Circular Economy
Circular Economy
Analysis of Sectoral Environmental Product Declarations as a Data Source for Life Cycle Assessment
05/12/2023 -
The life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the quantification of the environmental status in the building sector following new legislative frameworks. Countries...
Life Cycle Assessment and Circular Building Design in South Asian Countries: A Review of the Current State of the Art and Research Potentials
07/12/2023 -
A literature survey was proposed, aiming at summarizing the state of the art and, consequently, the research potential, in the increasingly popular field of circular economy, specifically applied to...
Organic and Biogenic Nanocarriers as Bio-Friendly Systems for Bioactive Compounds’ Delivery: State-of-the Art and Challenges
07/12/2023 -
“Green” strategies to build up novel organic nanocarriers with bioperformance are modern trends in nanotechnology. In this way, the valorization of bio-wastes and the use...
Analysis of Geometric Characteristics of Cracks and Delamination in Aerated Concrete Products Using Convolutional Neural Networks
02/12/2023 -
Currently, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are becoming a strategic vector for the development of companies in the construction sector. The introduction of “smart...
Reusing Ceramic Waste as a Precursor in Alkali-Activated Cements: A Review
04/12/2023 -
Concrete and ceramic products are among the most widely used materials in the construction sector. The production of ceramic materials has significantly grown in recent years. Concrete is one of the...
Environmental Impact Assessment of Plastic Waste Management Scenarios in the Canadian Context
04/12/2023 -
Given the scale of plastic generation, its persistent presence in the environment, and the urgent need to transition to a net-zero emissions paradigm, managing plastic waste has gained increasing...
The Impact of Hydrolysis Regime on the Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Medium-Density Fiberboards Manufactured from Recycled Wood Fibers
01/12/2023 -
Recycling medium-density fiberboards (MDF) presents notable technological challenges, primarily due to the deteriorated properties of the recycled wood fibers obtained from MDF waste. On the other...
Integrated Semi-Continuous Manufacturing of Lentiviral Vectors Using a HEK-293 Producer Cell Line
01/12/2023 -
There have been considerable efforts on improving the lentiviral vector (LV) system and their production. However, there remains the persisting challenge of producing a sufficient quantity of LVs at...
Ecolabels and the economic recession
04/12/2023 -
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Aerospace, Vol. 10, Pages 998: Analysis Leading to the Design of a Hybrid Gas-Electric Multi-Engine Testbed
28/11/2023 -
Given the increase in air traffic, the main challenges in aircraft design are in-flight emissions and noise heard by the community. These problems have thus far been solved by incremental...
Parametric Assessment to Evaluate and Compare the Carbon Footprint of Diverse Manufacturing Processes for Building Complex Surfaces
30/11/2023 -
At present, building design is faced with a need to properly manage complex geometries and surfaces. This fact is not only driven by the increased demand for visually stunning spaces but also stems...
Characterization and modeling of creep behavior of glued laminated bamboo
27/11/2023 -
Experimental characterizaiton of the creep behavior of glued laminated bamboo.The benefits of using glued laminated bamboo (GLB) as a structural material are numerous, such as its low weight, high...
Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence for Project Management in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: A Systematic Review
25/11/2023 -
The high volume of information produced by project management and its quality have become a challenge for organizations. Due to this, emerging technologies such as big data, data science and...
Experimental Study of Drilling Damage Outcomes in Hybrid Composites with Waste Micro-Inclusions
24/11/2023 -
Composite materials are used in a substantial number of products. Environmental concerns highlight the need for the inclusion of recovered waste in their formulation, thus reducing their carbon...
Comparison of the Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment of Hydrodynamic Cavitation and Mechanical Stirring Reactors for the Production of Sustainable Hevea brasiliensis Ethyl Ester
24/11/2023 -
Even though the hydrodynamic cavitation reactor (HCR) performs better than the mechanical stirring reactor (MSR) at producing biodiesel, and the ethylic process of biodiesel production is entirely...
A Study on the Hydrothermal Synthesis of Calcium Silicate Products by Calcination of Full-Component Waste Concrete
27/11/2023 -
In order to achieve the reuse of waste concrete, the hydrothermal synthesis of low-temperature calcined calcium silica products with an ideal admixture of fly ash and waste concrete as raw materials...
Biopesticides: a Green Approach Towards Agricultural Pests
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Abstract Biopesticides are biological products or organisms which are potential candidates for eco-friendly pest management and crop protection over the chemical pesticides. The...
Characterizing VOCs emissions of coal chemical enterprise in China: a case study in five coal chemical enterprises
23/11/2023 -
Coal chemical-induced climate change has become a global concern. However, the dearth of comprehensive case studies and fundamental data has obstructed the accurate quantification of volatile...
The Effect of Different Biochar on the Mechanical Properties of Cement-Pastes and Mortars
21/11/2023 -
In recent years, there has been a concerning surge in CO2 emissions, with the construction and materials production sectors standing out as significant contributors to greenhouse gas pollution. To...
Digital Prefabrication of Lightweight Building Elements for Circular Economy: Material-Minimised Ribbed Floor Slabs Made of Extruded Carbon Reinforced Concrete (ExCRC)
23/11/2023 -
To reduce resource consumption and the carbon footprint of the construction industry, new construction principles that stipulate the minimisation of materials are urgently needed. Floor slabs show...
