Review
Environmental Sciences
Carlos Alberto de Albuquerque, Carlos Henrique Pereira Mello, Jose Henrique de Freitas Gomes, Valquiria Claret dos Santos
Summary: Research shows that electronic waste is highly toxic and has a rapid growth rate, emphasizing the need for more studies on environmentally friendly waste disposal. China, the USA, and India are the countries with the highest publication rate on this topic, whereas Brazil has a relatively low research output in this field.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yang Xu, Yaping Yang, Xiaona Chen, Yangxiaoyue Liu
Summary: The article presents the current status and development trends of the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and comprehensively analyzes NDVI research using bibliometrics analysis. The study finds that the amount of NDVI research has exponentially increased over the years and the research fields have become increasingly diverse, with potential for further development in the future.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Obiora B. Ezeudu, Tochukwu C. Oraelosi, Jonah C. Agunwamba, Uzochukwu C. Ugochukwu
Summary: Co-production in solid waste management in Nigeria involves the participation of non-state actors, leading to innovation, increased financial resources, and enhanced public awareness. It changes people's attitudes towards waste, promoting the development of circular economy. However, challenges such as potential exploitation of informal waste pickers and unclear business models need to be addressed for successful co-production.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kun Shi, Yi Zhou, Zhen Zhang
Summary: Household waste recycling is widely recognized as a key measure to reduce pollution and promote sustainable development. Research in this field is rapidly growing, focusing on factors influencing residents' recycling behavior using psychological models like the theory of planned behavior. Other hotspots include electronic waste, source separation, life cycle assessment, and circular economy.
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Chen-Fu Chien, Kathleen Aviso, Ming-Lang Tseng, Minoru Fujii, Ming K. Lim
Summary: The limitations of traditional waste management methods and the increasing generation of solid waste necessitate the collection of research on efficient models and better treatment technologies in a virtual special issue. Strategies focusing on reuse and recycling in solid waste management have revealed their current challenges, and the progress in addressing these limitations is of growing importance for emerging economies.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tat-Dat Bui, Jiun-Wei Tseng, Ming-Lang Tseng, Ming K. Lim
Summary: This study enriches knowledge of sustainable solid waste management by establishing a valid hierarchical model and critiques the causal interrelationship between waste reuse and recycling attributes. The challenges and opportunities for sustainable waste reuse and recycling are emphasized, and direction is provided for practices. The results show that circular resource management, societal requirements, and municipal sustainability are causative aspects with the capability to improve sustainable solid waste management as it regards waste reuse and recycling.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Dandan Guo, Chaofeng Zhou, Haomiao Li, Dai Su, Guangwen Gong, Xinlin Chen, Xinlan Chen, Yingchun Chen
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of global research hotspots and trends in integrated care (IC), and highlights the characteristics, challenges, and potential solutions of IC.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yang Liu, Chen Shen, Zhonghong Li
Summary: Bioretention is an important low impact development practice for urban stormwater management. The number of published articles on bioretention facilities has been increasing, with significant contributions from China. However, the impact of these articles needs to be enhanced. Recent studies focus on hydrologic and water purification effects, as well as nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Future studies should explore the interaction between fillers, microorganisms, and plants, as well as the purification mechanisms of emerging contaminants and optimization of bioretention system design parameters.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Mahmoud Kandeel, Mohamed A. Morsy, Hany M. Abd El-Lateef, Mohamed Marzok, Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Khalid M. Al Khodair, Wafaa E. Soliman, Ibrahim Albokhadaim, Katharigatta N. Venugopala
Summary: This article employs bibliometric analysis to examine camel research over the past century, discussing major contributors, funding sources, academic institutions, scientific disciplines, and countries involved. The study finds an increasing interest in camel research in recent years, but highlights the need for greater support in areas related to camel health and production.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Hui Li, Muji Siri, Baojie Wang, Yixuan He, Cheng Liu, Changliang Feng, Kesi Liu
Summary: Root traits research has been steadily growing in the past two decades, with a wide range of countries, institutions, and authors involved. However, closer cooperation is needed to promote global collaboration, resource sharing, and openness.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yuhua Chen, Yan Li, Limin Guo, Jun Hong, Wenjuan Zhao, Ximin Hu, Cuicui Chang, Wei Liu, Kun Xiong
Summary: This study visually analyzed the research hotspots of inflammasome/pyroptosis related to the brain over the past two decades using bibliometrics from the Web of Science Core database. It was found that publications regarding inflammasome and pyroptosis in the brain have been increasing gradually since 2005, with expectations of further increase in 2020. Investigating mitochondrial molecules involved in the complex crosstalk of pyroptosis and regulated cell deaths in brain glial cells is recommended to facilitate the development of effective therapeutic strategies targeting inflammasome/pyroptosis.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ichiro Tsuchimoto, Yuya Kajikawa
Summary: Research into plastic recycling is growing rapidly due to increasing concerns over ocean and land pollution and ecosystem degradation caused by plastic waste. Key research areas include the biodegradability of plastics, bioplastics, life cycle assessment, recycling of electronic waste, and the use of recycled plastics in construction. Developed countries lead many research areas, while developing countries are actively exploring the use of recycled plastics in the construction sector.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saraswathy Kasavan, Sumiani Yusoff, Ng Chee Guan, Nur Shakirah Kamarul Zaman, Mohd Fadhli Rahmat Fakri
Summary: Research on textile waste has been broad with China leading in publications output and Indian Institute of Technology System ranked first in total publication number. The most common keywords in this field are textile wastewater and adsorption, indicating the current main research direction. Textile waste research can be categorized into five clusters: pollutant compositions, component of textile wastewater, treatment methods, effect mechanism, and recyclability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yu Xu, Ying Gao, Lin Jiang, Lunhui Wu, Jing Yin, Zhijun Yang, Youkang Dong
Summary: There has been a significant increase in cervicogenic headaches in recent years, greatly impacting sufferers' daily lives and work. This study uses bibliometric analysis to systematically examine the current state of research on cervicogenic headaches, identifying areas of interest and providing insight for future research directions.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Surgery
A. Musbahi, C. B. Rao, A. Immanuel
Summary: This study evaluated the quality of research output in the field of robotic surgery using bibliometric analyses. The results indicated that urology was the most relevant research area, and the most productive countries were the USA, Japan, and Italy. The study concludes that research in robotic surgery is still in its early stages and further research is needed.
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yui Kawasaki, Sayaka Nagao-Sato, Misa Shimpo, Kahori Fujisaki, Emi Yoshii, Rie Akamatsu, Petra Warschburger
Summary: This study qualitatively describes sustainable dietary behaviors (SDBs) that Japanese and German adults can implement in their lives, and quantitatively compares the similarities and differences in understanding SDBs between the two samples. The study found that Japanese participants were more focused on food waste prevention, while German participants were more focused on solving environmental problems.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kechun Chen, Yuan Ding, Liming Yang, Zhihao Wang, Haoxuan Yu, Difan Fang, Yufa Feng, Liying Hu, Chenxi Xu, Penghui Shao, Xubiao Luo, Liang Chen
Summary: This study proposes a targeted repair scheme for the recovery of graphite anodes from spent LIBs by systematically characterizing and analyzing the structure and composition of spent graphite (SG). The results show that the repair scheme achieves effective SG repair and the repaired graphite anode displays excellent lithium storage performance.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Takao Ueda, Shigeki Koyanaka, Tatsuya Oki
Summary: Fires caused by accidental crushing of batteries are a serious issue in the e-waste recycling process. A new in-line sorting system that uses X-ray scanning and deep learning has been developed to accurately detect batteries. Through a validation study, the system achieved higher accuracy compared to other existing programs.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hannes Geist, Frank Balle
Summary: Research on circular economy often lacks empirical data, especially in the theory of circular process design and design for remanufacturing. This study systematically collected and analyzed engineering data on seven remanufacturing processes in the European automotive remanufacturing industry for the first time, providing empirical support for circular engineering challenges, potentials, and solutions.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaojing Li, Fan Lue, Nanlin Liao, Hua Zhang, Na Yang, Pinjing He
Summary: This study assesses and predicts the greenhouse gas emissions on the timeline as waste treatment technologies develop in Shanghai from 1991 to 2025 using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. The findings demonstrate that GHG emission has reached net-zero in 2019 owing to the application of alternative technologies and waste segregation.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bingchun Liu, Haoyang Wang, Xiaoqin Liang, Yibo Wang, Zijie Feng
Summary: The expansion of the photovoltaic market has resulted in a significant increase in PV waste. Therefore, conducting scientific research to determine the importance of the circular economy for sustainable growth in the PV industry is essential. The study demonstrates that accurate prediction of PV installed capacity and quantifying the importance of recycling in balancing the supply and demand of raw materials can be achieved through a multi-factor installed capacity prediction model and recovery potential prediction.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Chuanzhen Zhang, Baojing Gu, Xia Liang, Shu Kee Lam, Yi Zhou, Deli Chen
Summary: Reactive nitrogen is crucial for agriculture and human nutrition, but mismanagement can have detrimental effects on human health and ecosystem services, hindering the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Progress towards nitrogen-related targets varies across countries, highlighting the need for integrated management to achieve overall synergies.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alessandro Gatto, Marijke Kuiper, Corina van Middelaar, Hans van Meijl
Summary: This study examines the economic and environmental effects of transitioning towards more circular food systems in the European Union (EU27) by feeding animals with low-opportunity-cost feed and better utilizing local feed resources. The results show that providing subsidies for circularity and promoting the use of low-cost feed can increase animal production, but also have negative impacts on land use and emissions. On the other hand, promoting domestic feed sourcing through import tariffs can decrease animal production and greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture. However, complementary policies are needed to mitigate drawbacks and enhance benefits of a more circular agri-food system.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinbo Zhang, Liu Chen, Yulei Xie, Pingjian Yang, Zheng Li, Huaicheng Guo, Yang Zhang, Lirong Liu
Summary: This study examines the impact of carbon taxes on low-carbon development and climate change mitigation. By constructing a cross-system bi-layer model, the study finds that reasonable carbon taxes can promote the stability of the energy network, reduce carbon emissions and air pollutants, and optimize production efficiency and the structure of the energy system. This study contributes to a better understanding of the effects and implementation pathways of carbon taxes.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Konstantin Born, Mehmet Metehan Ciftci
Summary: Increasing recycling of metals is important for reducing reliance on mining, but it cannot fully meet future metal demand. Primary production of metals is expected to continue rising, highlighting the need for alternative circular economy strategies such as demand reduction and mitigating harmful impacts of primary metal production.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yinqiu Ma, Lin Huang, Jiahui Li, Wei Cao, Yumei Cai
Summary: Afforestation and reforestation, such as China's Grain for Green Program, have shown to effectively mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to carbon sink capacity. This study highlights the significant carbon potential of the program and its potential application in other countries to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Arlind Dervishaj, Kjartan Gudmundsson
Summary: This paper reviews digital tools for supporting the Circular Economy (CE) in the built environment and provides suggestions. The study identifies limitations in the functionalities of current tools, including a lack of representative data for LCA and underdeveloped circularity indicators. Further development is needed in terms of interoperability aspects, integration of more sources of data for LCA and circularity, and possibilities for a comprehensive evaluation of design choices.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mohamadreza Y. Azarfam, Anuj Maheshwari, Frank D. Blum, Siddhesh Chaudhari, Clinton Switzer, Ranji Vaidyanathan, Jay C. Hanan, Sudheer Bandla
Summary: This study introduces a feasible method for manufacturing recycled composites using post-consumer carpets and recycled resin. The resulting composites have impressive strength and modulus, surpassing commercial thermoplastics and making them suitable for structural applications. This research presents a promising approach to address carpet landfilling and reduce reliance on additives.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pujiang Shi, Tianle Huang, Hong Kit Lim, Chiew Kei Tan, Jong-Min Lee, Chor Yong Tay
Summary: This study developed a highly porous bioadaptive 3D sponge-like construct from plastic materials in discarded keyboards for advanced in vitro applications. The findings demonstrate the potential of using discarded keyboards as a waste-to-resource feedstock to achieve waste reduction and maximize value-capture.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kuo-Jui Wu, Hailing Qiu, Caiyan Huang, Anthony S. F. Chiu, Ming-Lang Tseng
Summary: Government resource allocation practices for achieving carbon neutrality should be guided by dynamic system theory to identify potential dynamics. Carbon intensity control dynamics have a significant influence on other dynamics.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)