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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Walther Zeug, Karla Raquel Gan Yupanqui, Alberto Bezama, Daniela Thran
Summary: This study assessed the production of biofuels from wood residues, sorghum, and straw through comprehensive evaluation, and found that biofuel production has greater environmental impacts compared to fossil fuels, particularly on land, water resources, and energy efficiency. However, the impact on climate can be mitigated by effectively utilizing residual heat. Moreover, biofuels may have limited applications in the future. Overall, the suitability of biofuels as a drop-in solution to replace fossil fuels is questionable.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Steven Kuba Nuhu, Zainuddin Abdul Manan, Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Mohd Nadzri Md Reba
Summary: Inconsistencies in criteria weight assessment of single multi-criteria decision making methods have led to incorrect siting of industrial parks. Integrated multi-criteria decision making methods address these weaknesses and provide consistent criteria weights.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luana Ladu, Piegiuseppe Morone
Summary: The article proposes a tool for assessing the sustainability of bio-based products from a life cycle perspective, addressing environmental, social, economic, and circular aspects. Effective collaboration between economic operators along the bio-based value chain is essential for a complete and reliable sustainability assessment, and the overall sustainability performance is influenced by the type of biomass and agricultural practices.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Chenyang Bi, John C. Little
Summary: Humanity faces complex and systemic societal challenges, where buildings and cities play a significant role. Reliable methods to assess the resilience and sustainability of buildings and cities are needed. However, existing assessment frameworks have limitations in terms of limited causality among component systems, narrow definitions of sustainability and resilience, inadequate attention to social systems, and poor connections between building and urban scales. To address these limitations, a holistic, multi-scale, system-of-systems approach is proposed.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
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Construction & Building Technology
Esra Aytac Adali, Gulin Zeynep Oztas, Tayfun Oztas, Aysegul Tus
Summary: This study proposes a systematic methodology to measure the smartness level of cities using integrated grey-based methods. It applies the LBWA-G method to weigh six criteria and the EDAS-G method to measure the performances of 17 European cities. The findings offer managerial implications for city administrators.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anna M. Walker, Walter J. V. Vermeulen, Alberto Simboli, Andrea Raggi
Summary: Circular economy has become a central concept of sustainable production and consumption. Holistic assessments are crucial to enable transparent decision-making regarding sustainability. This study reviews over 100 academic publications to categorize and compare sustainability assessment approaches applicable within circular inter-firm networks.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Marilisa Alongi, Monica Anese
Summary: The development of functional foods faces challenges such as the lack of a universally recognized definition and regulation, as well as a gap between technological and nutritional viewpoints. A proposed holistic approach involves merging technological and evaluation viewpoints to identify the best compromise for developing effective functional foods. Dedicated communication strategies are also essential for delivering functional foods to the market and gathering consumer feedback for regulatory bodies to drive development in a virtuous cycle.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fabiana Liar Agudo, Barbara Stolte Bezerra, Luis Alberto Bertolucci Paes, Jose Alcides Gobbo Junior
Summary: This paper presents an assessment tool for diagnosing industrial symbiosis readiness and defines two dimensions for evaluation. The tool can be used to diagnose companies' readiness for implementing industrial symbiosis, guide strategic planning, and assess resource circularity.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Farah Naja, Sharfa Khaleel, Maryam Ebrahim Alhajeri, Buthaina Yusuf Ajlan, Najat Mohamed Abulfateh, Amna Ghassan Alawadhi, Marwa Husain Jan Bowah, Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh
Summary: The impact of food consumption extends to the mind, society, and environment. The BSE theory recognizes the interplay between these factors and emphasizes a holistic perspective for dietary recommendations. This manuscript analyzes food consumption and diet-related diseases in Bahrain and describes the alignment between Bahraini Food based dietary guidelines (FBDG) and the BSE constructs.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nouf Sahal Alharbi, Jawaher Haji Alhaji, Malak Yahia Qattan
Summary: The management of healthcare waste poses challenges for governments, especially in developing countries like Saudi Arabia. The study found that Saudi government hospitals dispose of significant amounts of paper, plastic, food, glass, and metal in landfills each year, without recycling. Challenges identified included the lack of a legal framework, waste training, coordination among stakeholders, and social responsibility.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Gauri Jairath, Gorakh Mal, Devi Gopinath, Birbal Singh
Summary: The challenges of cultured meat technology cover various aspects from the lab Petri dish to consumer plates. The factors behind the survivability and viability of in-vitro technology have been reviewed. Additionally, the effects of technology on the economy of agriculture-based developing countries have also been revisited.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Urban Studies
Cristina Serbanica, Daniela Luminita Constantin
Summary: This empirical research aims to broaden the understanding of the urban resilience-sustainability nexus and its connection with urban safety and inclusiveness. By exploring the variation in perception of urban challenges and the interplay between hazards, shocks, and stresses identified by cities participating in the 100 Resilient Cities Programme, the study reveals that hazards and acute shocks cluster together and differentiate from chronic stresses. This allows for discrimination between urban resilience and urban sustainability, with the intersection revealing challenges related to urban safety and inclusiveness.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hao Chen, Shaozhou Qi, Xiujie Tan
Summary: This paper develops a data envelopment analysis method to improve industrial energy efficiency (IEE) at the micro level, taking into account expert judgment on constraints. Regression analysis is also used to explore the drivers of IEE at the macro level, providing reference for improvement pathway formulation. The efficacy of this integrated method is illustrated through a case study of China's industries.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mingmin Pan, Mee Kam Ng
Summary: This paper suggests that implementing industrial ecology in the regeneration of industrial sites is a critical pathway for the ecological transformation of China's industrial systems. A case study of Hengding Industrial Park shows that the implementation of industrial ecology initiatives has transformed the initial poor conditions. However, the performance of actor-networking faces challenges in effectively transforming the sites towards regional industrial ecology due to network convergence and driving forces behind actor enrollment.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Colton Brehm, Astrid Layton
Summary: Eco-industrial networks, including eco-industrial parks, are supported as solutions that reduce environmental burdens and promote economic interests. Studies have compared these networks to food webs, focusing on optimizing the structure to improve material and energy reuse efficiency.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zhi-Min Zhao, Zhi-Hua Liu, Tongtong Zhang, Rongqian Meng, Zhiqun Gong, Yibing Li, Jing Hu, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Bing-Zhi Li, Ying-Jin Yuan
Summary: Bioconversion of bioresources/wastes using Rhodococcus is a promising approach for producing lipid-derived bioproducts. However, bioconversion involves living cells and is a complex system that requires further understanding. This review highlights the potential of Rhodococcus for producing lipids from various wastes and presents genetic modifications using emerging tools for promoting bioconversion. Additionally, strategies for enhancing the bioaccessibility of lignin and its derived aromatics and synthesizing biodiesel and aviation fuels from lignin and lipids are discussed. The synergistic modification of microbial strains, substrates, and fermentation processes is proposed for sustainable biological lignin valorization.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maddy L. Newby, Joel D. Allen, Max Crispin
Summary: A key aspect of successful viral vaccine design is the elicitation of neutralizing antibodies targeting viral attachment and fusion glycoproteins. Glycosylation can influence the antigenicity and immunogenicity of vaccines, with native-like glycosylation potentially enhancing immunogenicity. Understanding viral glycosylation can guide the development of future vaccines in various enveloped viruses.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Uganeeswary Suparmaniam, Man Kee Lam, Jun Wei Lim, Inn Shi Tan, Bridgid Lai Fui Chin, Siew Hoong Shuit, Steven Lim, Yean Ling Pang, Peck Loo Kiew
Summary: Microalgae have the ability to synthesize high-value phytochemicals, and subjecting them to abiotic stress can enhance the accumulation of valuable metabolites within their cells. This study explores the effects of manipulating abiotic stress on microalgae yields and discusses approaches to increase HVPCs production using abiotic stress.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pei Zhou, Cong Gao, Wei Song, Wanqing Wei, Jing Wu, Liming Liu, Xiulai Chen
Summary: The engineering status of protein is crucial for the efficient bioproduction in microbial cell factories. Strategies such as protein engineering, protein modification, and protein assembly can effectively modify the protein status and enhance production efficiency.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)
