Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hamid Darabi, Ehsan Moradi, Ali Akbar Davudirad, Mohammad Ehteram, Artemi Cerda, Ali Torabi Haghighi
Summary: This study developed a model using socio-environmental variables and artificial intelligence algorithms to map suitable locations for RWH structures in the Maharloo-Bakhtegan basin in Iran. Results indicated that land use, precipitation, soil type, CN value, and slope were the most important variables for RWH sites, with the lowest correlation and autocorrelation; the suitability map showed that 9.7% of the Maharloo-Bakhtegan basin was highly suitable for RWH systems.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Chen An, Ming Dou, Jianling Zhang, Guiqiu Li
Summary: The study analyzed water resource risks under different encounters by establishing a JPD model and EP, revealing the impact of different water sources on the supply system. It was suggested to adopt joint reservoir dispatch and water resource management measures.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gimoon Jeong, Doosun Kang
Summary: This study introduced an advanced hydro-economic water allocation and management model (WAMM) that utilizes economic valuation and optimization to mitigate future water shortages.
Article
Environmental Sciences
F. Genter, G. L. Putri, M. A. Pratama, C. Priadi, J. Willetts, T. Foster
Summary: This study investigated the safety of self-supply groundwater and the risk of fecal contamination in urban Indonesia. The results revealed that 66% of the samples from water sources contained E.coli, but microbial quality significantly improved during the point-of-use due to widespread boiling of water. The presence of E.coli was significantly associated with sanitation systems located within 10 meters of the groundwater source in Bekasi, while poorer households in Metro had a higher risk of contamination.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Pan Lai, Costas Courcoubetis, Lingjie Duan, Stefano Galelli
Summary: Water distribution networks are designed to provide adequate water flow to users, but unexpected events can disrupt this. Under water scarcity conditions, users in high-pressure zones may gain a competitive advantage, affecting the social welfare of other customers. A game theoretic approach and uniform pricing mechanism can be used to ensure fair supply to all customers by limiting demand in high-pressure zones.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NETWORK SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Barbara Tchorzewska-Cieslak, Katarzyna Pietrucha-Urbanik, Izabela Piegdon
Summary: The objective of this study is to introduce a novel approach for analyzing and assessing the risk of water supply network failure, aligning with recommendations from international organizations. The risk in the water distribution subsystem is evaluated using vulnerability identifying method and vulnerability index.
Article
Environmental Sciences
David von Eiff, Joonho Yeo, Alicia Kyoungjin An, Shauhrat S. Chopra
Summary: Increasing urbanization and climate change stress urban water supply systems. Alternative water supply sources like desalination and water reclamation are energy intensive and costly, but a fit-for-purpose water policy using water reclamation can mitigate emissions and lower water prices.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guoyun Shi, Weichao Yu, Kun Wang, Fuhua Dang, Jing Gong, Yanan Lu
Summary: A methodology for quantifying the economic risk of a natural gas transmission pipeline system is developed in this study, considering the impact of line pack. The study estimates the failure probability of key components and utilizes a transient compressible model for consequence analysis. By combining failure probability estimation with consequence analysis, the economic risk of accidents can be evaluated, and suggestions to decrease the risk are proposed.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jenq-Tzong Shiau
Summary: This study proposes a theoretical framework for water shortage probabilities and distributions of a water supply reservoir based on the supply-demand relationship and different future lead times. By analyzing the reservoir's supply capacity, water availability, and random variables such as storage and inflow, the study derives water shortage probabilities and distributions. Using the Nanhua Reservoir as an example, the methodology for constructing water shortage probabilities and distributions for different initial storage amounts in various months for future lead times is illustrated.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zihan Guo, Ni Wang, Xiaolian Mao, Xinyue Ke, Shaojiang Luo, Long Yu
Summary: This study constructs a water-supply benefit model for economic and social systems based on emergy theory. By analyzing the energy flow and multisource water transformities, the water contribution rate, water-supply benefit, and unit-water-resource value are calculated. The results show that industry has the highest water-supply benefit and unit-water-value, followed by agriculture and the tertiary industry.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Marilia Carvalho de Melo, Rosa Maria Formiga-Johnsson, Jose Paulo Soares de Azevedo, Nilo de Oliveira Nascimento, Fabricio Lisboa Vieira Machado, Fernando Antonio Leal Pacheco, Luis Filipe Sanches Fernandes
Summary: The provision of raw water to urban supply systems is a global challenge that requires integrated management of water quantity and quality, with consideration of land use and climate changes. The proposed method combines security assessment with risk evaluation, proving efficient in identifying unacceptable risks for water demand, contaminants, and droughts in the study area. The simplicity and modest data requirements make it suitable for replication in similar regions worldwide.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Water Resources
Gilver Odilon Mendel Kombo Mpindou, Ignacio Escuder Bueno, Estela Chorda Ramon
Summary: This paper reviews the application and methods of risk analysis in water treatment systems, and points out that the scientific foundation of risk assessment and risk management is still an open issue. New principles, theories, and methods are continuously developing, and existing tools have great potential for application in this field.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Chi Zhang, Xizhi Nong, Dongguo Shao, Hua Zhong, Yuming Shang, Jiankui Liang
Summary: This study focused on the water environment risk of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project of China, and found a significant positive correlation between water temperature and algal cell density. The overall water quality of the project was good, with the algal cell density kept at an average level of 106 cells/L, higher in summer and autumn than in spring and winter.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Weilun Chen, Weijun Gao, Xindong Wei, Yue Gong
Summary: This study proposes a comprehensive economic analysis based on the cooperative theory to explore the economic potential of hybrid rainwater-greywater systems (HRGs). A case study was conducted on an HRG on campus in Japan to evaluate its water-saving performance and analyze its economic feasibility using a life cycle cost model. The study also explores the cooperative feasibility and driving factors between the HRG and main water plants based on mutual benefits. The results show that HRGs have more substantial economic benefits in cooperation than in non-cooperation, and government subsidies for HRGs facilitate the success of cooperation. This study provides new ideas for improving the economic feasibility of HRGs and policy orientations for promoting decentralized water reuse systems to the government.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hedayat Saboori, Hasan Mehrjerdi
Summary: Using renewable resources as alternative energy sources for desalination plants is a promising solution for the water crisis. This paper proposes a potable water production system based on water desalination, utilizing a synergistic wind-PV system, electrical energy storage system, and water tank. By optimizing the size of the desalination unit and power supply components, the system aims to achieve cost-effectiveness while maintaining water supply reliability and emission limits.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cyntia Ely, Diego Hoefling Souza, Mylena Fernandes, Viviane Trevisan, Everton Skoronski
Summary: This study evaluated the bioconversion of phenols in biorefinery wastewater using Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and the Fenton process. The enzymatic treatment achieved a phenol conversion rate of 97.5%, while the Fenton process was used as a complementary method for further phenol removal. The combination of HRP and Fenton proved to be effective in treating biorefinery wastewater and removing phenols.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Larissa da Cunha, Kayane Pereira Besen, Natalia Ha, Juliano Uczay, Everton Skoronski, Thiago El Hadi Perez Fabregat
Article
Veterinary Sciences
S. M. Henrique, G. V. T. Pilati, A. Snak, B. B. Costa, A. R. Aguiar, E. Skoronski, A. B. Moura
ARQUIVO BRASILEIRO DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA E ZOOTECNIA
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucas Niehuns Antunes, Enedir Ghisi, Roni Matheus Severis
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabrina Rodrigues Sousa, Sebastiao Roberto Soares, Natalia Guimaraes Moreira, Roni Matheus Severis, Luis Antonio de Santa-Eulalia
Summary: Normalization is the process of converting absolute values into normalized values for comparison, ranking, and aggregation of attributes. Internal and external approaches can be used to obtain normalized results in the context of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Research shows that internal normalization procedures generally perform well and have a limited impact on the final ranking of alternatives.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING & ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Bittencourt Machado, Everton Skoronski, Cintia Soares, Natan Padoin
Summary: Phosphonium-based ionic liquid immobilised in polysulfone capsules prepared by the phase inversion technique showed potential for adsorbing various phenolic compounds, with a successful immobilisation rate of 63.29%. The capsules demonstrated efficient removal of phenolic compounds, especially 2,4-dichlorophenol, under different pH conditions, temperature variations, and salt concentrations, showing promise for real effluent treatment. Adsorption kinetics indicated a second-order mechanism with intraparticle diffusion as the limiting factor, and the Redlich-Peterson model best fit the experimental data with a q(max) of 404.50 mg.g(-1), suggesting these capsules have potential for environmental pollution treatment caused by phenolic compounds.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Roni M. Severis, Julia F. Alvarenga, Flavio J. Simioni, Rodrigo A. F. Alvarenga, Sebastiao R. Soares
Summary: This study examined the sensitivity of environmental impacts of mobility lifestyles to human energy expenditure (E.E.). The results showed that mobility habits with low inventory parameters were more sensitive to E.E. inclusion. Cycling and walking were the most sensitive transportation habits, but they also had the lowest environmental impacts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatriz Lima Santos Klienchen Dalari, Cristiane Lisboa Giroletti, Francisco J. Malaret, Everton Skoronski, Jason P. Hallett, William Gerson Matias, Rodrigo Costa Puerari, Maria Eliza Nagel-Hassemer
Summary: Textile dyeing processes generate aqueous effluents containing toxic dyes, which require new wastewater treatment processes. This study evaluated the use of an Ionic Liquid for Liquid-Liquid Extraction to extract and treat reactive dyes, showing high extraction yields for black, navy, and royal dyes. However, the extracted solution exhibited increased toxicity towards Daphnia magna due to traces of the Ionic Liquid. Further studies are needed to reduce the risk of toxicity transfer to water.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Diego Hoefling Souza, Mylena Fernandes, Aniela Pinto Kempka, Maria de Lourdes Borba Magalhaes, Viviane Trevisan, Everton Skoronski
Summary: This study extracted, purified and characterized peroxidases obtained from yacon roots, finding that the enzyme has excellent catalytic properties. The results suggest that yacon is a potential source of peroxidases for bioprocess applications.
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Taciana Furtado Ribeiro, Viviane Trevisan, Thiago El Hadi Perez Fabregat, Everton Skoronski
Summary: The present study characterized the sludge generated by the treatment of water from a biofloc technology system using a tannin-based coagulant. The sludge had a certain amount of protein and mineral fraction. The sludge generated by the treatment with tannin-based coagulant showed negative effects on plant germination and root mitotic index.
AQUACULTURAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Larissa da Cunha, Kayane Pereira Besen, Nandara Soares de Oliveira, Fernanda Regina Delziovo, Rafaela Gomes, Julia Montibeller da Cruz, Fernanda Picoli, Enric Gisbert, Everton Skoronski, Thiago El Hadi Perez Fabregat
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different dietary inclusion levels of fermented soybean meal (FSM) as replacement for fish meal on the productive performance and intestinal condition of goldfish produced in biofloc system. The results showed that the inclusion of up to 21% of FSM can replace fish meal without affecting the growth of goldfish, and feeding 21% of FSM showed evidence of improvement in the intestinal health of the goldfish.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Arliana Caon, Gilmar Conte, Everton Skoronski
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate an alternative method to reduce THM formation in brewing water. The use of tannin-based coagulant and chlorine dioxide treatment resulted in lower THM concentration and improved water quality and sensory properties. However, this method is more expensive.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Taciana Furtado Ribeiro, Thiago El Hadi Perez Fabregat, Everton Skoronski
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of a commercial tannin-based coagulant in controlling suspended solids in a biofloc system. The results showed that the coagulant was efficient in clarifying the water and did not have adverse effects on other water quality parameters.
SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Teston, Enedir Ghisi, Igor Catao Martins Vaz, Taylana Piccinini Scolaro, Roni Matheus Severis
Summary: The study used a modular approach to assess the environmental impact of implementing rainwater harvesting systems in urban buildings. The results showed that rainwater harvesting can reduce environmental impacts, particularly in terms of energy and chemical consumption in urban water systems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Studies
Thais Agda Rodrigues da Cruz Primo, Julia Nercolini Gode, Mariana Gomes Oliveira, Taciana Furtado Ribeiro, Lucas de Bona Sartor, Renata Bulling Magro, Everton Skoronski
REVISTA ELETRONICA EM GESTAO EDUCACAO E TECNOLOGIA AMBIENTAL
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yui Kawasaki, Sayaka Nagao-Sato, Misa Shimpo, Kahori Fujisaki, Emi Yoshii, Rie Akamatsu, Petra Warschburger
Summary: This study qualitatively describes sustainable dietary behaviors (SDBs) that Japanese and German adults can implement in their lives, and quantitatively compares the similarities and differences in understanding SDBs between the two samples. The study found that Japanese participants were more focused on food waste prevention, while German participants were more focused on solving environmental problems.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kechun Chen, Yuan Ding, Liming Yang, Zhihao Wang, Haoxuan Yu, Difan Fang, Yufa Feng, Liying Hu, Chenxi Xu, Penghui Shao, Xubiao Luo, Liang Chen
Summary: This study proposes a targeted repair scheme for the recovery of graphite anodes from spent LIBs by systematically characterizing and analyzing the structure and composition of spent graphite (SG). The results show that the repair scheme achieves effective SG repair and the repaired graphite anode displays excellent lithium storage performance.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Takao Ueda, Shigeki Koyanaka, Tatsuya Oki
Summary: Fires caused by accidental crushing of batteries are a serious issue in the e-waste recycling process. A new in-line sorting system that uses X-ray scanning and deep learning has been developed to accurately detect batteries. Through a validation study, the system achieved higher accuracy compared to other existing programs.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hannes Geist, Frank Balle
Summary: Research on circular economy often lacks empirical data, especially in the theory of circular process design and design for remanufacturing. This study systematically collected and analyzed engineering data on seven remanufacturing processes in the European automotive remanufacturing industry for the first time, providing empirical support for circular engineering challenges, potentials, and solutions.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaojing Li, Fan Lue, Nanlin Liao, Hua Zhang, Na Yang, Pinjing He
Summary: This study assesses and predicts the greenhouse gas emissions on the timeline as waste treatment technologies develop in Shanghai from 1991 to 2025 using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. The findings demonstrate that GHG emission has reached net-zero in 2019 owing to the application of alternative technologies and waste segregation.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bingchun Liu, Haoyang Wang, Xiaoqin Liang, Yibo Wang, Zijie Feng
Summary: The expansion of the photovoltaic market has resulted in a significant increase in PV waste. Therefore, conducting scientific research to determine the importance of the circular economy for sustainable growth in the PV industry is essential. The study demonstrates that accurate prediction of PV installed capacity and quantifying the importance of recycling in balancing the supply and demand of raw materials can be achieved through a multi-factor installed capacity prediction model and recovery potential prediction.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Chuanzhen Zhang, Baojing Gu, Xia Liang, Shu Kee Lam, Yi Zhou, Deli Chen
Summary: Reactive nitrogen is crucial for agriculture and human nutrition, but mismanagement can have detrimental effects on human health and ecosystem services, hindering the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Progress towards nitrogen-related targets varies across countries, highlighting the need for integrated management to achieve overall synergies.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alessandro Gatto, Marijke Kuiper, Corina van Middelaar, Hans van Meijl
Summary: This study examines the economic and environmental effects of transitioning towards more circular food systems in the European Union (EU27) by feeding animals with low-opportunity-cost feed and better utilizing local feed resources. The results show that providing subsidies for circularity and promoting the use of low-cost feed can increase animal production, but also have negative impacts on land use and emissions. On the other hand, promoting domestic feed sourcing through import tariffs can decrease animal production and greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture. However, complementary policies are needed to mitigate drawbacks and enhance benefits of a more circular agri-food system.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinbo Zhang, Liu Chen, Yulei Xie, Pingjian Yang, Zheng Li, Huaicheng Guo, Yang Zhang, Lirong Liu
Summary: This study examines the impact of carbon taxes on low-carbon development and climate change mitigation. By constructing a cross-system bi-layer model, the study finds that reasonable carbon taxes can promote the stability of the energy network, reduce carbon emissions and air pollutants, and optimize production efficiency and the structure of the energy system. This study contributes to a better understanding of the effects and implementation pathways of carbon taxes.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Konstantin Born, Mehmet Metehan Ciftci
Summary: Increasing recycling of metals is important for reducing reliance on mining, but it cannot fully meet future metal demand. Primary production of metals is expected to continue rising, highlighting the need for alternative circular economy strategies such as demand reduction and mitigating harmful impacts of primary metal production.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yinqiu Ma, Lin Huang, Jiahui Li, Wei Cao, Yumei Cai
Summary: Afforestation and reforestation, such as China's Grain for Green Program, have shown to effectively mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to carbon sink capacity. This study highlights the significant carbon potential of the program and its potential application in other countries to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Arlind Dervishaj, Kjartan Gudmundsson
Summary: This paper reviews digital tools for supporting the Circular Economy (CE) in the built environment and provides suggestions. The study identifies limitations in the functionalities of current tools, including a lack of representative data for LCA and underdeveloped circularity indicators. Further development is needed in terms of interoperability aspects, integration of more sources of data for LCA and circularity, and possibilities for a comprehensive evaluation of design choices.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mohamadreza Y. Azarfam, Anuj Maheshwari, Frank D. Blum, Siddhesh Chaudhari, Clinton Switzer, Ranji Vaidyanathan, Jay C. Hanan, Sudheer Bandla
Summary: This study introduces a feasible method for manufacturing recycled composites using post-consumer carpets and recycled resin. The resulting composites have impressive strength and modulus, surpassing commercial thermoplastics and making them suitable for structural applications. This research presents a promising approach to address carpet landfilling and reduce reliance on additives.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pujiang Shi, Tianle Huang, Hong Kit Lim, Chiew Kei Tan, Jong-Min Lee, Chor Yong Tay
Summary: This study developed a highly porous bioadaptive 3D sponge-like construct from plastic materials in discarded keyboards for advanced in vitro applications. The findings demonstrate the potential of using discarded keyboards as a waste-to-resource feedstock to achieve waste reduction and maximize value-capture.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kuo-Jui Wu, Hailing Qiu, Caiyan Huang, Anthony S. F. Chiu, Ming-Lang Tseng
Summary: Government resource allocation practices for achieving carbon neutrality should be guided by dynamic system theory to identify potential dynamics. Carbon intensity control dynamics have a significant influence on other dynamics.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
