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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fu Haw Ho, Salwa Hanim Abdul-Rashid, Raja Ariffin Raja Ghazilla, Novita Sakundarini, Yoke Ling Woo, Said Ahmad, Ihwan Ghazali, Reazul Haq Abdul Haq
Summary: This study aims to examine the key drivers of material efficiency among electrical and electronic (E&E) companies and highlights the importance of incentivized key drivers to effectively achieve material efficiency. Data was collected and synthesized through semi-structured interviews and an analytical hierarchy process survey, revealing thirteen key drivers, including five internal and eight external drivers with different priorities influencing E&E companies in their practice of material efficiency strategies. The implications of these drivers for different practitioner groups were also suggested.
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Environmental Sciences
Hadad Elroi, Grzymala Zbigniew, Wojcik-Czerniawska Agnieszka, Szewczyk Piotr
Summary: This study explores optimizing waste resource efficiency through the Circular Economy (CE) framework. Through a comprehensive review and case analysis, we find that the principles of circular economy are crucial in extending product lifecycles and reducing waste, and propose strategies to optimize waste management.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Geetanjali Yadav, Arpit Mishra, Parthasarathi Ghosh, Raveendran Sindhu, Vandana Vinayak, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: This paper focuses on avenues of resource recovery from WWTPs, evaluating the potential for nutrients, water, and energy recovery from different types of wastewaters and sewage sludge. It discusses a variety of available and advanced technologies for resource recovery and considers the feasibility of these technologies from a sustainable standpoint, covering technical, economic, and environmental aspects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Business
Belinda Wade, Cristyn Meath, Andrew Griffiths
Summary: This article presents a longitudinal study of the SME Rock Trade Industries, examining the importance of waste utilization capabilities in innovation. It proposes a model of capability development based on the strength of the desire for change and the deviation from the marketplace.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Business
Sai Sudhakar Nudurupati, Pawan Budhwar, Raja Phani Pappu, Soumyadeb Chowdhury, Mukesh Kondala, Ayon Chakraborty, Sadhan Kumar Ghosh
Summary: The adoption of circular economy in Indian SMEs is still in its early stages. This study examines the factors influencing and inhibiting the adoption of circular economy in Indian manufacturing and process-based SMEs. It also proposes six implementation principles for managers to achieve resource efficiency, cost savings, collaboration, and sustainable outcomes.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alastair T. M. Marsh, Anne P. M. Velenturf, Susan A. Bernal
Summary: The article investigates key questions regarding the interpretation of Circular Economy principles, implementation of comprehensive strategies, and potential issues in integrating different strategies for concrete. It emphasizes the importance of considering the material, product, and system scale attributes of concrete, as well as the societal, political, and legal aspects of Circular Economy.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Agronomy
Leonel J. R. Nunes, Abel M. Rodrigues, Joao C. O. Matias, Ana Ferraz, Ana C. Rodrigues
Summary: The study shows that vine pruning biomass can be used to produce biochar, with multiple advantages such as energy recovery, soil improvement, and carbon sequestration. After carbonization, the heating value and carbon content of pruning materials are significantly increased, making them suitable for energy recovery.
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Construction & Building Technology
Noah Gethsemane Akhimien, Eshrar Latif, Shan Shan Hou
Summary: The application of circular economy in buildings requires systematic review and analysis, with research showing a gradual increase in circular economy awareness but still in its early stages. It is suggested that future research should focus on obscured areas to achieve a holistic approach.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ans Al Rashid, Muammer Koc
Summary: The usage of polymer-based products has increased rapidly, leading to significant impacts on ecology, society, environment, health, and economy. Sustainable production, consumption, and end-of-life solutions for plastics are being sought globally. Additive manufacturing or 3D printing processes offer rapid fabrication of functional parts with reduced time and cost. Integrating the circular economy concept with additive manufacturing can provide a synergic impact and a new life for discarded polymeric parts through distributed recycling and manufacturing.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Mochamad Arief Budihardjo, Septa Yudha Ardiansyah, Bimastyaji Surya Ramadan
Summary: The study conducted descriptive analysis of community-driven material recovery facilities (CdMRFs) in Semarang City, Indonesia, with stakeholder and spatial analyses to formulate the best strategic framework for improvement. CdMRFs have strengths and weaknesses when operating at the neighborhood level, and the involvement of all stakeholders is crucial for recruiting members and increasing waste recovery rates. Improved transaction recording for pick-up and collection services may significantly enhance CdMRF operation.
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. Serhat Karakutuk, Sener Akpinar, M. Arslan Ornek
Summary: This paper aims to develop an optimal energy-efficient design for a production plant within the circular economy framework, by formulating the design problem as an optimization problem using mathematical programming and goal programming approaches. The developed mathematical programming model successfully identifies energy-efficient production designs considering investment costs and sustainability aspects.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vasileios Rizos, Julie Bryhn
Summary: This study enriches the research in the field of circular economy by identifying barriers and enablers to the implementation of circular economy business models in the electrical and electronic equipment sector. The findings highlight the gaps that require policy attention, and suggest various actions that can facilitate circular economy practices.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andrew Adewale Alola, Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo
Summary: Motivated by Finland's transition to circular economy and carbon neutrality, this study investigates the environmental aspects of resource productivity, environmental-related technologies, and export intensity using various statistical approaches and long-term estimators. The findings suggest that increasing raw material productivity can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while environmental-related technologies also play a significant role. However, economic growth measured by GDP has a negative impact on environmental sustainability in the long run. Relevant policy measures are recommended to guide decision makers in achieving circular economy and carbon zero goals in Finland.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Loizidou, Konstantinos Moustakas, Mohammad Rehan, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Meisam Tabatabaei
Summary: This virtual special issue contains 25 high-quality extended papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management held in Heraklion, Crete, focusing on recent developments in sustainable waste-to-energy systems and waste management practices. The editorial paper aims to provide a brief overview of the key findings and future perspectives proposed in these 25 selected papers, categorized into five main topics.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Serena Giorgi, Monica Lavagna, Ke Wang, Mohamed Osmani, Gang Liu, Andrea Campioli
Summary: Circular economy has gained importance in the European policy arena, particularly in the construction sector which is a major contributor to waste production and resource consumption. The level of application of circular strategies varies across European countries, highlighting the need for more coordinated actions and policies. The current focus is on waste management and recycling practices, while initiatives for reversible building and circular business models are less prevalent. There is also a lack of use of life-cycle tools to assess the environmental effectiveness of circular strategies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Hanaei, Amirhossein Takian, Reza Majdzadeh, Christopher Ryan Maboloc, Igor Grossmann, Orlando Gomes, Milos Milosevic, Manoj Gupta, Alireza A. Shamshirsaz, Amine Harbi, Amer M. Burhan, Lucina Q. Uddin, Arutha Kulasinghe, Chi-Ming Lam, Seeram Ramakrishna, Abass Alavi, Jan L. Nouwen, Tommaso Dorigo, Michael Schreiber, Ajith Abraham, Natalya Shelkovaya, Wojtek Krysztofiak, Majid Ebrahimi Warkiani, Frank Sellke, Shuji Ogino, Francisco J. Barba, Serge Brand, Clara Vasconcelos, Deepak B. Salunke, Nima Rezaei
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on human life, leading to the postponement, cancellation, or virtualization of activities that require gatherings. While virtual settings offer increased inclusivity and accessibility and reduce carbon emissions, they cannot fully replace in-person scientific events. In-person meetings allow for socialization, collaboration, and idea sharing, providing novel opportunities. A hybrid model that combines in-person and virtual components may be a solution, allowing participants to choose their preferred mode of participation.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2022)
Review
Anatomy & Morphology
Sairish Malik, Subramanian Sundarrajan, Tanveer Hussain, Ahsan Nazir, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: Research on nanomaterials has led to the exploitation of their potential applications, with electrospinning being particularly noteworthy for its ability to synthesize novel nanostructures. Among these, polymers, especially block copolymers, are extensively studied due to their unique properties and behavior when varying composition ratio and molecular weight, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
CELLS TISSUES ORGANS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Piya Kerdlap, Aloisius Rabata Purnama, Jonathan Sze Choong Low, Daren Zong Loong Tan, Claire Y. Barlow, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: The study compares the environmental performance of distributed and centralized sorting and recycling of plastic bottles and takeaway containers in Singapore, finding that distributed scenarios have higher environmental impacts in terms of climate change, water depletion, and terrestrial ecotoxicity by 7-30% compared to centralized scenarios.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wanasinghe Arachchige Dumith Madushanka Jayathilaka, Amutha Chinnappan, Rituparna Ghosh, Chinnappan Baskar, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: Passive radiative cooling using metal oxide-doped fibers is an effective energy-saving method that achieves cooling without external energy input. These fibers have high reflectivity and emissivity within the atmospheric window, resulting in significant cooling effects below ambient temperatures.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Banafsheh Sadeghi, Peyman Sadeghi, Yousef Marfavi, Elaheh Kowsari, Ali Akbar Zareiyazd, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: This study introduces two solutions to improve the foaming of PLA: using the extrusion process and adding cellulose nanofibers. Experimental results showed a reduction in the molecular weight of original PLA after extrusion, and an enhancement in crystallization nucleation and cell density with the addition of cellulose nanofibers. The composition of cellulose nanofibers also improved the mechanical and dynamic properties of cellulose nanofiber-reinforced PLA based on the dynamic-mechanical thermal analysis.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Manik Chandra Biswas, Bodiuzzaman Jony, Pranab Kumar Nandy, Reaz Ahmed Chowdhury, Sudipta Halder, Deepak Kumar, Seeram Ramakrishna, Masud Hassan, Md Ariful Ahsan, Md Enamul Hoque, Muhammad Ali Imam
Summary: Biopolymers have unique tunable characteristics such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, renewability, which are critically important for designing materials for biomedical applications. By changing the polymer components, smart biopolymers can be prepared for more targeted applications, showing a wide range of uses in drug delivery and wound healing, among others.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Raj Kumar, Keshaw Ram Aadil, Kunal Mondal, Yogendra Kumar Mishra, David Oupicky, Seeram Ramakrishna, Ajeet Kaushik
Summary: Neurodegenerative disorders are prevalent among the aging population, causing memory loss and motor coordination issues, leading to significant socio-economic burdens. Nano-biotechnology-based approaches offer effective and personalized alternatives for managing these diseases.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pavni Rekhi, Moushmi Goswami, Seeram Ramakrishna, Mousumi Debnath
Summary: Polymers are essential in modern living, but those with a large carbon footprint are increasingly seen as harmful to the environment. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is regarded as a potential alternative derived from microbial biopolymer. PHA shows promise for various applications, particularly in the medical sector due to its biodegradability and biocompatibility.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hossein Sharifi, Behrooz Mosallanejad, Mohammadkhalil Mohammadzad, Seyed Morteza Hosseini-Hosseinabad, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: The study found that cycling-induced aging at different C-rates significantly impacts the performance of LiFePO4/graphite full cells, especially at relatively high current rates where the formation of an active lithium ion-impermeable covering layer on the anode surface leads to electrode performance degradation. This degradation is mainly attributed to the instability of the electrode/electrolyte interface and the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer, causing the loss of active lithium ions and ultimately resulting in electrode deactivation.
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Engineering, Chemical
Hongfei Liu, Chee Kiang Ivan Tan, Xuecheng Dong, Tzee Luai Meng, Jing Cao, Yuefan Wei
Summary: Surface enhancement and coating are methods developed to protect metallic components from corrosion and erosion, with the former improving the performance of the base material and the latter depositing external materials on the surface. Laser-cladding and robotic hammer peening can enhance the hardness and corrosion resistance of stainless steel coatings.
JOURNAL OF ADHESION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Lakshmanan Muthulakshmi, A. Varada Rajulu, Seeram Ramakrishna, Sabu Thomas, Catalin I. Pruncu
Summary: This study utilized proteins to prepare biodegradable films with the addition of plasticizers and cross-linking agents, ultimately forming biocomposite films. These films have good biodegradable properties and can be used for food packaging applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hadi Rouhani, Fatola Farhadi, Mahsa Akbari Kenari, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: By optimizing the temperature range for clay treatment, the study achieved a longer service life for the clay and introduced a new process arrangement that significantly reduced operational costs in industrial production.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Heng-Shu Guan, Wei-Zhi Song, Lin-Peng Huang, Zhong Liu, Jun Zhang, Seeram Ramakrishna, Yun-Ze Long
Summary: Biofuel cell is a technology that converts renewable energy into electricity using biological enzymes. Researchers have successfully developed a biofuel cell based on a polyaniline/thermoplastic polyurethane fiber membrane, which can stably output voltage in simulated blood, showing potential applications in implantable devices and blood glucose monitoring.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Xue Pan, Lu Bai, Chengcheng Pan, Zhicheng Liu, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: This review discusses the fabrication methods and applications of SERS substrates based on electrospun nanofibers, and highlights the challenges and prospects.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Masoud Sarraf, Erfan Rezvani Ghomi, Saeid Alipour, Seeram Ramakrishna, Nazatul Liana Sukiman
Summary: Commercially pure titanium and titanium alloys are widely used in biomedical applications due to their excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and antibacterial properties. Future research will focus on advanced manufacturing technologies, effects of alloying elements on biocompatibility, and the role of titanium in regenerative and nanomedicine applications.
BIO-DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
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)
