Review
Agronomy
Giuliana Vinci, Roberto Ruggieri, Marco Ruggeri, Sabrina Antonia Prencipe
Summary: Rice is a crucial crop in terms of human consumption, and assessing the sustainability of its production process is of great importance. This research investigates the recent literature on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of rice primary production to determine the extent to which Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) and sustainability have been applied in the rice sector, as well as identify research gaps. The study reveals limited consideration of multiple functional units, methodological differences leading to result variability, and inadequate focus on socio-economic aspects.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
I Bianchi, A. Forcellese, M. Marconi, M. Simoncini, A. Vita, V Castorani
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental impact of an innovative technology for reclaiming carbon fiber prepreg scraps, showing a significant reduction in environmental impacts compared to traditional composite production processes. The innovative process can effectively recycle waste materials and produce recycled composite parts, demonstrating a more sustainable manufacturing alternative for composite products.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mattia Mele, Giampaolo Campana, Giovanni Fumelli
Summary: Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) is an advanced Additive Manufacturing technology that melts thermoplastics and deposits droplets layer-by-layer to build three-dimensional objects. The study shows that printer utilisation is the most significant factor for environmental impacts, and electrical consumption during 3D printing phase is crucial to human health and ecosystem quality.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mehzabeen Mannan, Sami G. Al-Ghamdi
Summary: Water use in buildings constitutes a significant portion of global freshwater consumption, but research on the life cycle impacts of water use has been neglected. This study quantified the environmental impacts of operational water use in a multi-family residential building through a life cycle assessment. The results showed higher impacts in the water-stressed country of Qatar compared to Miami, primarily due to the energy-intensive thermal desalination process. This initial LCA analysis is valuable for establishing sustainable water use policies in specific regions and benefiting the overall building environment.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pooja Yadav, Dimitris Athanassiadis, Io Antonopoulou, Ulrika Rova, Paul Christakopoulos, Mats Tysklind, Leonidas Matsakas
Summary: The study focuses on life cycle and cost assessment of novel organosolv lignin production process from spruce bark, comparing different scenarios to identify the most environmentally and economically suitable option. Results show that the baseline scenario has higher global warming potential and total cost compared to other scenarios, with scenario S2 being the most optimal choice.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
R. Sacchi, T. Terlouw, K. Siala, A. Dirnaichner, C. Bauer, B. Cox, C. Mutel, V. Daioglou, G. Luderer
Summary: Prospective Life Cycle Assessment (pLCA) is a useful method to evaluate the environmental performance in the future, but it requires integrating scenarios generated by Integrated Assessment Models (IAM) to simplify the generation of inventory databases. The study shows that the chosen climate change mitigation target affects the performance of nearly all activities.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mattia Damiani, Philippe Roux, Eleonore Loiseau, Nicolas Lamouroux, Herve Pella, Maxime Morel, Ralph K. Rosenbaum
Summary: This study proposes a method to calculate regionalized characterization factors for modeling river habitat change potential induced by water consumption, potentially applicable worldwide. By developing a simplified model, it establishes a relationship between HCP and river hydraulic parameters. Regionalized HCPs are calculated at the river reach scale for assessing the impact of agricultural water use in different European and Middle Eastern countries.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wei Chen, Jinglan Hong, Chengxin Wang, Lu Sun, Tianzuo Zhang, Yijie Zhai, Qian Zhang
Summary: The study evaluates water availability and degradation caused by gold refining through water footprint assessment, finding that energy consumption and associated pollution have major impacts on human health and ecosystem. Recommendations on energy reduction and adjustment are proposed to mitigate the water footprint generated by gold production.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yubing Zhang, Xiaoyan Jiang, Caiyun Cui, Martin Skitmore
Summary: This study presents a method for integrating the life cycle carbon emissions and costs of buildings to assess their carbon emission intensity based on BIM technology. Through a case study, the feasibility of the method is verified, and the conversion of high carbon emission materials is explored. The proposed methodology provides solutions for achieving low carbon emissions and costs throughout the building life cycle.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elizabeth M. Alejandre, Simon G. Potts, Jeroen B. Guinee, Peter M. van Bodegom
Summary: This study presents a novel approach to assess the impacts of relative land use on pollinator abundance for life cycle assessment (LCA). The method based on expert knowledge simplifies the complex parameterization of multiple existing models, allowing for practical application in LCA studies. The illustrative characterisation factors demonstrate the potential for reflecting key differences among land use types.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Filippo Zuliani, Alessandro Manzardo, Alessandro Marson, Andrea Fedele
Summary: Among the environmental issues, nitrogen and phosphorus perturbations in biogeochemical flows have attracted attention due to their global risks and social implications. The evaluation of environmental impact related to this issue, specifically changes in the nitrogen cycle, has gained interest. A novel method using the nitrogen footprint indicator and aligning with ISO standards is proposed to calculate reactive nitrogen emissions in a product system. The method is validated through comparison with literature references, demonstrating good agreement.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yueyang Bai, Tianzuo Zhang, Yijie Zhai, Xiaoxu Shen, Xiaotian Ma, Ruirui Zhang, Changxing Ji, Jinglan Hong
Summary: This study quantifies the water-related environmental impacts and economic burden caused by China's maize production from 2008 to 2017 through impact-oriented water footprint coupled economic impact assessment. Results show damage to human health and ecosystem quality, highlighting the importance of improving resource efficiency and scientific fertilizer application to reduce water footprint and economic impact.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Annika L. Gade, Michael Z. Hauschild, Alexis Laurent
Summary: The study highlights the need to update current LCIA practice in order to use more differentiated and environmentally representative EFs to assess acidification impacts more accurately. The spatial variability between ecoregions within the same biome and the discrepancy between the EFs developed at biome level and the recommended ones for use in LCIA are significant findings that call for a reevaluation of current practices.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoju Chen, H. Scott Matthews, W. Michael Griffin
Summary: This study systematically evaluated uncertainties resulting from different LCIA methods, showing significant uncertainties in impact categories, which should be considered in impact assessments.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marek Szajczyk, Marzena Wojcik-Augustyniak, Grzegorz Ganczewski
Summary: This paper investigates the toxicity and environmental impact of metallization of textiles through toxicity analysis and life cycle assessment. The study identifies that electricity consumption, polyurethane, and EDTA have the greatest contribution to global warming, while copper (II) chloride has the largest impact on human toxicity and freshwater ecotoxicity. Furthermore, the choice of material for metallization affects the environmental impact, with cotton having a higher impact on global warming and water use compared to polyester. The study suggests cleaner production methods to reduce the environmental footprint of textile metallization, such as selective metallization of conductive tracks, the use of alternative chemicals free of formaldehyde and polyurethane, and the implementation of a closed-loop water system.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Arnaud Helias, Juliette Langlois, Pierre Freon
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2018)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Arnaud Helias
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antoine Esnouf, Reinout Heijungs, Gustave Coste, Eric Latrille, Jean-Philippe Steyer, Arnaud Helias
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arnaud Helias, Reinout Heijungs
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ariane Albers, Pierre Collet, Daphne Lorne, Anthony Benoist, Arnaud Helias
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marjorie Morales, Arnaud Helias, Olivier Bernard
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ariane Albers, Pierre Collet, Anthony Benoist, Arnaud Helias
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ariane Albers, Angel Avadi, Anthony Benoist, Pierre Collet, Arnaud Helias
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arnaud Helias, Antoine Esnouf, Matthias Finkbeiner
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Review
Agronomy
Jean Hercher-Pasteur, Eleonore Loiseau, Carole Sinfort, Arnaud Helias
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2020)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Arnaud Helias, Remi Servien
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Didier Beloin-Saint-Pierre, Ariane Albers, Arnaud Helias, Ligia Tiruta-Barna, Peter Fantke, Annie Levasseur, Enrico Benetto, Anthony Benoist, Pierre Collet
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ariane Albers, Pierre Collet, Anthony Benoist, Arnaud Helias
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Arnaud Helias
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)