Circular Economy
Circular Economy
AuNP/MIL?88B?NH2 Nanocomposite for the Valorization of Nitroarene by Green Catalytic Hydrogenation
17/04/2024 -
This work presents the in?situ formation of small gold nanoparticles inside the iron carboxylate metal organic framework MIL?88B?NH2. The resulting nanocomposite was tested in the hydrogenation of...
Ecotourism or ecological concerns? Tracing the impact of economic policy uncertainty and natural resources on tourism-driven ecological footprints
17/04/2024 -
The influence of tourism development and economic policy uncertainties on environmental sustainability is substantial. Promoting responsible tourism and using sustainable tourism practises, like...
Resource recovery from soiled sanitary napkin waste—a state-of-the-art review
17/04/2024 -
With ever-improving social and medical awareness about menstrual hygiene in India, the demand for sanitary napkins has increased significantly. The utilization of high-quality and...
Intelligent and sustainable waste classification model based on multi-objective beluga whale optimization and deep learning
18/04/2024 -
Resource recycling is considered necessary for sustainable development, especially in smart cities where increased urbanization and the variety of waste generated require the development of...
Financing mechanism for solid waste management in Anambra, Nigeria: analyses of emerging challenges and implication for circular economy
10/04/2024 -
Waste management is a critical public service provided by municipalities around the world. It is often problematic, inefficient, and abysmally performed in developing countries. Among the problems...
Reliable sustainable management strategies for flare gas recovery: technical, environmental, modeling, and economic assessment: a comprehensive review
09/04/2024 -
The gas flaring network is an inseparable constituent commonly present in most of the oil and gas refineries and petrochemical facilities conferring reliable operational parameters. The improper...
Solidification Mechanism and Strength Characteristics of Alkali-Activated Tannery Sludge–Slag Geopolymer
10/04/2024 -
The aim of this article is to reduce the environmental harm caused by industrial solid waste, specifically tannery sludge, and enable its reutilization. This study prepared an alkali-activated...
An Overview of the Current Trends in Marine Plastic Litter Management for a Sustainable Development
09/04/2024 -
This review summarizes recent data related to the management of marine plastic litter to promote sustainable development. It discusses the distribution and identification of marine plastic litter,...
Assessing sustainable waste management practices in Rajshahi City Corporation: an analysis for local government enhancement using IoT, AI, and Android technology
06/04/2024 -
This study addresses the pressing challenge of inefficient waste management practices within the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), Bangladesh. Despite rapid urbanization and escalating waste...
Sustainable waste management and waste-to-energy in the context of a circular economy through various waste management technologies
08/04/2024 -
Inappropriate waste management is a considerable ecological risk, leading to detrimental effects on the soil, air, and water quality. It is imperative to address these concerns promptly to...
A review on the evaluation models and impact factors of greenhouse gas emissions from municipal solid waste management processes
04/04/2024 -
The total amount of global municipal solid waste (MSW) will reach 3.5 billion tons by 2050, thereby bringing tremendous environmental pressure, especially global warming. Large amounts of...
Reutilization of Silicon-Cutting Waste via Constructing Multilayer Si@SiO2@C Composites as Anode Materials for Li-Ion Batteries
02/04/2024 -
The rapid development of the photovoltaic industry has also brought some economic losses and environmental problems due to the waste generated during silicon ingot cutting. This study introduces an...
Investigation of Rates of Demolition Waste Generated in Decoration and Renovation Projects: An Empirical Study
27/03/2024 -
There is an increase in decoration and renovation activities in the construction industry, and waste generation rates (WGRs) play a crucial role in guiding the management of demolition waste in...
Exploring the Untapped Potential of Pine Nut Skin By-Products: A Holistic Characterization and Recycling Approach
28/03/2024 -
The increasing population, food demand, waste management concerns, and the search for sustainable alternatives to plastic polymers have led researchers to explore the potential of waste materials....
Bridging the Gap: Scaling Up the Sustainable Production of the Yellow Mealworm with Agricultural By-Products—Insights into Larval Growth and Body Composition
25/03/2024 -
Amidst the escalating global demand for protein-rich livestock feed, there’s an urgent call to explore innovative alternatives. Insects, renowned for their rich protein, lipid, and...
Synthesis and suitability characterization of microcrystalline cellulose from Citrus x sinensis sweet orange peel fruit waste-based biomass for polymer composite applications
19/03/2024 -
Abstract Presently, waste management is the primary focus of scientific inquiry. The recyclable and reusable organic waste are dumbed a lot as landfills in the environment and...
Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates for Biodegradable Food Packaging Applications Using Haloferax mediterranei and Agrifood Wastes
20/03/2024 -
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are high-value biodegradable polyesters with thermoplastic properties used in the manufacturing of different products such as packaging films. PHAs have gained much...
Recent Advances in the Preparation and Application of Biochar Derived from Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Mini Review
20/03/2024 -
With the rapid growth in the global population and the accelerating pace of urbanization, researching and developing novel strategies for biomass utilization is significant due to its potential for...
Experimental study on municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash as a component of alkali-activated coal gangue–based geopolymer
16/03/2024 -
This study explores the potential of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWI BA) and coal gangue as precursors for alkali-activated cementitious materials (CG-MBA). An examination of...
Socio-economic baseline for oil-impacted communities in Ogoniland: towards a restoration framework in Niger Delta, Nigeria
14/03/2024 -
This study documents the socio-economic baselines in selected oil-impacted communities prior to the commencement of the Ogoni clean-up and restoration project. Adopting mixed approach consisting...
Steam Explosion-Based Method for the Extraction of Cellulose and Lignin from Rice Straw Waste
01/03/2024 -
This paper focuses on the optimisation of an efficient extraction process for cellulose and lignin from rice straw waste from the Albufera of Valencia using the steam explosion method. This method is...
