Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhikang Bao, Weisheng Lu
Summary: The study aims to develop a decision-support framework to help plan on-site and off-site construction waste recycling, using qualitative research methods in Shenzhen, China. Project characteristics and industrial and governmental supports are found to determine the technical and economic viability of a particular recycling option. These factors interact with each other and evolve over time and context to effect.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Weisheng Lu, Zhikang Bao, Wendy M. W. Lee, Bin Chi, Jiayuan Wang
Summary: This paper discusses the concept, boundaries, assessment period, and operation strategies of zero waste construction sites, and establishes an analytical framework through case studies. It points out that achieving the zero-waste goal on individual construction sites is challenging but feasible, requiring consideration of open, off-site strategies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Fulu Lu, Chuhan Pan, Hongguang Zhu, Fanghui Pan, Qi Wu
Summary: Bio-energy, especially biogas, is expected to be a significant resource in future energy systems. However, the irregular energy management in biogas power plants makes the unit cost of power generation higher than regular coal-fired power plants. In this study, a novel energy management strategy is proposed to improve the energy efficiency and economic performance of biogas power plants. A comprehensive analysis is conducted to study the system's energy and exergy behavior, economic feasibility, environmental benefits, and sensitivity to different parameters. The simulation results show that the developed system can significantly increase energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, and have good economic performance.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Mingxue Ma, Vivian W. Y. Tam, Khoa N. LE, Anthony Butera, Wengui LI, Xiangyu Wang
Summary: In the current age of enhanced environmental awareness, transformation to sustainable management in the construction sector is needed. China currently produces the largest amount of construction and demolition (C&D) waste around the world, but the average recovery rate of the waste was only about 5% in 2017. In order to investigate problems in current C&D waste management in China, a cross-national comparative analysis is conducted among China and seven selected countries (Japan, South Korea, Germany, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom), to compare legal texts of national policies and laws which relate to C&D waste management and are currently being used. Through the comparison, problems in management of C&D waste in China are investigated. The problems could be concluded to: (a) inadequate guidance on recycling, (b) lack of market incentives in utilising recycled materials, (c) incomplete knowledge of stakeholders' responsibilities, (d) lack of penalty for other stakeholders, and (e) inefficient supervision system. By understanding these problems, this paper further provides recommendations to enhance the performance of C&D waste management in China.
JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wen Jing, Ming Tao
Summary: The article discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by China Three Gorges Corporation in developing clean energy, and proposes the need to adopt an expansive development strategy to achieve the vision of becoming a first-class clean energy group.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qidan Hu, Rongsheng Liu, Peiyan Su, Jun Huang, Ying Peng
Summary: The rapid increase in construction and demolition waste poses a challenge to the sustainable development of cities. Establishing an effective waste management system is crucial for achieving sustainability goals. This study proposes a framework for predicting waste generation using a combination of generation rate calculation and an autoregressive integrated moving average model.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Olga Lawinska, Anna Korombel, Monika Zajemska
Summary: Poland's management of municipal waste is inefficient, with a low utilization of pyrolysis as a thermal waste processing method. This article recommends an aggressive strategy for implementing pyrolysis on a large scale in Poland to improve waste management indicators, based on a SWOT analysis.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziyu Peng, Weisheng Lu, Chris Webster
Summary: Local authorities worldwide are encouraging waste material trading to develop a more circular economy. Using the Hong Kong-Macao-Guangdong Greater Bay Area as an example, we simulated the impacts of a construction waste trading market on waste flows and monetary exchanges. The simulation showed that with a fully operational market, the traded waste materials covered 82.36% of total construction waste generation in a typical year, with monetary transactions amounting to US$38.41 billion.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hao Lv, Yashuai Li, Hong-Bin Yan, Di Wu, Guanqun Shi, Qian Xu
Summary: Construction waste management should receive more attention in all cities, as about 44% of cities do not have their own regulations; policies have shifted focus from the end of the construction waste chain to the start of the construction waste management chain and then to the whole chain; financial and technological instruments can greatly improve performance; new technologies and tools can facilitate communication between stakeholders to enhance construction waste performance.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Navarro Ferronato, Rocio Clara Fuentes Sirpa, Edith Gabriela Guisbert Lizarazu, Fabio Conti, Vincenzo Torretta
Summary: In Bolivia, where construction and demolition waste management is lacking, a study in the city of La Paz examined future recycling scenarios by conducting a CDW flow analysis and cost assessment. The estimation showed that La Paz could potentially generate around 271,051-349,418 tonnes of CDW annually, which is double the projected amount by local authorities. The analysis also found that approximately 56.1-71.1% of inert aggregates can be recycled. The best management scenario involves the source separation of recyclable materials and the use of both stationary and mobile recycling facilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cheng Longsheng, Syed Ahsan Ali Shah, Yasir Ahmed Solangi, Munir Ahmad, Sharafat Ali
Summary: Waste-to-energy technologies offer sustainable and clean solutions for waste management and energy crisis in Pakistan. This study conducts SWOT analysis to investigate the strategic factors and challenges of WtE implementation, and integrates hybrid MCDM for quantitative analysis and prioritization, providing a foundation for policy formulation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhikang Bao, Weisheng Lu, Ziyu Peng, S. Thomas Ng
Summary: This study aims to explore strategies for balancing economic development and construction waste management in emerging economies. Through a mixed-method approach, the study examines the case of Shenzhen, China, which has successfully achieved this balance. The study identifies key factors such as economic support, government interventions, thriving recycling market, advanced recycling technologies, and the use of major events as catalysts for achieving this balance.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abraham Zhang, Shenghao Xie, Yu Gong, Changjun Li, Yanping Liu
Summary: Household waste source separation reduces landfill and incinerator waste, enabling value recovery and promoting a circular economy. China recently implemented a strict waste sorting program in big cities. This study uses the Fuzzy DEMATEL method to identify and analyze implementation barriers in Shanghai and Beijing, revealing hasty planning and lack of grassroots policy support as the most influential barriers. Policy implications are discussed to inform future waste sorting implementation decisions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. C. (Thanos) Bourtsalas, Isabela Maria Yepes, Yixi Tian
Summary: This study examines the regional implications of China's 2017 import ban on plastic waste by analyzing U.S. census data. The study finds a significant decrease in total U.S. plastic waste exports, with California remaining the top exporter and Malaysia becoming the largest importer. The ban also leads to a change in the composition of exported plastic waste and highlights the environmental and human health impacts of exporting plastic waste.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Li, Hairui Hong, Chengshuang Sun, Zijie Geng, Cailin Zhang
Summary: This study proposed specific construction schemes of PVMSW collection and transportation systems for three situations, including city-wide lockdown status, medium and high-risk areas, and home quarantine. The collection and transportation links should be minimized to reduce the risks of virus transmission, with priority given to medical waste treatment facilities and MSW incineration plants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Jing Liu, Jiajia Nie, Hongping Yuan
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wenjie Zhang, Hongping Yuan
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wenjie Zhang, Hongping Yuan
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Huanyu Wu, Jian Zuo, Hongping Yuan, George Zillante, Jiayuan Wang
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2019)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Huanyu Wu, Jian Zuo, George Zillante, Jiayuan Wang, Hongping Yuan
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hongping Yuan, Yu Yang
JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huanyu Wu, Jian Zuo, Hongping Yuan, George Zillante, Jiayuan Wang
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guangming Xie, Wenbo Du, Hongping Yuan, Yushi Jiang
Summary: By utilizing metacognition and dual process theories, this paper examined the impact of different types of mixed opinions presentation on consumer's purchasing decisions in the context of online word of mouth dispersion. The findings suggest that moderately complex presentation of mixed opinions can enhance reviewer-related attribution choices.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Hongping Yuan, Binxin Yang
Summary: This study investigates how the overall interconnection performance of cross-border transport infrastructure (CTI) is affected by the dynamic interactions of management measures. By analyzing four indicators and developing a model for quantifying the effects of variables, the findings demonstrate the critical role of dynamic interactions among management measures in evaluating CTI interconnection performance.
JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wenjie Zhang, Lingling He, Jing Liu, Hongping Yuan
Summary: This paper investigates cooperation between competitive manufacturers under the energy performance contracting mechanism and finds that cooperation can decrease market prices and increase overall product sales. The cooperation decisions are influenced by market size and revenue sharing ratio, and there exists an optimal level of technical cooperation that benefits both manufacturers. The findings are valuable for understanding optimal cooperation decisions and seeking cooperation opportunities for technological advancement.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaozhi Ma, Xiao Li, Hongping Yuan, Zhiming Huang, Tongwei Zhang
Summary: Although BIM is widely used in AECO industry, its implementation is hindered by the hybrid practice and sometimes fails to add value. This study proposes a framework relying on BI principles to justify effective BIM use and explicates the contextual factors in AECO practices. It provides a new perspective to address the issue of technological iteration in BIM practice.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guokai Li, Hongping Yuan, Yi Shan, Guiye Lin, Guojie Xie, Andrea Giordano
Summary: This study assessed fire risks in vernacular residences and identified key factors using an evaluation system. The results revealed that human misconduct and social management had the greatest impact on fire risk. Comparing protection differences between ancient houses and high-rise buildings offered new perspectives for safeguarding architectural heritage from fires.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Mathematics
Jinglve Wang, Hongping Yuan
Summary: This study examines the impact of supply chain encroachment on government subsidy decisions using a game-theoretic model. The findings shed light on the effects of different innovation subsidies and offer guidance to municipalities in encouraging private innovation initiatives amid supply chain encroachment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenbo Du, Hongping Yuan
Summary: By analyzing the spatial association networks of construction waste generation in four Chinese urban agglomerations, this study reveals the evolution characteristics of construction waste generation and finds that urbanization level and population size have a positive effect on waste generation, while distance has a negative effect and resources have no significant impact on network formation. These findings provide important insights into current waste distribution patterns and serve as a theoretical basis for future government policy formulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Long Ding, Hongping Yuan, Bin Hu
Summary: This paper investigates the use of RFID in gray marketing management and the impact of competitive intensity on the decisions made by third-party entities involved in gray marketing.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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)
