Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jean-Claude Boldrini, Nicolas Antheaume
Summary: The research presents a process and tools to facilitate the development of circular business models and contribute to building circular ecosystems by visualizing and connecting stakeholders. The claims have been tested in various contexts with 400 students and practitioners involved in 9 business cases.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xue-Chao Wang, Aoife Foley, Yee Van Fan, Sandro Nizetic, Jiri Jaromir Klemes
Summary: This article introduces a virtual special issue containing papers related to renewable and sustainable energy research presented at a conference. The papers cover a wide range of topics including energy storage technology, battery optimization, and energy recovery. Additionally, there are studies on cooling strategies for photovoltaic panels, gasification combined cycle power generation systems, and heat pump optimization.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aser Alaa Ahmed, Mohammad A. Nazzal, Basil M. Darras, I. M. Deiab
Summary: This study aims to develop a comprehensive circular economy assessment framework for evaluating the circularity of products and processes across various industries and sectors. The framework can handle both quantitative and qualitative indicators, achieving comprehensive assessment and ranking through the use of fuzzy logic and multiple-criteria decision-making methods.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Karl Cutajar, Lynne Falconer, Alexia Massa-Gallucci, Rachel E. Cox, Lena Schenke, Tamas Bardocz, Angus Sharman, Simeon Deguara, Trevor C. Telfer
Summary: The study assessed the survival and growth of sea cucumber Holothuria poli in a commercial fish farm in Malta as part of an integrated multi-trophic aquaculture system. Higher survival rates and better growth were observed in environments further away from the fish farm, while sediments near the commercial fish cage provided an enriched food source for significant growth in H. poli. Implementation of IMTA with sea cucumbers may have the potential to uptake organic farm waste and increase aquaculture production, with important considerations needed for setup design and stocking density.
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Chiamaka Linda Mgbechidinma, Otobong Donald Akan, Chunfang Zhang, Mengzhen Huang, Nsemeke Linus, He Zhu, Sherifah Monilola Wakil
Summary: There is a strong link between increasing global population, food demand, industrialization, and agricultural waste. Decomposing food by-products release toxic heavy metals, degrading microbes, and enzymes into the environment, contributing to global change and a high carbon economy. The production of biosurfactants from waste material promotes a circular economy and sustainable development.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. Spinosa, P. Doshi
Summary: This paper discusses major concepts and principles for re-thinking sludge management in order to achieve the objectives of access to adequate sanitation and hygiene for all under Sustainable Development Goal 6.2 of Agenda 2030.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Carlos Alberto Ruggerio
Summary: This review analyzes the main theoretical definitions of sustainability and sustainable development, their potentials and limitations, emphasizing the differences between their meanings. The article selected works that provide substantive definitions from a complexity theory perspective and discusses the criticisms of the concept of sustainable development, the emergence of the concept of sustainability in the 1990s, and new alternatives such as degrowth and buen vivir. The results also highlight the potential of sustainability as a developing framework for scientific research and environmental management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tommaso Calzolari, Andrea Genovese, Andrew Brint
Summary: The study evaluates the Circular Economy initiatives of the largest European MNEs, analyzing the content of sustainability reports to assess the degree of implementation, the involvement of supply chain partners, and the drivers behind the adoption of Circular Economy practices.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amato Alessia, Becci Alessandro, Villen-Guzman Maria, Vereda-Alonso Carlos, Beolchini Francesca
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive evaluation of the lithium supply situation, discussing the environmental impacts of integrating primary production with urban mining strategies and proposing possible alternatives to improve the sustainability of the lithium recycling value chain.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hussien Hegab, Navneet Khanna, Neamat Monib, Amr Salem
Summary: The growth of environmental burdens and concerns has prompted the adoption of sustainable manufacturing to minimize resource depletion, global warming, and waste disposal. Additive manufacturing (AM) has become popular due to its wide range of applications and benefits. AM is efficient in producing customized and sophisticated products while also improving energy consumption, production costs, and production lead times. Additionally, it is environmentally sustainable, producing less waste and CO2 emissions, and enhancing the circular economy. Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of AM on the environment.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Jonas Usas, Tomas Balezentis, Dalia Streimikiene
Summary: This paper compares the progress of circular economy development across EU Member States, with Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands being the most advanced. It suggests that tighter monitoring of waste flows and the development of recycling facilities can increase circularity, regardless of a country's economic development level.
JOURNAL OF ENTERPRISE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yasanur Kayikci, Yigit Kazancoglu, Cisem Lafci, Nazlican Gozacan
Summary: The paper discusses the concept of Smart and Sustainable Circular Economy (SSCE) and identifies barriers in technology, producers, consumers, and policy aspects. Principal results show that challenges such as ownership issues, lack of governmental support, administrative burden, and ineffective execution of environmental regulations are fundamental barriers to SSCE. Additionally, lack of integration and collaboration among supply chain partners, ineffective adoption of CE frameworks, and product complexity are identified as effect barriers that are easily influenced by other factors and have short-term implications.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
E. Cagno, M. Negri, A. Neri, M. Giambone
Summary: There is a consensus in the industry on the need for a more ecological and ethical approach to business. However, there is still a lack of a proper performance measurement system for the ecological and ethical transition. This study develops a novel integrated framework that can measure performance and integrate different paradigms, applicable at different levels and adaptable to firms with different characteristics. The framework has been validated in manufacturing firms and found to overcome tensions among paradigms, encourage firms to consider performance beyond their boundaries, and be scalable.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiri Jaromir Klemes, Aoife Foley, Fengqi You, Kathleen Aviso, Rongxin Su, Awais Bokhari
Summary: This article highlights the importance of renewable and sustainable energy and circular economy in achieving sustainable development. It emphasizes the need for a portfolio of technologies and strategies to reduce the carbon emissions intensity of the energy sector and utilize renewable energy sources. The article also addresses the development of more sustainable and renewable energy devices and the establishment of infrastructure to improve energy efficiency. Lastly, it suggests the development of optimization models considering temporal and geographical constraints for the proper deployment of these strategies.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Kirti Nayal, Rakesh Raut, Ana Beatriz Lopes de Sousa Jabbour, Balkrishna Eknath Narkhede, Vidyadhar V. Gedam
Summary: The study reveals a gap in research on integrated enabling technologies, sustainability, circular economy, supply chain performance, and agriculture supply chains, compared to the extensive exploration of enabling technologies and agriculture supply chains individually. Key findings indicate that Internet of Things and information communication technology are crucial in addressing food safety, traceability, and food quality to achieve sustainable development goals.
JOURNAL OF ENTERPRISE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Diego Valencia, Elias Martinez-Hernandez, Jorge Aburto
STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sheila Samsatli, Elias Martinez-Hernandez, Kok Siew Ng
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jhuma Sadhukhan, Tom I. J. Dugmore, Avtar Matharu, Elias Martinez-Hernandez, Jorge Aburto, Pattanathu K. S. M. Rahman, Jim Lynch
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kok Siew Ng, Long Seng To
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jorge Aburto, Elias Martinez-Hernandez
Summary: Sugarcane, a major crop in tropical countries like Mexico, is facing economic and sustainability challenges due to fluctuating market prices and health concerns over sugar consumption. This study suggests that diverting 20% of sugar production to ethanol could lead to higher profits, showcasing the great potential of sugarcane as a feedstock for producing first-generation ethanol as a gasoline oxygenate agent in Mexico.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kok Siew Ng, Anh N. Phan, Eleni Iacovidou, Wan Azlina Wan Ab Karim Ghani
Summary: Innovative resource recovery methods are urgently needed to increase resource efficiency and reduce reliance on energy-from-waste facilities. The proposed mechanical-biological treatment with valorisation concept (MBT-v) shows higher economic potential and product diversification compared to conventional MBT for residual municipal solid waste treatment.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kok Siew Ng, Anh N. Phan
Summary: This study introduces a novel concept of integrating material recovery with waste-to-hydrogen production, aiming to save disposal costs and increase revenue by utilizing rejected materials through a Gasification-H-2 system. It is recommended to use a larger scale Gasification-H-2 system to compete with the production cost of hydrogen from fossil-based systems.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elias Martinez-Hernandez, Diego Valencia, Cristopher Arvizu, Diego Francisco Romero Alatorre, Jorge Aburto
Summary: The use of modularity as a molecular descriptor combined with functional group counts allows for more accurate estimation of molecular properties, particularly in biomass-derived molecules. Modularity can be utilized to estimate viscosities for various types of molecules, supporting the screening and design of green chemicals.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hannah O. Kargbo, Kok Siew Ng, Anh N. Phan
Summary: The two-stage gasification design has advantages in producing high-quality gas, but its economic feasibility still needs to be evaluated. The study found that the economic benefits of the system can be further improved by reducing the cost of feedstock in large-scale production facilities.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kok Siew Ng, Danial Farooq, Aidong Yang
Summary: The global commercial aviation industry is increasingly incorporating biojet fuels, with the HEFA pathway considered the most cost-effective and low greenhouse gas emission option. However, competition with the road transport biofuel market poses a challenge. Promoting lignocellulosic biomass and waste feedstock is advised to reduce emissions from food/feed crops and indirect land use change.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lyn Yeoh, Kok Siew Ng
Summary: This study investigates the prospects of SCG-based biorefineries and examines the impact of design configurations, size, location, and products on economic and environmental performances. The findings suggest that using SCG from coffee factories in an on-site Configuration I produces the best performance.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kok Siew Ng, Aidong Yang
Summary: Improper planning in waste management can lead to significant loss of valuable resources and increased burden on landfills. This paper proposes a comprehensive system model to examine the current waste management performance and predict future scenarios. The results suggest that enhancing recycling, reducing reliance on energy recovery, and deploying advanced waste valorization technologies can contribute to a more circular economy in waste management.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Danial Farooq, Ian Thompson, Kok Siew Ng
CLEANER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jhuma Sadhukhan, Siddharth Gadkari, Elias Martinez-Hernandez, Kok Siew Ng, Mobolaji Shemfe, Enelio Torres-Garcia, Jim Lynch
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Andrea Coletto, Pietro Poesio
Summary: Experiments and simulations were conducted to study the air volume fraction and hold-up in a bubble channel reactor. A new signal processing method was proposed to avoid the loss of bubble residence time. The results were in agreement with previous studies and a bubble-scale model was developed to explain the relationship between hold-up and air superficial velocity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2024)
