Article
Engineering, Industrial
Leonardo Moraes Aguiar Lima Dos Santos, Matheus Becker da Costa, Joao Victor Kothe, Guilherme Brittes Benitez, Jones Luis Schaefer, Ismael Cristofer Baierle, Elpidio Oscar Benitez Nara
Summary: This study identifies key and collaborative technologies related to Industry 4.0, and proposes five collaborative networks with distinct goals. This will help managers improve their focus on priorities regarding the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuk Ming Tang, Ka Yin Chau, Arooj Fatima, Muhammad Waqas
Summary: This research examines the impact of Industry 4.0 on circular economy practices and blockchain technology. The results show that blockchain technology significantly improves circular economy practices in India, and Industry 4.0 has the potential to significantly improve business operations, financial performance, and environmental performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meng Xin, Zhao Xin-gang
Summary: With the ongoing economic transformation and structural adjustment in China, the shift in the thermal power industry is becoming more apparent. This paper examines the influence of environmental regulation on technological innovation, revealing a U-shaped relationship between environmental regulation and technological innovation. Furthermore, it shows that industrial transfers play a mediating role in the process of environmental regulation influencing technological innovation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qaisar Ali, Shazia Parveen, Hakimah Yaacob, Zaki Zaini
Summary: This study explains the role of I4.0 technologies in reinforcing the management of environmental assets and optimizing financial performance, and proposes a powerful model toolkit that provides assistance for firms to optimize profitability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Irene Andersen, Dennis Bams
Summary: This paper investigates the costs and profitability of a firm's environmental management activities, and classifies firms according to their activities and the impact on operating performance. The study finds a positive relationship between environmental commitment and operating performance for consumer-oriented firms, while heavily polluting and capital intensive industries exhibit a negative relationship.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sulaman Muhammad, Yanchun Pan, Cosimo Magazzino, Yusen Luo, Muhammad Waqas
Summary: This paper analyzes the impact of the fintech industry on environmental efficiency in selected EU countries and finds that fintech industry and e-commerce have a positive effect on environmental efficiency, while high-tech industry reduces it. The results also show that economic growth and green finance investment promote environmental efficiency, while industrialization and R&D deteriorate it.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Junwei Shi, Yingjing Yu
Summary: The progress of industrial green technology in China is influenced by the environmental regulations set by local governments, which require coordinated governance to promote the development of green technologies across different regions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Li, Kyung-Min Nam
Summary: This paper examines the relationship between vehicle emission standards and local automotive industry performance. The findings indicate that countries with a strong local automotive industry are less likely to adopt stringent emission standards, while an increase in foreign direct investment in the automotive sector increases the chances of adopting such standards. This suggests that the motivations behind vehicle emission standards may not be solely environmental. Additionally, stricter emission standards in OECD member countries tend to promote local automotive output and international vehicle exports with a 3-year time lag.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
Article
Business
Chien-Chiang Lee, Shuai Qin, Yaya Li
Summary: This paper analyzes the mechanism and heterogeneity of the effects of industrial robot applications on green technology innovation in the global manufacturing sector. The results show that industrial robot applications significantly promote green technology innovation, with the mediating effect of green R&D investment and the moderating effect of environmental regulation. There are industry and regional differences in the green technology innovation effects of industrial robot applications, and the implementation of Industry 4.0 favors the stimulating effects of industrial robots on green technology innovation.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Business
Xin Tong, Xiaomeng Wan
Summary: This paper proposes a theoretical model that suggests late-mover countries need state policy support to elevate social technology level. Through analyzing the panel data of 81 A-share listed integrated circuit companies in China, the study finds that the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund has significantly enhanced industrial technological innovation. The research provides empirical support and policy guidance for the implementation of technological innovation in China's integrated circuit industry, and has significant reference value for fostering the growth of industrial investment funds.
JOURNAL OF INNOVATION & KNOWLEDGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Da Huang, Christian Doh Dinga, Zongguo Wen, Darine Razmadze
Summary: This study builds a 6-objective optimization problem to quantify energy conservation and emission reduction potentials in China's iron and steel industry. The results show that neglecting uncertainties increases the risk of noncompliance with policy targets, and the steel ratios and technology penetration rates are the critical uncertainty parameters that have the most severe impacts on objectives' performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhengge Tu, Yu Cao, Botao Liu
Summary: In order to build a Beautiful China, it is necessary to strengthen environmental regulations to control industrial pollution emissions. This study examines the impact of environmental regulations on regional industrial transfer in China and finds that the Two-Control Zones policy has significantly promoted regional industrial transfer. The effect of this policy varies across different regions, with the greatest impact in Central China, followed by Eastern China, and the least in Western China. Mechanism studies also show that environmental regulation enhances inter-regional industrial liquidity and promotes regional technological innovation.
Article
Economics
Xiaoying Ju, Zhida Ma, Fei Chen, Peng Yao, Jianxu Liu, Songsak Sriboonchitta
Summary: This study analyzes the effects of environmental regulation on the textile industry in China and finds that it promotes industrial agglomeration and improves industrial efficiency. The impact is stronger in state-owned and private industries.
TECHNOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMY
(2023)
Article
Business
Fabricia S. S. Rosa, Lorenzo Compagnucci, Rogerio J. J. Lunkes, Januario J. Monteiro
Summary: This study examines the effects of green innovation ecosystems (GIEs), environmental management controls (EMCs), and digitalization on the water performance of firms in the food service industry (FSI), with the moderating role of technology sensing/response (TSR). The findings show that GIEs positively influence digitalization and the use of diagnostic and interactive EMCs. Additionally, interactive EMCs improve water performance, and a high level of TSR increases the impact of diagnostic EMCs on water performance. This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating how cooperation between FSI firms and multiagents enables the implementation of digital tools and EMCs for sustainability outcomes.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Sandeep Gupta
Summary: Secure and efficient communication is crucial in establishing a seamless connection between the five levels of an automation pyramid for Industry 4.0. Vertical and horizontal integration is essential for improving productivity and operational activities. This paper proposes an Edgecomputing based Industrial Gateway that facilitates vertical and horizontal integration in Industry 4.0. A working prototype is designed and developed to demonstrate remote production-line maintenance with a focus on security and edge computing.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL INFORMATION INTEGRATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lei Liu, Yiying Chen, Tong Wu, Huimin Li
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2018)
Article
Environmental Studies
Pu Wang, Lei Liu, Xianchun Tan, Zhu Liu
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-CLIMATE CHANGE
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lei Liu, Baofeng Di, Mingyi Zhang
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lei Liu, Jie Chen, Xuan Li, Tong Wu
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baofeng Di, Zhaotian Yang, Lei Liu, Yunfen Yang, Jierui Li
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Lei Liu, Zhaotian Yang, Suqin Song
Summary: The study found that public ranking can motivate cities to improve air quality, especially horizontal ranking can effectively stimulate city actions, with the best effect seen in cities with good air quality. However, rankings are not enough to change the air quality comparison among cities, and the inertia of rankings has a more significant impact on cities with poor air quality.
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Political Science
Lei Liu, Lixu Tang, Rui Liu, Mingyue Li
Summary: The study found that EPBH tend to be older, primarily serving as political actors. They have a higher chance of promotion, often coming from county governments and other prefectural departments. The number of EPBH removed due to dereliction has increased, but only a small fraction faced sanctions for poor environmental supervision.
JOURNAL OF CHINESE GOVERNANCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tong Wu, Lei Liu
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lei Liu, Yue Xu, Zhaotian Yang, Ying Li
Summary: This study empirically examines the mutual influences between ENGO development and environmental condition in China, showing that the development of ENGO can improve the environmental condition, but the deterioration of environmental condition would hinder the development of ENGO. It suggests that a more inclusive policy is needed to promote ENGO development for better environmental condition from the perspective of state-NGO relationship.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Public Administration
Zhihang Xu, Lei Liu, Wenran Jin
Summary: The study identifies that the formation of STA in Chinese grassroots cadres is an accumulative process influenced by both external factors (such as wide space for activities, adequate supporting resources, demonstration of role model, inflection point) and internal drivers (such as strong sense of self-actualization, high sense of responsibility, thinking enhancement skills, diverse knowledge and high openness). The research recommends providing professional training on STA for grassroots cadres and considering STA as a crucial factor for their long-term competitiveness in a complex socio-political environment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC LEADERSHIP
(2022)
Article
Public Administration
Lei Liu, Mingyue Li, May Chu
Summary: This study found a lack of promotion incentive among China's provincial environmental agency heads, whose working motivation mainly comes from top-down control, making them merely implementers of economy-dominated local public policy.
CHINESE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Public Administration
Lei Liu, Mingyue Li, May Chu
Summary: Promotion for China's provincial environmental agency heads (PEAHs) is not necessarily linked to environmental performance, but rather determined by political factors, lacking promotion incentives. Their working motivation is straightforward top-down control, making them mere implementers of local public policy dominated by the economy.
CHINESE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
(2021)
Article
International Relations
Lei Liu, Tong Wu, Ziqianhong Wan
ASIA EUROPE JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Environmental Studies
Pu Wang, Lei Liu, Tong Wu
Article
Urban Studies
Lei Liu, Zhihang Xu
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)