Majid Hashemi

Health literacy of Kerman Medical University, school of public health students about recycling solid waste.

Introduction: The increasing trend in waste production and its improper disposal in the environment have led to mismanagement of national resources and hazards to the natural environment. Therefore the recycling of solid waste can help prevent economic and bioenvironmental disasters. The aim of this study was to evaluate the health literacy of the student of the Kerman Public Health School, about the management and recycling of solid waste. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study and the target population was all of the students of the Kerman Public Health School (421 students), in five fields. A questionnaire including demographic and health literacy questions was distributed among the students. Results: The male students answered the questions significantly more than female students (P < 0.001). The Environmental Health students acquired a higher score than all other students and health literacy significantly increased as the students studying degree promoted (P < 0.001). Also as the number of trimesters increased, health literacy significantly increased (P < 0.001). The parents’ education, the family income and number of people in the family had no significant effect on health literacy. All students believed recycling is important and more than 50% had acquired their knowledge from their academics. Conclusion: This survey showed that students in health related fields although confirm its necessity, but need more education in health literacy as they are supposed to be the promoters of public health in the society in the near future.

Microwave/Hydrogen Peroxide Processes

Abstract A range of electromagnetic frequency is related to microwave. Using microwave radiation for heating material and performance of chemical reaction has led to creation of a science called, “Microwave Chemistry.” Microwave heating process is based on several mechanisms. The participation of the microwave alone in an environmental reaction is related to its physical characteristics, but application of the microwave-assisted with oxidants is based on radical production. Regarding physical characteristics, the most important of these mechanisms is the interaction of the microwave radiation with polar compounds. Also, this device led to increasing extraction and solubility of organic matters from their matrices. But most of the advantages of microwave/oxidants are related to both physical and chemical characteristics of the microwave and oxidants. According to unique characteristics, especially in heating chemical reaction, the microwave-assisted with oxidants has been found as an environmental friendly method. Here, concepts about the microwave with applications of microwave/hydrogen peroxide (MW/H2O2) in wastewater treatment have been discussed.

Toluene Removal from Aqueous Solutions Using Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube and Magnetic Nanoparticle–Hybrid Adsorbent

AbstractThe application of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) in aqueous solutions is limited due to their release and inability for restraint. Therefore, change in the chemical and physical pro...