Review
Construction & Building Technology
Carine Lausselet, Oddbjorn Andvik Dahlstrom, Marit Thyholt, Aida Eghbali, Patricia Schneider-Marin
Summary: Embracing the design for disassembly (DfD) mindset in construction can help achieve climate targets, promote circular economy, and align with the European Green Deal. Current greenhouse gas emissions frameworks need to better understand and include DfD practices in order to develop credible emission reduction scenarios. This study examines how allocation of environmental impacts across multiple building cycles is addressed in LCA standards for construction.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Reid Lifset, Harri Kalimo, Antti Jukka, Petrus Kautto, Mirella Miettinen
Summary: Extended producer responsibility (EPR) makes producers responsible for waste management and eco-modulation is an additional component to incentivize eco-design.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Isabella Bianco, Francesca Thiebat, Corrado Carbonaro, Simonetta Pagliolico, Gian Andrea Blengini, Elena Comino
Summary: The study developed a tool based on life cycle assessment to assist actors in the furniture industry in selecting criteria that can maximize furniture sustainability throughout its life cycle.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christian Spreafico, Daniele Landi, Davide Russo
Summary: Prospective life cycle assessment is used to evaluate the environmental sustainability of eco-design solutions prospectively. This study proposes a systematic method to collect all the flows about a specific function of the product lifecycle from patent literature for building the foreground inventory of prospective LCA. The proposed method improves patent search recall and precision, ensures data reliability and significance, and allows for time evolution and forecasting considerations in the results.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aleksandra Kret-Grzeskowiak, Magdalena Baborska-Narozny
Summary: The application of Circular Economy (CE) in architectural practice is limited, and there is a need to revise the rationale for applying specific Design for Disassembly and Design for Adaptability (DfD/A) guidelines. This literature review analyzed 2652 titles, 2031 abstracts, and 70 full-texts, and found that only a few DfD/A guidelines unconditionally support CE goals in architectural design. The results highlight the need for a design process framework that links general CE and specific DfD/A guidance, as well as the systemization of LCA-methods and impact categories associated with specific industrial and business models.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. Kamalakkannan, A. K. Kulatunga
Summary: The manufacturing industry consumes a large amount of materials and energy streams, leading to significant environmental problems. A parametric life cycle assessment (PLCA) approach is proposed for eco-design optimization and decision making in the early design stage, which helps minimize environmental impacts and supports designers in achieving eco-design effortlessly.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Diego Penaranda, Hubert Bonnefond, Freddy Guiheneuf, Marjorie Morales, Olivier Bernard
Summary: This study focuses on the assessment and reduction of environmental impact for a breakthrough microalgal production system based on rotating biofilm. Eco-design parameters such as NH3 emission factor, fabric support properties, and electricity consumption were identified as crucial for optimizing the system. By eco-designing this new technology, the environmental impact was reduced by 25% to 88.3%. The environmental footprint of algae meal from rotating algal biofilms outperformed other production scenarios and achieved a 70.8% reduction in environmental impact compared to conventional aquafeeds.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kati Miettunen, Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio
Summary: Recycling is rarely considered in the field of dye solar cells, but it should be a critical part of eco-design to ensure sustainability. The economic incentive plays a major role in determining whether recycling will occur, and using alternative materials can support economically motivated recycling efforts.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. P. A. Nijssen, J. Faludi, R. A. J. van Ostayen
Summary: Water lubricated bearings have been identified as a sustainable alternative to oil-based bearings, and an analytical design tool based on anticipatory Life Cycle Assessment has been introduced to aid in design decisions. By quantifying environmental impacts, this tool helps in determining key factors in bearing design.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Geraldine Cabrera, Ibtissam Touil, Emna Masghouni, Abderrahim Maazouz, Khalid Lamnawar
Summary: This paper presents a future-oriented approach for the valorization of polyethylene-based multilayer films through eco-design and mechanical recycling. The study focuses on limiting the number of constituents, reducing/controlling layer thickness, and avoiding the use of tie layers to improve recyclability. By developing new structures and investigating various recycling processes, the research aims to simplify the manufacturing of new products from recycled multilayer materials.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christian Spreafico
Summary: Material substitution is an effective eco-design strategy for reducing environmental impacts in products. However, the literature lacks explicit support for strategic material substitution. This study compares the reduction of environmental impacts in 153 case studies using generic material substitution or strategic material substitution based on TRIZ strategies. The results show that TRIZ can be used for more rational and strategic material substitution to meet environmental sustainability and other product requirements. The study also identifies the associations between solutions with the greatest impact reduction and the revised TRIZ strategies, considering application fields, product types, and materials.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Siqi Xiao, Xiangyun Chang, Meihan Chen
Summary: Altruistic preference and government subsidies are crucial for stimulating eco-design and recycling in manufacturing-recycling systems. Altruistic preference improves eco-design level and recycling rate, but should be set below a certain threshold. Recycling subsidy is beneficial for both eco-design and recovery, while eco-design subsidy has more complex effects. Subsidies play a crucial role in manufacturing-recycling systems with altruistic preference, but need to be tailored based on specific goals and types of eco-design.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matheus Belucio, Carla Rodrigues, Carlos Henggeler Antunes, Fausto Freire, Luis C. Dias
Summary: The concept of eco-efficiency is crucial for promoting sustainable development through more efficient use of resources and reduction of emissions. The article proposes a novel decision-support methodology for assessing environmental impacts and costs in early design stages, which was applied to a retrofit process of a historic residential building in Southern Europe. The study revealed that roof insulation thickness and material, as well as exterior wall insulation material, are the most influential variables on eco-efficiency in building retrofits in Southern European climates.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ricardo Rebolledo-Leiva, Dimitrios Ladakis, Sofia-Maria Ioannidou, Apostolis Koutinas, Maria Teresa Moreira, Sara Gonzalez-Garcia
Summary: This study aims to determine the environmental feasibility of second-generation PLA production based on wheat straw and the role of a chemical recycling plant in the environmental performance. The results show that the integration of a recycling plant can significantly reduce burdens.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ceri Fenwick, Kieren Mayers, Jacquetta Lee, Richard Murphy
Summary: This paper presents five case studies on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling, providing an overview of the likely impact of eco-design measures on plastic recycling in energy-related products in the EU. Some eco-design measures were found to benefit recycling, while others were ineffective or required further investigation. There was a disconnect between substance bans as eco-design measures and their impact on plastics recycling. Future research should include quantitative analysis of WEEE processing across a wider range of recyclers and processes.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marco Raugei, Naomi Keena, Nick Novelli, Mohamed Aly Etman, Anna Dyson
Summary: Research suggests that solar systems outperform grid mix systems in reducing a building's dependence on nonrenewable resources over their entire lifecycle, especially in locations with a predominantly nonrenewable energy profile. Additionally, findings show that environmental impacts of solar cells are negligible in advanced systems, while the structural components are less environmentally friendly than conventional solar PV systems.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Energy & Fuels
Vasilis Fthenakis, Marco Raugei, Christian Breyer, Suby Bhattacharya, Michael Carbajales-Dale, Michael Ginsberg, Arnulf Jaeger-Waldau, Enrica Leccisi, Daniel Lincot, David Murphy, Marc J. R. Perez, Parikhit Sinha, Angus Rockett, Sascha Sadewasser, Billy J. Stanbery, Richard M. Swanson, Pierre Verlinden
Summary: This paper exposes the flaws in Siebert and Rees's article and critiques their non-scientific approach to the review process. The authors selectively screen literature on challenges related to renewable energies without discussing well-documented solutions. Additionally, the paper provides a rigorous refutation of unsubstantiated personal opinions presented by Siebert and Rees.
Article
Polymer Science
Eylem Kilic, Helena Oliver-Ortega, Quim Tarres, Marc Delgado-Aguilar, Pere Fullana-I-Palmer, Rita Puig
Summary: The study demonstrates that incorporating leather waste fiber into HDPE composites significantly reduces the thermal conductivity of the composite materials, with no thermal degradation observed during processing. Furthermore, the strong interfacial bonding between leather waste and polymer results in good chemical resistance and low leachate levels in the composites.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mohammad Ali Rajaeifar, Pezhman Ghadimi, Marco Raugei, Yufeng Wu, Oliver Heidrich
Summary: Lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role in advancing electromobility, but their sustainability and lifecycle pose challenges that require further research and collaboration. This article presents the pressing challenges of EV LIBs throughout their lifecycle and discusses market instruments and government interventions. It also highlights future research challenges and the need for successful circular economy strategies in battery supply and recycling processes.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ana Fernandez-Rios, Jara Laso, Francisco Jose Amo-Setien, Rebeca Abajas-Bustillo, Carmen Ortego-Mate, Pere Fullana-i-Palmer, Alba Bala, Laura Batlle-Bayer, Merce Balcells, Rita Puig, Ruben Aldaco, Maria Margallo
Summary: The water-energy-food (WEF) nexus is crucial for promoting sustainable development, and understanding the interdependencies of these pillars is essential for evaluating food production systems. This study examines the environmental impacts and nutritional quality of potato chips using a life cycle thinking and WEF nexus approach, identifying improvement opportunities.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Oliver Heidrich, Alistair C. Ford, Richard J. Dawson, David A. C. Manning, Eugene Mohareb, Marco Raugei, Joris Baars, Mohammad Ali Rajaeifar
Summary: This paper presents a tool named LAYERS that utilizes material flow analysis to illustrate the complex connections in carbon technology supply chains. The tool focuses on a case study of cobalt for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, and visualizes the intended and unintended consequences of cobalt demand. LAYERS integrates a geographic information system architecture and provides a clear understanding of the location of raw materials and their geopolitical implications.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David J. Murphy, Marco Raugei, Michael Carbajales-Dale, Brenda Rubio Estrada
Summary: This article introduces the concepts of net energy and Energy Return on Investment (EROI), and points out the lack of methodological consistency in various papers, leading to inaccurate comparisons across technologies. The authors provide a literature review and harmonization of EROI values to ensure accurate comparisons of thermal fuels and electricity production technologies.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Marco Raugei
Summary: Passenger vehicles are responsible for significant GHG emissions. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) offer the most promising option for decarbonizing the passenger vehicle fleet, with up to -70% reductions in GHG emissions compared to conventional ICEVs. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs and PHEVs) can bridge the gap between ICEVs and BEVs, especially in markets that are harder to electrify quickly. Fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) may be a viable option if hydrogen fuel is produced using renewable energy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Naomi Keena, Marco Raugei, Mae-ling Lokko, Mohamed Aly Etman, Vicki Achnani, Barbara K. Reck, Anna Dyson
Summary: This paper investigates the potential for biobased construction materials to enable a more environmentally sustainable approach to built environment. The results show that biobased alternatives have lower life-cycle impacts compared to traditional construction, and strategies such as design for disassembly and future alternatives for electricity supply can further reduce the environmental impacts.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ana Fernandez-Rios, Jara Laso, Daniel Hoehn, Francisco Jose Amo-Setien, Rebeca Abajas-Bustillo, Carmen Ortego, Pere Fullana-I-Palmer, Alba Bala, Laura Batlle-Bayer, Merce Balcells, Rita Puig, Ruben Aldaco, Maria Margallo
Summary: Superfoods are highly nutritious and environmentally friendly food choices in the global arena, but there is still a need for further research on their environmental impacts. Recommendations for future studies include expanding the scope of data, improving data quality and standardization, and using a wider range of indicators for analysis. This scientific field is still underexplored, and more research using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is encouraged to fill the current scientific gap.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Harrison Tetteh, Alba Bala, Pere Fullana-I-Palmer, Merce Balcells, Maria Margallo, Ruben Aldaco, Rita Puig
Summary: Despite its low environmental impact within the livestock sector, the poultry sector still has its own environmental challenges. This study quantifies greenhouse gas emissions of different chicken meat products using life cycle assessment and finds that feed production, electricity use, and fossil fuel combustion are the major contributors to environmental impact. The study also highlights the importance of distinguishing between whole carcass and meat cuts in terms of meat content and climate change results.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sergi Arfelis, Roberto J. Aguado, Didem Civancik, Pere Fullana-i-Palmer, M. angels Pelach, Quim Tarres, Marc Delgado-Aguilar
Summary: This paper presents a life cycle assessment of cellulose micro- and nanofibers (CNFs) produced from bleached hardwood kraft pulp via three different pre-treatments. The main finding is that both mechanical and TEMPO-mediated oxidation routes have lower environmental impacts compared to enzymatic pre-treatment, with the TEMPO-mediated oxidation route being particularly effective in selectively oxidizing primary hydroxyl groups.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ibtissam Bouhzam, Rosa Cantero, Merce Balcells, Maria Margallo, Ruben Aldaco, Alba Bala, Pere Fullana-i-Palmer, Rita Puig
Summary: "This study provides an overview of different methods to extract chlorogenic acid and caffeine from spent coffee grounds. The quantity extracted is highly dependent on the type of grounds, so experiments using the same grounds are needed for comparison. Three simple extraction methods were tested, and water extraction assisted by ultrasound yielded the highest quantity of chlorogenic acid and caffeine. These findings are important for companies aiming to obtain these active substances at an industrial scale."
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Naomi Keena, Daniel R. Rondinel-Oviedo, Alejandra Acevedo De-los-Rios, Jaime Sarmiento-Pastor, Andres Lira-Chirif, Marco Raugei, Anna Dyson
Summary: This study conducted a life cycle assessment of housing stocks in Montreal and Lima, exploring the potential of selective deconstruction in reducing carbon emissions in the building sector. The results demonstrate that selective deconstruction can significantly reduce the environmental footprint of residential buildings.
CLEANER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Christian Breyer, Siavash Khalili, Dmitrii Bogdanov, Manish Ram, Ayobami Solomon Oyewo, Arman Aghahosseini, Ashish Gulagi, A. A. Solomon, Dominik Keiner, Gabriel Lopez, Poul Alberg Ostergaard, Henrik Lund, Brian Mathiesen, Mark Z. Jacobson, Marta Victoria, Sven Teske, Thomas Pregger, Vasilis Fthenakis, Marco Raugei, Hannele Holttinen, Ugo Bardi, Auke Hoekstra, Benjamin K. Sovacool
Summary: Research on 100% renewable energy systems is a relatively new field that has found that achieving 100% renewable energy worldwide is feasible and cost-effective. Solar energy and wind power are seen as the central pillars of a sustainable energy system, and research has focused on addressing challenges such as grid congestion, energy storage, sector coupling, and climate change.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
