Article
Engineering, Environmental
Manel Garrido-Baserba, Irene Barnosell, Maria Molinos-Senante, David L. Sedlak, Korneel Rabaey, Oliver Schraa, Marta Verdaguer, Diego Rosso, Manel Poch
Summary: Water systems need to become more locally robust and sustainable. Decentralized treatment has the potential to improve the technical, environmental, and economic performance. Assessments on various building types demonstrate that decentralized systems can satisfy water demand and reduce construction costs under certain climatic conditions.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Johan Rockstroem, Mariana Mazzucato, Lauren Seaby Andersen, Simon Felix Fahrlaender, Dieter Gerten
Summary: Anthropogenic pressures and climate change are causing significant changes in water flows globally. To prevent catastrophe, there is a need for better understanding, new economic thinking, and an international governance framework.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
R. R. Weerasooriya, L. P. K. Liyanage, R. H. K. Rathnappriya, W. B. M. A. C. Bandara, T. A. N. T. Perera, M. H. J. P. Gunarathna, G. Y. Jayasinghe
Summary: The industrial sector must take action to implement water conservation strategies to address increased water pressure, improve water use efficiency, and tackle future challenges. The concept of water footprint as a driving force for water conservation is highlighted within the SDGs framework. Water is at the core of sustainable development, and all SDGs are closely linked to sustainable water use.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hassan Ghasemi-Mobtaker, Mohammad Sharifi, Nahid Taherzadeh-Shalmaei, Sadegh Afrasiabi
Summary: This study evaluated the energy use and environmental indicators of hydroponic fodder production in the central region of Iran and found that greenhouse cultivation of hydroponic fodder has adverse effects on the environment. The study suggests reducing reliance on non-renewable energy by using renewable energy technologies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
En Hua, Xinyu Wang, Bernie A. Engel, Haiyang Qian, Shikun Sun, Yubao Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the water footprint of food and energy in China from 1997 to 2016, focusing on the competition mechanism between the two sectors. The results showed an increase in water consumption for energy production, leading to intensified competition for water resources between food and energy sectors. The study also highlighted the inefficacy of certain water management projects in alleviating water scarcity issues in specific regions.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mehran Hekmatnia, Amir Isanezhad, Ahmad Fatahi Ardakani, Mohammad Ansari Ghojghar, Narges Dahmarde Ghaleno
Summary: International trade in agricultural products involves significant virtual water flow, but there is currently no global framework for managing virtual water usage. This study aims to fill this research gap by developing an international policy framework for sustainable water use through shared responsibility agreements. A global assessment of virtual water trade in wheat from 2002 to 2021 reveals that water abundance in exporting countries does not correlate with global sustainability of freshwater resources.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Fanghua Li, Xin He, Arora Srishti, Shuang Song, Hugh Tiang Wah Tan, Daniel J. Sweeney, Subhadip Ghosh, Chi-Hwa Wang
Summary: This review focuses on the sustainable management of water hyacinth through thermochemical conversion to produce carbonaceous materials, biofuels, and chemicals for energy and environmental applications. A circular sustainable approach is proposed to improve the quality of biochar and energy production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Business
Massimiliano Agovino, Massimiliano Cerciello, Antonio Garofalo, Loris Landriani, Luigi Lepore
Summary: This study examines the impact of governance changes in the water sector in Naples, Italy on economic, social, and environmental sustainability. While there was little change in economic sustainability, the shift in governance benefited the social and environmental dimensions.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Vinicius Villa e Vila, Patricia Angelica Alves Marques, Roberto Rezende, Gustavo Soares Wenneck, Daniele de Souza Terassi, Andre Felipe Barion Alves Andrean, Raiana Crepaldi de Faria Nocchi, Paula Toshimi Matumoto-Pintro
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of seaweed extract application on the agronomic and quality aspects of tomatoes under deficit irrigation. The results showed that seaweed extract application under water stress conditions can improve tomato growth, yield, and quality.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaolin Guo, Xinpeng Zhao, Xiongfei Luo, Yulian Pang, Bing Tian, Shouxin Liu, Shujun Li, Jian Li, Bernd Strehmel, Zhijun Chen
Summary: A sustainable photocatalyst, Fe3O4@D-wood, was created by treating wood and iron oxide. Characterization and testing showed improved activity for water treatment and material synthesis. The efficient generation of reactive radicals also made it suitable for photopolymerization.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Navid Rabiee, Rajni Sharma, Sahar Foorginezhad, Maryam Jouyandeh, Mohsen Asadnia, Mohammad Rabiee, Omid Akhavan, Eder C. Lima, Krzysztof Formela, Milad Ashrafizadeh, Zari Fallah, Mahnaz Hassanpour, Abbas Mohammadi, Mohammad Reza Saeb
Summary: Membranes are widely used in modern water treatment technologies to remove hazardous substances. Nano-membranes have attracted particular interest for various applications. However, the synthesis of green and sustainable membranes faces challenges such as toxicity and fouling. This review evaluates the aspects of green nano-membranes including synthesis, characterization, recycling, commercialization, and performance optimization.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Taize Calvacante Santana, Cristiane Guiselini, Savio Duarte Lopes Cavalcanti, Marcos Vinicius da Silva, Ricardo Brauer Vigoderis, Jose Amilton Santos Junior, Alex Souza Moraes, Alexandre Manicoba da Rosa Ferraz Jardim
Summary: The study evaluated the quality of water flowing from a green roof for potential non-potable uses. The results showed that while the green roof helped reduce rainwater pH, the drainage water had higher levels of suspended particles. Despite not meeting all legal standards, the drainage water has the potential for non-potable reuse.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
History & Philosophy Of Science
Giacomo Andreoletti, Louis Vervoort
Summary: This paper discusses a particular interpretation of quantum mechanics, superdeterminism, which posits a fundamentally deterministic world with hidden variables and violates the principle of statistical independence to save locality. Despite little support, the author aim to defend superdeterminism by addressing its main objections.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Paolo Carpineto, Arturo Maria Licata, Marco Ciancaglini
Summary: Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is the main cause of failure after retinal detachment (RD) surgery. Despite advancements in technology, fibrocellular membrane growth in the vitreous cavity and on the retinal surface, as well as intraretinal fibrosis, can negatively impact surgical outcomes. While knowledge about the physiopathology and risk factors of PVR has been obtained, surgical skills remain the most effective way to manage PVR complications.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Gemma Raluy, Paula Quinteiro, Ana Claudia Dias
Summary: This study provides a review of water footprint (WF) assessment on forest and orchard trees, highlighting the focus on orchard trees and the lack of consideration for sustainability and impact in most studies. The review emphasizes the need for further research to harmonize the quantification of green water scarcity footprint and addresses key challenges such as selecting appropriate methods for estimating evapotranspiration (ET) and adopting high spatial and temporal resolution for WF assessment.
