id = {34494893}, issn = {2045-2322}, abstract = {This study assessed the environmental and health risks associated with heavy metals in the water resources of Egypt's northwestern desert. The current approaches included the Spearman correlation matrix, principal component analysis, and cluster analysis to identify pollution sources and quality-controlling factors. Various indices (HPI, MI, HQ, HI, and CR) were applied to evaluate environmental and human health risks. Additionally, the Monte Carlo method was employed for probabilistic carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risk assessment via oral and dermal exposure routes in adults and children. Notably, all water resources exhibited high pollution risks with HPI and MI values exceeding permissible limits (HPI > 100 and MI > 6), respectively. Furthermore, HI oral values indicated significant non-carcinogenic risks to both adults and children, while dermal contact posed a high risk to 19.4% of samples for adults and 77.6% of samples for children (HI > 1). Most water samples exhibited CR values exceeding 1 × 10 –4 for Cd, Cr, and Pb, suggesting vulnerability to carcinogenic effects in both age groups. Monte Carlo simulations reinforced these findings, indicating a significant carcinogenic impact on children and adults. Consequently, comprehensive water treatment measures are urgently needed to mitigate carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks in Siwa Oasis.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {2045-2322} } @article{MTMT:34450446, title = {Integrated workflow incorporating the Hurst exponent and interval inversion for evaluating groundwater formations}, url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34450446}, author = {Abdelrahman, Moataz and Szabó, Norbert Péter}, doi = {10.1007/s10040-023-02752-0}, journal-iso = {HYDROGEOL J}, journal = {HYDROGEOLOGY JOURNAL}, volume = {32}, unique-id = {34450446}, issn = {1431-2174}, abstract = {A novel well-log-analysis approach is presented for an improved prediction of petrophysical properties in groundwater formations. Geophysical well logs are simultaneously processed for quantifying the lithology, storage capacity, and water flow parameters. A fully automated data processing workflow is proposed, the feasibility of which is assured by an appropriate starting model set by the joint application of factor analysis and the Hurst exponent, and a solution of a highly overdetermined inverse problem. The Hurst exponent is used for zone boundary detection, which assists the series expansion-based interval inversion method applied for estimation of the petrophysical parameters of clastic formations. The hydraulic conductivity as a well log is directly derived from the inversion results. The workflow is tested using both synthetic data contaminated with 5% Gaussian distributed noise and real data collected from a thermal water well in Baktalórántháza, eastern Hungary. At the test site, the Hurst exponent extracted from the wireline logs allows one to divide the processed interval into subzones around the Pleistocene-Miocene boundary. The observed wireline logs are inverted to estimate the volumetric parameters (porosity, shale content, water saturation, etc.) of the same zones. The predicted parameters, including hydraulic conductivity, reveal that Pleistocene sediments contain good aquifers with formation quality varying with depth. The shale volume and hydraulic conductivity logs show a proper match with the core data, which confirms the results of the comprehensive analysis. The suggested workflow is recommended for the evaluation of groundwater formations located in different depth domains, from unsaturated sediments to geothermal reservoirs.}, year = {2024}, eissn = {1435-0157}, pages = {487-507} }