Article
Environmental Sciences
Blanka Tundys, Tomasz Wisniewski
Summary: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of sustainability elements in the context of triple bottom line (TBL) to build sustainable supply chain resilience. The paper contributes to the literature by utilizing structural equation modelling to relate TBL context to the building of sustainable supply chain resilience. The research findings highlight the significance of individual sustainability factors in the context of supply chain resilience.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Samant Saurabh, Kushankur Dey
Summary: The emerging Information and Communication Technology is crucial in electronic agriculture, improving efficiency and quality management of the agri-food supply chain. Adoption factors of blockchain integrated ICTs can influence supply chain actors' decision processes, and potential drivers can be identified through conjoint analysis, helping rationalize a design for supply chain integration and sustainability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Nir Kshetri
Summary: The research suggests that there are more violations of sustainability principles in supply chains in developing countries. Recent studies demonstrate the important role blockchain can play in promoting supply chain sustainability. The analysis of multiple case studies of blockchain projects implemented in developing countries reveals how blockchain can help address challenges in sustainable supply chains.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Business
Sachin Kumar Mangla, Yigit Kazancoglu, Abdullah Yildizbasi, Cihat Ozturk, Ahmet Calik
Summary: The increasing population and income inequality have led to a focus on sustainability. Developing new technologies and integrating them into agriculture and food supply chains can contribute to using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable development. Blockchain technology has the potential to support sustainability through its decentralization, reliability, transparency, consensus standards, and traceability.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vincenzo Varriale, Antonello Cammarano, Francesca Michelino, Mauro Caputo
Summary: This article investigates the relationship between digital technologies and sustainable practices in supply chain management (SCM). Through a systematic literature review, 11 technologies were considered and analyzed to identify their favorability in promoting sustainable emerging practices. By utilizing four indices to measure sustainability, the study provides a comprehensive overview of the use of digital technologies in SCM. This research is valuable for academics and practitioners as it enhances understanding, highlights research gaps, and identifies implementation opportunities.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
P. K. Senyo, Ellis L. C. Osabutey
Summary: This study reviews 64 articles through the lens of the triple bottom line theory, develops a framework for sustainable multi-tier supply chains, and provides direction for future research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chaopeng Guo, Yiming Liu, Meiyu Na, Jie Song
Summary: In this paper, a dual-layer index structure is proposed to optimize traceability queries in blockchain systems, which significantly improves the efficiency of such queries by accelerating external block jumps and internal transaction searches. Experimental results demonstrate that the dual-layer index structure can improve the traceability query rate by seven to eight times compared to the original blockchain.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Giuseppe Varavallo, Giuseppe Caragnano, Fabrizio Bertone, Luca Vernetti-Prot, Olivier Terzo
Summary: This study presents a traceability platform based on Green Blockchain for the agri-food supply chain, with low energy consumption and cost savings. The proposed traceability system, using Algorand Blockchain, provides real-time immutable data for Fontina consortium operators and final consumers, while being environmentally sustainable and scalable.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rabiatul Adwiyah, Yusman Syaukat, Dikky Indrawan, Heti Mulyati
Summary: The palm oil industry in Indonesia has shown significant growth in exports and sustained domestic demand. The industry's integrated value chain includes growers, millers, refiners, and oleochemicals. The current focus on environmental, economic, and social sustainability has led to the adoption of green management practices and sustainable supply chain management.
Article
Economics
Qingying Li, Manqiong Ma, Tianqin Shi, Chen Zhu
Summary: This study examines a green investment problem in a sustainable supply chain, where a manufacturer decides on blockchain implementation and a retailer has concerns about emotional fairness. The findings show that the manufacturer is incentivized to adopt blockchain if the operational cost is below a certain threshold. Fairness can encourage blockchain implementation only when the increase in customers' green sensitivity due to blockchain is nominal. Furthermore, blockchain adoption may weaken the positive impact of fairness on supply chain performance. Blockchain can encourage green investment and benefit the retailer only if the increase in customers' green sensitivity due to blockchain is relatively high.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Thomas K. Dasaklis, Theodore G. Voutsinas, Giannis T. Tsoulfas, Fran Casino
Summary: This paper provides a systematic literature review of the technical implementation aspects of blockchain-enabled supply chain traceability systems, including classification based on different domains, implementation maturity, and sustainability perspectives. Key takeaways regarding the challenges and future research areas of blockchain traceability implementations are provided.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hendrik Birkel, Julian M. Muller
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between Industry 4.0 and supply chain management in the context of the triple bottom line. It highlights research gaps and implications for managerial practice, as well as identifies areas that require further understanding, such as the role of small and medium-sized enterprises in Industry 4.0 and information sharing across the supply chain.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Iqra Sadaf Khan, Muhammad Ovais Ahmad, Jukka Majava
Summary: Industry 4.0 is recognized as a major driver of digitalization and sustainable development, with a focus on achieving triple bottom line benefits and contributing to circular economic objectives. The majority of research in this area emphasizes conceptual analysis and the adoption of sustainable business models and circular economy practices under the Industry 4.0 framework.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jaehun Joo, Yuming Han
Summary: This study examines the determinants of distributed trust in the blockchain-based food supply chain and validates the impact of transparency, traceability, and security on user satisfaction. It provides evidence of the role of distributed trust in the food supply chain and discusses trust-free systems based on blockchain technology related to sustainability.
Article
Business
Naoum Tsolakis, Denis Niedenzu, Melissa Simonetto, Manoj Dora, Mukesh Kumar
Summary: The study found that there is data asymmetry in supply chains to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Therefore, four design principles and an integrated technology implementation framework have been proposed for blockchain-centric food supply chains.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
L. Ranganatha Swamy, N. R. Banapurmath, T. K. Chandrashekar, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, M. Gul, Nik-Nazri Nik-Ghazali, M. A. Mujtaba, Kiran Shahapurkar, Umit Agbulut, Hashim M. Alshehri, A. M. Sajjan, Marjan Goodarzi
Summary: The use of oxygenated fuels as a substitute for diesel fuel in engines can effectively reduce emissions, but it also leads to increased NOx emissions, inferior HC and CO emissions, and shortened ignition delay and combustion duration.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Salman Asghar, George Edward Torrens, Mamuna Iqbal, Hassan Iftikhar, M. A. Mujtaba
Summary: This study demonstrates the influence of culture on visual processing of information by using a wheelchair as an assistive product. The results show that individuals from different cultural backgrounds allocate their attention differently during visual processing, highlighting the impact of culture on visual perception.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Correction
Energy & Fuels
M. Gul, N. W. M. Zulkifli, H. H. Masjuki, M. A. Kalam, M. A. Mujtaba, M. H. Harith, A. Z. Syahir, Waqar Ahmed, Abdul Bari Farooq
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
B. S. Nalina, M. Chilambarasan, S. Tamilselvi, Ahmad Aziz Al Alahmadi, Mamdooh Alwetaishi, M. A. Mujtaba, M. A. Kalam
Summary: The paper introduces a novel approach of using embedded control in energy generation, specifically a solar-wind hybrid energy system in isolated areas. A single Cuk-Luo integrated DC-DC converter is proposed for efficient integration of wind and solar energy sources. The system is modeled using MATLAB/Simulink and verified without compromising the required power. A prototype hardware is implemented and tested to validate the proposed Cuk-Luo integrated converter with the energy management controller system.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Mohammed Sanjid Thavalengal, Muhammad Ahmad Jamil, Muhammad Mehroz, Ben Bin Xu, Haseeb Yaqoob, Muhammad Sultan, Nida Imtiaz, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad
Summary: Water scarcity is becoming a critical problem worldwide, and atmospheric water harvesting has emerged as a potential solution. Many modern technologies have been introduced for atmospheric water harvesting, but challenges still remain. This study explores the benefits, limitations, and potential applications of current atmospheric water harvesting systems.
Article
Polymer Science
Muhammad Amjad, Ayesha Mohyuddin, Sohail Nadeem, Wajad Ulfat, Shagufta Saeed, Nadeem Asghar, Saeed Ahmed
Summary: A novel biodegradable copolymer and nanocomposite with nickel-doped zinc oxide were synthesized via free radical polymerization, using acrylic acid and vinyl acetate as gelatin backbone and ammonium persulfate as initiator. The copolymer and nanocomposite were characterized by FTIR, TGA, and DSC, showing the successful grafting of monomers and enhanced thermal stability with the addition of nanoparticles. Both copolymer and nanocomposite exhibited weight loss over two months, with the nanocomposite showing higher resistance to soil microbes. The synthesized nanocomposite demonstrated a high adsorption capacity of 521.26 mg/g for methylene blue dye.
Review
Engineering, Mechanical
Muhammad Asad, Muhammad Sana
Summary: Titanium and its alloys are highly regarded in biomedical applications for their outstanding characteristics, such as corrosion protection, wear resistance, hardness, bio-degradability, and activity. However, the formation of oxygen layers and atmospheric reactions at high temperature can compromise their biological performance. To overcome this issue, surface treatments using different methods are performed to enhance micro-features, improve biocompatibility, and extend the lifespan of coatings on titanium substrate. These modifications enable the widespread use of titanium alloys in medical and dental applications.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maged Mohammed, Nashi K. Alqahtani, Hafiz M. Asfahan, Muhammad Sultan
Summary: The present study evaluates the performance of evaporation-assisted humidification-dehumidification (E-HDH) desalination systems, specifically direct evaporative (DE-HDH), indirect evaporative (IE-HDH), and Maisotsenko evaporative (ME-HDH) systems. A thermodynamic modeling approach is used to estimate the key performance indicators, and the results show that the ME-HDH system has a higher water production rate (WPR) compared to the other systems. The study also finds that increasing air velocity and wet bulb effectiveness improves the WPR. Furthermore, it is observed that Al-Hofuf and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia have relatively high WPRs with minimum energy consumption.
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Fariha Dilpazeer, Mamoona Munir, Muhammad Yousuf Jat Baloch, Iqrash Shafiq, Javeeria Iqbal, Muhammad Saeed, Muhammad Mujtaba Abbas, Sumeer Shafique, Kosar Hikmat Hama Aziz, Ahmad Mustafa, Iqra Mahboob
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Muhammad Sulaiman, Fahad Ali Rabbani, Tanveer Iqbal, Mohsin Ali Kazmi, Saima Yasin, M. A. Mujtaba, M. A. Kalam, Fares Almomani
Summary: This research investigated the effects of glycerol and choline chloride pretreatments on the physico-chemical and mechanical properties of rice husk at a submicron scale. The pretreatments resulted in cellulosic-rich fiber, increased crystallinity, and enhanced thermal stability of the rice husk. The elastic modulus and hardness of the treated rice husk were reduced compared to the untreated ones. These findings suggest that lignocellulosic biomass can be pretreated with green solvents to produce cellulosic-rich fiber for engineered composite applications.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Asim, Muhammad Hanzla Tahir, Ammara Kanwal, Fahid Riaz, Muhammad Amjad, Aamna Khalid, Muhammad Mujtaba Abbas, Ashfaq Ahmad, Mohammad Abul Kalam
Summary: Highly concentrated triple-junction solar cells (HCTJSCs) have various applications for power generation. The current electrical efficiency is around 45%, with an expected increase to 50% by 2030. Concentrated usage of HCTJSCs leads to a decrease in efficiency due to high-temperature surge, causing a sudden drop in output power. This study focuses on improving the efficiency of multijunction solar cells (MJSCs) under climatic conditions in Lahore, Pakistan. Active cooling with nanofluids and microchannel heat sinks (MCHSs) was employed for thermal management, resulting in an optimum average surface temperature of 44.5°C, electrical efficiency of 41.97%, and temperature uniformity of 16.47°C for MJSCs with SiO2-water nanofluid and three layers of MCHS at a 15% volume fraction.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zain Bashir, Muhammad Amjad, Syed Farhan Raza, Shafiq Ahmad, Mali Abdollahian, Muhammad Farooq
Summary: The brick kiln industry is a large and unregulated sector in developing countries, emitting harmful pollutants that deteriorate the environment. The adoption of induced draught zigzag kilns (IDZKs) has proven to be a more efficient and environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional brick kilns. This study compares the emissions and environmental impact of both kiln types, finding that the zigzag technology outperforms the traditional kilns in all aspects, consuming 30% less energy and significantly reducing CO2 and PM2.5 emissions. The adoption of IDZKs can lead to a reduction of impact categories, such as particulate matter formation, photochemical oxidant formation, and terrestrial acidification.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hafiz M. M. Asfahan, Muhammad Sultan, Muhammad Farooq, Fahid Riaz, Sobhy M. M. Ibrahim, Md Shamim Ahamed, Muhammad Imran
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of four phenol resin derivative/refrigerant pairs for adsorption cooling and adsorption heating applications. It is found that KOH6-PR/ethanol exhibits the best performance under optimal working conditions. The cooling and heating capacities vary with different pressure conditions.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Imran Rashid, Zahida Yaqoob, M. A. Mujtaba, H. Fayaz, C. Ahamed Saleel
Summary: Mineral carbonation technology, which aims to permanently sequester CO2, has gained significant attention in recent decades. This review provides an overview of the latest developments in this field, including the carbonation of natural minerals, the role of soaking in raw and heat-activated materials, strategies to enhance mineral reactivity, and the efficiency improvements in the carbonation process. The review also highlights the need for future research in mineral carbonation technology.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fahad Ali Rabbani, Muhammad Sulaiman, Fatima Tabasum, Saima Yasin, Tanveer Iqbal, Muhammad Shahbaz, M. A. Mujtaba, Shahid Bashir, H. Fayaz, C. Ahamed Saleel
Summary: This study investigates the effects of treated and untreated rice husk (RH) fibers on a wood polymer composite (WPC) material. The results show that untreated RH acts as a friction modifier, while treated RH acts as a solid lubricant.
