Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jing Ren, Fuduo Li, Changbin Yin
Summary: This study quantified the yield, quality, environmental, and economic effects of orchard grass and found that it has positive impacts on fruit yield and quality. Enhancements of soil properties in orchards are the underlying drivers of these positive changes. Long-term planting of orchard grass also positively impacts soil properties and ensures fruit production. Cost-benefit analysis shows that planting grass in orchards has higher economic benefits compared to clear tillage control. Orchard grass is a sustainable safeguard for the development of the fruit industry in the long run.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sunny Sharma, Vishal Singh Rana, Ravina Pawar, Johnson Lakra, VinayKumar Racchapannavar
Summary: The demand for quality food is expected to increase with the rising population, while traditional fertilizers have brought environmental issues despite increasing food production. Nanofertilizers show promise in fruit crops by increasing productivity, quality, and shelf life, as well as mitigating abiotic stresses.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Zhenchao Wu, Xiaoming Sun, Hanhui Jiang, Wulan Mao, Rui Li, Nikita Andriyanov, Vladimir Soloviev, Longsheng Fu
Summary: Automatic fruit counting is an important task for growers to estimate yield and manage orchards. This study proposes an automatic fruit counting system called NDMFCS to improve fruit counting accuracy in modern apple orchards. NDMFCS consists of three sub-systems: object detection, abatement of abnormal fruit detection, and fruit counting. Results showed that NDMFCS significantly improved fruit detection precision and counting accuracy, providing a technical support for estimating fruit yield. Overall, this study highlights the importance of addressing abnormal fruit detection in automatic fruit counting systems.
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Baozhuang Niu, Zihao Mu, Lei Chen
Summary: This paper studies the strategic decision of whether to pool material procurement orders via procurement sharing when producing both sustainable and regular products. The study finds that the market potential of the sustainable product heavily affects the overall procurement cost and the decisions regarding procurement sharing for the OEM. The wholesale prices of the sustainable and regular products show opposite characteristics under independent procurement due to opposite pricing incentives of the two suppliers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yee Van Fan, Peng Jiang, Alexandra Elena Plesu Popescu, Fengqi You
Summary: This editorial introduces a collection of articles on sustainable cleaner production, focusing on process integration, optimization, sustainability analysis, and waste recovery modeling. It highlights the importance of addressing new challenges and opportunities in sustainable cleaner production amidst global crises in the data and intelligent era.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zhenchao Wu, Xiaoming Sun, Hanhui Jiang, Fangfang Gao, Rui Li, Longsheng Fu, Dong Zhang, Spyros Fountas
Summary: Fruit counting plays an important role in yield estimation, orchard management, and farmer guidance. This study proposes a twice matched fruit counting system, which utilizes optimized algorithms for object detection, fruit tracking, and fruit counting to accurately count clustered fruits.
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mircea Valentin Muntean, Anca Corina Farcas, Madalina Medeleanu, Liana Claudia Salanta, Andrei Borsa
Summary: This study offers sustainable methods to transform the waste generated by small-scale ultra-fresh juice producers into valuable products and reduce waste losses. The analysis showed that mechanically pressing the squeezed pulp can increase juice yield, and the by-products preserved through freezing or drying have the potential of bioactive compounds.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Liang Gong, Ajit Kumar Passari, Chunxiao Yin, Vijay Kumar Thakur, John Newbold, William Clark, Yueming Jiang, Shanmugam Kumar, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: Nowadays, the increasing production, use, and disposal of plastic products is a major environmental issue. The presence of plastic particles and other impurities in the food supply chain poses significant health risks to humans, animals, and the environment. Biodegradable plastics aim to create a more sustainable and eco-friendly world. This article discusses the critical issues that need to be addressed for the commercial viability of bioplastic production.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
R. Andler, C. Valdes, V. Urtuvia, C. Andreessen, A. Diaz-Barrera
Summary: Fruit residues have the potential to be a sustainable substrate for PHA production, offering benefits such as simple processing, high fermentable sugar content, and non-competition with food crops. With proper optimization, integrating fruit residues into PHA production processes can lead to a more eco-friendly and circular bioeconomy transformation in the industry.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abigail Garcia-Villegas, Alejandro Rojas-Garcia, Maria del Carmen Villegas-Aguilar, Patricia Fernandez-Moreno, Alvaro Fernandez-Ochoa, Maria de la Luz Cadiz-Gurrea, David Arraez-Roman, Antonio Segura-Carretero
Summary: The review discusses the bioactive compounds found in tropical fruit by-products and their potential therapeutic properties for skin health in the cosmeceutical industry. Various extraction techniques are also explored, along with the effects of these compounds on oxidative stress, hyperpigmentation, acne, aging, and UV radiation.
Review
Horticulture
Suwimol Chockchaisawasdee, Constantinos E. Stathopoulos
Summary: Industrial-scale food manufacturing generates a large amount of fruit-and-vegetable solid by-product and waste streams, posing challenges to the environment after production. Therefore, utilizing these waste materials to produce bioactive ingredients has attracted research interest.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sini Gao, Joanna Daaboul, Julien Le Duigou
Summary: This paper addresses the complex problem of producing sustainable mass-customized products in a reconfigurable manufacturing system, requiring integration of process planning, scheduling, and layout optimization to enhance system performance. A multi-objective mathematical model is formulated to optimize the three problems simultaneously, and NSGA-III is employed to obtain approximate Pareto-optimal solutions effectively and efficiently.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Yi Chen, Xiaozhi Hu, Wen Liu
Summary: This study presents a simple non-LEFM model for measuring bone strength and toughness, which assumes the dominant role of osteon in bone properties. The model introduces a microstructure mutation for evaluating non-linear damage and measuring fracture performance.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cheng-Tang Zhang, Zheng Wang
Summary: The study found that in sustainable supply chains, consumer preference coefficients affect the choice of production modes, with system performance significantly better under cooperative games than non-cooperative ones, and optimal profits can be achieved through Rubinstein bargaining coordination pricing strategy.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Rotem Bartuv, Maria Berihu, Shlomit Medina, Shoshana Salim, Oleg Feygenberg, Adi Faigenboim-Doron, V. Yeka Zhimo, Ahmed Abdelfattah, Edoardo Piombo, Michael Wisniewski, Shiri Freilich, Samir Droby
Summary: Fruits possess diverse microbial communities that protect them from pathogens. The functional traits of the apple fruit microbiome were examined using shotgun metagenomic data. The study found a functional shift in the microbiota between organic and conventional orchards, with different pathways enriched in each microbiome.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mohammad Tahsin Karimi Nezhad, Sander Bruun, Jakob Magid
Summary: This study explores the impact of parent materials on organic carbon dynamics in a soil profile. It found that different parent lithologies can lead to variations in soil organic carbon content and isotopic signatures, which in turn affect carbon storage and dynamics.
ISOTOPES IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Adil Rashid, Sander Bruun, Merete Elisabeth Styczen, Jens Erik Orum, Signe Kynding Borgen, Ingrid Kaag Thomsen, Lars Stoumann Jensen
Summary: This study analyzed nitrogen (N) leaching from Danish cropping systems and evaluated on-farm measures to reduce N leaching. The results showed that spring crop rotations were more prone to leaching, while higher soil clay content reduced N leaching. Undersown and autumn sown catch crops were effective in reducing leaching.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Annachiara Fioccardi, Dario Donno, Zoarilala Rinah Razafindrakoto, Giovanni Gamba, Gabriele Loris Beccaro
Summary: Traditional food and medicine are important in the daily lives of the local people in Madagascar. This study investigates the potential properties of leaf infusions of six plant species used as traditional beverages, finding high levels of antioxidants and beneficial compounds that can improve the health of the local population.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dina Andriamahavola Rakotondramanana, Zoarilala Rinah Razafindrakoto, Dario Donno, Nantenaina Tombozara, Nina Robertina Nalimanana, Charles Andrianajara, Gabriele Loris Beccaro, David Ramanitrahasimbola, Marcello Nicoletti
Summary: Androsta-1,4-dien-3,16-dione was isolated from the ethanolic extract of Ravenala madagascariensis for the first time. It exhibited the strongest vasorelaxant effect, possibly due to the non-specific inhibition of calcium influx.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Dario Donno, Michele Fabro, Maria Gabriella Mellano, Giovanni Gamba, Annachiara Fioccardi, Gabriele Loris Beccaro
Summary: This study describes the phytochemical properties and antioxidant capacity of different types and origins of chestnut flours, as well as the effects of adding chestnut flour to traditional wheat-based cookies. The results show that chestnut flour can improve the quality and health value of bakery products, and it is also well-loved by consumers.
Article
Plant Sciences
Nantenaina Tombozara, Zoarilala Rinah Razafindrakoto, Dario Donno, Denis Randriamampionona, Reine Dorothee Ramilison-Razafimahefa, Dina Andriamahavola Rakotondramanana, Charles Andrianjara, David Ramanitrahasimbola, Gabriele Loris Beccaro
Summary: Schefflera bojeri has potential medicinal virtues such as alleviating hypertension and treating diabetes. The leaves demonstrate strong antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic activities. The presence of bioactive compounds and phenolic compounds in the leaves contributes to these therapeutic properties.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Finiavana Mihary Valisoa Rakotonirina, Dario Donno, Zoarilala Rinah Razafindrakoto, Nantenaina Tombozara, Roger Marie Rafanomezantsoa, Charles Andrianjara, David Ramanitrahasimbola, Gabriele Loris Beccaro
Summary: This study aimed to quantify the main antioxidants in Uapaca bojeri fruits and evaluate their contribution to the anti-inflammatory and antihyperglycemic effects. Qualitative and quantitative analyses confirmed the presence of multiple phytochemicals in the fruits and demonstrated their activities in antioxidant capacity, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antihyperglycemic properties. Isolation of bioactive compounds is needed to confirm these pharmacological properties and explore potential applications in health-promoting food products or medicinal treatments.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
M. Beyers, C. Coudron, R. Ravi, E. Meers, S. Bruun
Summary: Life cycle assessment (LCA) was used to evaluate the environmental impacts of black soldier fly production using different diets. The results showed that non-residue insect feed and energy use contributed significantly to the overall environmental impacts. Insect protein had greater impacts than protein from soybean meal or fishmeal due to high energy consumption and agro-product demands. These findings indicate areas that need to be addressed to enhance the sustainability of European insect production.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Elinor F. Boos, Sander Bruun, Jakob Magid
Summary: This study reveals that the liquid scintillation counting method may lead to underestimation of 14C activity and overestimation of soil priming effect. It is found that 33-43% of the studies reviewed used scintillation counting parameters that could underestimate 14C activity. Thus, the accuracy of liquid scintillation counting in measuring soil priming effect should be taken into consideration.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Dario Donno, Maria Gabriella Mellano, Valeria Carini, Elena Bergamasco, Giovanni Gamba, Gabriele Loris Beccaro
Summary: This study investigated the effects of traditional cooking methods (roasting or boiling) on the composition and antioxidant capacity of chestnuts. The results showed that both cooking processes significantly influenced the polyphenolic content and relative antioxidant capacity. The importance of this research lies in providing confirmation and support for the potential use of chestnuts for human health, and increasing the information on phenolic compounds across different genotypes and processing methods.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miriam Beyers, Rahul Ravi, Reindert Devlamynck, Erik Meers, Lars Stoumann Jensen, Sander Bruun
Summary: Life cycle assessment (LCA) was used to evaluate the effectiveness of duckweed ponds and constructed wetlands in treating pig manure liquid fraction. The study found that these systems are viable options for tertiary treatment and can help address nutrient imbalances in areas with intensive livestock farming. The use of duckweed and wetland plants can reduce over-fertilization and prevent nitrogen losses to aquatic environments. Additionally, duckweed can serve as a substitute for livestock feed and reduce the need for protein imports.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Federica Turrini, Dario Donno, Federica Grasso, Eleonora Mustorgi, Gabriele Loris Beccaro, Maddalena Guido, Teresa Fior, Massimo Grilli, Anna Pittaluga, Raffaella Boggia
Summary: This study contributes to the identification of botanical species in commercial bud derivatives (BDs) using fluorescence spectroscopy and high-performance liquid chromatography. The results will be used to develop a web application for the recognition of vegetable buds and create a scientific data repository.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Giovanni Gamba, Viviana Cisse, Dario Donno, Zoarilala Rinah Razafindrakoto, Gabriele Loris Beccaro
Summary: This study investigated the content of phenolic compounds in different combinations of chestnut cultivars and rootstocks. Higher amounts of gallic acid and catechin were found at the graft union of incompatible combinations. Differences in tannin concentrations seemed to be species-specific and not related to graft incompatibility. These findings highlight the potential application of phenolic compounds in early prediction of graft incompatibility in chestnut.
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)