Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianxin Jia, Changhui Jiang, Wei Li, Haohao Wu, Yuwei Chen, Peilun Hu, Hui Shao, Shaowei Wang, Fan Yang, Eetu Puttonen, Juha Hyyppa
Summary: A hyperspectral LiDAR with wide-range wavelength was developed for vegetation spectral data acquisition, parameter extraction, and classification, showing great potential in precision agriculture application.
Review
Agronomy
Aqleem Abbas, Zhenhao Zhang, Hongxia Zheng, Mohammad Murtaza Alami, Abdulmajeed F. Alrefaei, Qamar Abbas, Syed Atif Hasan Naqvi, Muhammad Junaid Rao, Walid F. A. Mosa, Qamar Abbas, Azhar Hussin, Muhammad Zeeshan Hassan, Lei Zhou
Summary: Plant diseases pose a major threat to global food production. Traditional detection methods often fail during the early stages of pathogenesis, while remote sensing techniques using drones are effective for rapid identification of plant diseases. Drones play a crucial role in monitoring, detecting, and diagnosing plant pathogens, providing high-resolution data at a low cost.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Joshua Di Tocco, Daniela Lo Presti, Carlo Massaroni, Stefano Cinti, Sara Cimini, Laura De Gara, Emiliano Schena
Summary: This study proposed a multi-sensor wearable platform for monitoring the growth of plant organs and microclimate. The platform consists of a custom flexible strain sensor and a commercial sensing unit, and showed promising results in preliminary tests.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mikel Orive, Marta Cebrian, Javier Amayra, Jaime Zufia, Carlos Bald
Summary: This study introduces a new integrated valorization alternative for extracted olive pomace, focusing on recovering polyphenols and producing energy through anaerobic digestion. The economic feasibility is significantly influenced by the sales volume and price of hydroxytyrosol extraction.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Maxime Ryckewaert, Maxime Metz, Daphne Heran, Pierre George, Bruno Grezes-Besset, Reza Akbarinia, Jean-Michel Roger, Ryad Bendoula
Summary: The increasing complexity of spectral data in precision agriculture and plant breeding poses challenges in managing and analyzing large datasets. The parSketch-PLSDA method is proposed to address this issue, outperforming traditional PLSDA by greatly improving prediction qualities through considering non-linearities among data sets. This method shows promising results in handling the future bottleneck related to the generation of a large amount of phenotyping data.
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
S. Carlos-Hernandez, L. Diaz-Jimenez
Summary: This study conducted a life cycle assessment of an aquaponics system monitored remotely, aiming to design a sustainable management strategy for crop production. Based on the analysis of data, a management strategy was proposed to reduce environmental impact.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Cheng-Ju Lee, Ming-Der Yang, Hsin-Hung Tseng, Yu-Chun Hsu, Yu Sung, Wei-Ling Chen
Summary: Single-plant growth monitoring in precision agriculture helps reduce costs and optimize decision-making. This study used UAV imagery and deep learning methods to detect and monitor individual broccoli plants, providing a visualized growth map for precise field management. The proposed approach can be applied to other crops and improve efficiency in agriculture.
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yumi Kobayashi, Elviira Karkkainen, Suvi T. Hakkinen, Liisa Nohynek, Anneli Ritala, Heiko Rischer, Hanna L. Tuomisto
Summary: Novel foods like plant cell culture (PCC) are a valuable asset for traditional agriculture in addressing global food insecurity. A life cycle assessment was conducted on tobacco bright yellow-2 and cloudberry PCCs to evaluate their environmental impacts. The study found that electricity consumption made significant contributions to global warming potential, freshwater eutrophication potential, and terrestrial acidification potential. Switching to wind energy and improving energy efficiency could reduce these impacts. Compared to other novel foods, the environmental impacts of PCC products were similar to microalgae products but higher than microbial protein products.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Economics
Dongbei Bai, Vipin Jain, Mamta Tripathi, Syed Ahtsham Ali, Malik Shahzad Shabbir, Mady A. A. Mohamed, Carlos Samuel Ramos-Meza
Summary: This study explores the potential of biogas as a commercially viable alternative energy source in Pakistan, focusing on its large agricultural base. The findings reveal that biogas production can reduce odor, improve the environment, and provide economic returns. The study suggests that training should be provided to agriculture and livestock farmers to promote the development of biogas plants.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Irfan Abbas, Jizhan Liu, Rana Shahzad Noor, Muhammad Faheem, Muhammad Farhan, Muhammad Ameen, Sher Ali Shaikh
Summary: This paper describes the development and performance evaluation of a small size household portable biogas plant. The lightweight and durable double-ply polypropylene material is used for fabrication, making it low-cost and capable of fulfilling domestic energy requirements.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Edyta Wrzesinska-Jedrusiak, Magdalena Muradin, Marcin Herkowiak, Barbara Laska-Zieja, Andrzej Myczko
Summary: This research develops a hybrid pump for biogas plants, which improves methane production and reduces environmental impact. The study shows that the hybrid pump increases methane yield by about 10%, reduces Cumulative Energy Demand (CED) ratio by almost 30%, and has similar effects on other environmental impact ratios.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Kepinska-Kasprzak, Piotr Struzik
Summary: The purpose of agrometeorological services conducted by various institutions around the world is to support decisions in the field of planning individual farmer works and agrotechnical treatments so as to fully enable the use of the prevailing weather and climatic conditions. However, the not always sufficient spatial distribution of ground measuring stations limits the possibility of the precise determination of meteorological conditions and the state of vegetation in a specific location.
Review
Horticulture
Eduardo Esteves, Guilherme Locatelli, Neus Alcon Bou, Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi
Summary: Sap analysis is a complementary technique that can improve nutrient use efficiency in citrus production, although there is relatively little research available on perennial species such as citrus.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mehmet Sadik Akca, Omer Visali Sarikaya, Mehmet Fatih Doker, Fatih Ocak, Cem Kirlangicoglu, Yakup Karaaslan, Sule Itir Satoglu, Mahmut Altinbas
Summary: A GIS-based mapping and optimization study of plant locations and energy sources was conducted in the Meric-Ergene basin in Northwestern Turkey. The study revealed that installed capacities of 1.7 MW and 1 MW were more suitable than 5 MW, considering economic and environmental concerns.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Massimo Rippa, Valerio Battaglia, Michele Cermola, Mariarosaria Sicignano, Ernesto Lahoz, Pasquale Mormile
Summary: In this study, a novel approach based on pulsed thermography was tested to evaluate the persistence of copper on plant leaves, aiming to minimize its usage and comply with European regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Milan Martinov, Nicolae Scarlat, Djordje Djatkov, Jean Francois Dallemand, Miodrag Viskovic, Boris Zezelj
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2020)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Saifuddin Siddiqui, Bianca Zerhusen, Monika Zehetmeier, Mathias Effenberger
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2020)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Juan Gu, Rui Liu, Yi Cheng, Nemanja Stanisavljevic, Lei Li, Djordje Djatkov, Xuya Peng, Xiaoming Wang
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Boris Zezelj, Rado Maksimovic, Tanja Todorovic, Djordje Djatkov
Article
Energy & Fuels
Miodrag Viskovic, Djordje Djatkov, Milan Martinov
Summary: The study found that inadequate calculation of GHG emission savings in the production of biogas from crop residues for electricity generation mainly stems from unclear allocation of emissions and failure to account for GHG emissions before crop residue collection. Despite overcoming these shortcomings by expanding the system boundaries and incorporating associated GHG emissions, all cases still fell below the minimum sustainability threshold of 70% for GHG emission savings.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Aleksandar Nesterovic, Djordje Djatkov, Miodrag Viskovic, Milan Martinov, Dragan Adamovic
Summary: Research in Novi Sad, Serbia, found that biomass combustion in residential areas significantly contributes to CO and PM emissions, with electricity use for heating and cooking indirectly causing a large portion of SOx emissions. Replacing solid fuels with natural gas and coal with firewood and baled straw could reduce SOx by 80%, CO by 26%, and PM by 18%.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Julia Hassa, Johanna Klang, Dirk Benndorf, Marcel Pohl, Benedikt Huelsemann, Torsten Maechtig, Mathias Effenberger, Alfred Puehler, Andreas Schlueter, Susanne Theuerl
Summary: The study taxonomically investigated 67 microbiomes from 49 agricultural, full-scale biogas plants, revealing indicative microbial communities adapted to specific process conditions.
Article
Microbiology
Julia Hassa, Tom Jonas Tubbesing, Irena Maus, Robert Heyer, Dirk Benndorf, Mathias Effenberger, Christian Henke, Benedikt Osterholz, Michael Beckstette, Alfred Puehler, Alexander Sczyrba, Andreas Schlueter
Summary: This study used metagenomic and metaproteomic analyses to investigate the microbial communities in a full-scale biogas plant with three differently operated digesters. The results showed that these microbial communities had a significant impact on the abundance of enzymes and genes involved in the biogas process, and identified key microorganisms involved in different steps of anaerobic digestion. Further analysis of the highly abundant MAGs in all digesters indicated their potential in ensuring biogas process stability.
Article
Thermodynamics
Djordje M. Djatkov, Aleksandar Z. Nesterovic, Miodrag Viskovic, Milan L. Martinov, Martin Kaltschmitt
Summary: The study found that utilizing whole corn cobs as fuel in Serbia is more profitable compared to wood logs, coal, and natural gas. In the reconstruction option, using whole cobs can lead to greater cost savings and a payback period of less than two years. A subsidy of over 40% for crushed cobs could make the investment profitable. Future research should include assessment of social and environmental aspects to determine if corn cobs are a sustainable fuel choice in Serbia.
Proceedings Paper
Agricultural Engineering
Aleksandar Nesterovic, Djordje Djatkov, Miodrag Viskovic, Milan Martinov
Summary: The study found that emissions from agricultural biomass used in Novi Sad contribute significantly to air pollution, with PM mainly originating from biomass use, and NOx and SOx emissions primarily coming from fossil fuels and road transport.
ACTUAL TASKS ON AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (ATAE 2021)
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Agricultural Engineering
Milan Martinov, Djordje Djatkov, Miodrag Viskovic
AKTUALNI ZADACI MEHANIZACIJE POLJOPRIVREDE: ZBORNIK RADOVA: ACTUAL TASKS ON AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING. PROCEEDINGS
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cameron Bracken, Nathalie Voisin, Casey D. Burleyson, Allison M. Campbell, Z. Jason Hou, Daniel Broman
Summary: This study presents a methodology and dataset for examining compound wind and solar energy droughts, as well as the first standardized benchmark of energy droughts across the Continental United States (CONUS) for a 2020 infrastructure. The results show that compound wind and solar droughts have distinct spatial and temporal patterns across the CONUS, and the characteristics of energy droughts are regional. The study also finds that compound high load events occur more often during compound wind and solar droughts than expected.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ning Zhang, Yanghao Yu, Jiawei Wu, Ershun Du, Shuming Zhang, Jinyu Xiao
Summary: This paper provides insights into the optimal configuration of CSP plants with different penetrations of wind power by proposing an unconstrained optimization model. The results suggest that large solar multiples and TES are preferred in order to maximize profit, especially when combined with high penetrations of wind and photovoltaic plants. Additionally, the study demonstrates the economy and feasibility of installing electric heaters (EH) in CSP plants, which show a linear correlation with the penetration of variable energy resources.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Szubel, K. Papis-Fraczek, S. Podlasek
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Silva, J. C. Goncalves, C. Rocha, J. Vilaca, L. M. Madeira
Summary: This study investigated the methanation of CO2 in biogas and compared two different methanation reactors. The results showed that the cooled reactor without CO2 separation achieved a CO2 conversion rate of 91.8%, while the adiabatic reactors achieved conversion rates of 59.6% and 67.2%, resulting in an overall conversion rate of 93.0%. Economic analysis revealed negative net present worth values, indicating the need for government monetary incentives.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yang Liu, Yonglan Xi, Xiaomei Ye, Yingpeng Zhang, Chengcheng Wang, Zhaoyan Jia, Chunhui Cao, Ting Han, Jing Du, Xiangping Kong, Zhongbing Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effect of using nanofiber membrane composites containing Prussian blue-like compound nanoparticles (PNPs) to relieve ammonia nitrogen inhibition of rural organic household waste during high-solid anaerobic digestion and increase methane production. The results showed that adding NMCs with 15% PNPs can lower the concentrations of volatile fatty acids and ammonia nitrogen, and increase methane yield.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhong Ge, Xiaodong Wang, Jian Li, Jian Xu, Jianbin Xie, Zhiyong Xie, Ruiqu Ma
Summary: This study evaluates the thermodynamic, exergy, and economic performance of a double-stage organic flash cycle (DOFC) using ten eco-friendly hydrofluoroolefins. The influences of key parameters on performance are analyzed, and the advantages of DOFC over single-stage type are quantified.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nicolas Kirchner-Bossi, Fernando Porte-Agel
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of power density in wind farms and its sensitivity to the available area size. A novel genetic algorithm (PDGA) is introduced to optimize power density and turbine layout. The results show that the PDGA-driven solutions significantly reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) compared to the default layout, and exhibit a convex relationship between area and LCOE or power density.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chunxiao Zhang, Dongdong Li, Lin Wang, Qingpo Yang, Yutao Guo, Wei Zhang, Chao Shen, Jihong Pu
Summary: In this study, a novel reversible liquid-filled energy-saving window that effectively regulates indoor solar radiation heat gain is proposed. Experimental results show that this window can effectively reduce indoor temperature during both summer and winter seasons, while having minimal impact on indoor illuminance.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alessandro L. Aguiar, Martinho Marta-Almeida, Mauro Cirano, Janini Pereira, Leticia Cotrim da Cunha
Summary: This study analyzed the Brazilian Equatorial Shelf using a high-resolution ocean model and found significant tidal variations in the area. Several hypothetical barrages were proposed with higher annual power generation than existing barrages. The study also evaluated the installation effort of these barrages.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francesco Superchi, Nathan Giovannini, Antonis Moustakis, George Pechlivanoglou, Alessandro Bianchini
Summary: This study focuses on the optimization of a hybrid power station on the Tilos island in Greece, aiming to increase energy export and revenue by optimizing energy fluxes. Different scenarios are proposed to examine the impact of different agreements with the grid operator on the optimal solution.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peimaneh Shirazi, Amirmohammad Behzadi, Pouria Ahmadi, Sasan Sadrizadeh
Summary: This research presents two novel energy production/storage/usage systems to reduce energy consumption and environmental effects in buildings. A biomass-fired model and a solar-driven system integrated with photovoltaic thermal (PVT) panels and a heat pump were designed and assessed. The results indicate that the solar-based system has an acceptable energy cost and the PVT-based system with a heat pump is environmentally superior. The biomass-fired system shows excellent efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zihao Qi, Yingling Cai, Yunxiang Cui
Summary: This study aims to investigate the operational characteristics of the solar-ground source heat pump system (SGSHPS) in Shanghai under different operation modes. It concludes that tandem operation mode 1 is the optimal mode for winter operation in terms of energy efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
L. Bartolucci, S. Cordiner, A. Di Carlo, A. Gallifuoco, P. Mele, V. Mulone
Summary: Spent coffee grounds are a valuable biogenic waste that can be used as a source of biofuels and valuable chemicals through pyrolysis and solvent extraction processes. The study found that heavy organic bio-oil derived from coffee grounds can be used as a carbon-rich biofuel, while solvent extraction can extract xantines and p-benzoquinone, which are important chemicals for various industries. The results highlight the promising potential of solvent extraction in improving the economic viability of coffee grounds pyrolysis-based biorefineries.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luiza de Queiroz Correa, Diego Bagnis, Pedro Rabelo Melo Franco, Esly Ferreira da Costa Junior, Andrea Oliveira Souza da Costa
Summary: Building-integrated photovoltaics, especially organic solar technology, are important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. This study analyzed the performance of organic panels laminated in glass in a vertical installation in Latin America. Results showed that glass lamination and vertical orientation preserved the panels' performance and led to higher energy generation in winter.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhipei Hu, Shuo Jiang, Zhigao Sun, Jun Li
Summary: This study proposes innovative fin arrangements to enhance the thermal performance of latent heat storage units. Through optimization of fin distribution and prediction of transient melting behaviors, it is found that fin structures significantly influence heat transfer characteristics and melting behaviors.
