Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andrea Winterstetter, Marie Grodent, Venkatesh Kini, Kim Ragaert, Karl C. Vrancken
Summary: The study evaluated 51 technological solutions for marine plastic litter, with most being collection systems. Some solutions involve processing technologies, 10% offer digital solutions, and the rest focus on waste management solutions. The study concludes that the most cost-effective solution is to tackle land-based sources of marine litter, combining technology, people-oriented practices, and an effective valorization plan for captured debris.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Seng Hon Kee, Justin Brian Chiongson, Jonel P. Saludes, Sevakumaran Vigneswari, Seeram Ramakrishna, Kesaven Bhubalan
Summary: The global increase in demand for food supply has led to surplus generation of wastes, but research has shown that biowastes can be converted into value-added products, contributing to the promotion of circular economy.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wojciech Czekala
Summary: Municipal waste management is crucial for environmental protection in any country, with biowaste being the dominant stream in Poland. This study aims to discuss the selective collection and management of biowaste in Poland's municipal sector and identify limiting factors. Developing installations for biological waste management is essential for meeting increasingly stringent waste management requirements.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Elisavet Angouria-Tsorochidou, Dominika Alexa Teigiserova, Marianne Thomsen
Summary: The EU bioeconomy strategy aims to promote circular economy and enhance local bioeconomies, with decentralized waste management as a supporting mechanism for long-term climate goals. Stakeholder analysis identified key factors for implementing decentralized biowaste management models, focusing on regulatory and institutional environment. Legislative changes are needed to enable local communities to operate in a circular environment and ensure economic viability for all actors under a holistic framework to support positive externalities and benefits of circular economy over linear economy.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Antonio Gallardo, Francisco J. Colomer-Mendoza, Mar Carlos-Alberola, Cristobal Badenes, Natalia Edo-Alcon, Joan Esteban-Altabella
Summary: A six-month pilot scheme in Castello de la Plana, Spain, focused on biowaste recycling showed a gradual increase in the quality rate of biowaste in containers, reaching 90%, and an improvement in biowaste separation rates over time, indicating increased citizen collaboration. However, analysis revealed that as the containerization rate of biowaste decreased, the collection rate increased, suggesting the need to increase containerization for better efficiency.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qingyin Li, Shu Zhang, Mortaza Gholizadeh, Xun Hu, Xiangzhou Yuan, Binoy Sarkar, Meththika Vithanage, Ondrej Masek, Yong Sik Ok
Summary: The co-hydrothermal carbonization of swine and chicken manures enhances the formation of solid products with improved properties such as increased carbon and nitrogen contents, heating value, and energy yield. The combustion properties of the resulting hydrochar are also enhanced due to the mutual effect of HTC intermediates, impacting the transfer of nitrogenous species and generation of organic acids and polymers.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nezha Mejjad, Abdelmourhit Laissaoui, Ahmed Fekri, Ouafa El Hammoumi
Summary: This article analyzes the background knowledge of marine plastic pollution in Morocco and identifies fisheries, tourism, and maritime trade as the main sources of plastic entering Moroccan coastal waters. The study shows that the increasing abundance of plastics in marine systems causes significant economic losses to blue economy activities. However, the lack of data on plastic waste quantity limits the assessment of plastic pollution, highlighting the need for risk assessment and more field investigations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingyue Xu, Min Yang, Haishu Sun, Ming Gao, Qunhui Wang, Chuanfu Wu
Summary: Biowaste, with its organic and biodegradable components, is a major cause of environmental contamination but also a valuable source of materials. Transforming biowaste into energy and resources through biorefinery is an inevitable trend that can help reduce carbon emissions and address the energy crisis. The current pandemic and global difficulties present an opportunity to promote greener energy and sources. This review examines the advancements and potential trends in utilizing widely available biowaste to produce key biofuels and resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carlotta Crome, Valerie Graf-Drasch, Florian Hawlitschek, Daniela Zinsbacher
Summary: Waste volumes are increasing, posing challenges to the environment. However, waste contains untapped valuable resources. The concept of a circular economy can unlock these resources, with a key focus on changing citizens' waste sorting behavior. This study designs a digital artifact to improve household waste sorting, using theory, interviews, and a prototype evaluation. Key design principles, such as awareness and transparency, social influence, education, and incentives, are identified. The solution enhances awareness of circular economy processes and the importance of accurate waste sorting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Albert Banunle, Bernard Fei-Baffoe, Kodwo Miezah, Nana Ewusi-Mensah, Uffe Jorgensen, Robert Aidoo, Alice Amoah, Patrick Addo-Fordjour, Robert Clement Abaidoo
Summary: This study evaluates the quality of compost produced from household biowaste, aquatic invasive plants, and a mixture of the two, and also how it affects maize yield compared to mineral fertilizer. The results show that the composts have acceptable quality and positively impact maize yields.
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mariana Jimenez Veuthey, Ainoa Morillas-Espana, Ana Sanchez-Zurano, Elvira Navarro-Lopez, Gabriel Acien, Jose Gabriel Lopez-Segura, Tomas Lafarga
Summary: The utilization of effluents as nutrient sources for microalgae production is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative. This study assessed the potential of using pig slurry as a nutrient source for outdoor production of Nannochloropsis gaditana, and found that the system was effective at removing pathogens from the slurry.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Hsing-Hao Wu
Summary: This article examines the global issue of plastic waste in oceans, highlighting the lack of effective governance mechanisms provided by international agreements. It emphasizes the importance of establishing a well-designed waste management legal and institutional framework and provides findings and suggestions based on case studies and analysis of international law and policy. The article stresses the key role of effective global plastic waste management in addressing marine plastic debris.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yue Li, Karthikeyan Meenatchisundaram, Karthik Rajendran, Nisarg Gohil, Vinay Kumar, Vijai Singh, Manoj Kumar Solanki, Sharareh Harirchi, Zengqiang Zhang, Raveendran Sindhu, Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi
Summary: Biowaste is a valuable source of organic material that can be converted into energy through various processes. The emergence of pollutants in wastewater treatment is a growing concern, but effective monitoring and risk assessment tools can help mitigate their impact. Biowaste recycling is an important aspect of achieving a biocircular economy, reducing waste disposal and generating renewable energy.
CURRENT POLLUTION REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Embalil Mathachan Aneesh, A. N. Anoopkumar, Aravind Madhavan, Raveendran Sindhu, Parameswaran Binod, Mohammed Kuddus, Hector A. Ruiz, Ashok Pandey, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Pau Loke Show
Summary: This study summarizes the strategies for environmental protection through the utilization of green waste in the sustainable circular bio-economy and explores methods for tackling emerging pollutants. By converting waste into energy and valuable materials, both environmental protection and energy security can be achieved.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Linlin Lu, Wei Fan, Shengbo Ge, Rock Keey Liew, Yang Shi, Hao Dou, Shujuan Wang, Su Shiung Lam
Summary: This paper reviews the current progress of recycling and reuse of waste silk, which is a result of the improvements in living standards and the throw away culture of mankind. The utilization of waste silk in various applications, such as energy, fabric, composites, skincare, biological tissue engineering, filtration, and electronics, is explored. The modification, optimization, and application of regenerated silk fibroin extracted from waste silk show great potential for industrialization and sustainable development. Furthermore, making waste silk functional and intelligently wearable provides two promising ways for recycling waste silk with low cost and high return value. The recovery and utilization of waste silk serve as a paradigm for valorization of other fiber-based waste materials.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lidija Runko Luttenberger
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2015)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Ivica Ancic, Nikola Vladimir, Lidija Runko Luttenberger
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Lidija Runko Luttenberger
TEHNICKI VJESNIK-TECHNICAL GAZETTE
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikola Mandic, Helena Ukic Boljat, Toni Kekez, Lidija Runko Luttenberger
Summary: This paper demonstrates the application of multicriteria analysis as a decision-support tool for alternative marine fuel selection problem in coastal marine traffic. By considering environmental, technological, and economic aspects, and ensuring participation of different stakeholders, a solution with electric propulsion as the best alternative for all stakeholders was proposed, despite differences in opinions and perceptions. This analysis can serve as a solid basis for strategic planning in this area.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Transportation
Lidija Runko Luttenberger, Ivica Ancic, Axel Luttenberger
Summary: This study examines the application and impact of various legal frameworks on fisheries in the Adriatic Sea, including the EU Fisheries Policy, Blue Growth, and UN legal framework. Recommendations are made to improve marine ecosystem approaches and spatial planning in order to balance resource exploitation and conservation.
POMORSTVO-SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF MARITIME RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Damir Purkovic, Stjepan Kovacevic, Lidija Runko Luttenberger
Summary: Education for Sustainable Development is important in general education in Croatia, but the current curriculum focuses mainly on environmental protection and lacks the necessary technological and political context. A survey on students' attitudes towards the relationship between technology and engineering with ecology and sustainable development reveals that students recognize the importance of technology for life and progress but do not understand its connection to sustainable development and environmental issues.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Transportation
Lidija Runko Luttenberger, Jadranka Matic, Draga Mihelic, Nikola Mandic
POMORSTVO-SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF MARITIME RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Luka Vukic, Lidija Runko Luttenberger, Katarina Balic, Merica Sliskovic
TRANSACTIONS ON MARITIME SCIENCE-TOMS
(2019)
Article
Transportation
Lidija Runko Luttenberger, Ivana Gudelj, Vladimir Hrsak
POMORSTVO-SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF MARITIME RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Lidija Runko Luttenberger, Ivica Ancic, Ante Sestan
Proceedings Paper
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Lidija Runko Luttenberger
2ND INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE TOURISM IN SOUTHERN AND EASTERN EUROPE 2013: CRISIS - A CHALLENGE OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT?
(2013)
Article
Transportation
Lidija Runko Luttenberger, Axel Luttenberger
POMORSTVO-SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF MARITIME RESEARCH
(2012)
Article
Water Resources
Lidija Runko Luttenberger, Ivana Gudelj
Article
Water Resources
Ivana Gudelj, Lidija Runko Luttenberger, Mario Siljeg
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)