Review
Polymer Science
Marcin Lemanowicz, Anna Mielanczyk, Tomasz Walica, Milena Kotek, Andrzej Gierczycki
Summary: The application of polymers in the crystallization process has become increasingly popular, with a significant increase in research papers on the topic. Efficient control of crystallization remains a challenge in the manufacturing of crystalline materials.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruben Juarez, Stina Karlsson, Per Falas, Asa Davidsson, Kai Bester, Michael Cimbritz
Summary: Ozonation is a well-established technique for reducing organic micropollutants in wastewater, but predicting ozone demand is still limited, especially in the presence of suspended solids. A new tool was developed to predict the removal of micropollutants based on dissolved and particulate matter. The study found that suspended solids had a varying effect on the removal of different micropollutants, with a generally small impact. Integration of removal constants based on COD and SS allowed for accurate modeling of micropollutant removal in an ozone pilot plant.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cristina M. Reis, Antonio Camara
Summary: Communication in sustainability and environmental sciences is set to change significantly with extended reality technology, harnessing the potential of the emergent Metaverse to foster a stronger pro-environment mindset. Our research focuses on immersive econarratives, enabled by virtual and augmented realities, and their ability to improve the relationship with the environment. By considering social aggregation dynamics and cognitive bias, this article argues for a new environmental narrative supported by extended reality that is informed by empirical ecosystem data.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Mahmudul Hasan, Muhammad Saiful Ahmad-Hamdani, Adam Mustafa Rosli, Hafizuddin Hamdan
Summary: Integrated weed management, including the use of bioherbicides, is a promising strategy for sustainable agriculture. Bioherbicides disrupt weed growth by affecting cell membrane integrity and important biochemical processes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anton Puga, Marta Pazos, Emilio Rosales, M. Angeles Sanroman
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption of Diclofenac on a commercial carbonaceous aerogel monolith and found that anodic polarization enhanced the removal efficiency of DCF. Additionally, cathodic polarization proved to be a viable regeneration alternative for the spent aerogel. Sequential electro-adsorption/electro-desorption cycles confirmed the feasibility of this strategy for pollutant removal.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bengu Gungor, Burcu Felekoglu, A. Serdar Tasan
Summary: The principle of eco-efficiency aims to produce more goods with less environmental impact and resource usage, which is important for protecting industrial efficiency and promoting economic growth. This study developed a user-friendly tool for managers to assess the maturity of eco-efficiency in their business processes. The tool was verified and validated through expert feedbacks and real-world application in three companies.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Elisabetta Campodoni, Margherita Montanari, Chiara Artusi, Linda Bergamini, Giada Bassi, Elena Destro, Ivana Fenoglio, Silvia Panseri, Anna Tampieri, Alessandra Sanson, Monica Sandri
Summary: Prolonged exposure to UV radiation from sunlight can be harmful to human health, especially to the skin, causing sunburn, photo-aging, and skin cancer. Although sunscreen formulations containing UV-filters can help mitigate the harmful effects, their safety for human and environmental health is still a topic of debate. EU regulations classify UV-filters based on their chemical nature, particle size, and mechanism of action, and impose specific limitations on their use in cosmetic products. Researchers have developed biomimetic hybrid materials that show promise as sustainable UV-filters for safer protection of human and ecosystem health.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Felix Grosswendt, Vincent Buerk, Bryan Kopanka, Sebastian Jaeger, Stefan Pollak, Lennart Leich, Arne Roettger, Marcus Petermann, Sebastian Weber
Summary: This study examines the possibility of reusing AISI D2 tool steel grinding sludge as a secondary raw material in a powder metallurgical process. The grinding sludge initially contains silicon carbide and aluminium oxide abrasive particles, as well as a cooling lubricant emulsion. A three-stage decontamination procedure is performed to remove non-metallic abrasive particles and recover the cooling lubricant oil. The prepared grinding metal chips are densified using electric discharge sintering. However, the recycled material shows different alloying composition and lower compressive strength compared to the cast reference material, due to remaining contaminations and inadequate removal of oxidic abrasive particles during the recycling process.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mathieu Mainville, Mario Leclerc
Summary: Organic photovoltaics have garnered attention for their cost-effective and scalable printing capabilities, but traditional synthesis methods may pose cost and toxicity concerns. The application of direct (hetero)arylation polymerization technology can reduce synthetic steps and toxic reaction byproducts in organic photovoltaic materials, enhancing material efficiency and quality. Ongoing improvements in direct (hetero)arylation synthesis are making the process more sustainable at larger scales.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Galal M. Abdella, Murat Kucukvar, Adeeb A. Kutty, Abdelsalam G. Abdelsalam, Burak Sen, Muhammet Enis Bulak, Nuri Cihat Onat
Summary: Eco-efficiency analysis is a method for evaluating and monitoring the economic and environmental performance of products and industries, involving multiple environmental and economic indicators, and considerations of the importance of sustainability indicators under high multicollinearity conditions. A novel weighting method called Weighted Penalized Maximum Likelihood Estimation (W-PMLE) is proposed to reduce the impact of multicollinearity, and applied to eco-efficiency analysis of U.S food consumption, revealing key indicators such as CO2 emissions, consumption of metallic minerals, and water resources.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miraji Hossein, Ripanda Asha, Ramadhani Bakari, Nazim Forid Islam, Guangming Jiang, Hemen Sarma
Summary: Global water scarcity is worsening due to climate change, population growth, and water pollution, leading to over half of the world's population facing annual water shortages by 2050. Despite wastewater recycling to meet demand, the presence of new pollutants like PPCPs poses a health risk as conventional methods fail to remove them, and regulations for environmental monitoring are inadequate. Therefore, this review explores eco-friendly technologies and implementation strategies for removing PPCPs from wastewater, highlighting the importance of biotechnological methods and community involvement for long-term sustainability of clean water resources.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mahaut Beghin, Severine Paris-Palacios, Syaghalirwa N. M. Mandiki, Melodie Schmitz, Olivier Palluel, Erin Gillet, Isabelle Bonnard, Katherine Nott, Christelle Robert, Jean-Marc Porcher, Sebastien Ronkart, Patrick Kestemont
Summary: This study assessed the environmental risk of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents on aquatic ecosystems by examining the health of juvenile rainbow trout. The results showed that the pollution levels upstream from the WWTP can have detrimental effects on fish health, which are exacerbated by exposure to WWTP effluents. The use of a multi-biomarker approach provided comprehensive information about the biological effects caused by both point source pollution and the constitutive pollution levels in the receiving environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qin Fang, Huanda Zheng, Shengnan Li, Tao Cai, Fuer Zheng, Laijiu Zheng
Summary: In this study, an eco-friendly supercritical CO2 assisted printing strategy for meta-aramid was developed. The effects of treatment temperature, time, pressure, and dye concentration on the printing properties were investigated. Compared to traditional printing, higher color depth can be obtained by supercritical CO2 assisted printing. The meta-aramid fabrics with supercritical assisted printing showed excellent properties and could better meet the wearability requirements.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ayesha Siddika, Ailar Hajimohammadi, Veena Sahajwalla
Summary: This research aims to develop a sustainable method to prepare lightweight glass foams using waste glass from the automotive vehicle industry. By utilizing a novel combined mechanical and chemical foaming technique, the gelation time can be reduced and the pore characteristics in glass foams can be improved. This ecofriendly foaming method is useful for producing glass foams in large scale with desirable properties.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Medicinal
David Clapham, Joanne Bennett, Anne Cram, Angela Discihnger, Sabine Inghelbrecht, Anne-Marie Pense-Lheritier, Fabrice Ruiz, Smita Salunke, Julia Schiele, Jessica Soto, Jennifer Walsh, Catherine Tuleu
Summary: Palatability is crucial for children's acceptance of medicines. Various formulation techniques, including taste masking and flavoring, can be used to improve palatability. However, the pharmaceutical product development community may have limited understanding of the different taste evaluation methods available. This article proposes a spreadsheet-based tool to help guide the selection of the most appropriate method for taste evaluation, taking into account analytical, usability, and availability factors. The tool allows systematic assessment of different techniques and helps users understand the benefits and risks of each methodology.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
