Review
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaoning Xia, Pengwei Li, Zhenguo Xia, Rui Wu, Yang Cheng
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive review of the life cycle carbon footprint of electric vehicles (EVs) and compares their carbon emissions to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). The results show that despite higher carbon emissions from battery production, EVs have a lower carbon footprint. Countries with a dominant renewable energy power generation are more suitable for the adoption of EVs.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Angela Maffia, Assunta Maria Palese, Maria Pergola, Gessica Altieri, Giuseppe Celano
Summary: The aim of this research is to assess the sustainability performance of the olive oil supply chain in a typical production area in Southern Italy. The results show that, considering various aspects, the organic system BIO1 is the most sustainable system.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Pengwei Li, Xiaoning Xia, Jia Guo
Summary: This article systematically reviews the life cycle carbon footprint of batteries, analyzes the main influencing factors of carbon emissions in different stages, and proposes suggestions for reducing the carbon footprint of batteries, providing guidance for the large-scale deployment of EVs and the achievement of carbon neutrality.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ziyue Cheng, Tianzuo Zhang, Xinying Zhou, Ziheng Li, Yuke Jia, Ke Ren, Tianshu Xu, Changting Li, Jinglan Hong
Summary: This study analyzed the environmental impact and optimization potential of prefabricated components through a life cycle assessment method. It found that a prefabrication rate of 50% and 30% could reduce potential global warming impact by 31.78% and 13.94% respectively. However, the production of prefabricated components in China incurred a social cost of up to $4.35 billion, with Shandong and Hubei provinces being the key areas for optimization.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Seyed M. Heidari, Annick Anctil
Summary: The PV industry relies on high-quality silica sand for the production of silicon PV. However, scarcity of high-quality deposits and the use of lower-quality resources can increase the carbon footprint and cumulative energy demand of PV modules. Outdated data has led to an underestimation of PV production's environmental impact. The study evaluates the carbon footprint and energy demand of quartz mining, silica sand extraction, and silicon production for different quartz deposits. It also highlights the potential environmental impact of illegal mining and the importance of third-party supply chain verifications.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Fayas Malik Kanchiralla, Selma Brynolf, Tobias Olsson, Joanne Ellis, Julia Hansson, Maria Grahn
Summary: This study evaluates the feasibility, environmental impacts, and economic viability of different energy carriers for different ship types. It found that battery-electric and compressed hydrogen options are not viable for some ships, while the use of ammonia and methanol in engines has the lowest life cycle cost.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cristina Casals Miralles, Debora Barioni, Maria Serena Mancini, Joan Colon Jord, Merce Boy Roura, Sergio Ponsa Salas, Laia Llenas Argelaguet, Alessandro Galli
Summary: Tourism puts pressure on the environment and is vulnerable to global warming. Research on tourism impacts has increased, but there is a lack of specific guidelines and data, making it difficult to obtain reliable results. This paper discusses the use of Footprint family indicators in tourism and highlights the lack of consensus and specific data in current research. Food production and transportation are identified as the main drivers of environmental burdens in tourism. The Footprint indicators help understand the trade-offs between environmental effects and can be used to prioritize sustainability efforts. The study also analyzes the influence of services provided to different rated tourism experiences and compares the pressure exerted by visitors and the local population.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Studies
Nuri C. Onat, Murat Kucukvar
Summary: Electric mobility is on the rise worldwide to reduce environmental impacts, decrease dependence on petroleum, and diversify energy sources for transportation. However, there are several knowledge gaps in the sustainability assessment of electric vehicles, such as the lack of socioeconomic assessment and integrated modeling approaches. Traditional life cycle assessment methods are not sufficient to analyze economic and social impacts and other related issues. To address these gaps, new approaches, such as life cycle sustainability assessment, are being developed. This research provides an overview of the current state of knowledge and identifies research gaps in the field of sustainability assessment of emerging technologies and electric vehicles.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guillermo San Miguel, Isabel Martin-Girela, Diego Ruiz, Gregorio Rocha, Maria Dolores Curt, Pedro Luis Aguado, Jesus Fernandez
Summary: This study presents a method for designing and constructing a floating wetland that can rehabilitate eutrophicated waterways and produce biomass for animal feed. The environmental life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis show that the carbon footprint and economic performance of this wetland are lower than those of other conventional small-scale wastewater treatment technologies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Phumlani Masilela, Anup Pradhan
Summary: This study provides a systematic literature review on the environmental and sustainability assessment of dark fermentative biohydrogen production. The majority of studies focus on life cycle inventory analysis, with a particular interest in the storage and application of biohydrogen. However, there are issues regarding the formulation of clear study goals and scopes, resulting in misrepresented environmental outcomes. Thus, further research and data support are needed for an accurate sustainability assessment of biohydrogen production.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jiahui Chen, Fang Wang, Xiaoyi He, Xinyu Liang, Junling Huang, Shaojun Zhang, Ye Wu
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of coordinating EV charging with renewable energy sources to achieve significant reductions in GHG emissions and charging costs. Strategies such as maximizing renewable power consumption and minimizing charging costs can have substantial climate benefits. On the other hand, conventional charging strategies may increase GHG emissions.
Review
Agronomy
Giuliana Vinci, Roberto Ruggieri, Marco Ruggeri, Sabrina Antonia Prencipe
Summary: Rice is a crucial crop in terms of human consumption, and assessing the sustainability of its production process is of great importance. This research investigates the recent literature on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of rice primary production to determine the extent to which Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) and sustainability have been applied in the rice sector, as well as identify research gaps. The study reveals limited consideration of multiple functional units, methodological differences leading to result variability, and inadequate focus on socio-economic aspects.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Quanwei Chen, Xin Lai, Huanghui Gu, Xiaopeng Tang, Furong Gao, Xuebing Han, Yuejiu Zheng
Summary: This study investigates the carbon footprint of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) produced in China using a cradle-to-cradle life-cycle assessment approach. The results show that battery production and use are the main sources of carbon emissions, with hydrometallurgy being the method with the lowest carbon emission for recycling. Battery remanufacturing through recycled materials can significantly reduce carbon emissions. The future electricity mix will greatly impact the carbon emissions of battery production. Short-term carbon reduction measures include battery recycling, while the long-term measure is greening the electricity sector.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammadali Kiehbadroudinezhad, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, Keikhosro Karimi, Meysam Madadi, Yusuf Chisti, Wanxi Peng, Dan Liu, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: Life cycle assessment was used to evaluate the environmental impacts of phytoplanktonic biofuels as sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Three scenarios were examined, involving the conversion of planktonic biomass into valuable commodities and energy streams. The results showed that the second and third scenarios had reduced potential for damaging human health and environmental impact, as well as reduced cumulative exergy demand compared to the first scenario. Therefore, producing chemicals and utilities within the biorefinery could significantly improve environmental sustainability, reduce waste, and diversify revenue streams.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
L. Bartolucci, S. Cordiner, V. Mulone, M. Santarelli, F. Ortenzi, M. Pasquali
Summary: In recent years, the wider penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Electric Vehicles (EV) has required the introduction of new sources of flexibility and adequate control models to increase the reliability of the energy sector. This study presents an environmentally oriented optimal design of a photovoltaic (PV) powered EV Charging Station (EVCS) integrated with an Electric Energy Storage System (ESS). The results highlight the effectiveness of using Second-Life batteries as energy storage media in sustainable terms.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Raffaella Preti, Mattia Rapa, Giuliana Vinci
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ilaria Fratoddi, Mattia Rapa, Giovanna Testa, Iole Venditti, Francesca Anna Scaramuzzo, Giuliana Vinci
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Giuliana Vinci, Mattia Rapa
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
G. Vinci, F. D'Ascenzo, A. Esposito, M. Musarra, M. Rapa, A. Rocchi
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mattia Rapa, Salvatore Ciano, Andrea Rocchi, Fabrizio D'Ascenzo, Roberto Ruggieri, Giuliana Vinci
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cinzia Ingallina, Donatella Capitani, Luisa Mannina, Simone Carradori, Marcello Locatelli, Antonella Di Sotto, Silvia Di Giacomo, Chiara Toniolo, Gabriella Pasqua, Alessio Valletta, Giovanna Simonetti, Alessia Parroni, Marzia Beccaccioli, Giuliana Vinci, Mattia Rapa, Anna Maria Giusti, Caterina Fraschetti, Antonello Filippi, Alessandro Maccelli, Maria Elisa Crestoni, Simonetta Fornarini, Anatoly P. Sobolev
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mattia Spano, Giacomo Di Matteo, Mattia Rapa, Salvatore Ciano, Cinzia Ingallina, Stefania Cesa, Luigi Menghini, Simone Carradori, Anna Maria Giusti, Antonella Di Sotto, Silvia Di Giacomo, Anatoly P. Sobolev, Giuliana Vinci, Luisa Mannina
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mattia Rapa, Salvatore Ciano
Summary: The life cycle assessment study of the olive oil supply chain shows that the farming stage has the largest environmental impact, involving the use of pesticides, fertilizers, water, and fuel. The sector is adopting mitigation strategies to reduce its environmental footprint.
Article
Agronomy
Mattia Rapa, Vanessa Giannetti, Maurizio Boccacci Mariani
Summary: This study analyzed the physiochemical and polyphenolic characteristics of Grillo wines produced by a selected winery from 2011 to 2021 using an optimized RP-HPLC-DAD method. The results showed the presence of three clusters in the samples, representing different vintages. Polyphenols were identified as suitable markers for identifying Grillo vintages and could be related to storage conditions and production processes.
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
P. Preda, M. Rapa, D. E. Mihaiescu, B. Tincu, M. Avram
2019 INTERNATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CONFERENCE (CAS 2019), 42ND EDITION
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Laura Gobbi, Salvatore Ciano, Mattia Rapa, Roberto Ruggieri
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Giuliana Vinci, Mattia Rapa
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2019)
