Article
Environmental Sciences
Cristina Campos, Maria Gallego, Pedro Villanueva, Jara Laso, Ana Claudia Dias, Paula Quinteiro, Sara Oliveira, Jaume Alberti, Pere Fullana-i-Palmer, Lela Melon, Ilija Sazdovski, Merce Roca, Ramon Xifre, Maria Margallo, Ruben Aldaco
Summary: Tourism has become a strategic sector for the economy in many countries, but it also brings about environmental impacts. This study conducted a holistic assessment of the environmental impact of tourism using the Life Cycle Assessment method. The transportation, accommodation, and activities at the destination were found to have significant environmental impacts. The study also highlighted the importance of choosing environmentally friendly transportation options, such as public transportation, to reduce the overall environmental impact of tourism.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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
Engineering, Chemical
Alisha Lee, Yini Wang, Shih-Fang Lo
Summary: This paper uses TCI Co., Ltd. as a case study to showcase the greenhouse gas emissions of functional foods and the importance of life cycle assessments. The main finding highlights the significance of the raw material stage as the main source of emissions, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in the supply chain.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Reina Perez, Amanda Laca, Adriana Laca, Mario Diaz
Summary: This study examined the environmental impacts of four blueberry orchards in Asturias, Spain from an environmental perspective. It found that the main environmental issues in blueberry production were the use of fertilisers, fossil fuels, plastic and paper materials, and incineration of pruning. There were no significant differences between organic and conventional crops. The results suggest that implementing sustainable practices could lead to a more environmentally friendly blueberry production with lower greenhouse gas emissions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jan Matustik, Vladimir Koci
Summary: Environmental footprints, including ecological, carbon, water, land, and material footprints, have long been used as indicators of humanity's impact on Earth systems, but lack a universally accepted definition and calculation method. This paper critically reviews various footprint methodologies and analyzes opposing views on what footprint indicators should entail, providing key insights into current footprint research literature and debates.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Junjie Li, Yajun Tian, Yueling Zhang, Kechang Xie
Summary: This paper reviews 105 publications on GIS-LCA and discusses the spatialization of environmental footprint. The study shows that although there are numerous case studies in various industries, the methodology of GIS-LCA still faces challenges.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Lulu Zhan, Xi Zhang, Yizhen Zeng, Rui Li, Xianliang Song, Bin Chen
Summary: This study used survey data from cassava ethanol plants in Guangxi to establish an ethanol production process model and conducted a life cycle assessment. The results showed that the RMF production process had more advantages in terms of energy savings and CO2 reduction compared to the CF production process. Increasing the alcohol concentration of the fermentation broth helped in reducing environmental emissions. The distillation section was found to be critical for energy saving and emission reduction.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaojuan Li, Chen Wang, Mukhtar A. Kassem, Shu-Yi Wu, Tai-Bing Wei
Summary: The high energy consumption and carbon emissions in the construction industry have a significant impact on the ecological environment. This study aims to investigate construction outcomes and their carbon footprint during the construction delivery stage using the life-cycle assessment method. The results show that general civil engineering works produce more carbon emissions than decoration engineering, with cement having the largest proportion of carbon emissions. Additionally, there is a strong linear relationship between total carbon emissions, eaves height, project cost, and building area during the building construction.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ana Rosa Aon Cardoso Fernandes, Bruno Eduardo Lobo Baeta, Anders Damgaard
Summary: The goal of neutrality in greenhouse gas emissions has led to increased exploration of renewable fuels. This study suggests using life-cycle assessment (LCA) to identify critical areas in hydrothermal pretreatment of biomass and evaluate its potential as a renewable fuel. The assessment revealed limitations in lab assumptions. In Brazil, the two-stage co-digestion of hydrothermal pretreated biomass showed promising results, reducing CO2 emissions compared to the business-as-usual scenario. Only Brazil and Spain demonstrated potential for exploring this proposal among top beer-producing countries.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cristina Campos, Jara Laso, Jorge Cristobal, Jaume Alberti, Alba Bala, Margalida Fullana, Pere Fullana-i-Palmer, Maria Margallo, Ruben Aldaco
Summary: This research aims to develop a sustainable model by assessing the impact of pilgrimages to the Camino Lebaniego in northern Spain. The study finds that pilgrimages have a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions, with accommodation, food, and waste management being the main contributors. Alternative solutions and improvement measures are proposed to reduce the environmental impacts.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wei Chen, Qian Zhang, Chengxin Wang, Zhaoling Li, Yong Geng, Jinglan Hong, Yu Cheng
Summary: This study evaluates the water, carbon, and fossil energy footprints generated from rolled steel production and identifies the key contributors to these environmental impacts. Results show that global warming and freshwater ecotoxicity are the main factors affecting human health and ecosystem quality. Several policy recommendations are proposed to mitigate these impacts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Izabela Samson-Brek, Marlena Owczuk, Anna Matuszewska, Krzysztof Biernat
Summary: Life cycle analysis allows for assessing the impact of human activities on the environment, with a focus on electricity and heat production. The study shows that replacing purpose-grown crops with waste materials in biogas production can significantly enhance the environmental benefits, particularly in terms of human health and resources.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David Bossek, Caroline Rudolph, Vanessa Bach, Matthias Finkbeiner
Summary: Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies have traditionally focused on the environmental impacts of human beings from conception to 50 years old. However, this case study extends the analysis to include the old adulthood stage, including retirement and end-of-life phases, thereby filling the assessment gap. The study, using mainly secondary data, applies the Life-LCA method to an average German adult, finding that transport is the main contributor to impacts, followed by energy and water, and food.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lluis Gomez-Gener, Marina Gubau, Daniel von Schiller, Rafael Marce, Biel Obrador
Summary: Through studying four temperate small hydropower plants, we found that the residence time of impounded water in the reservoir has a significant impact on the carbon emissions of the plants. The power installed in the plants does not play a significant role in the net carbon fluxes. Therefore, comprehensive net carbon footprint assessments accounting for different operation designs are necessary to improve our understanding of the environmental effects of small hydropower plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luis A. Gallego-Villada, Christian Hasenstab, Edwin A. Alarcon, Aida Luz Villaa
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental impacts of nopol synthesis using a Life Cycle Assessment approach, revealing that raw materials extraction contributes more to environmental burdens than the production process phase. Optimization of fossil resources, evaluation of recirculation, replacement or reduction of solvent amount, as well as investigation of other catalytic systems and reaction conditions are suggested as strategies to decrease the environmental burdens of the studied nopol production process.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Thierry Tran, Xiaofei Zhang, Hernan Ceballos, Jhon L. Moreno, Jorge Luna, Andres Escobar, Nelson Morante, John Belalcazar, Luis A. Becerra, Dominique Dufour
Summary: This study improved the evaluation method for cassava root cooking time and found that water absorption during boiling affects the root's relative density and cooking time. Genotypes were classified into three groups, and correlations were found between cooking time, water absorption, and relative density.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jorge Luna, Dominique Dufour, Thierry Tran, Monica Pizarro, Fernando Calle, Moralba Garcia Dominguez, Ivan M. Hurtado, Teresa Sanchez, Hernan Ceballos
Summary: The study found that post-harvest physiological deterioration (PPD) is related to storage duration, dry matter content (DMC), and scopoletin content, affected by ambient moisture and temperature. There is significant seasonal variation among genotypes, and pruning can reduce PPD and DMC. Complex and conflicting relationships among variables were identified, with no uniform model explaining the relationship between PPD and the independent variables considered.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Emmanuel Oladeji Alamu, Ephraim Nuwamanya, Denis Cornet, Karima Meghar, Michael Adesokan, Thierry Tran, John Belalcazar, Lucienne Desfontaines, Fabrice Davrieux
Summary: The review identified different high-throughput phenotyping techniques used in cassava and yam breeding programs, with NIRS found to be effective in analyzing chemical constituents. NIRS was shown to be an efficient and cost-effective procedure for high-throughput phenotyping, though further research on combining MIRS and HSI with NIRS for quality traits phenotyping is recommended.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Andres Escobar, Eric Rondet, Layal Dahdouh, Julien Ricci, Noel Akissoe, Dominique Dufour, Thierry Tran, Bernard Cuq, Michele Delalonde
Summary: The gari-making process involves unit operations (U.O.) that can be classified as critical or robust depending on whether they are affected by changes in process scale. Critical operations impact specific quality characteristics, while robust operations remain consistent regardless of scale changes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Saifa Pumloifa, Nanthiya Hansupalak, Wimonrut Insuan, Kiattawee Choowongkomon
Summary: This study identified bacteria in natural rubber (NR) and rubber serum, and successfully inhibited unpleasant odours produced by bacteria using substances such as sodium benzoate and citric acid. The findings provide a novel strategy to reduce malodours in NR preparation without affecting physical properties, which could be beneficial to the rubber industry.
JOURNAL OF RUBBER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Panithi Wiroonpochit, Sutthinee Keawmaungkom, Yusuf Chisti, Nanthiya Hansupalak
Summary: In this study, pre-vulcanized natural rubber (PVNR) was composited with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) to produce films for antistatic gloves. The mechanical properties and electrical resistivity of these films were characterized. It was found that deeply penetrating UVA light was required for satisfactory pre-vulcanization of the natural rubber latex. Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) was the most effective surfactant for dispersing MWCNT and resulted in composite films with the lowest electrical resistivity and good mechanical properties.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Arnaud Chapuis, Charlene Lancement, Francisco Giraldo, Marcelo Precoppe, Martin Moreno, Dominique Dufour, Thierry Tran
Summary: Based on experimental validation and model fitting, it was found that the size of cassava starch particles decreases significantly with increasing air velocity, resulting in improved overall drying performance. Therefore, it is possible to increase the air velocity to enhance the product feed rate and production capacity without sacrificing drying efficiency.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hamed J. Sarnavi, Marcelo Precoppe, Pablo Garcia-Trinanes, Arnaud Chapuis, Thierry Tran, Michael S. A. Bradley, Joachim Mueller
Summary: This study investigated the isosteric heat of desorption for cassava products and found that the preparation method had a negligible contribution. The modified Chung-Pfost equation was determined to be the most suitable equation for cassava products, as it accurately reflected the temperature dependency of the isosteric heat of desorption. These findings are important for optimizing drying technologies.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Panithi Wiroonpochit, Pitipak Boonmee, Wanwisa Kerdlap, Yusuf Chisti, Nanthiya Hansupalak
Summary: Internally structured porous calcium-silicate-hydrate (CSH) particles were synthesized using a simple sol-gel process with a template from waste natural rubber and a cheap silica source. The CSH particles improved the thermal insulation performance of mortars, regardless of the presence of crystalline phases. The use of the natural rubber template was crucial in developing the porous structure and enhancing the thermal insulation performance of CSH and mortar.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Elizabeth Arnaud, Naama Menda, Thierry Tran, Amos Asiimwe, Michael Kanaabi, Karima Meghar, Lora Forsythe, Robert Kawuki, Bryan Ellebrock, Ismail Siraj Kayondo, Afolabi Agbona, Xiaofei Zhang, Thiago Mendes, Marie-Angelique Laporte, Mariam Nakitto, Reuben Tendo Ssali, Asrat Asfaw, Brigitte Uwimana, Chukwudi E. Ogbete, Godwill Makunde, Isabelle Maraval, Lukas A. Mueller, Alexandre Bouniol, Eglantine Fauvelle, Dominique Dufour
Summary: The 5-year project 'Breeding roots, tubers and banana products for end user preferences' collected consumers' preferences on 12 food products to guide breeding programmes. It involved multidisciplinary teams from Africa, Latin America, and Europe, generating diverse data on preferred qualities of users. Country-based target product profiles were produced with a comprehensive market analysis, providing prioritised lists of traits for new plant varieties. The project created a centralized and meaningful open access to sensory information on food products and genotypes through databases.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Panithi Wiroonpochit, Sutthinee Keawmaungkom, Yusuf Chisti, Nanthiya Hansupalak
Summary: Natural rubber (NR) films with antistatic properties were prepared using a new, environmentally friendly method. The process involved pre-vulcanization of NR latex by ultraviolet light and composite formation with acid-purified multiwall carbon nanotubes (p-MWCNT) to impart antistatic properties. The variables including surfactant type, p-MWCNT-to-surfactant mass ratio, and loading of p-MWCNT were optimized to obtain films with desirable mechanical and electrical properties. Additionally, the use of acetic acid instead of hydrochloric acid for purifying MWCNT was investigated.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Emmanule Oladeji Alamu, Olakunle M. Sangodoyin, Thierno A. Diallo, Peter O. Kolawole, John O. Olajide, Simeon O. Jekayinfa, Adebayo Abass, Thierry Tran, Wasiu Awoyale, Elizabeth Parkes, Busie Maziya-Dixon
Summary: This research aimed to develop a more efficient steamer to produce high-quality Attieke from biofortified cassava roots, in order to minimize carotenoid degradation. The results showed that the developed steamer outperformed the traditional steamer in terms of cooking speed, fuel consumption, and true carotenoid retention.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Christian Mestres, Mark Taylor, Gordon Mcdougall, Santiago Arufe, Thierry Tran, Ephraim Nuwamanya, Dominique Dufour, Mariam Nakitto, Karima Meghar, Dominique Rinaldo, Lea Ollier, Romain Domingo, Jhon Larry Moreno, Luis Fernando Delgado, Hermann Antonin Kouassi, N'Nan Afoue Sylvie Diby, Didier Mbeguie-A-Mbeguie, Noel Akissoe, Laurent Adinsi, Agnes Rolland-Sabate
Summary: This study investigated the impact of cooking methods on the texture of different roots, tubers, and bananas (RTBs). The results showed that the firmness of boiled sweetpotato was influenced by sugar and amylose contents, while other physicochemical characteristics had no significant correlation with cooking behavior. For yam, the hardness could be predicted by dry matter and galacturonic acid levels. The texture of cassava was influenced by amylose and Ca2+ content, while the texture of fried plantain was strongly correlated with dry matter.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Maria A. Ospina, Jhon Larry Moreno, Thierry Tran, Angelica M. Jaramillo, Sonia Gallego-Castillo, Bernardo Ospina, Dominique Dufour
Summary: This study evaluated the thermal degradation kinetics of carotenoids in foods such as sweet potato and cassava. It quantified the carotenoid content in various forms and assessed the sensory acceptance of baked products by children.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pablo Rodriguez, Jairo Villamizar, Luis Londono, Thierry Tran, Fabrice Davrieux
Summary: Determining the dry matter content in Hass avocados is crucial for harvesting and ensuring fruit quality. The study found a gradient in dry matter content within the fruit and demonstrated the effectiveness of using near-infrared spectroscopy for high-throughput sorting based on commercial quality.
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)
