Circular Economy
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Synthesis and characterization of a novel aldehyde teroctyl phenolic resin vulcanizing agent for isoprene rubber processing
03/06/2023 -
Abstract The commonly used phenolic resin vulcanizing agents for rubber processing technology have some limitations. In this study, a new aldehyde teroctyl phenolic resin...
Life Cycle Assessment of Olive Oil Production in Turkey, a Territory with an Intensive Production Project
03/06/2023 -
The global warming fight should focus on agriculture, especially on olive crops, due to their potential role in combating it. One of the leading olive oil-producing countries is Turkey; therefore,...
Life cycle assessment of multiple dispensing systems used for cosmetic product packaging
02/06/2023 -
The results of this study show that the airless pump packaging system had least environmental burden than other packaging options for all life cycle impact categories. The packaging material...
Evaluation of Magonia pubescens A. St.-Hill. Roots Extract against Phytopathogens: Searching for Eco-Friendly Crop Protection Products
01/06/2023 -
Botanical biopesticides have emerged as sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic pesticides, whose indiscriminate use leads to several drawbacks to human and environmental health. To...
Modular and Prefabricated System for Waterproofing and Insulation of Flat Roofs
31/05/2023 -
Recently, there has been an attempt to implement increasingly significant prefabrication in building construction, since this method is considered to represent an opportunity to reduce impacts in the...
Performance Optimization of Lignocellulosic Fiber-Reinforced Brake Friction Composite Materials Using an Integrated CRITIC-CODAS-Based Decision-Making Approach
31/05/2023 -
A hybrid multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) framework, namely “criteria importance through inter-criteria correlation-combinative distance-based assessment”...
An Experimental Evaluation of Hemp as an Internal Curing Agent in Concrete Materials
26/05/2023 -
The construction industry is facing increased demand for adopting sustainable ‘green’ building materials to minimise the carbon footprint of the infrastructure sector to...
Multi-Response Optimization of Semi-Lightweight Concrete Incorporating Expanded Polystyrene Beads
29/05/2023 -
The utilization of expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads in semi-lightweight concrete (SLC) intended for repair and building applications has gained great attention in recent years. This study examines...
Low-Carbon Emission Demolition of an Existing Urban Bridge Based on SPMT Technology and Full Procedure Monitoring
25/05/2023 -
Due to the need for comprehensive transportation hub construction, an existing bridge in a bustling urban area with an operation duration of 25 years was required to be demolished. Based on Life...
Sustainability Assessment of Cementitious Ceramic Tile Adhesives
19/05/2023 -
This article presents the results of analyzing environmental impact indicators of thirteen ceramic tile adhesives (CTAs). The analyzed data came from ten third-party-verified Environmental Product...
Ni-Al Bronze in Molten Carbonate Manufactured by LPBF: Effect of Porosity Design on Mechanical Properties and Oxidation
22/05/2023 -
Fuel cell technology has developed due to diminishing dependence on fossil fuels and carbon footprint production. This work focuses on a nickel–aluminum bronze alloy as an anode...
Holistic Approach for Assessing Buildings’ Environmental Impact and User Comfort from Early Design: A Method Combining Life Cycle Assessment, BIM, and Active House Protocol
18/05/2023 -
Due to our increasing dependence on resources and energy, climate change is among the most tangible issues we are facing today. The construction industry has been identified as a key sector to...
Investigating the Effects of Concrete Mix Design on the Environmental Impacts of Reinforced Concrete Structures
18/05/2023 -
This study examines the impact of mix design parameters on the environmental effects of producing concrete and reinforced concrete buildings by conducting a life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon...
Environmental Impacts and Benefits of Tofu Production from Organic and Conventional Soybean Cropping: Improvement Potential from Renewable Energy Use and Circular Economy Patterns
27/04/2023 -
This study aimed to quantify and evaluate the main environmental impacts generated in each phase of tofu production as well as its main co-products (soy milk, food integrators, etc.) and by-products...
High-Temperature Behavior of Polyethylene-Terephthalate-Fiber-Reinforced Sand Concrete: Experimental Investigation
16/05/2023 -
At ambient temperature, concrete exhibits excellent mechanical properties. However, understanding the behavior of concrete under high-temperature conditions is crucial, especially for civil...
Which Is More Environmentally Friendly? A Comparative Analysis of the Environmental Benefits of Two Waste-to-Energy Technologies for Plastics Based on an LCA Model
18/05/2023 -
Waste plastics are low-value waste; thus, achieving high-value recycling is the most desirable goal. Scientific methods are required to evaluate the environmental benefits and support the technology...
Aerospace, Vol. 10, Pages 400: Experimental Evaluation of Fatigue Strength of AlSi10Mg Lattice Structures Fabricated by AM
25/04/2023 -
There is evidence that Additive Manufacturing (AM) plays a crucial role in the fourth industrial revolution. The design freedom provided by this technology is disrupting limits and rules from the...
Psychological Resilience and Farmers’ Homestead Withdrawal: Evidence from Traditional Agricultural Regions in China
12/05/2023 -
The implementation of China’s rural homestead withdrawal policy has been a topic of great interest in recent years. However, little is known about its impact on farmers’...
A BIM-Based Tool for Assessing Sustainability in Buildings Using the Green Pyramid Rating System
13/05/2023 -
Green construction management is an approach that aims to promote sustainable solutions in building design and construction. However, the complexity and variability in design scenarios often pose...
Lightweight Copper–Carbon Nanotube Core–Shell Composite Fiber for Power Cable Application
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The substitution of traditional copper power transmission cables with lightweight copper–carbon nanotube (Cu–CNT) composite fibers is critical for reducing the weight,...
