Works (513)

Updated: December 4th, 2024 05:02

2024 journal article

Economic and environmental comparison of emerging plastic waste management technologies

RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING, 205.

By: L. Liu n, M. Barlaz n & J. Johnson n

author keywords: Plastic waste; Circular economy; Solid waste management; Optimization; Life cycle assessment; Recycling
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 15, 2024

2024 journal article

Linking microbial population dynamics in anaerobic bioreactors to food waste type and decomposition stage

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 186, 77–85.

By: L. Wang n, E. Lee, M. Barlaz & F. de los Reyes III

Contributors: L. Wang n, E. Lee, M. Barlaz & F. de los Reyes III

author keywords: Anaerobic; Bioreactors; Destructive sampling; Food waste; Microbial community succession
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 1, 2024

2024 article

Measurement and Temperature Prediction from Ash Disposed in Landfills Using a Quasi-Adiabatic Flow Reactor

Narode, A., Hao, Z., Pourghaz, M., Ducoste, J. J., & Barlaz, M. A. (2024, May 13). ACS ES&T ENGINEERING, Vol. 5.

By: A. Narode n, Z. Hao n, M. Pourghaz n, J. Ducoste n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: landfill heat; ash hydration; ash carbonation; landfill temperature
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 15, 2024

2024 article

Release of Volatile Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Plant Fiber-Based Food Packaging and Municipal Solid Waste to Gas under Simulated Landfill Conditions

Ye, Y., Titaley, I. A., Kim-Fu, M. L., Moll, A. R., Field, J. A., & Barlaz, M. A. (2024, November 19). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 11.

By: Y. Ye, I. Titaley, M. Kim-Fu, A. Moll, J. Field & M. Barlaz

author keywords: food packaging; municipal solid waste; landfillgas; volatile PFAS, leachate
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 19, 2024

2024 journal article

The greenhouse gas performance of selected biodegradable and recalcitrant plastics in US landfills

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS, 19(6).

By: Y. Wang n, J. Levis & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: polymer; biodegradability; climate change; landfill gas; carbon storage; energy recovery
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 1, 2024

2023 journal article

Correction to “Target and Suspect Screening Integrated with Machine Learning to Discover Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Source Fingerprints”

Correction to “Target and Suspect Screening Integrated with Machine Learning to Discover Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Source Fingerprints.” Environmental Science & Technology.

By: N. Joseph, T. Schwichtenberg, D. Cao, G. Jones, A. Rodowa, M. Barlaz*, J. Charbonnet, C. Higgins, J. Field, D. Helbling

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 27, 2023

2023 article

Landfill Codisposal of On-Site Vegetation and Coal Combustion Residuals: Implications for Gas Management

Cruz, F., Setz, M., Barlaz, M., & Varsho, J. (2023, March 17). ACS ES&T ENGINEERING, Vol. 3.

By: F. Cruz n, M. Setz*, M. Barlaz n & J. Varsho*

author keywords: CCR; ash; landfill; methane; remediation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 18, 2023

2023 journal article

Neutral Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in In Situ Landfill Gas by Thermal Desorption-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS, 10(3), 214–221.

By: I. Titaley*, F. Cruz n, M. Barlaz n & J. Field*

author keywords: PFAS; landfill gas; TD; GC; MS; FTOH
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 8, 2023

2023 article

Quasi-Mechanistic 3D Finite Element Model Predicts Temperatures in a U.S. Landfill

Hao, Z., Barlaz, M. A., & Ducoste, J. J. (2023, November 28). ACS ES&T ENGINEERING, Vol. 11.

By: Z. Hao n, M. Barlaz n & J. Ducoste n

author keywords: heat generation; ash hydration; ash carbonation; elevated temperature; solidwaste
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 29, 2023

2023 article

Target and Suspect Screening Integrated with Machine Learning to Discover Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Source Fingerprints

Joseph, N. T., Schwichtenberg, T., Cao, D., Jones, G. D., Rodowa, A. E., Barlaz, M. A., … Helbling, D. E. (2023, September 11). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 9.

author keywords: PFAS forensics; source allocation; principalcomponent analysis; hierarchical clustering; supportvector classification; logistic regression; randomforest; multivariate analyses
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 12, 2023

2022 article

Influence of Inoculum Type on Volatile Fatty Acid and Methane Production in Short-Term Anaerobic Food Waste Digestion Tests

Ding, H., Barlaz, M. A., de los Reyes III, F. L., & Call, D. F. (2022, December 9). ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, Vol. 12.

By: H. Ding n, M. Barlaz n, F. de los Reyes III & D. Call n

Contributors: H. Ding n, M. Barlaz n, F. de los Reyes III & D. Call n

author keywords: anaerobic digestion; food waste; volatile fatty acids; microbial communities; methanogenesis
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 10, 2022

2022 journal article

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Facemasks: Potential Source of Human Exposure to PFAS with Implications for Disposal to Landfills

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS, 9(4), 320–326.

author keywords: PFAS; facemasks; Covid-19; total fluorine; LC-qTOF; GC-MS; exposure; landfill
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 31, 2022

2021 review

Critical review on PFOA, kidney cancer, and testicular cancer

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, 71(10), 1265–1276.

By: E. Stevenson*, M. Kleinman*, X. Bai*, M. Barlaz n, M. Abraczinskas*, V. Guidry*, J. Watson*, J. Chow*

MeSH headings : Caprylates / toxicity; Fluorocarbons / toxicity; Humans; Kidney Neoplasms; Male; Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal; Testicular Neoplasms
TL;DR: Department of Meteorology and Measurement, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, San Francisco, CA, USA; Air Pollution Health Effects Laboratory, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of California, Irvine, CA; Division of Hydrologic Sciences, Desert Research Institute, Las Vegas, NV, USA. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 1, 2021

2021 journal article

Development of Streamlined Life-Cycle Assessment for the Solid Waste Management System

Environmental Science & Technology, 55(8), 5475–5484.

By: Y. Wang n, J. Levis n & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Humans; Recycling; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste / analysis; Waste Disposal Facilities; Waste Management
TL;DR: A systematic framework for streamlining LCAs is developed by identifying the most critical impacts, life-cycle inventory emissions, and inputs based on their contributions to the total impacts and their effect on the rankings of 18 alternative MSWM scenarios. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: March 11, 2021

2021 journal article

Evidence of thermophilic waste decomposition at a landfill exhibiting elevated temperature regions

Waste Management, 124, 26–35.

By: F. De la Cruz n, Q. Cheng n, D. Call n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Elevated temperature; Landfill; Methanogenic activity; Microbial community
MeSH headings : Euryarchaeota / genetics; Methane; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics; Temperature; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: This study demonstrated that from a microbiological standpoint, landfills may maintain active methanogenic processes while experiencing temperatures in the thermophilic regime (<72 °C), and microbial community shifts in response to temperature perturbations. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: March 11, 2021

2021 journal article

Life-Cycle Assessment of a Regulatory Compliant US Municipal Solid Waste Landfill

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 55(20), 13583–13592.

By: Y. Wang n, J. Levis & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: landfill; life-cycle assessment; solid waste management; greenhouse gases; capital goods
MeSH headings : Methane; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: This study develops an LCA model for a representative U.S. MSW landfill that is responsive to landfill size, regulatory thresholds for landfill gas (LFG) collection and control, practices for LFG management (i.e., passive venting, flare, combustion for energy recovery), and four alternative schedules for L FG collection well installation. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 2, 2021

2021 journal article

Measurement of heat release during hydration and carbonation of ash disposed in landfills using an isothermal calorimeter

Waste Management, 124, 348–355.

By: A. Narode n, M. Pour-Ghaz n, J. Ducoste n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Landfills; Elevated temperature; Calorimeter; Hydration; Carbonation; Ash
MeSH headings : Coal Ash; Hot Temperature; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: A method to measure heat release from Ca-containing ash by isothermal calorimetry can be used by landfill operators to evaluate the heat potential of a waste, thereby facilitating decisions on the quantity of a wastes that can be buried in consideration of landfill temperatures. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: March 2, 2021

2020 conference paper

A Finite Element Model Describes Heat Generation, Transport, and Accumulation in Elevated Temperature Landfills

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: Z. Hao, J. Ducoste & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 23-26, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2020 journal article

Abrasion Resistance of Concrete Exposed to Organic Acids

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, 32(8).

By: S. Park n, L. Castellano n, M. Barlaz n & M. Pour-Ghaz n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 13, 2020

2020 journal article

Application of LCA modelling in integrated waste management

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 118, 313–322.

author keywords: LCA; Waste management; Modelling
MeSH headings : Environment; Policy Making; Prospective Studies; Refuse Disposal; Waste Management
TL;DR: Six areas where LCA is expected to play a role in waste management in the future are described: understanding an existing waste management system; improving existing wastemanagement systems; comparing alternative technologies/ technology performance; 4) technology development/prospective technologies; 5) policy development/strategic development; and 6) reporting. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 24, 2020

2020 weblog post

COVID-19: Are we safe from our own trash?

Barlaz, M. A., & De Los Reyes, F. L., III. (2020, August). https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/510717-covid-19-are-we-safe-from-our-own-trash?rnd=1596662526

By: M. Barlaz & F. De Los Reyes

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 12, 2021

2020 conference paper

Comparative Study on the Nature and Characteristics of Dissolved Organic Matter in Leachate from Two Landfills

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: F. Cruz, J. Nelson & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 23-26, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2020 conference paper

Development of methods to measure heat released from ash hydration and carbonation in landfills

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: A. Narode, M. Pour-Ghaz, J. Ducoste & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 23-26, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2020 conference paper

Effect of Food Waste Diversion on Leachate Quality

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: F. Cruz & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 24-26, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 11, 2021

2020 conference paper

Evaluation of Alternate Inocula for biochemical Methane Potential Testing

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: S. Schupp, M. Barlaz & F. De La Cruz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 23-26, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2020 journal article

Evaluation of the Temperature Range for Biological Activity in Landfills Experiencing Elevated Temperatures

ACS ES&T Engineering, 1(2), 216–227.

By: S. Schupp n, F. De la Cruz n, Q. Cheng n, D. Call n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: methane; inhibition; methanogenesis; archaea; fermentation
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 5, 2021

2020 conference paper

Experimental Measurement of Heat Production from Al Corrosion under Landfill-Relevant Conditions

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: Z. Hao, J. Ducoste & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 23-26, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2020 journal article

Exploring alternative solid waste management strategies for achieving policy goals

Engineering Optimization, 53(5), 1–14.

By: M. Jaunich n, J. Levis n, J. DeCarolis n, M. Barlaz n & S. Ranjithan n

author keywords: Modelling to generate alternatives (MGA); solid waste management (SWM); life-cycle assessment (LCA); solid waste optimization life-cycle framework (SWOLF); solid waste policy analysis
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 27, 2020

2020 journal article

Field Testing of Municipal Waste Combustor Ash for Heat Generation Potential

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: M. Van Brundt, M. Barlaz, M. Castaldi, R. Green, T. Lewis & J. Dottellis

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 23-26, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2020 journal article

Finite-Element Modeling of Landfills to Estimate Heat Generation, Transport, and Accumulation

Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 146(12), 04020134.

By: Z. Hao n, M. Barlaz n & J. Ducoste n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 29, 2020

2020 speech

PFAS 101: Impacts on Solid Waste Management

Webinar presented at the PFAS 101: Impacts on Solid Waste Management.

By: M. Barlaz, V. DeSilva & B. Staley

Event: PFAS 101: Impacts on Solid Waste Management on April 29, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 11, 2021

2020 conference paper

PFAS Research and Solid Waste Management

Barlaz, M. A., DeSilva, V., & Staley, B. (2020, June 24). Presented at the Solid waste Association of North America, SWANApalooza.

By: M. Barlaz, V. DeSilva & B. Staley

Event: Solid waste Association of North America, SWANApalooza on June 24, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 11, 2021

2020 conference paper

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Landfill Leachate and Municipal Wastewater

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: M. Barlaz, J. Thelusmond, J. Levis & N. DeStafano

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 23-26, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2020 conference paper

Reopening Research Labs

Presented at the Environmental Engineering Program Leaders Annual Meeting, Association of Environmental Engineering And Science Professors.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Environmental Engineering Program Leaders Annual Meeting, Association of Environmental Engineering And Science Professors on June 23, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 12, 2021

2020 conference paper

The Contribution of Abiotic Cellulose Hydrolysis to Heat Accumulation in Landfills

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: K. Charania & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 24-26, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 11, 2021

2020 conference paper

The effect of temperature on methane generation from solid waste excavated from landfills experiencing elevated temperatures

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: S. Schupp, F. De la Cruz & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 23-26, 2020

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2020 journal article

The impact of pressure, moisture and temperature on pyrolysis of municipal solid waste under simulated landfill conditions and relevance to the field data from elevated temperature landfill

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 723.

By: S. Tupsakhare*, T. Moutushi*, M. Castaldi*, M. Barlaz n, S. Luettich* & C. Benson*

author keywords: Municipal solid waste; Landfill; Pyrolysis; Elevated temperature landfills; Solid waste management; Thermal reactions
TL;DR: The observed change in solid MSW and gas composition under controlled pressure, moisture, and temperature suggests the presence of thermal reactions in the absence of oxygen. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 15, 2020

2020 journal article

What Is the Best End Use for Compost Derived from the Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste?

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 55(1), 73–81.

By: M. Sardarmehni n, J. Levis n & M. Barlaz n

Contributors: M. Sardarmehni n, J. Levis n & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Composting; Fertilizers; Global Warming; Refuse Disposal; Soil; Solid Waste
TL;DR: It is recommended that using compost as ADC be considered, especially when site-specific factors such as feedstock contamination or a lack of markets make it difficult to find appropriate applications for compost as a soil amendment. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 15, 2021

2019 journal article

An Assessment of the Dynamic Global Warming Impact Associated with Long-Term Emissions from Landfills

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 54(3), 1304–1313.

By: Y. Wang n, J. Levis n & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Carbon Dioxide; Global Warming; Greenhouse Effect; Greenhouse Gases; Methane; Solid Waste; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: A life-cycle model was developed to estimate GHG emissions for three gas treatment cases (passive venting, flare, CH4 conversion to electricity) and four decay rates and shows that when comparing single-point GWP values, the choice of static versus dynamic is relatively unimportant for most landfills. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 20, 2020

2019 journal article

Approaches to fill data gaps and evaluate process completeness in LCA—perspectives from solid waste management systems

The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 24(9), 1587–1601.

author keywords: Completeness; Data gaps; Surrogate values; Representativeness; Waste management; LCA
TL;DR: A systematic evaluation of process completeness, identification of data gaps, and application of surrogate values to fill the gaps is suggested to take into account the relevance and importance of flows. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: September 16, 2019

2019 journal article

Evaluation of optimal model parameters for prediction of methane generation from selected US landfills

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 91, 120–127.

By: W. Sun*, X. Wang n, J. DeCarolis n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Landfills; Landfill gas; Methane; Gas collection efficiency; LandGEM
MeSH headings : Air Pollutants; Gases; Methane; Refuse Disposal; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: Methane collection data from 21 U.S. landfills were used to estimate the best fit k by inverse modeling of measured methane collection data in consideration of a time-varying gas collection efficiency, and show that there is wide variation in the best estimate. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 22, 2019

2019 journal article

Improving understanding of carbon storage in wood in landfills: Evidence from reactor studies

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 85, 341–350.

By: F. Ximenes*, C. Bjordal*, A. Kathuria*, M. Barlaz n & A. Cowie*

author keywords: Wood; Carbon; Landfill; Methane; Decay; Bacteria
MeSH headings : Australia; Carbon; Methane; Refuse Disposal; Waste Disposal Facilities; Wood
TL;DR: It is confirmed that disposal of wood in landfills in Australia results in long-term storage of carbon, with only minimal conversion of carbon to gaseous end products. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 2, 2019

2019 conference paper

Linking Anaerobic Microbial Population Dynamics to Waste Type and Decomposition Stage

Presented at the Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) Summit on Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Organics, Burlingame, CA.

By: M. Barlaz, F. Reyes, L. Wang & E. Lee

Event: Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) Summit on Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Organics at Burlingame, CA on July 17-18, 2019

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 12, 2021

2019 conference paper

PFAS in Landfill Leachate and Municipal Wastewater

Presented at the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) Summit on PFAS in Leachate, Ypsilanti, MI.

By: M. Barlaz & J. Thelusmond

Event: Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) Summit on PFAS in Leachate at Ypsilanti, MI on August 14-15, 2019

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2019 conference paper

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Landfill Leachate and Municipal Wastewater and Occurrence in Drinking Water Sources

Presented at the SETAC, Toronto, Canada.

By: J. Thelusmond & M. Barlaz

Event: SETAC at Toronto, Canada on November 4-6, 2019

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2019 journal article

Solid Waste Management Policy Implications on Waste Process Choices and Systemwide Cost and Greenhouse Gas Performance

Environmental Science & Technology, 53(4), 1766–1775.

By: M. Jaunich n, J. Levis, J. DeCarolis n, M. Barlaz n & S. Ranjithan n

MeSH headings : Cities; Greenhouse Effect; Greenhouse Gases; Humans; North Carolina; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste; Waste Management
TL;DR: This analysis evaluated cost and select environmental implications of SWM policies for Wake County, North Carolina using a life-cycle approach and found that maintaining the current separate collection scheme limited the potential for cost and GHG reductions. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: March 11, 2019

2019 speech

Solving the Plastic Waste Problem

Presented at the Science on the Hill, Washington, DC.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Science on the Hill at Washington, DC on June 6, 2019

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2019 chapter

Systems and Methods for Studying Microbial Processes and Communities in Landfills

In Advances in Environmental Microbiology (pp. 129–150).

By: J. Weaver n, L. Wang n, F. de los Reyes n & M. Barlaz n

TL;DR: This chapter focuses on anaerobic reactions that dominate waste decomposition in engineered landfills and begins with a brief description of the major components of a sanitary landfill followed by a discussion of MSW (municipal solid waste) composition. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 11, 2019

2019 conference paper

The presence of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in landfill leachate

Presented at the Solid Waste Association of North America, North Carolina Chapter (NC SWANA) Spring Conference, Wrightsville Beach, NC.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Solid Waste Association of North America, North Carolina Chapter (NC SWANA) Spring Conference at Wrightsville Beach, NC on March 5-7, 2019

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 12, 2021

2018 speech

Biological and Chemical Reactions Contributing to Heat Generation in Landfills: Current Research and Model Simulations

Presented at the Elevated Temperature Landfill Workshop, Columbus, OH.

By: M. Barlaz & C. Benson

Event: Elevated Temperature Landfill Workshop at Columbus, OH on November 7, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2018 journal article

Carbon dynamics of paper, engineered wood products and bamboo in landfills: evidence from reactor studies

CARBON BALANCE AND MANAGEMENT, 13.

By: F. Ximenes*, A. Kathuria*, M. Barlaz n & A. Cowie*

author keywords: Carbon; Engineered wood products; Paper; Decay; Methane; Landfill; Greenhouse gas inventory
TL;DR: The new suggested combined decay factor for wood and EWPs represents a significant reduction from the current factor used in the Australian greenhouse gas inventory; whereas the suggested Decay factor for paper is similar to the current decay factor. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 14, 2019

2018 journal article

Case study comparison of functional vs. organic stability approaches for assessing threat potential at closed landfills in the USA

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 75, 415–426.

By: . Sean T. O'Donnell*, M. Caldwell, M. Barlaz n & J. Morris*

author keywords: Post-closure care; Leachate; Landfill gas; Settlement; EPCC methodology
MeSH headings : Environmental Health; Humans; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste; United States; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: The results showed that longer periods of LFG and leachate management would be required using organic stability criteria relative to an approach based on functional stability, which supports previous studies that advocated for transition to a passive or inactive control stage based on a performance-based functional stability framework as a defensible mechanism for optimizing and ending regulatory PCC. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 conference paper

Design of Waste Transfer Station Concrete Overlays Against Premature Deterioration

Presented at the SC Solid Waste Association of North America Annual Meeting, Charleston, SC.

By: S. Park, L. Castellano, M. Pour-Ghaz & M. Barlaz

Event: SC Solid Waste Association of North America Annual Meeting at Charleston, SC on November 5-7, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2018 report

Development of Methods to Measure the Hydrogen Sulfide Production Potential of Sulfur-Containing Wastes

Raleigh, NC: Environmental Research and Education Foundation.

By: M. Sun, W. Sun & M. Barlaz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2018 conference paper

Heat Generation and Accumulation in Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: Z. Hao, J. Ducoste & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 11-14, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2018 conference paper

How Do We Address Data Quality in LCA of Waste Technologies

Presented at the 2nd Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Waste, Technical University of Denmark.

By: A. Damgaard, T. Henriksen, J. Levis & M. Barlaz

Event: 2nd Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Waste at Technical University of Denmark on June 18-23, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2018 speech

Laboratory testing for Heat Generation Potential and Applications to Field Conditions

Barlaz, M. A., & Jafari, N. (2018, November). Presented at the Elevated Temperature Landfill Workshop, Columbus, OH.

By: M. Barlaz & N. Jafari

Event: Elevated Temperature Landfill Workshop at Columbus, OH on November 7, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2018 conference paper

Life Cycle Modeling for Future Solid Waste Management Planning

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: J. Levis, M. Jaunich & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 11-14, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2018 conference paper

Life-Cycle Model Development and Transparency: Challenges and Choices

Presented at the 2nd Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Waste, Technical University of Denmark.

By: M. Barlaz & J. Levis

Event: 2nd Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Waste at Technical University of Denmark on June 18-23, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2018 conference paper

Microbial Population Development during the Anaerobic decomposition of Food Waste

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: E. Lee., F. de los Reyes & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on February 11-14, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2018 journal article

Microbial ecological succession during municipal solid waste decomposition

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 102(13), 5731–5740.

By: B. Staley*, F. de los Reyes n, L. Wang n & M. Barlaz n

Contributors: B. Staley*, F. Reyes n, L. Wang n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Anerobic; Landfill; Microbial community; 16S rRNA gene; Refuse decomposition; MSW
MeSH headings : Archaea / genetics; Archaea / physiology; Bacteria / genetics; Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; Biodiversity; Environmental Microbiology; Phylogeny; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics; Solid Waste; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: T-RFLP analysis showed specific taxonomic groups responded differently and exhibited unique responses during decomposition, suggesting that species composition and abundance within Bacteria and Archaea are highly dynamic. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 conference paper

Multistage Life-Cycle Optimization for Developing and Evaluating Current and Future Solid Waste Systems

Presented at the 2nd Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Waste, Technical University of Denmark.

By: J. Levis & M. Barlaz

Event: 2nd Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Waste at Technical University of Denmark on June 18-23, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2018 conference paper

So you want to publish a peer-reviewed journal article on LCA: What are the expectations and what are reviewers looking for?

Presented at the 2nd Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Waste, Technical University of Denmark.

By: M. Barlaz, U. Arena & A. Damgaard

Event: 2nd Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Waste at Technical University of Denmark on June 18-23, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2018 conference paper

The Effect of Organic Acids on the Abrasion Resistance of Cementitious Materials

Presented at the 9th Advances in Cement-Based Materials, State College, PA.

By: S. Park, M. Pour-Ghaz, L. Castellano & M. Barlaz

Event: 9th Advances in Cement-Based Materials at State College, PA on June 11-12, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2017 speech

A Model to Describe Heat Accumulation at Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

Oral speech presented at the University of Toronto.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: at University of Toronto on September 12, 2017

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2017 conference paper

A Model to Describe Heat Generation and Accumulation at Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, (276), 281–288.

By: Z. Hao n, M. Sun n, J. Ducoste n & M. Barlaz n

Contributors: Z. Hao n, M. Sun n, J. Ducoste n & M. Barlaz n

Event: Geotechnical Frontiers 2017 at Orlando, FL on March 12-15, 2017

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 conference paper

A Model to Describe Heat Generation and Accumulation in Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

Presented at the US EPA Workshop on Understanding Heat Generation at Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Cincinnati, OH.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: US EPA Workshop on Understanding Heat Generation at Municipal Solid Waste Landfills at Cincinnati, OH on April 19-20, 2017

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2017 journal article

A Review of the Environmental Releases from Uncontrolled Solid Waste Disposal Sites

Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 47(12), 1003–1041.

By: J. Levis, A. Weisbrod, G. Van Hoof & M. Barlaz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2017 journal article

A review of the airborne and waterborne emissions from uncontrolled solid waste disposal sites

Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 47(12), 1003–1041.

By: J. Levis, A. Weisbrod*, G. Van Hoof* & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Environmental impacts; open burning; open dumps; solid waste; uncontrolled landfills
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Application of a Life Cycle Model for European Union Policy-Driven Waste Management Decision Making in Emerging Economies

Journal of Industrial Ecology, 22(2), 341–355.

By: N. Stanisavljevic*, J. Levis & M. Barlaz n

Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Evaluation of Externality Costs in Life-Cycle Optimization of Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems

Environmental Science & Technology, 51(6), 3119–3127.

MeSH headings : Costs and Cost Analysis; Incineration; Recycling; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste; Waste Management
TL;DR: The results indicate that incorporating S-LCC into optimized SWM strategy development encourages the use of a mixed waste material recovery facility with residues going to incineration, and separated organics to anaerobic digestion, are sensitive to waste composition, energy mix and recycling rates. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Heat Generation and Accumulation in Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

Environmental Science & Technology, 51(21), 12434–12442.

By: Z. Hao n, M. Sun*, J. Ducoste n, C. Benson*, S. Luettich*, M. Castaldi*, M. Barlaz n

Contributors: Z. Hao n, M. Sun*, J. Ducoste n, C. Benson*, S. Luettich*, M. Castaldi*, M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Hot Temperature; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: A model to describe the generation, consumption and release of heat from landfills, to predict landfill temperatures, and to understand the relative importance of factors that contribute to heat generation and accumulation is developed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 conference paper

Life Cycle Modeling to Support Waste Management Planning

Presented at the NC Solid Waste Association of North America Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC.

By: M. Barlaz, J. Levis & J. Roberson

Event: NC Solid Waste Association of North America Annual Meeting at Raleigh, NC on October 31 - November 2, 2017

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2017 conference paper

Life-cycle modeling of municipal solid waste landfills

Geotechnical frontiers 2017: waste containment, barriers, remediation, and sustainable geoengineering, (276), 355–368.

By: J. Levis & M. Barlaz n

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Methods of Responsibly Managing End-of-Life Foams and Plastics Containing Flame Retardants: Part I

Environmental Engineering Science, 35(6), 573–587.

By: D. Lucas*, S. Petty*, O. Keen*, B. Luedeka, M. Schlummer*, R. Weber, M. Barlaz*, R. Yazdani ...

author keywords: disposal; flame retardants; foams; plastics
TL;DR: This review discusses a wide range of issues associated with all aspects of the use and responsible disposal of wastes containing FRs, and identifies basic and applied research needs in the areas of responsible collection, pretreatment, processing, and management of these wastes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 15, 2019

2017 conference paper

Microbial Population Development during the Anaerobic Decomposition of Food Waste

Presented at the Association. of Environmental Science. and Engineering Professors Biannual Research and Education Conference, Ann Arbor, MI.

By: E. Lee, F. Reyes & M. Barlaz

Event: Association. of Environmental Science. and Engineering Professors Biannual Research and Education Conference at Ann Arbor, MI on June 20-22, 2017

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2017 journal article

National Estimate of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Release to U.S. Municipal Landfill Leachate

Environmental Science & Technology, 51(4), 2197–2205.

By: J. Lang n, B. Allred*, J. Field*, J. Levis n & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Environmental Monitoring; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste; Waste Disposal Facilities; Wastewater; Water Pollutants, Chemical
TL;DR: The concentrations of 70 PFASs in 95 samples of leachate were measured in a survey of U.S. landfills of varying climates and waste ages and six PFAS demonstrated significant variation with climate. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

National Inventory of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in U.S. Municipal Landfill Leachate

Environmental Science & Technology, 51(4), 2197–2205.

By: J. Lang, B. Allred, J. Field, J. Levis & M. Barlaz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2017 journal article

Retrospective Analysis of Wisconsin's Landfill Organic Stability Rule

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, 143(5).

By: C. Bareither*, M. Barlaz n, M. Doran* & C. Benson*

author keywords: Case study; Landfill; Methane; Municipal solid waste; Organic stability
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

Spatial and temporal characteristics of elevated temperatures in municipal solid waste landfills, Navid H. Jafari, Timothy D. Stark, and Todd Thalhamer, Waste Management, 2017, Vol. 59, p. 286-301

Barlaz, M. A., Benson, C. H., Castaldi, M., & Luettich, S. (2018, January). WASTE MANAGEMENT, Vol. 71, pp. 244–245.

By: M. Barlaz n, C. Benson*, M. Castaldi* & S. Luettich*

MeSH headings : Phleum; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste / analysis; Temperature; Waste Disposal Facilities; Waste Management
TL;DR: This paper aims to demonstrate the efforts towards in-situ applicability of EMMARM, as to provide real-time information about concrete mechanical properties such as E-modulus and compressive strength. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 speech

The Use of Landfills for the Long-Term Storage of Biogenic Organic Carbon

Presented at the National Academy of Sciences panel on Carbon Dioxide Removal and Reliable Sequestration.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: National Academy of Sciences panel on Carbon Dioxide Removal and Reliable Sequestration on December 12, 2017

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2017 journal article

The decay of engineered wood products and paper excavated from landfills in Australia

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 74, 312–322.

By: F. Ximenes*, A. Cowie* & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Landfill; Paper; Engineered wood products; Carbon; Decay
MeSH headings : Australia; Carbon; Methane; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste; Waste Disposal Facilities; Wood / chemistry
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 conference paper

What are the Best Values for Carbon Dissimilation Factors for Landfilled Harvested Wood Products?

Presented at the 16th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, S. Margherita di Pula (CA), Italy.

By: X. Wang, K. Huang, X. Wei & M. Barlaz

Event: 16th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium at S. Margherita di Pula (CA), Italy on October 2-6, 2017

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2017 conference paper

Why Do Waste Transfer Station Concrete Floors Deteriorate Prematurely?

Presented at the Open Topic Paper Session, American Concrete Institute, Fall 2017 Convention, Anaheim, CA.

By: S. Park, M. Pour-Ghaz, L. Castellano & M. Barlaz

Event: Open Topic Paper Session, American Concrete Institute, Fall 2017 Convention at Anaheim, CA on October 15-19, 2017

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2016 journal article

A batch assay to measure microbial hydrogen sulfide production from sulfur-containing solid wastes

Science of The Total Environment, 551-552, 23–31.

By: M. Sun n, W. Sun n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Hydrogen sulfide; Landfill; Construction and demolition waste; Flue gas desulfurization ash; Municipal solid waste; Coal combustion fly ash
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Biological Assay; Environmental Monitoring / methods; Hydrogen Sulfide / analysis; Hydrogen Sulfide / metabolism; Solid Waste / analysis; Sulfur / analysis; Sulfur / metabolism; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: This study confirmed the toxic effect of H2S on both sulfate reduction and methane production in batch systems, and demonstrated that removing accumulated H1S by base adsorption was effective for mitigating inhibition. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: February 24, 2020

2016 journal article

A batch assay to measure microbial hydrogen sulfide production from sulfur-containing solid wastes

Science of the Total Environment, 551, 23–31.

By: M. Sun, W. Sun & M. Barlaz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Characterization of municipal solid waste collection operations

Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 92–102.

By: M. Jaunich n, J. Levis n, J. DeCarolis n, E. Gaston n, M. Barlaz n, S. Bartelt-Hunt*, E. Jones*, L. Hauser*, R. Jaikumar*

Contributors: M. Jaunich n, J. Levis n, J. DeCarolis n, E. Gaston n, M. Barlaz n, S. Bartelt-Hunt*, E. Jones*, L. Hauser*, R. Jaikumar*

author keywords: Collection; Municipal solid waste; Collection fuel efficiency; Collection distance; Collection time
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Characterizing the biotransformation of sulfur-containing wastes in simulated landfill reactors

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 53, 82–91.

By: W. Sun*, M. Sun n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Sulfur-containing waste; Coal combustion residue; Ash; Hydrogen sulfide; Landfill
MeSH headings : Biotransformation; Refuse Disposal / methods; Sulfur / metabolism; Waste Disposal Facilities; Waste Products
TL;DR: The objective of this study was to develop and demonstrate a laboratory-scale reactor method to measure the H2S production potential of a range of sulfur-containing wastes and to demonstrate the magnitude of the effect varied in reactors that were sparged with N2. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Chemical composition and methane potential of commercial food wastes

Waste Management, 56, 477–490.

By: V. Lopez n, F. De la Cruz n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Food waste; Anaerobic digestion; Biochemical methane potential
MeSH headings : Air Pollutants / analysis; Anaerobiosis; Food Services; Garbage; Methane / analysis; Particle Size; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste / analysis; Waste Management
TL;DR: Starch exhibited the most complete consumption and particle size did not significantly affect methane yields for any of the tested substrates, and Lipids represented 59-70% of the methane potential of the fresh substrates. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 19, 2020

2016 journal article

Comparison of Field Measurements to Methane Emissions Models at a New Landfill

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 50(17), 9432–9441.

By: F. Cruz n, R. Green, G. Hater, J. Chanton*, E. Thoma*, T. Harvey*, M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Air Pollutants; Climate Change; Humans; Methane; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: The results suggest the need for measurements at additional landfills to evaluate the accuracy of the tested models to young landfilling, and consistently overestimated annual methane emissions by a factor ranging from 4-31. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Decomposition and carbon storage of hardwood and softwood branches in laboratory-scale landfills

Science of The Total Environment, 557-558, 355–362.

By: X. Wang n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Landfills; Municipal solid waste; Hardwood and softwood branches; Anaerobic decomposition; Carbon storage
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Carbon / analysis; Carbon Sequestration; Cellulose; Lignin; Methane / analysis; Refuse Disposal / methods; Solid Waste / analysis; Waste Disposal Facilities; Wood / chemistry
TL;DR: The objective of this study was to characterize the anaerobic biodegradability of hardwood (HW) and softwood (SW) branches under simulated but optimized landfill conditions by measuring methane (CH4) yields, decay rates, the decomposition of cellulose, hemicellulose and organic carbon, as well as carbon storage factors (CSFs). (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Determination of sources of organic matter in solid waste by analysis of phenolic copper oxide oxidation products of lignin

Journal of Environmental Engineering (New York, N.Y.), 142(2).

By: F. Cruz, J. Osborne & M. Barlaz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

How Much Methane is Emitted from Landfills? A Comparison of Field Measurements to Gas Production Models

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: F. De la Cruz, R. Green, G. Hater, J. Chanton, E. Thoma, T. Harvey, M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on January 31 - February 3, 2016

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2016 report

Integrated Solid Waste Management and Its Environmental Sustainability in a Carbon Constrained Environment

https://erefdn.org/integrated-solid-waste-management-and-its-environmental-sustainability-in-a-carbon-constrained-environment/

By: J. Levis, J. DeCArolis, S. Ranjithan & M. Barlaz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2016 journal article

Lifecycle Process Model for Municipal Solid Waste Collection

Journal of Environmental Engineering, 142(8), 04016037.

By: M. Jaunich n, J. Levis n, M. Barlaz n & J. DeCarolis n

Contributors: M. Jaunich n, J. Levis n, M. Barlaz n & J. Decarolis n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: December 15, 2019

2016 conference paper

Methane Enhancement by Anaerobic Composting of Food Waste and FOG

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: R. Yazdani & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on January 31 - February 3, 2016

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2016 conference paper

Modernizing Methane Generation Models and Characterizing the Uncertainty from Select U.S. Landfills

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: W. Sun, X. Wang, J. DeCarolis & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on January 31 - February 3, 2016

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2016 conference paper

Proactive Development/Evaluation of Solid Waste Management Strategies in Response to Future Electricity, Fuel & Transportation

Proactive Development/Evaluation of Solid Waste Management Strategies in Response to Future Electricity, Fuel & Transportation. Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: J. Levis, J. DeCarolis & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on January 31 - February 3, 2016

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2016 journal article

Release of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) from Carpet and Clothing in Model Anaerobic Landfill Reactors

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 50(10), 5024–5032.

By: J. Lang n, B. Allred*, G. Peaslee*, J. Field* & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Clothing; Floors and Floorcoverings; Models, Theoretical; Waste Disposal Facilities; Water Pollutants, Chemical
TL;DR: Monitoring of anaerobic model landfill reactors filled with carpet or clothing demonstrated that carpet and clothing are likely sources of PFASs in landfill leachate. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

Systematic Evaluation of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Food Waste Management Strategies in the U.S

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: J. Levis, K. Hodge, J. DeCarolis & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on January 31 - February 3, 2016

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2016 journal article

Systematic Evaluation of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Food Waste Management Strategies in the United States

Environmental Science & Technology, 50(16), 8444–8452.

By: K. Hodge, J. Levis n, J. DeCarolis n & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Food; Refuse Disposal; Soil; United States; Waste Disposal Facilities; Waste Management / methods
TL;DR: Every scenario including WTE was preferable to every scenario including landfill, and Jurisdictions seeking to enact food waste disposal regulations should consider regional factors and material properties before duplicating existing statutes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 speech

The Application of Life-Cycle Assessment to Solid Waste Management: Applications, Challenges and Modeling Techniques

Presented at the Life Cycle Assessment and Other Assessment Tools for Waste Management and Resource Optimization, Cetraro, Calabria, Italy.

By: J. Levis & M. Barlaz

Event: Life Cycle Assessment and Other Assessment Tools for Waste Management and Resource Optimization at Cetraro, Calabria, Italy on June 5-10, 2016

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2016 conference paper

Understanding and Predicting Temperatures in Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA.

By: Z. Hao, M. Sun, J. Ducoste, S. Luettich, M. Castaldi, C. Benson, M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Indian Wells, CA on January 31 - February 3, 2016

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2016 speech

Workshop on The Responsible Disposal of Flame Retarded Foams and Plastics

Presented at the Solid Waste Management in the U.S, University of California-Berkeley.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Solid Waste Management in the U.S at University of California-Berkeley on April 12-13, 2016

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2015 conference paper

A systematic evaluation of the costs and environmental impacts associated with future municipal solid waste management

Presented at the 5th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, S. Margherita di Pula (CA), Italy.

By: J. Levis, M. Barlaz, J. DeCarolis & R. Ranjithan

Event: 5th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium at S. Margherita di Pula (CA), Italy on October 5-9, 2015

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2015 journal article

Characterization of Uncertainty in Estimation of Methane Collection from Select US Landfills

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 49(3), 1545–1551.

By: X. Wang n, A. Nagpure n, J. DeCarolis n & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Air Pollutants / analysis; Electricity; Methane / analysis; Models, Theoretical; Monte Carlo Method; Solid Waste; Uncertainty; United States; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: The results indicate that landfill operators could overpay for engine capacity by $30,000-780,000 based on overestimates of collectable methane based on uncertainty in engine requirements and potential economic losses to demonstrate the practical significance to landfill operators. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Decomposition and carbon storage of selected paper products in laboratory-scale landfills

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 532, 70–79.

By: X. Wang n, F. Cruz n, F. Ximenes* & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Landfills; Municipal solid waste; Paper products; Anaerobic decomposition; Biochemical methane potential; Carbon storage
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Carbon / analysis; Carbon Sequestration; Cellulose; Climate Change; Laboratories; Lignin; Methane; Models, Chemical; Paper; Refuse Disposal / methods; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: The methane yields, carbon storage factors and the extent of cellulose and hemicellulose decomposition all consistently show that papers made from mechanical pulps are less degradable than those made from chemical pulps where essentially all lignin was chemically removed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Determination of Sources of Organic Matter in Solid Waste by Analysis of Phenolic Copper Oxide Oxidation Products of Lignin

Journal of Environmental Engineering, 142(2), 04015076.

By: F. De la Cruz n, J. Osborne n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: CuO; Lignin; Angiosperms; Gymnosperms; Municipal solid waste (MSW); Solid waste
Sources: Crossref, Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2015 conference paper

Developing Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Factors for Anaerobic Digestion in U.S. EPA's Waste Reduction Model

Presented at the LCA XV, Vancouver, BC.

By: B. Renz, C. Evans, M. Barlaz, J. Levis, T. Kollar & C. Boland

Event: LCA XV at Vancouver, BC

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2015 journal article

Evaluation of Copper Oxide Oxidation for Quantification of Lignin in Municipal Solid Waste

Environmental Engineering Science, 32(6), 486–496.

By: F. De la Cruz n, T. Dittmar*, J. Niggemann*, C. Osburn n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: municipal solid waste; CuO oxidation; lignin
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Investigating landfill leachate as a source of trace organic pollutants

CHEMOSPHERE, 127, 269–275.

By: B. Clarke*, T. Anumol*, M. Barlaz n & S. Snyder*

author keywords: Landfill leachate; Contaminants of emerging concern; DEET; Sucralose; Primidone
MeSH headings : Environmental Monitoring / methods; Hazardous Substances / analysis; Organic Chemicals / analysis; Organic Chemicals / chemistry; Solid Waste / analysis; Waste Disposal Facilities / standards; Wastewater / analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
TL;DR: While the estimates developed in this study are order of magnitude, the values do suggest the need for further research to better quantify the amount of chemicals sent to wastewater treatment facilities with landfill leachate, potential impacts on treatment processes and the significance of landfillLeachate as a source of surface water contamination. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Leachate Quality Monitoring from Conventional, Retrofit, and Bio-Reactor Landfill Cells

Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste, 19(4), 04015009.

By: T. Abichou*, M. Barlaz n, D. Goldsmith, R. Green & G. Hater

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 19, 2020

2015 conference paper

Methods to measure the hydrogen sulfide production potential of sulfate-containing wastes disposed in landfills

Presented at the 15th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, S. Margherita di Pula (CA), Italy.

By: W. Sun, M. Sun & M. Barlaz

Event: 15th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium at S. Margherita di Pula (CA), Italy on October 5-9, 2015

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2015 journal article

Physical and Biological Release of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) from Municipal Solid Waste in Anaerobic Model Landfill Reactors

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 49(13), 7648–7656.

By: B. Allred*, J. Lang n, M. Barlaz n & J. Field*

MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Bioreactors; Garbage; Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated / analysis; Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated / chemistry; Methane / metabolism; Models, Theoretical; Refuse Disposal / instrumentation; Refuse Disposal / methods; Solid Waste; Waste Disposal Facilities; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
TL;DR: This study models how PFASs enter leachate using four laboratory-scale anaerobic bioreactors filled with municipal solid waste and operated over 273 days to evaluate influences attributable to biological activity. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

The decay of wood in landfills in contrasting climates in Australia

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 41, 101–110.

By: F. Ximenes*, C. Bjordal*, A. Cowie* & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Wood; Decay; Landfill; Climate; Carbon; Methane
MeSH headings : Climate; Environmental Monitoring; New South Wales; Queensland; Solid Waste / analysis; Time Factors; Waste Disposal Facilities; Wood / analysis
TL;DR: The findings of this study strongly suggest that models that adopt current accepted default factors for the decay of wood in landfills greatly overestimate methane emissions. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 conference paper

A Life-Cycle Examination of the Global Warming Potential and Cumulative Energy Demand of Municipal Solid Waste Treatment via a Gasification and Fischer-Tropsch Process

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Orlando, FL.

By: P. Pressley, M. Barlaz, J. Levis & J. DeCarolis

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Orlando, FL on June 22-25, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 13, 2021

2014 speech

A New Life-Cycle Methodology to Estimate the U.S. National Average Landfill Gas Collection Efficiency for Various Landfill Types

Presented at the International Workshop on Urban Waste, Joint Research Center for Advanced Environmental Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: International Workshop on Urban Waste at Joint Research Center for Advanced Environmental Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China on November 10-13, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 conference paper

A New Life-Cycle Methodology to Estimate the U.S. National Average Landfill Gas Collection Efficiency for Various landfill Types

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Orlando, FL.

By: J. Levis & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Orlando, FL on June 22-25, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 journal article

Analysis of material recovery facilities for use in life-cycle assessment

Waste Management, 35, 307–317.

By: P. Pressley n, J. Levis n, A. Damgaard*, M. Barlaz n & J. DeCarolis n

author keywords: Recycling; Material recovery facility; Life-cycle assessment; Municipal solid waste
MeSH headings : Costs and Cost Analysis; Electricity; Models, Economic; Models, Theoretical; Recycling / economics; Refuse Disposal / economics; Refuse Disposal / methods; Solid Waste
TL;DR: A process model was developed to estimate the cost and energy use associated with material recovery facilities (MRFs), which are responsible for sorting recyclables into saleable streams and as such represent a key piece of recycling infrastructure. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 conference paper

Assessing Methods to Estimate Emissions of Non-Methane Organic Compounds from Landfills

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Orlando, FL.

By: J. Saquing, J. Chanton, R. Yazdani, M. Barlaz, C. Scheutz, D. Blake, P. Imhoff

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Orlando, FL on June 22-25, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 journal article

Assessing methods to estimate emissions of non-methane organic compounds from landfills

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 34(11), 2260–2270.

By: J. Saquing*, J. Chanton*, R. Yazdani, M. Barlaz n, C. Scheutz*, D. Blake*, P. Imhoff*

author keywords: NMOC emission; NMOC flux estimation; Field measurement; Landfill gas emission
MeSH headings : Air Pollutants / analysis; Environmental Monitoring / methods; Models, Theoretical; Organic Chemicals / analysis; United States; United States Environmental Protection Agency; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: Results indicate the current USEPA approach for estimating NMOC emissions may overestimate speciated NMOC emission ⩾10× for many compounds, and alternative models were explored incorporating other chemical properties into the ratio method. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 conference paper

Characterization of Biological Activity in Refuse Samples Excavated from the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Orlando, FL.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Orlando, FL on June 22-25, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 13, 2021

2014 conference paper

Characterization of Biological Activity in Refuse Samples Excavated from the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Crystal River, FL.

By: M. Barlaz, A. Sadri & S. Luettich

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Crystal River, FL on October 19-22, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 conference paper

Characterization of Uncertainty in Modeling of Methane Generation from Select U.S. Landfills

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Orlando, FL.

By: X. Wang, M. Barlaz & J. DeCarolis

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Orlando, FL on June 22-25, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 conference paper

Characterization of Uncertainty in Modeling of Methane Generation from Select U.S. Landfills

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Crystal River, FL.

By: X. Wang, A. Nagpure, J. DeCarolis & M. Barlaz

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Crystal River, FL on October 19-22, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 journal article

Characterization of salt cake from secondary aluminum production

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 273, 192–199.

author keywords: Aluminum; Mineral phase; Leachability; Salt cake; Secondary aluminum production (SAP); Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP)
MeSH headings : Industrial Waste / analysis; Metals / analysis; Minerals / analysis; Salts; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
TL;DR: The toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) was employed and the results indicated that the leached concentrations of toxic metals from salt cake were much lower than the EPA toxicity limit set by USEPA. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Chemical Changes during Anaerobic Decomposition of Hardwood, Softwood, and Old Newsprint under Mesophilic and Thermophilic Conditions

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY, 62(27), 6362–6374.

By: F. Cruz n, D. Yelle*, H. Gracz n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: anaerobic decomposition; CuO oxidation; lignin; HSQC; NMR
MeSH headings : Anaerobiosis; Biotechnology; Cellulose / chemistry; Lignin / chemistry; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; Plants / chemistry; Wood / chemistry
TL;DR: The 2D NMR and chemical degradation methods revealed slight reductions in β-O-4 linkages for HW and ONP, with no depolymerization of lignin in any substrate. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 conference paper

Chemical Changes during Anaerobic Decomposition of Lignocellulose under Mesophilic and Thermophilic Conditions

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Orlando, FL.

By: F. de la Cruz & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Orlando, FL on June 22-25, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 conference paper

Comparison of Methane Emissions Using Different Greenhouse Gas Reporting Protocols and Measured Methane Emissions from a Landfill without Gas Collection System

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Crystal River, FL.

By: F. de la Cruz, R. Green, J. Chanton, E. Thoma, T. Foster-Wittig & M. Barlaz

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Crystal River, FL on October 19-22, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 conference paper

Comparison of the Life-Cycle Emissions from Commercial Source-Separated Organic Waste Management Alternatives

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Orlando, FL.

By: J. Levis & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Orlando, FL on June 22-25, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 conference paper

Environmental Implications of Empirical Solid Waste Collection Data from U.S. Municipalities

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Orlando, FL.

By: M. Jaunich, J. Levis & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Orlando, FL on June 22-25, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 13, 2021

2014 journal article

Evaluation of life cycle inventory data for recycling systems

RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING, 87, 30–45.

By: L. Brogaard*, A. Damgaard*, M. Jensen*, M. Barlaz n & T. Christensen*

author keywords: Life cycle inventory databases; Waste recycling; Plastics; Paper; Cardboard; Glass; Aluminium; Steel; Life cycle assessment; CO2 emission
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 conference paper

Fluorochemical Compounds in Municipal Solid Waste and Landfill Leachate

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Orlando, FL.

By: J. Lang, M. Barlaz, B. Allred & J. Field

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Orlando, FL on June 22-25, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 report

Landfill Gas Monte Carlo Model Documentation and Results. Report to ICF for the U.S

In EPA Waste Reduction Model (WARM). https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-03/documents/lanfl_gas_mont_carlo_modl.pdf

By: J. Levis & M. Barlaz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2021

2014 conference paper

Measurement of Chemical Leaching Potential of Sulfate from Landfill Disposed Sulfate-Containing Wastes

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Crystal River, FL.

By: W. Sun & M. Barlaz

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Crystal River, FL on October 19-22, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 journal article

Measurement of chemical leaching potential of sulfate from landfill disposed sulfate containing wastes

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 36, 191–196.

By: W. Sun n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Hydrogen sulfide; Sulfate-containing wastes; Municipal solid waste; Landfill
MeSH headings : Environmental Monitoring / methods; Refuse Disposal; Soil Pollutants / analysis; Sulfates / analysis; Waste Disposal Facilities; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
TL;DR: The new acid extraction method was shown to be simple and effective to measure the leaching potential of sulfate from a range of landfill disposed sulfate-containing wastes and to distinguish between sulfate and other forms of sulfur. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 conference paper

Methods to Measure the Hydrogen Sulfide Production Potential of Sulfate-Containing Wastes in Landfills-Laboratory Scale Bioreactor

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Crystal River, FL.

By: W. Sun & M. Barlaz

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Crystal River, FL on October 19-22, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 conference paper

Methods to Measure the Hydrogen Sulfide Production Potential or Sulfate-Containing Wastes - Laboratory Scale Bioreactor and Batch Study

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Orlando, FL.

By: W. Sun, M. Barlaz & M. Sun

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Orlando, FL on June 22-25, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 journal article

Municipal solid waste conversion to transportation fuels: a life-cycle estimation of global warming potential and energy consumption

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 70, 145–153.

By: P. Pressley n, T. Aziz n, J. DeCarolis n, M. Barlaz n, F. He n, F. Li n, A. Damgaard*

Contributors: P. Pressley n, T. Aziz n, J. Decarolis n, M. Barlaz n, F. He n, F. Li n, A. Damgaard*

author keywords: Municipal solid waste; Gasification; Fischer-Tropsch; Life cycle assessment; Liquid fuels
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 conference paper

Optimal Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Consideration of Changes to Population, Waste Generation and Composition, and the Energy System

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Orlando, FL.

By: J. Levis, M. Barlaz, J. DeCarolis & R. Ranjithan

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Orlando, FL on June 22-25, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 journal article

Orthogonal zirconium diol/C18 liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis of poly and perfluoroalkyl substances in landfill leachate

JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A, 1359, 202–211.

By: B. Allred*, J. Lang n, M. Barlaz n & J. Field*

author keywords: Landfill leachates; LVI; LC-MS/MS; PFAS
MeSH headings : Chromatography, Liquid / instrumentation; Chromatography, Liquid / methods; Fluorocarbons / chemistry; Fluorocarbons / isolation & purification; Humans; Liquid Phase Microextraction; Molecular Structure; Tandem Mass Spectrometry / instrumentation; Tandem Mass Spectrometry / methods; Waste Disposal Facilities; Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry; Water Pollutants, Chemical / isolation & purification; Zirconium / chemistry
TL;DR: The 3-perfluoropentyl propanoate (5:3 FTCA) was the most concentrated analyte in most samples and constitutes a previously unreported but significant component of landfill leachate. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 conference paper

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Municipal Waste and Landfill Leachate

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Crystal River, FL.

By: J. Lang, M. Barlaz, B. Allred & J. Field

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Crystal River, FL on October 19-22, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 conference paper

Sustainable Post-Closure Care Paradigm for Municipal Landfills

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Crystal River, FL.

By: J. Morris, R. Espinoza & M. Barlaz

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Crystal River, FL on October 19-22, 2014

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2014 journal article

Systematic Exploration of Efficient Strategies to Manage Solid Waste in U.S. Municipalities: Perspectives from the Solid Waste Optimization Life-Cycle Framework (SWOLF)

Environmental Science and Technology, 48(7), 3625–3631.

By: J. Levis, M. Barlaz n, J. DeCarolis n & S. Ranji Ranjithan n

MeSH headings : Air Pollutants / analysis; Cities; Costs and Cost Analysis; Electricity; Gases / analysis; Greenhouse Effect; Humans; Models, Theoretical; Solid Waste / analysis; Solid Waste / economics; Time Factors; Uncertainty; United States; Waste Management / economics; Waste Management / methods
TL;DR: The results illustrate how the timed-deployment of technologies in response to changes in waste composition and the energy system results in more efficient SWM system performance compared to what is possible from static analyses. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

What is the optimal way for a suburban U.S. city to sustainably manage future solid waste? Perspectives from the Solid Waste Optimization Life-cycle Framework (SWOLF)

Environmental Science & Technology, 48(7), 3625–3631.

By: J. Levis, M. Barlaz, J. DeCarolis & S. Ranjithan

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 13, 2021

2013 journal article

A generalized multistage optimization modeling framework for life cycle assessment-based integrated solid waste management

Environmental Modelling & Software, 50, 51–65.

By: J. Levis n, M. Barlaz n, J. DeCarolis n & S. Ranjithan n

author keywords: Solid waste; Optimization; Multi-stage; Life cycle assessment; Decision support
TL;DR: This paper presents the first life cycle-based framework to optimize-over multiple time stages-the collection and treatment of all waste materials from curb to final disposal by minimizing cost or environmental impacts while considering user-defined emissions and waste diversion constraints. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Decomposition of forest products buried in landfills

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 33(11), 2267–2276.

By: X. Wang n, J. Padgett n, J. Powell n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Landfills; Municipal solid waste; Forest products; Anaerobic decomposition; Biogenic carbon storage
MeSH headings : Waste Management; Wood / chemistry
TL;DR: These results, in general, correlated well with an earlier laboratory-scale study, though NP and CC decomposition measured in this study were higher than previously reported. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Liquid balance monitoring inside conventional, Retrofit, and bio-reactor landfill cells

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 33(10), 2006–2014.

By: T. Abichou*, M. Barlaz n, R. Green & G. Hater

author keywords: Landfill; Bioreactor; Leachate; Recirculation; Liquid balance
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Bioreactors; Kentucky; Refuse Disposal / instrumentation; Solid Waste / analysis; Waste Disposal Facilities; Water / analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical
TL;DR: The increase in net liquid volume in the As-Built cells indicates that the 37% (average) measured settlement strain in these cells cannot be due to consolidation as the waste mass did not lose any moisture but rather suggests that settlement was attributable to lubrication of waste particle contacts, softening of flexible porous materials, and additional biological degradation. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Measurement of carbon storage in landfills from the biogenic carbon content of excavated waste samples

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 33(10), 2001–2005.

By: F. Cruz n, J. Chanton* & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Landfill; Carbon storage; Municipal solid waste
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Carbon / analysis; Cellulose / metabolism; Kentucky; Lignin / metabolism; Methane / metabolism; North Carolina; Polysaccharides / metabolism; Refuse Disposal / methods; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: The fraction of biogenic carbon that is not reactive in the landfill environment and therefore stored was derived for samples of excavated waste by measurement of the total organic carbon, its biogenic fraction, and the remaining methane potential. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 conference paper

Modernizing Models and Data on Methane Production from U.S. Municipal Solid Waste

Presented at the Engineering Society of Detroit 23rd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference, Detroit, MI.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Engineering Society of Detroit 23rd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference at Detroit, MI on April 17, 2013

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2013 speech

Solid Waste Engineering: Test Tubes, Landfills and Models

Invited Lecture presented at the Tonji University, Chongqing University, Tsinghua University, China.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Tonji University, Chongqing University, Tsinghua University at China

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2013 journal article

The Outer Loop bioreactor: A case study of settlement monitoring and solids decomposition

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 33(10), 2035–2047.

By: T. Abichou*, M. Barlaz n, R. Green & G. Hater

author keywords: Bioreactor landfill; Settlement; Solid decomposition; Leachate recirculation
TL;DR: Results suggest that liquid recirculation in the Retrofit cells caused a 5-8% reduction in the thickness of the waste column, consistent with the concept that bioreactor operations accelerate the rate of decomposition, but not necessarily the cumulative loss of anaerobically degradable solids. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Using observed data to improve estimated methane collection from select US landfills

Environmental Science & Technology, 47(7), 3251–3257.

By: X. Wang n, A. Nagpure n, J. DeCarolis n & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Gases / analysis; Kinetics; Methane / analysis; Models, Chemical; Public Policy; Rain; Statistics as Topic; Temperature; Uncertainty; United States; Waste Disposal Facilities
TL;DR: The results suggest that the default k value assumed in LandGEM is likely too low, which implies that more methane is produced in the early years following waste burial when gas collection efficiencies tend to be lower. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 conference paper

What is the Optimal Way for a Suburban U.S. City to Sustainably Manage Future Solid Waste? Perspectives from a Solid Waste Optimization Life-cycle Framework (SWOLF)

Presented at the Fourteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy.

By: M. Barlaz, J. Levis, J. DeCarolis & S. Ranjithan

Event: Fourteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium at Cagliari, Italy

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2012 journal article

A new approach to characterize emission contributions from area sources during optical remote sensing technique testing

Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 62(12), 1403–1410.

By: T. Abichou*, J. Clark*, J. Chanton*, G. Hater, R. Green, D. Goldsmith, M. Barlaz n, N. Swan*

MeSH headings : Air Pollutants / chemistry; Environmental Monitoring / instrumentation; Environmental Monitoring / methods; Optical Devices; Remote Sensing Technology / methods
TL;DR: The objective of this study was to investigate and present an approach to quantify the unknown emitting surface area that is contributing to VRPM measured emissions and to propose a slight improvement in how the area contributing to flux is determined during VRPM campaigns. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 19, 2020

2012 conference paper

Anaerobic Biodegradability of Plastics in Laboratory-Scale Landfill Reactors

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Phoenix, AZ.

By: J. Weaver & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Phoenix, AZ on October 1-3, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2012 conference paper

Anaerobic Biodegradability of Wood and Wood Products: Reassessment and New Insights

Presented at the Fourth International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste, Venice, Italy.

By: M. Milke & M. Barlaz

Event: Fourth International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste at Venice, Italy on November 12-15, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2012 speech

Analysis of Landfill Times to Begin Collection, Begin Energy Recovery, Terminate Collection Under NSPS

Invited lecture presented at the US EPA WARM Landfill Gas Modeling Meeting, Arlington, VA.

By: J. Levis & M. Barlaz

Event: US EPA WARM Landfill Gas Modeling Meeting at Arlington, VA on October 23, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2012 conference paper

Application of a multi-stage life-cycle optimization model to minimize cost and greenhouse emissions from solid waste management

Presented at the 2012 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

By: S. Ranjithan, J. Levis, M. Barlaz & J. DeCarolis

Event: 2012 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress at Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 20-24, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2012 conference paper

Biodegradability of Forest Products in Laboratory- and Field-Scale Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfills

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Phoenix, AZ.

By: X. Wang, J. Padgett, F. de la Cruz & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Phoenix, AZ on October 1-3, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2012 conference paper

Biodegradation in Landfills: Why It Happens and Implications for Packaging Design

Barlaz, M. A. (2012, March 27). Presented at the Environmental Research and Education Foundation Regional Summit on Sustainable Solid Waste Practices & Research, Austin, Texas.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Environmental Research and Education Foundation Regional Summit on Sustainable Solid Waste Practices & Research at Austin, Texas on March 27-28, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2012 speech

Collection Efficiency: Critical Analysis of Published Literature

Invited Lecture presented at the US EPA WARM Landfill Gas Modeling Meeting, Arlington, VA.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: US EPA WARM Landfill Gas Modeling Meeting at Arlington, VA on October 23, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2012 speech

Collection Timeframe: Summary of Landfill Operator Survey Results

Presented at the US EPA WARM Landfill Gas Modeling Meeting, Arlington, VA.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: US EPA WARM Landfill Gas Modeling Meeting at Arlington, VA on October 23, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2012 conference paper

Determination of Sources of Organic Matter in Landfills by Analysis of CuO Oxidation Products of Lignin

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Lulea, Sweden.

By: F. De La Cruz & M. Barlaz

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Lulea, Sweden on June 25-27, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2012 conference paper

Experimental Investigation of Hydraulic Properties and Sulfate Release from Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Fines

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Phoenix, AZ.

By: J. Lang & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Phoenix, AZ on October 1-3, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2012 conference paper

Feasibility of Waste Sampling and Analysis for Post-Closure Care

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Lulea, Sweden.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Lulea, Sweden on June 25-27, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2012 conference paper

Fluorochemical Signatures in Municipal Waste and Landfill Leachate

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Lulea, Sweden.

By: J. Lang, J. Field, B. Allred & M. Barlaz

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Lulea, Sweden on June 25-27, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2012 conference paper

Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Costs Associated with Solid Waste Management Policies

Presented at the Fourth International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste, Venice, Italy.

By: J. Levis & M. Barlaz

Event: Fourth International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste at Venice, Italy on November 12-15, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2012 conference paper

Hydrogen Sulfide Production from Different Sulfur-Containing Materials under Anaerobic Landfill Conditions

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Lulea, Sweden.

By: F. de la Cruz & M. Barlaz

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Lulea, Sweden on June 25-27, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2012 journal article

Improved methodology to assess modification and completion of landfill gas management in the aftercare period

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 32(12), 2364–2373.

By: J. Morris*, M. Crest*, M. Barlaz n, K. Spokas*, A. Akerman & L. Yuan*

author keywords: Post-closure care; Aftercare; Landfill gas; Methane; Completion
MeSH headings : Air Pollutants / chemistry; Environmental Monitoring; France; Gases; Methane; Refuse Disposal; Time Factors
TL;DR: The improved gas module for theEPCC methodology emphasizes the reduction or elimination of fugitive methane by considering the methane oxidation capacity of the cover system, and allows for the installation of biologically active covers or other features designed to enhance methane oxidation. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 chapter

Life Cycle Comparison of Waste-to-Energy to Sanitary Landfill

In Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology (pp. 5909–5934).

By: P. Kaplan*, J. DeCarolis n & M. Barlaz n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2012 conference paper

Modernizing Methane Generation Models and Data from U.S. Landfills

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Lulea, Sweden.

By: X. Wang & M. Barlaz

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Lulea, Sweden on June 25-27, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2012 conference paper

Modernizing Models and Data on Methane Production from U.S. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfills

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium, Phoenix, AZ.

By: X. Wang, A. Nagpure, J. DeCarolis & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium at Phoenix, AZ on October 1-3, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2012 journal article

Performance evaluation of an anaerobic/aerobic landfill-based digester using yard waste for energy and compost production

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 32(5), 912–919.

By: R. Yazdani*, M. Barlaz n, D. Augenstein*, M. Kayhanian* & G. Tchobanoglous*

author keywords: Controlled landfill; Anaerobic composting; Aerobic composting; Biogas; Biofiltration; Leachate quality
MeSH headings : Anaerobiosis; Biofuels; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Equipment Failure; Methane; Refuse Disposal / instrumentation; Refuse Disposal / methods; Soil; Volatile Organic Compounds; Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry
TL;DR: The objective of this study was to evaluate a new alternative for yard waste management by constructing, operating and monitoring a landfill-based two-stage batch digester (anaerobic/aerobic) with the recovery of energy and compost. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 conference paper

Step-Down Performance-Based Approach to Landfill Aftercare Completion and Reuse

Presented at the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Annual Congress, Florence, France.

By: M. Crest, J. Morris, A. Akerman, M. Barlaz & S. Hayward-Higham

Event: International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Annual Congress at Florence, France on September 17-19, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2012 journal article

The effect of aging on the bioavailability of toluene sorbed to municipal solid waste components

CHEMOSPHERE, 90(2), 251–259.

By: Y. Chen n, D. Knappe n & M. Barlaz n

Contributors: Y. Chen n, D. Knappe n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Bioavailability; Landfill; Municipal solid waste; Sorption; Desorption
MeSH headings : Adsorption; Biodegradation, Environmental; Kinetics; Models, Chemical; Soil Pollutants / analysis; Soil Pollutants / chemistry; Solid Waste; Toluene / analysis; Toluene / chemistry
TL;DR: Evaluating the effects of sorbate-sorbent aging time and sorbent decomposition on toluene bioavailability and fate found increasing the toLUene-sorbent aging time reduced the rate of toluenes biodegradation for all MSW components except for HDPE. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 conference paper

Updated k values based on using more detailed landfill gas collection and header pipe data

Presented at the US EPA Landfill NSPS Technical Meeting, Research Triangle Park, NC.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: US EPA Landfill NSPS Technical Meeting at Research Triangle Park, NC on October 22, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2012 conference paper

Wood Biodegradation in Laboratory- and Field-Scale Landfills

Presented at the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Lulea, Sweden.

By: X. Wang, J. Padgett, F. de la Cruz & M. Barlaz

Event: Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium at Lulea, Sweden on June 25-27, 2012

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2022

2011 speech

A New Concept for the Environmental Management of Landfills: A Performance Based Approach for Aftercare

Presented at the A New Environmental Approach of Landfills, The Hague, Netherlands.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: A New Environmental Approach of Landfills at The Hague, Netherlands on June 30, 2011

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2011 article

A review of approaches for the long-term management of municipal solid waste landfills

Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), Vol. 32, pp. 498–512.

By: D. Laner*, M. Crest*, H. Scharff, J. Morris* & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Risk Assessment; Time Factors; Waste Management / legislation & jurisprudence
TL;DR: It is argued that development of transparent and consistent regulatory procedures represents the basis for defining the desired state of a landfill at the end of aftercare and for reducing uncertainty about the intensity and duration of after care. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Abiotic and Biotic Compression of Municipal Solid Waste

JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, 138(8), 877–888.

By: C. Bareither*, C. Benson*, T. Edil* & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Municipal solid waste; Settlement; Bioreactor landfills; Methane generation; Leachate; Recirculation; Biocompression
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 report

Background Information Document for Life-Cycle Inventory Landfill Process Model

(No. EP-C-07-015). Raleigh, NC: NC State and Eastern Research Group.

By: M. Barlaz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2011 speech

Biodegradation in Landfills: Why It Happens and What It Means

Invited lecture presented at the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, San Diego, CA.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Sustainable Packaging Coalition at San Diego, CA on March 28-30, 2011

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2011 journal article

Comparison of Bacteria and Archaea communities in municipal solid waste, individual refuse components, and leachate

FEMS MICROBIOLOGY ECOLOGY, 79(2), 465–473.

By: B. Staley*, F. Reyes n & M. Barlaz n

Contributors: B. Staley*, F. Los Reyes n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: refuse bacterial composition; T-RFLP; landfill microorganisms
MeSH headings : Archaea / classification; Archaea / genetics; Archaea / isolation & purification; Bacteria / classification; Bacteria / genetics; Bacteria / isolation & purification; Cities; Garbage; Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length; Refuse Disposal / methods; Waste Products / analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
TL;DR: Analysis of the results shows that fresh refuse is most likely not the source of methanogens in landfills, and microbial communities in the solid and leachate phases were different, indicating that both matrices must be considered when characterizing microbial diversity within a landfill. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Deer Track Bioreactor Experiment: Field-Scale Evaluation of Municipal Solid Waste Bioreactor Performance

JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, 138(6), 658–670.

By: C. Bareither*, R. Breitmeyer*, C. Benson*, M. Barlaz n & T. Edil*

author keywords: Solid waste; Landfills; Bioreactor; Decomposition; Leachate; Settlement.
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Effect of Spatial Differences in Microbial Activity, pH, and Substrate Levels on Methanogenesis Initiation in Refuse

APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, 77(7), 2381–2391.

By: B. Staley*, F. Reyes n & M. Barlaz n

Contributors: B. Staley*, F. Reyes n & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Archaea / classification; Archaea / genetics; Archaea / growth & development; Archaea / metabolism; Bacteria / classification; Bacteria / genetics; Bacteria / growth & development; Bacteria / metabolism; Cluster Analysis; DNA, Archaeal / chemistry; DNA, Archaeal / genetics; DNA, Bacterial / chemistry; DNA, Bacterial / genetics; DNA, Ribosomal / chemistry; DNA, Ribosomal / genetics; Fatty Acids, Volatile / metabolism; Genes, rRNA; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Methane / metabolism; Molecular Sequence Data; Phylogeny; Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length; RNA, Archaeal / genetics; RNA, Bacterial / genetics; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics; Sequence Analysis, DNA; Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid; Waste Products
TL;DR: This study suggests that methanogens tolerant to low pH, such as M. barkeri, are required to overcome the low-pH, high-VFA conditions present during the anaerobic acid phase of refuse decomposition. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 conference paper

Estimation of Landfill Gas Generation Using Waste Components Specific Landfill Decay Rates

Presented at the Environmental Research and Education Foundation Regional Summit on Sustainable Solid Waste Practices & Research, Raleigh, NC.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Environmental Research and Education Foundation Regional Summit on Sustainable Solid Waste Practices & Research at Raleigh, NC on September 7-8, 2011

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2011 speech

Fate and Transport of Chemical and Biological Agents in Landfills

Presented at the US EPA Workshop on Chemical-Biological-Radiological (CBR) Disposal in Landfills, Washington, DC.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: US EPA Workshop on Chemical-Biological-Radiological (CBR) Disposal in Landfills at Washington, DC on June 14-15, 2011

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2011 journal article

Fate and transport of phenol in a packed bed reactor containing simulated solid waste

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 32(2), 327–334.

By: J. Saquing n, D. Knappe n & M. Barlaz n

Contributors: J. Saquing n, D. Knappe n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Organic contaminant; Fate; Transport; Landfill; HYDRUS-1D
MeSH headings : Adsorption; Biodegradation, Environmental; Bioreactors; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Computer Simulation; Models, Chemical; Phenol / chemistry; Phenol / metabolism; Refuse Disposal / methods
TL;DR: HYDRUS-1D can reasonably simulate the fate and transport of phenol in an anaerobic and fully saturated waste column in which biodegradation and sorption are the prevailing fate processes but the agreement between model predictions and column data was imperfect. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 speech

Greenhouse Gases and Waste Management

Invited lecture presented at the BioEnergy Symposium, University of North Carolina Charlotte.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: BioEnergy Symposium at University of North Carolina Charlotte on February 7-8, 2011

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2011 conference paper

Improved Methodology to Assess Modification and Completion of Landfill Gas Management in the Aftercare Period

Presented at the Thirteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, S. Margherita di Pula (Cagliari), Sardinia, Italy.

By: J. Morris, A. Akerman, M. Crest & M. Barlaz

Event: Thirteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium at S. Margherita di Pula (Cagliari), Sardinia, Italy on October 3-7, 2011

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: May 11, 2021

2011 journal article

Is Biodegradability a Desirable Attribute for Discarded Solid Waste? Perspectives from a National Landfill Greenhouse Gas Inventory Model

Environmental Science & Technology, 45(13), 5470–5476.

By: J. Levis n & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Carbon Dioxide / analysis; Computer Simulation; Garbage; Greenhouse Effect; Methane / analysis; Models, Theoretical; Paper; Polyesters; Refuse Disposal / standards
TL;DR: A landfill life-cycle model was developed to represent the behavior of MSW components and new materials disposed in a landfill representative of the U.S. average with respect to gas collection and utilization over a range of environmental conditions and Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyoctanoate) (PHBO) was selected as illustrative for an emerging biodegradable polymer. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 speech

Is Biodegradability a Desirable Attribute for a Material: Implications for Packaging Design

Invited talk presented at the Vienna Institute of Technology, Austria. Austria.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: at Vienna Institute of Technology, Austria on June 29, 2011

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2011 conference paper

Landfill Gas Modeling and Carbon Balance Analysis

Presented at the Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) Regional Summit on Sustainable Solid Waste Practices & Research, Indianapolis, Indiana.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) Regional Summit on Sustainable Solid Waste Practices & Research at Indianapolis, Indiana on April 27-28, 2011

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2011 journal article

Quantifying the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Associated with Recycling Hot Mix Asphalt

Road Materials and Pavement Design, 12(1), 57–77.

By: J. Levis n, M. Barlaz n, A. Tayebali n & S. Ranjithan n

author keywords: Life-Cycle Assessment; Recycling; Rap; Waste Asphalt Concrete; Global Warming
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 conference paper

Solid Waste Management and Engineering: the Role of Research in Improving Performance

Presented at the EREF's Regional Summit on Sustainable Solid Waste Practices & Research, Raleigh, NC.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: EREF's Regional Summit on Sustainable Solid Waste Practices & Research at Raleigh, NC on September 7-8, 2011

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2011 conference paper

The State-of-the Practice of Bioreactor Landfills

Presented at the Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) Regional Summit on Sustainable Solid Waste Practices & Research, Indianapolis, Indiana.

By: C. Bareither & M. Barlaz

Event: Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) Regional Summit on Sustainable Solid Waste Practices & Research at Indianapolis, Indiana on April 27-28, 2011

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2011 journal article

Toward identifying the next generation of superfund and hazardous waste site contaminants

Environmental Health Perspectives, 119(1), 6–10.

By: W. Ela, D. Sedlak, M. Barlaz, H. Henry, D. Muir, D. Swackhamer, E. Weber, R. Arnold ...

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

What Is the Most Environmentally Beneficial Way to Treat Commercial Food Waste?

Environmental Science & Technology, 45(17), 7438–7444.

By: J. Levis & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Agriculture / methods; Air Pollutants / analysis; Bioreactors; Carbon Dioxide / analysis; Environment; Food; Global Warming; Humans; Methane / analysis; Models, Theoretical; Nitric Oxide / chemistry; Refuse Disposal / instrumentation; Refuse Disposal / methods; Soil / chemistry; Sulfur Dioxide / chemistry; Waste Management / methods
TL;DR: A traditional landfill with energy recovery was predicted to have lower emissions than any of the composting alternatives when a fertilizer offset was used, and the use of compost to offset peat has greater emission offsets than the value of compost as a fertilizer. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Wood Biodegradation in Laboratory-Scale Landfills

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 45(16), 6864–6871.

By: X. Wang n, J. Padgett n, F. Cruz n & M. Barlaz n

TL;DR: Wood species have unique methane yields that should be considered in the development of national inventories of methane production and carbon storage and the current assumption of uniform biodegradability is not appropriate. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

A performance-based system for the long-term management of municipal waste landfills

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 31(4), 649–662.

By: J. Morris* & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Cities; Conservation of Natural Resources / economics; Conservation of Natural Resources / methods; Humans; Refuse Disposal / economics; Refuse Disposal / methods; Time Factors; Waste Products / analysis; Waste Products / classification; Waste Products / economics
TL;DR: A hypothetical case study showed that using the methodology to evaluate site-specific PCC requirements could result in increased environmental protection at comparable cost by spending available funds where they are most needed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Assessment of the state of food waste treatment in the United States and Canada

Waste Management, 30(8-9), 1486–1494.

By: J. Levis n, M. Barlaz n, N. Themelis* & P. Ulloa*

MeSH headings : Aerobiosis; Anaerobiosis; Biodegradation, Environmental; Canada; Environmental Pollutants / analysis; Food; Garbage; Marketing; Public Policy; Refuse Disposal / economics; Refuse Disposal / methods; Refuse Disposal / statistics & numerical data; United States; Waste Products / statistics & numerical data
TL;DR: The objective of this study was to characterize the state of the practice of food waste treatment alternatives in the US and Canada and to address implementation issues, principally project economics and feedstock purity. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 conference paper

Biodegradability of Forest Products under Simulated Landfill Conditions

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium 2010, San Antonio, TX.

By: J. Padgett & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium 2010 at San Antonio, TX on October 3-6, 2010

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2010 conference paper

Cost Effective Solid Waste Management Decision Making in Consideration of Climate Change Policy

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium 2010, San Antonio, TX.

By: J. Levis & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium 2010 at San Antonio, TX on October 3-6, 2010

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2010 journal article

Critical evaluation of solid waste sample processing for DNA-based microbial community analysis

BIODEGRADATION, 22(1), 189–204.

By: B. Staley*, P. Saikaly*, F. Reyes n & M. Barlaz n

Contributors: B. Staley*, P. Saikaly*, F. Los Reyes n & M. Barlaz n

author keywords: Landfill; Solid waste; Refuse; T-RFLP; Sample processing; Bias
MeSH headings : Archaea / genetics; Archaea / metabolism; Bacteria / genetics; Bacteria / metabolism; Biodegradation, Environmental; DNA, Archaeal / genetics; DNA, Archaeal / isolation & purification; DNA, Bacterial / genetics; DNA, Bacterial / isolation & purification; Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length; Refuse Disposal / methods
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 conference paper

Determination of Sources of Organic Matter in Landfill by Analysis of CuO Oxidation Products of Lignin

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium 2010, San Antonio, TX.

By: F. De La Cruz & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium 2010 at San Antonio, TX on October 3-6, 2010

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2010 conference paper

Development of a Carbon Footprint Model for Landfill Disposal of Solid Waste

Presented at the American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

By: M. Barlaz & F. de la Cruz

Event: American Chemical Society Annual Meeting at San Francisco, CA on April 21-25, 2010

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2010 speech

Development of a Carbon Footprint Model for Landfill Disposal of Solid WasteThe Use of Life-Cycle Analysis for the Study of Alternatives for End of Life Materials Management

Invited lecture series presented at the Kappe Lecture Tour.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: Kappe Lecture Tour

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2010 conference paper

Development of a Model to Assess the Relative Sensitivity of Variables Controlling the Carbon Footprint of a Landfill

Presented at the Global Waste Management Symposium 2010, San Antonio, TX.

By: F. De La Cruz & M. Barlaz

Event: Global Waste Management Symposium 2010 at San Antonio, TX on October 3-6, 2010

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2010 journal article

Effect of biosolids on refuse decomposition and phosphorus cycling

Waste Management & Research, 28(10), 888–900.

By: A. Sadri, M. Barlaz & G. Hater

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Estimation of Waste Component-Specific Landfill Decay Rates Using Laboratory-Scale Decomposition Data

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 44(12), 4722–4728.

By: F. Cruz n & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Bioreactors; Cities; Kinetics; Laboratories; Methane / analysis; Refuse Disposal / methods; Waste Products / analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry
TL;DR: The effect of landfill waste diversion programs on methane production was explored to illustrate the use of component-specific decay rates. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Evaluation of Landfill Gas Decay Constant for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Operated as Bioreactors

JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, 60(1), 91–97.

By: T. Tolaymat*, R. Green, G. Hater, M. Barlaz n, P. Black, D. Bronson, J. Powell*

MeSH headings : Bioreactors; Gases / chemistry; Methane / analysis; Waste Management; Waste Products / analysis
TL;DR: The data document the ability of the bioreactor operation to enhance landfill CH4 generation, although the estimated decay rate is sensitive to the selected L0, and emphasizes the importance of having a LFG collection system operational once the waste receives added moisture. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Impact of Plastics on Fate and Transport of Organic Contaminants in Landfills

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 44(16), 6396–6402.

By: J. Saquing n, C. Saquing n, D. Knappe n & M. Barlaz n

Contributors: J. Saquing n, C. Saquing n, D. Knappe n & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Adsorption; Cities; Diffusion; Environmental Pollutants / chemistry; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Motion; Organic Chemicals / chemistry; Plastics / chemistry; Refuse Disposal; Toluene / chemistry
TL;DR: Plastics in landfills are potential sinks of hydrophobic organic contaminants (HOCs) because of their higher affinity for HOCs compared to lignocellulosic materials and the slow desorption of H OCs from glassy plastics. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 conference paper

Is Banning Yard Waste from Landfills an Economically Efficient Greenhouse gas Mitigation Policy?

Proceedings of the ASCE/EWRI World Water & Environmental Resources Congress. Presented at the ASCE/EWRI World Water & Environmental Resources Congress, Palm Springs, CA.

By: J. Levis, M. Barlaz & S. Ranjithan

Event: ASCE/EWRI World Water & Environmental Resources Congress at Palm Springs, CA on May 22-26, 2010

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2010 conference paper

Is Biodegradability a Desirable Attribute in Material Design?

Presented at the American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

By: M. Barlaz

Event: American Chemical Society Annual Meeting at San Francisco, CA on March 21-25, 2010

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2010 journal article

LCA comparison of windrow composting of yard wastes with use as alternative daily cover (ADC)

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 30(12), 2649–2656.

By: R. Haaren*, N. Themelis* & M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Environmental Pollution / analysis; Environmental Pollution / prevention & control; Soil; Waste Management / economics; Waste Management / methods; Waste Products / analysis
TL;DR: This study compared the environmental impacts of composting yard wastes in windrows with using them in place of soil as alternative daily cover (ADC) in landfills and showed that the ADC scenario is more beneficial for the environment than windrow composting. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 chapter

LCA in Waste Management: Introduction to Principle and Method

In Solid Waste Technology & Management (pp. 111–136).

By: M. Hauschild* & M. Barlaz n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 19, 2020

2010 conference paper

Landfill Gas Modelling: Estimation of Landfill Gas Decay Rate Constants and Yields for Individual Waste Components

Presented at the US EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

By: M. Barlaz & F. de la Cruz

Event: US EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program Annual Meeting at Baltimore, MD on January 11-13, 2010

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2010 chapter

Landfilling: Gas Production, Extraction and Utilization

In Solid Waste Technology & Management (pp. 841–857).

By: H. Willumsen & M. Barlaz n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 19, 2020

2010 conference paper

Modeling and Optimization of Solid Waste Management Operations in a Carbon-Regulated Environment

Proceedings of the ASCE/EWRI World Water & Environmental Resources Congress. Presented at the ASCE/EWRI World Water & Environmental Resources Congress, Palm Springs, CA.

By: J. Levis, J. DeCarolis, M. Barlaz & S. Ranjithan

Event: ASCE/EWRI World Water & Environmental Resources Congress at Palm Springs, CA on May 22-26, 2010

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2022

2010 journal article

Models for waste life cycle assessment: Review of technical assumptions

Waste Management, 30(12), 2636–2648.

MeSH headings : Environmental Pollution / prevention & control; Models, Theoretical; Waste Management; Waste Products / analysis; Waste Products / statistics & numerical data
TL;DR: This paper is an attempt to identify, review and analyse methodologies and technical assumptions used in various parts of selected waste LCA models, and concludes that more effort should be employed to harmonise and validate non-geographic assumptions to strengthen waste L CA modelling. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 19, 2020

2010 journal article

Observations on the methane oxidation capacity of landfill soils

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 31(5), 914–925.

By: J. Chanton*, T. Abichou*, C. Langford*, K. Spokas*, G. Hater, R. Green, D. Goldsmith, M. Barlaz n

MeSH headings : Air Pollutants / analysis; Air Pollutants / metabolism; Air Pollution / statistics & numerical data; Environmental Monitoring; Methane / analysis; Methane / metabolism; Oxidation-Reduction; Refuse Disposal / statistics & numerical data; Soil / chemistry; Soil Microbiology
TL;DR: The data indicate that an effective way to increase the % oxidation of a landfill cover is to limit the amount of CH(4) delivered to it, which should not be considered as a constant value. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 article

Performance of North American Bioreactor Landfills. I: Leachate Hydrology and Waste Settlement

Bareither, C. A., Benson, C. H., Barlaz, M. A., Edil, T. B., & Tolaymat, T. M. (2010, August). JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING-ASCE, Vol. 136, pp. 824–838.

By: C. Bareither n, C. Benson n, M. Barlaz n, T. Edil n & T. Tolaymat n

author keywords: Landfills; Bioreactor; Solid waste; Liners; Leachate; Hydrology; Settlement
TL;DR: An assessment of state-of-the-practice at five full-scale North American landfills operating as bioreactors is presented, finding that leakage rates from liners at bioreactor landfilling, including alternative liner designs employing geosynthetic clay liners, are comparable to leakage Rates from conventional landfill. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 article

Performance of North American Bioreactor Landfills. II: Chemical and Biological Characteristics

Barlaz, M. A., Bareither, C. A., Hossain, A., Saquing, J., Mezzari, I., Benson, C. H., … Yazdani, R. (2010, August). JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, Vol. 136, pp. 839–853.

By: M. Barlaz n,