Circular Economy
Circular Economy
Investigating the Influence of Organic Loading Rate, Temperature and Stirring Speed on Biogas Production Using Agricultural Waste in South Africa
20/11/2024 -
Biogas production offers an alternate method for managing agricultural waste and contributes to sustainable renewable energy generation. Anaerobic digestion (AD) enables the transformation of organic...
Study on the Mechanism of Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Under Macro Emission Reduction Measures
19/11/2024 -
Clarifying the impact of macro emission reduction measures on the mechanism of agricultural greenhouse gas emission reduction is of great significance in promoting climate change governance and the...
A Comparative Study of the Latest Editions of China–Japan–US Green Building Evaluation Standards
20/11/2024 -
The Green Building Evaluation Standard (ESGB) has become an important support for China’s building sector in realizing the “double carbon” goal. However,...
Polyurethane Nanocomposites with Open-Cell Structure Modified with Aluminosilicate Nano-Filler
19/11/2024 -
Nanocomposite flexible polyurethane foams (nFPUfs) were obtained by modifying the polyurethane formulation by adding a halloysite nano-filler in the amount of one to five parts by weight per hundred...
Optimizing Waste Sorting for Sustainability: An AI-Powered Robotic Solution for Beverage Container Recycling
21/11/2024 -
With Japan facing workforce shortages and the need for enhanced recycling systems due to an aging population and increasing environmental challenges, automation in recycling facilities has become a...
Biochar-Enhanced Carbon-Negative and Sustainable Cement Composites: A Scientometric Review
21/11/2024 -
The increasing demand for cement, which is being driven by global urbanization and infrastructure expansion, necessitates sustainable alternatives to be used as construction materials. Cement-based...
Investigation of the Effect of Reprocessing on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polymers and Polymer Nanocomposites
16/11/2024 -
This article investigates how reprocessing impacts the thermal and mechanical characteristics of low?density polyethylene, polystyrene, polypropylene, and graphene nanoplatelets reinforced...
Molecular Imprinting as a Tool for Exceptionally Selective Gas Separation in Nanoporous Polymers
17/11/2024 -
The alarming increase in atmospheric CO2 levels, driven by fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes, is a major contributor to climate change. Effective technologies for selective CO2 removal...
Environmental life cycle assessment of large-scale coal mining with annual output of more than one million tonnes
18/11/2024 -
Coal occupies an absolute advantage in the primary energy structure of China. However, the production of coal poses a serious threat to the ecological environment and human health. In order to...
Scenario-Based Modeling of Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions in China
18/11/2024 -
Agricultural land in China represents a major source of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, and as population growth and technological advancements drive agricultural intensification, these emissions are...
Mechanical Characteristics of Grillage Root Foundation for High-Voltage Tower Under Horizontal Conditions
15/11/2024 -
In response to the issue of reduced horizontal bearing capacity due to inadequate compaction of backfill soil in traditional grillage foundations, a novel grillage root foundation is proposed in this...
Assessment of Architectural Typologies and Comparative Analysis of Defensive Rammed Earth Dwellings in the Fujian Region, China
17/11/2024 -
Tulou, Tubao, and Zhailu all belong to the same vernacular architectural defensive rammed earth dwellings in Fujian; however, because of the similarity of their earthen defensive functions and...
Enhancing Cover Management Factor Classification Through Imbalanced Data Resolution
12/11/2024 -
This study addresses the persistent challenge of class imbalance in land use and land cover (LULC) classification within the Shihmen Reservoir watershed in Taiwan, where LULC is used to map the Cover...
Polysaccharide-Based Composite Films: Promising Biodegradable Food Packaging Materials
18/11/2024 -
With growing concerns about environmental protection and sustainable development, the development of new biodegradable food packaging materials has become a significant focus for the future of food...
Research on CO2 Desorption Using Microwave-Assisted Novel Blended Alkanolamine Formulations
14/11/2024 -
Traditional alkanolamine absorption methods for CO2 capture suffer from significant absorbent loss and high regeneration energy consumption. To address this issue, novel blended alkanolamine...
Typical Case Studies and Classification with Evaluation of Carbon Dioxide Geological Sequestration in Saline Aquifers
16/11/2024 -
To achieve carbon neutrality in China’s fossil energy sector, saline aquifer CO2 geological storage has become a critical strategy. As research into carbon reduction and storage...
Recent Advances on Microplastics and Nanoplastics Impacts to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2—Zero Hunger: a Systematic Review
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Plastics are versatile materials whose production and use are growing on a global scale. However, inadequate plastic waste management and its degradation result in the release of small particles,...
The Development, Essence and Perspective of Nitrogen Reduction to Ammonia
12/11/2024 -
This paper summarizes the development of six milestones of nitrogen reduction to ammonia, and concludes its commonalities and characteristics. Accordingly, the essence of ammonia synthesis is...
The Influence of Regional Specialization in Agriculture on Farmers’ Pest Control Behaviors Based on a Dual Examination of Control Strategies and Control Costs
13/11/2024 -
The pest control behaviors of agricultural producers are crucial not only for effectively managing pests and diseases but also for ensuring the sustainable development of agricultural production and...
Understanding How Indigenous Knowledge Contributes to Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience: A Systematic Literature Review
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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today threatening societies and the future of the planet. The impacts of climate change are more severe in poor and marginalised...
Study of phase transformation of calcium silicate using desert sand as raw materials
07/11/2024 -
Production of Portland cement consumes a huge amount of silica mineral. The present work aims to introduce desert sand to replace the natural mineral to achieve green manufacturing of silicate cement...
