Article
Engineering, Civil
Ihab Kaddoura, David Masson, Thomas Hettinger, Merlin Unterfinger
Summary: This study develops an innovative agent-based simulation approach to investigate the potential shift from road to rail transport in Switzerland. The results show that intermodal road/rail transport offers a great potential to reduce road traffic, with an average cost reduction of 46% for users. The capacities of trains and terminals, as well as the number of train departures, have a crucial impact on the demand for intermodal transport.
Article
Management
Sarah Pfoser, Herbert Kotzab, Ilja Baeumler
Summary: This paper provides a structured overview of the research field of synchromodality and presents existing research from a content-focused perspective. It also indicates opportunities for future research and contributes to a generally accepted understanding of synchromodality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alessandra Renna, Marco Petrelli, Stefano Carrese, Riccardo Bertocci
Summary: This research proposes an innovative approach to evaluate modal shift from road-only to combined sea-road transport and introduces a Decision Support System for transportation planners. Three policies were tested through a simulation tool, including internalizing external costs of heavy vehicles, introducing bonuses for shipping companies, and designing new Ro-Ro services. One of the most impactful policies was increasing the speed of certain Ro-Ro services to 22 knots to strike a balance between navigation costs and potential demand.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mateusz Zajac
Summary: The article discusses the importance of shifting loads from road to rail to reduce CO2 emissions, pointing out that not all cargoes are suitable for transfer, and the railway network also has certain capacity limitations.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Allan Elliott, Talat Mahmood, Abu Kamal
Summary: The pulp and paper mill biomass boilers in Canada generate large quantities of ash, with most being landfilled and only a small amount being used beneficially. The challenges associated with ash management are expected to worsen over time, highlighting the need to identify beneficial uses for environmental and economic sustainability. Various large-scale and small-scale applications for ash have been identified globally, underscoring the importance of considering the chemical nature of the ashes for specific beneficial applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Allan Elliott, Talat Mahmood, Abu Kamal
Summary: This report aims to analyze and evaluate the beneficial uses of biomass boiler ash generated by pulp and paper mills, providing a review of proposed or implemented uses for coal and hog ash worldwide as a first step towards identifying applicable applications for individual mills.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dylan M. Brown, Joel Pawlak, Amy M. Grunden
Summary: The pulp and paper industry contains a significant amount of lignocellulosic material that can be converted into valuable chemicals through bacterial fermentation. Bacterial conversion has the potential to enhance the value of lignocellulosic biomass and provide a sustainable and economically feasible approach for the pulp and paper industry.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yi Man, Yukun Yan, Xu Wang, Jingzheng Ren, Qingang Xiong, Zhenglei He
Summary: China, the top emitter of greenhouse gases, has faced remarkable uncertainty in estimating carbon emissions from its pulp and paper industry. This study re-evaluated the carbon emission using life cycle assessment, applying more accurate emission factors and considering actual energy consumption in factories. The results showed that the national standards for energy consumption in this industry are no longer applicable, and international organizations have overestimated greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 12.00%-56.17%.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhang Jian, Pan Yuan-Fang, Wu Wan-Li, Wu Qin, Xie Gong-Nan, Lin Hong-Fei, Xie Tian, Wang Shuang-Fei
Summary: The study found that using black liquor instead of NaOH for the thermo-chemical pretreatment process can increase methane production and reduce treatment costs, making it economically feasible. However, adding black liquor can increase background chemical oxygen demand and volatile fatty acid concentration.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Min Dai, Mingxing Sun, Bin Chen, Hongyi Xie, Dingfan Zhang, Zhixiu Han, Lan Yang, Yutao Wang
Summary: China, being the largest producer and consumer of pulp and paper globally, faces sustainability challenges in fiber supply and waste paper management. This study utilizes a material flow analysis model to investigate the development of China's pulp and paper industry, highlighting the impact of paper demand growth on fiber supply and waste paper recycling, and emphasizing the importance of addressing key factors for achieving a circular economy and reducing environmental impact.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ana C. Spinola, Carolina T. Pinheiro, Abel G. M. Ferreira, Licinio M. Gando-Ferreira
Summary: This study focuses on mineral carbonation using grits to capture CO2. Acetic acid was found to be the optimal solvent for calcium extraction, resulting in a carbonation efficiency of 77% for the grits.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aldona Jarasuniene, Kristina Ciziuniene
Summary: This article discusses the importance of interoperability between maritime and rail transport in the development of international freight carriage, focusing on the application of information systems in this field and related research issues. Quantitative and qualitative research methods are applied, experts' assessment on companies providing maritime and rail transport services are presented to verify the adaptability of the developed model.
Article
Economics
Andres Susaeta, Fabricia Gladys Rossato
Summary: The study found that Brazilian pulp and paper companies are efficient in pulp and bioelectricity production, with potential for further improvement by increasing forest area, power capacity, and outsourced employment. Higher socioeconomic levels may not have a statistically significant impact on the efficiency of production.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Michel D. Obrist, Ramachandran Kannan, Thomas J. Schmidt, Tom Kober
Summary: This research paper explores the trajectory of improving energy efficiency and reaching net-zero emissions in the Swiss pulp and paper industry by 2050. A comprehensive modeling methodology is developed to assess process improvements and the impact of innovative production technologies. The results show that cost-optimal technology deployment can achieve significant energy reduction and CO2 emissions reduction even without major policy intervention.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Economics
Tomoya Kawasaki, Zhan Teng Loh, Shinya Hanaoka
Summary: Bangladesh has seen a surge in international trade and freight as a result of its significant economic growth in the past decade. However, the main port of Bangladesh, Chittagong Port, is facing severe congestion in handling the growing freight volume. To address this issue and ensure sustainable economic development, two new ports, Matarbari and Payra, are being constructed. This study highlights the importance of developing and utilizing the intermodal network in Bangladesh to promote the use of these new ports. The results of a Monte Carlo simulation-based model show that waterways are crucial for achieving a shift in freight to the Matarbari port, while railway transportation plays a lesser role due to its geospatial characteristics.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2023)