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Environmental Studies
Tineke van der Schoor, Henny J. van der Windt
Summary: Community energy is a social movement that aims to develop a sustainable, democratic, and localized energy system. It often takes the form of cooperatives and strives for high levels of participation at the neighborhood level. Recently, community energy initiatives have focused on the development of citizen-led and sustainable neighborhood heating projects.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Andrea Trovo, Matteo Rugna, Nicola Poli, Massimo Guarnieri
Summary: Vanadium Flow Batteries (VFBs) are a stationary energy storage technology that can seamlessly integrate renewable energy sources into the electrical grid with advantages such as adjustable power and energy, safety, and durability. This paper discusses the features and performance parameters of VFBs, their potential grid services, economic analysis, and deployment prospects. The study draws inspiration from industrial-scale VFBs operated at the Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Lab (EESCoLab) at the University of Padua, Italy.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Rong Xue, Yixiao Ruan, Xiufang Liu, Xin Zhong, Liang Chen, Yu Hou
Summary: The multi-nozzle spray cooling with liquid nitrogen can achieve high heat transfer rate and uniform temperature for a large-scale environmental simulation system. Understanding the flow characteristics is crucial to controlling the mass flow rates and temperature distribution in a cryogenic system. The experimental and numerical approach reveals the flow characteristics of the multi-nozzle spray with liquid nitrogen, providing insights for practical engineering applications.
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Environmental Sciences
Yunping Hao, Bing Zhang
Summary: This empirical study finds that financial technology has a significant impact on energy efficiency and promotes it by improving industrial ecology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunping Hao, Bing Zhang
Summary: Based on empirical research, financial technology has been found to significantly enhance energy efficiency and can further promote it through improving industrial ecology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xin Ma, Shuang Wang, Fashe Li, Huicong Zhang, Shang Jiang, Meng Sui
Summary: In this study, the flow and spray characteristics of biodiesel in a swirl atomization nozzle were analyzed. The results showed that the optimal primary air flow rate and temperature for swirling atomization of biodiesel were 30 L/min and 45°C, respectively. Increasing the air flow rate and temperature promoted the development of the atomization flow field and the breaking of droplets in biodiesel, optimizing the swirling atomization process.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Tao Fu, Xing Wu, Zhengming Xiao, Zhaobo Chen, Jiaxing Li
Summary: This research focuses on acoustic radiation analysis of functionally graded material sandwich cylindrical shell structures reinforced by periodically eccentrically ring stiffeners. It considers two common types of FGM sandwich cylindrical shells and investigates the influences of properties, gradient index, sandwich type, ring stiffener size, external flow, and skin-core-skin ratios on the structural acoustic radiation performance. The results show that larger ring stiffener sizes have a greater influence on the acoustic radiation characteristics, while SPL curves increase with higher Mach numbers.
APPLIED MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nick Blume, Maik Becker, Thomas Turek, Christine Minke
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental impacts of vanadium flow battery (VFB) in industrial applications, considering both technical and electrochemical aspects. It assesses the environmental impacts over a 20-year lifespan and evaluates the potential impacts of the emission-intensive and long-lasting vanadium electrolyte. The findings provide recommendations for the life cycle design of VFBs and allow for comparisons with other energy storage technologies.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zheng-Shou Chen, Jian Bao, Shin Hyung Rhee
Summary: The study found that both external current and internal flow play important roles in determining vibration modes, with vibration intensity closely associated with internal flow velocity. Increasing internal flow velocity can excite new vibration mode responses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRESSURE VESSELS AND PIPING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hao Yu, Lin Da, Yalun Li, Yanqiong Chen, Qingdan Geng, Zhibin Jia, Yun Zhang, Jinhua Li, Caixia Gao
Summary: A multi-objective mixed-integer linear programming model is proposed to optimize the material exchange relationships in Ulan Buh Demonstration Eco-industrial Park. The results show that industrial symbiosis can reduce environmental impact by 50.24%-50.79% and decrease operating costs by 42.95%-43.57%, while creating job opportunities. The proposed model can assist decision-makers in choosing appropriate material exchange relationships based on objective priority choices.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Hafiz Abid Mahmood Malik, Faiza Abid, Mohamed Ridza Wahiddin, Ahmad Waqas
Summary: The study models and analyzes the influence of internal and external factors on the spread of dengue virus, identifying factors that can either increase or suppress transmission. The possibility of using genetically modified mosquitoes to control the spread of the virus is also discussed.
CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanliu Xie, Andong Feng, Tenglong Fu, Cheng Zhang, Tao Zhang, Fan Yang
Summary: This paper studies the energy characteristics and internal flow field of S-shaped airfoil bidirectional axial flow pumps using numerical calculation and experimental verification. The results show that the bidirectional axial flow pump performs well with a better performance in forward operation compared to reverse operation. These research results can provide reference for further research and design of bidirectional axial flow pumps.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
John P. Swaddle, Blythe Brewster, Maddie Schuyler, Anjie Su
Summary: Window collisions are a major cause of avian mortality in built environments, leading to population declines. Applying visible films and decals on windows can reduce collisions, but there is debate about their effectiveness on internal surfaces.
Article
History
Noel Hendrickson
Summary: This paper explores the potential value of intelligence analysis from an internalist approach, explaining its theoretical fit, specificity, and explanatory scope in generating potential new approaches to thinking about other issues in intelligence studies.
INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Hanung Adi Nugroho, Zulfanahri, Eka Legya Frannita, Igi Ardiyanto, Lina Choridah
Summary: A computer-aided diagnosis system for thyroid cancer has been developed, which analyzes internal and external characteristics to classify nodules, showing that the system is reliable in assisting radiologists with classification.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY-COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Qiang Liu, Jingling Liu, Haifei Liu, Liqiao Liang, YanPeng Cai, Xuan Wang, Chunhui Li
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yutong Tian, Chunhui Li, Yujun Yi, Xuan Wang, Anping Shu
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhen-mei Liao, Yang-yang Li, Wen-shu Xiong, Xuan Wang, Dan Liu, Yun-long Zhang, Chun-hui Li
Article
Agronomy
Aiping Pang, Fen Zhao, Chunhui Li, Yujun Yi
Summary: The study found that the recommended e-flows for the Yellow River Estuary in different years and scenarios have significant impacts on both ecosystems and agricultural economy. Prioritizing e-flows in dry years may lead to agricultural economic losses, while in wet years, increasing e-flows can have positive effects on the ecosystem.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dongni Chen, Yanpeng Cai, Xuan Wang, Chunhui Li, Xinan Yin, Qiang Liu
Summary: This paper introduces a method to deal with multiple uncertainties by optimizing the allocation of water resources in a city to maximize economic benefits. The model incorporates fuzzy sets, discrete intervals, and probability distributions to reflect natural and social complexities, using credibility levels to address the multi-ethnic human society complexity in the city.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhenmei Liao, Nan Zang, Xuan Wang, Chunhui Li, Qiang Liu
Summary: The study found that the random forest (RF) model had better accuracy and robustness in predicting chlorophyll-a concentration variations in the Miyun Reservoir. Short-term water transfer did not have significant impacts on chlorophyll-a concentrations, but long-term implementation could lead to water quality decline, especially between July and August.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bofan Wang, Yutong Tian, Xuanjin Li, Chunhui Li
Summary: This research establishes a model based on system dynamics theory and STELLA software to assess the sustainable exploitation of water resources, addressing the imbalanced allocation of water resources. Through sensitivity analysis and comparison of different development scenarios, four scenarios are proposed, with Scenarios 2 and 3 being identified to promote more effective water resource utilization compared to the current development. Scenario 4 is highlighted for fostering a balance between water resources supply-demand in the future.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiang Liu, Liqiao Liang, Xiaomin Yuan, Sirui Yan, Miao Li, Shuzhen Li, Xuan Wang, Chunhui Li
Summary: This study investigated the impact of water level fluctuations on vegetation distribution and evapotranspiration, finding that water level fluctuations play a crucial role in controlling biological and ecological processes. The study recommends implementing specifically-focused ecological water regulations to maintain wetland ecosystem integrity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoxuan Li, Chunhui Li, Xuan Wang, Qiang Liu, Yujun Yi, Xiaolan Zhang
Summary: This study established watershed water pollution control scheme prediction and evaluation methods to explore the changes in the water environment and water ecology in the basin. The results showed that reducing point source pollution had the most significant impact on water pollution prevention, while increasing upstream water flow had the weakest effect.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yongdi Chen, Chunhui Li, Xiaoxuan Li, Xiaolan Zhang, Qian Tan
Summary: This study utilized a three-stage model to evaluate the efficiency of water pollution control efforts in a city in China from 2003 to 2017. The results indicated a significant improvement in water quality, but the evaluation of control effectiveness was influenced by external environmental and random factors. After adjusting for these factors, the efficiency showed an upward trend, reflecting the true effectiveness of the pollution control efforts.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xue Zhang, Lirong Xu, Chunhui Li
Summary: In this paper, a system dynamics approach is used to study the sustainable utilization of water resources in the lower Yellow River region of Shandong province. The research shows that reducing the water consumed for economic needs can resolve the water shortage problem.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhi-Min Yang, Long-Fei Han, Qing-Ping Liu, Chun-Hui Li, Zhao-Yi Pan, Ke Xu
Summary: Wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems and adapting to climate change. This study used remote sensing images to investigate the changes in wetland in the Dongting Lake Basin and their causes. The results showed that the wetland area increased over time, primarily due to the conversion of forest and agricultural land. The study identified significant increases in wetlands in central and southern Hunan Province, while wetlands in northern Hunan Province decreased.
Article
Water Resources
Miao Li, Shuzhen Li, Qiang Liu, Yinhong Kang, Liqiao Liang, Xiaomin Yuan, Junlong Zhang, Xuan Wang, Chunhui Li
Summary: The analysis of the hydrological response to meteorological drought events is important for water resource management and addressing effects related to climate change. This study identified and assessed an extreme meteorological drought event and found that it led to prolonged hydrological drought and a time lag in baseflow recovery compared to streamflow recovery. The drought also resulted in an unstable precipitation-streamflow relationship and longer response between precipitation and runoff events.
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhimin Yang, Xiangzhao Yan, Yutong Tian, Zaohong Pu, Yihan Wang, Chunhui Li, Yujun Yi, Xuan Wang, Qiang Liu
Summary: The frequency of transport accidents involving hazardous materials over tributary bridges is increasing due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. This study assessed the potential risks associated with sudden water pollution accidents caused by the transportation of hazardous materials on bridges and provided recommendations for risk prevention and control measures. The findings suggest that various factors such as driver fatigue, vehicle and fuel tank deterioration, and adverse weather conditions significantly contribute to the likelihood of accidents occurring on these bridges.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)