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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kotaro Kawajiri, Kaito Sakamoto
Summary: This study compares the GHG emissions of conventional CF production process and an improved CF production process using LCA method. The results show that the improved process can reduce 20% of GHG emissions, mainly due to the use of liquid-phase stabilization in fiber preparation stage with the advanced CF technology.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
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Economics
Mohammad Arzaghi, Jay Squalli
Summary: This paper investigates the relationship between fuel subsidy policies and environmental emissions and finds that high fossil fuel subsidies are associated with greater greenhouse gas emissions. Fuel subsidy reform can help reduce global GHG emissions, but it is not a silver bullet solution.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francesco Gagliardi, Angela Daniela La Rosa, Luigino Filice, Giuseppina Ambrogio
Summary: The study evaluates the environmental impact of using lightweight materials to reduce carbon emissions in the automotive industry, with results showing that glass-fiber reinforced thermoset and carbon-fiber reinforced thermoplastic have the lowest environmental impact.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Friederike Ziegler, Peter H. Tyedmers, Robert W. R. Parker
Summary: Making food systems more sustainable is a major challenge for humanity. Life cycle assessment research has provided valuable insights for addressing this challenge. However, comparing the environmental impacts of different food products based on existing literature is challenging and requires more transparent and consistent methods. Through examples, we suggest best practices to enhance the aggregation of life cycle assessment studies in order to guide sustainable food systems.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Randall C. Boehm, Logan C. Scholla, Joshua S. Heyne
Summary: By increasing the fuel temperature limit and improving fuel thermal efficiency, it is possible to achieve energy savings of over 0.5% in engine performance, with 60% coming from the high thermal stability of synthetic fuels.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wei Wang, Zhaoping Zhong, Qiying Liu, Zheng Xiang, Yuxuan Yang, Xiaotian Pan, Zhaocheng Shen
Summary: This study aimed to establish an assessment system for the energy and environmental impact of hydrothermal catalytic jet fuel production (HCJFP) using corn stalk as raw material. Exergic analysis and life cycle assessment (LCA) were used to evaluate the basic and optimization processes. The results showed that global warming and gypsum production were the main environmental impacts of HCJFP. Different pollutants significantly affected the utilization of available energy and LCA results, particularly the direct combustion of lignin. Two lignin utilization methods were proposed for higher efficient energy utilization. The optimization scheme indicated that the utilization of hydrogen production as a by-product and the conversion of carbon dioxide into carbon in liquid fuel were beneficial for reducing the carbon emissions of the system.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Antonanzas, J. C. Quinn
Summary: While the PV industry has achieved greenhouse gas emissions payback between 2012 and 2016, its effectiveness in preventing other environmental damages is limited. More technology improvements are needed to lower the impact in other environmental categories beyond climate change and make solar PV more sustainable.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elias Soltani, Afshin Soltani, Majid Alimagham, Eskandar Zand
Summary: A modeling system was used to calculate the resource footprints in agricultural production systems in Iran, with the highest land footprint observed in pulses and oil grains. The lowest water footprint was found in silage corn, while the highest water footprints were observed in oil grains. The production of energy, fuel, electricity, and GHG emissions were higher in irrigated cropping systems compared to rainfed systems. Livestock and poultry products, especially red meat, had the highest ecological footprint among the products.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Naga Dheeraj Kumar Reddy Chukka, A. Arivumangai, Sanjeev Kumar, R. Subashchandrabose, Yeddula Bharath Simha Reddy, L. Natrayan, Geleta Chala Debela
Summary: Carbon emissions in India, particularly in the city of Chennai, have significantly increased due to the booming infrastructure sector and construction of buildings using conventional materials. This study focuses on the carbon emissions of residential buildings in and around Chennai.
ADSORPTION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Economics
Samayan Narayanamoorthy, L. Ramya, Samayan Kalaiselvan, Joseph Varghese Kureethara, Daekook Kang
Summary: The study aims to select the best alternative fuel using decision-making methods, taking into account factors such as environmental safety, cost, and performance. The conclusion is that natural gas is the best alternative.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Hammad Mushtaq, Fahad Noor, M. A. Mujtaba, Salman Asghar, Abdulfatah Abdu Yusuf, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Abrar Hussain, Mohamed Fathy Badran, Kiran Shahapurkar
Summary: The growing population in urban areas exacerbates the issue of hospital waste management in developing countries. This study evaluates the environmental impacts of different hospital waste management scenarios using life cycle assessment approach. The findings suggest that implementing an integrated approach can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and recover materials for reuse. Therefore, implementing an integrated approach is crucial for advancing sustainable hospital waste management. The results of this study can be utilized for future research and policymaking.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Maja Percic, Nikola Vladimir, Ailong Fan, Ivana Jovanovic
Summary: The shipping industry is driven towards more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly ships by energy requirements and environmental regulations. Current mathematical models for ship energy efficiency cannot consider alternative fuels as a powering option. This paper formulates an energy efficiency and emissions index for ships with alternative power systems, considering different environmental impacts and fuel pathways. The model extends the analysis boundaries from the ship power system to the complete fuel cycle, allowing for comparisons of ships or the entire shipping sector.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ning Zhang, Jiajia Zheng, Guanghan Song, Hailong Zhao
Summary: The study highlights the progress of California's renewable energy system from 2001 to 2019, with solar energy, biomass, and waste-energy being major contributors. Kern county leads in energy generation, with a focus needed on managing environmental impacts like acidification potential.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xi Zhang, Yanchun Shi, Yu Chen, Husheng Hu, Feiyuan Cheng, Rui Li, Yulong Wu
Summary: Dunaliella salina, a fast-growing microalgae, can be converted into jet fuel with a high bio-oil yield using catalysts HTL method. Heat-integration optimization reduces energy consumption and environmental impact. Life cycle assessment confirms the importance of this system in wastewater treatment and carbon utilization.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi Jiang, Fusong Wang, Quantao Liu, Jun Xie, Shaopeng Wu
Summary: This paper demonstrates the sustainability of induced healing asphalt pavement by comparing it with traditional maintenance methods, showing that induced healing asphalt pavement has lower energy consumption and environmental emissions compared to traditional asphalt pavement.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marguerite A. Renouf, Steven J. Kenway
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
M. A. Renouf, S. Serrao-Neumann, S. J. Kenway, E. A. Morgan, D. Low Choy
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Marguerite A. Renouf, Mark Poggio, Alison Collier, Nicole Price, Bernard L. Schroeder, Peter G. Allsopp
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. A. Renouf, C. Renaud-Gentie, A. Perrin, H. M. G. van der Werf, C. Kanyarushoki, F. Jourjon
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Marguerite A. Renouf, Steven J. Kenway, Ka Leung Lam, Tony Weber, Estelle Roux, Silvia Serrao-Neumann, Darryl Low Choy, Edward A. Morgan
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sandra Beauchet, Anthony Rouault, Marie Thiollet-Scholtus, Marguerite Renouf, Frederique Jourjon, Christel Renaud-Gentie
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
S. King, S. K. Kenway, M. A. Renouf
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mojtaba Moravej, Marguerite A. Renouf, Ka Leung Lam, Steven J. Kenway, Christian Urich
Summary: Historically, little consideration has been given to water performance in urban developments, leading to problems such as increased stormwater runoff and flooding. However, with the new method and tool SUWMBA, it is possible to quantify water performance at the site scale by considering the integration of architectural design, water servicing technologies, and environmental context. SUWMBA has the potential to contribute to performance-based urban design and planning by enabling quantification of dwelling designs' water performance and setting locally-specific water performance objectives and targets.
Review
Urban Studies
Beata A. Sochacka, Steven J. Kenway, Marguerite A. Renouf
Summary: Liveability is a complex and multi-dimensional concept, with differences in conceptualizations between academic and non-academic literature. While transport and connectedness are central themes in both, urban water management tends to focus on the role of water in enhancing public greenspace, especially in the context of stormwater management and water governance. This indicates the need for a more critical understanding of liveability that recognizes the diverse conceptualizations and contextual influences driving them.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
K. M. Nazmul Islam, Steven J. Kenway, Marguerite A. Renouf, Thomas Wiedmann, Ka Leung Lam
Summary: The study found that virtual water has a higher impact on city water use than direct water; water efficiency projects in rural areas can significantly reduce city virtual water footprints; these results are important for reducing city water footprints, sustainable sourcing, and planning for future product supplies.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mojtaba Moravej, Marguerite A. Renouf, Steven Kenway, Christian Urich
Summary: This study reveals the impact of infill residential development on the local urban water cycle, with architectural design having a greater influence than on-site water servicing technologies. By integrating appropriate designs and technologies, higher population density can be achieved with reduced impacts on the urban water cycle. The findings have significant implications for sustainable urban water management and addressing issues such as flooding, water insecurity, and urban heat. They also highlight the underutilized role of architects and urban planners in addressing urban water challenges.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
R. E. Jones, M. A. Renouf, R. E. Speight, J. L. Blinco, I. M. O'Hara
Summary: Food loss and waste is a global challenge with complex environmental, economic, and social implications. The SeqFLoW framework provides a methodology to assess and rank various management options for food loss and waste, allowing industry and academic professionals to select and analyze the most suitable alternatives.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Silvia Serrao-Neumann, Marguerite A. Renouf, Edward Morgan, Steven J. Kenway, Darryl Low Choy
Article
Agronomy
M. Poggio, M. A. Renouf, C. Connolly, M. Thompson
INTERNATIONAL SUGAR JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Urban Studies
S. Serrao-Neumann, M. Renouf, S. J. Kenway, D. Low Choy