Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Steve Harris, George Tsalidis, Joan Berzosa Corbera, Jose Jorge Espi Gallart, Fredrik Tegstedt
Summary: This paper discusses the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) in developing technology solutions for treating brine wastewater and recovering by-products. Four industrial case studies are assessed to identify critical hotspots and design improvements, with a focus on reducing chemical and energy consumption, maximizing by-product recovery, and utilizing renewable energy. The analysis shows that the impact and cost of treatment depend significantly on the composition of the wastewater, and that the recovery of compounds and deionised water can potentially offset these costs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Stanley Zira, Lotta Rydhmer, Emma Ivarsson, Ruben Hoffmann, Elin Roos
Summary: This study assessed the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of conventional and organic pork supply chains in Sweden, finding that organic pork outperformed conventional pork in most indicators, but was less sustainable in a few indicators due to higher feed requirements per kg of pork.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wan Chiao Chen, Hsin Rau
Summary: With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, the integration of the circular economy concept and product design has become a strategic consideration. Circular design aims to consider restorability and renewability in all stages of the product life cycle, allowing waste to become endless resources. This study aims to establish a product design evaluation system for waste electrical and electronic equipment products, focusing on circular design and innovative methods.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Viktoria Mannheim
Summary: This paper assesses the environmental impacts of polypropylene and PP-PE-PET mixed-plastic products in the production stage using a life cycle assessment method, comparing the effects of different production methods on resource use and emissions. The research results can be used to develop more environmentally friendly injection-molding processes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lin Kong, Liming Wang, Fangyi Li, Guangdong Tian, Jianfeng Li, Zekang Cai, Jiaxuan Zhou, Yan Fu
Summary: This paper proposes a new eco-design model based on a life cycle integrated framework to effectively manage life cycle information in the conceptual design phase. The model integrates product design information, develops a similarity matching method, and uses a heuristic search algorithm to obtain eco-design solutions. The results show a significant improvement in the environmental impact of the eco-design solution.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Muhammad Arfan, Ola Eriksson, Zhao Wang, Shveta Soam
Summary: This study provides an environmental and economic assessment of hydrogen production from biowaste and biomass using a life cycle perspective. Ten environmental impact categories are analyzed using SimaPro LCA software and CML-IA method. The results show that hydrogen production from biowaste has higher climate impact, photochemical oxidant, and freshwater eutrophication compared to biomass. However, it performs better in other impact categories such as ozone depletion, terrestrial ecotoxicity, abiotic depletion-fossil, abiotic depletion, human toxicity, and freshwater ecotoxicity. The sensitivity analysis indicates that feedstock ratio and energy source significantly influence the results, particularly in climate change, abiotic depletion, and human toxicity.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Hien Ngoc Nguyen, Ganix Lasa, Ion Iriarte, Ariane Atxa, Gorka Unamuno, Gurutz Galfarsoro
Summary: The study introduces a multidimensional design methodology called DIMAND, which incorporates key design elements such as life-cycle service design, stakeholder networks, new service development methods, and design skills to enhance the effectiveness of advanced service design.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Geng Wang, Fangyi Li, Fu Zhao, Lirong Zhou, Aihua Huang, Liming Wang, John W. Sutherland
Summary: The paper proposes a carbon footprint model for embodiment design based on macro-micro design features, allowing quantitative evaluation of product carbon footprint during embodiment design phase. The feasibility of the method is demonstrated through a gear hobbing machine, showing that design features can be improved to reduce product carbon footprint, with a case study resulting in a 10.96% decrease in carbon footprint.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Camila Kolling, Jose Luis Duarte Ribeiro, Janine Fleith de Medeiros
Summary: This study investigates sustainability issues in the cosmetics industry from the perspective of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The findings reveal that cosmetics companies demonstrate good sustainable practices in the design and sourcing stages, with a focus on environmental aspects. However, there are opportunities for improvement in sustainable consumption, and challenges to be overcome. Despite advances in CSR, compliance with Design for Sustainability (DfS) principles is still in its early stages.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jian Wang, Rong Li, Guofu Ding, Shengfeng Qin, Ziyi Cai
Summary: This paper proposes a new PSS design method for evaluating and finding an optimal scheme for PSS-ECs design based on customer requirements and Bayesian network. The construction of a Bayesian network describing the uncertain relationships between PSS-ECs and LCC is the core of this research. The method is validated using an example of subway bogie and its maintenance service, and shows positive significance in consolidating engineering knowledge and improving design decisions.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Shouheng Sun, Qi Wu, Xuejiao Tian
Summary: This empirical study examines the impact of China's bike-sharing system on environmental sustainability and finds that the sustainable product life cycle design of shared bikes can effectively improve sustainability. By optimizing design and product upgrades, shared bikes have transitioned from exerting negative impacts on climate change to achieving considerable climate benefits. Furthermore, increasing the utilization rate of shared bikes can further enhance the positive environmental benefits.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yi Zhang, Feng Wei
Summary: The study found that the product life cycle plays an important role in the impact of charismatic leadership on environmental performance, supporting the strategy of product stewardship; Charismatic leadership in SMEs helps promote environmental performance and sustainable development among stakeholders; Environmental performance ultimately improves financial performance, supporting sustainability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jui-Che Tu, Ku-Hsi Chu, Ding-Ze Gao, Chun Yang
Summary: The study explores the concept of product life cycle in kid's toys and investigates decision-making factors for green design, such as using non-toxic materials, designing for maintainability and disassembly, refining artistic and collectable aspects of toys, upgrading educational functions, improving recycling, emphasizing green packaging, creating a green brand, and advocating the value of green design.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Bojana Petrovic, Xingxing Zhang, Ola Eriksson, Marita Wallhagen
Summary: The study aimed to explore the long-term costs for a single-family house in Sweden using the life cycle cost method. Results showed that decreasing the discount rate significantly increased the total costs, with construction costs being a major component. The findings will be useful for decision-makers in the building sector.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David Sarancic, Daniela C. A. Pigosso, Michele Colli, Tim C. McAloone
Summary: Product-Service Systems (PSS) have regained attention due to their potential for sustainability. Existing approaches to screen PSS sustainability have shortcomings in terms of comprehensiveness, usability, and focus on the conceptual design stage. This paper introduces a qualitative tool and process to support decision-making in the early stages of PSS conceptualization.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Zixiang Fei, Erfu Yang, David Day-Uei Li, Stephen Butler, Winifred Ijomah, Xia Li, Huiyu Zhou
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. Singh, A. J. Mulholland, K. M. M. Tant, T. Stratoudaki, A. Curtis, W. Ijomah, J. F. C. Windmill
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Johan Vogt Duberg, Gustav Johansson, Erik Sundin, Jelena Kurilova-Palisaitiene
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daan Kabel, Mattias Elg, Erik Sundin
Summary: This study examined consumer expectations and willingness to engage in sustainable purchasing behavior of remanufactured robotic lawn mowers, finding that consumer attitudes and evaluations primarily influence sustainable purchasing behavior of remanufactured products, with external influences playing a lesser role.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Damola Ikeoluwa Akano, Winifred Ijomah, James Windmill
Summary: Remanufacturing is a sustainable product recovery strategy with environmental, economic, and social benefits. However, there is a lack of comprehensive review of decision factors and how they fulfill the requirements of different stakeholders in remanufacturing systems. Future research should focus on bridging the gap between consumers and other stakeholders in the remanufacturability decision-making process.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Sakraan Sitcharangsie, T. C. Wong, Winifred Ijomah
Summary: Decision-making for remanufacturing is complex, impacted by component options and profitability. This research quantifies the impact of component commonality on remanufacturing profit and proposes control methods in different reworking scenarios.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ramesh Subramoniam, Erik Sundin, Suresh Subramoniam, Donald Huisingh
Summary: Data driven organizations like Amazon and Uber have raised customer expectations by providing faster and cheaper products and services. This paper discusses the importance of integrating digitized product life cycles into business models to improve global reverse supply chains and remanufacturing processes in an environmentally responsible, digital age.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sasha Shahbazi, Kerstin Johansen, Erik Sundin
Summary: This study investigates the connection between remanufacturing, product design, and automation through multiple case studies. The main incentives for automating remanufacturing processes are related to the work environment, efficiency, and quality. In addition, several design guidelines can facilitate automated remanufacturing processes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elzbieta Pawlik, Winifred Ijomah, Jonathan Corney, Daryl Powell
Summary: This paper presents multiple case studies on the application of lean methods in industrial remanufacturing operations, identifying specific methods that improve productivity and discussing factors that limit the application of lean practices. Matrices for opportunities and threats are developed to simplify the adoption of these findings.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohamed Aniss Mebarki, Ragnar Ferrand-Drake Del Castillo, Alexey Pavolotsky, Denis Meledin, Erik Sundin, Mattias Thorsell, Niklas Rorsman, Victor Belitsky, Vincent Desmaris
Summary: The successful integration of superconducting niobium gate electrodes into cryogenic gallium nitride-based high-electron-mobility transistors is reported. The superconductivity of the gate is tested using various measurements methods, and the impact of different gate materials on the cryogenic microwave noise performances is compared.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI A-APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Business
Johan Vogt Duberg, Jelena Kurilova-Palisaitiene, Erik Sundin
Summary: Despite the potential economic and environmental benefits of remanufacturing for OEMs, the market remains small and the OEM share is even smaller. Many OEMs hesitate to initiate remanufacturing due to a lack of knowledge or unjustified assumptions about its impact on their business. To address this, this paper introduces a remanufacturing initiation framework based on a case study of robotic lawn mowers, providing a 5-step approach for initiating remanufacturing (5AFIR) that can be applied by OEMs.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mohamed Aniss Mebarki, Ragnar Ferrand-Drake Del Castillo, Denis Meledin, Erik Sundin, Mattias Thorsell, Niklas Rorsman, Victor Belitsky, Vincent Desmaris
Summary: This study reports on the noise characterization and modeling of AlGaN/GaN HEMTs at a cryogenic temperature. The proposed model, based on measured noise figures and scattering parameters, provides the frequency and bias dependence of the cryogenic noise properties of AlGaN/GaN HEMTs, and separates the noise contributions from different sources. This model lays the foundation for the future design and implementation of GaN-based cryogenic low-noise amplifiers.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MICROWAVE THEORY AND TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yijun Yan, Jinchang Ren, Huan Zhao, James F. C. Windmill, Winifred Ijomah, Jesper de Wit, Justus von Freeden
Summary: Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is capable of detecting minor differences in temperature, moisture, and chemical composition, and has been successfully applied in various fields. However, its application in condition monitoring and damage detection of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) is relatively unexplored. This article introduces the use of near-infrared (NIR) HSI camera for non-destructive inspection of CFRP products, presenting technical challenges and solutions through three case studies.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Manufacturing
Arpita Chari, Johan Vogt Duberg, Emma Lindahl, Johan Stahre, Melanie Despeisse, Erik Sundin, Bjorn Johansson, Magnus Wiktorsson
Summary: The study found that 71% of the projects in Produktion2030 considered environmental aspects, 60% considered social aspects, and 45% considered Circular Economy aspects. 65% of the projects implemented I4.0 technologies to enhance overall sustainability. Swedish manufacturing is progressing towards a sustainable transition in the right direction by leveraging key resilience capabilities from I4.0 technologies.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASME 2021 16TH INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CONFERENCE (MSEC2021), VOL 1
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chigozie E. Nwankpa, Solomon C. Eze, Winifred L. Ijomah
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2020 IEEE GREEN TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE (GREENTECH)
(2020)
