Circular Economy

 

Circular Economy

Experimental thermal performance of deionized water and iron oxide nanofluid for cold thermal storage
25/03/2024 - Phase change materials enhance the thermal comfort of buildings by utilizing stored thermal energy. In large air-conditioning systems, ice storage plays a crucial role in managing peak power...
Textile waste-based cellulose composites: a review
22/03/2024 - Abstract Due to increased environmental awareness, the depletion of fossil fuels, and expanding ecological concerns, today’s society has a larger need for environmentally...
Scopes for Improvements in Energy Conservation and Thermomechanical Performance of Building Blocks in the Kingdom of Bahrain: A Literature Review
22/03/2024 - In regions with hot climates such as Bahrain, the utilization of air conditioning is indispensable in both public and private buildings to attain thermally comfortable indoor environments. External...
Development and Sustainability: A Case Study of the Industrial Park EURO-PARK Kobierzyce in Poland
22/03/2024 - Since 2001, a new development paradigm, not only in EU countries but also at the global level, has been the concept of balancing environmental, social and economic factors, known as sustainable...
The Design of a Sustainable Industrial Wastewater Treatment System and The Generation of Biohydrogen from E. crassipes
25/03/2024 - Water scarcity is a significant global issue caused by the prolonged disregard and unsustainable management of this essential resource by both public and private bodies. The dependence on fossil...
Intelligent Early Warning and Decision Platform for Long-Term Ground Subsidence in High-Density Areas for Sustainable Urban Development
25/03/2024 - Long-term ground subsidence (LTGS) is a relatively slow process. However, the accumulation of long-term subsidence has an adverse impact on the normal operation and safety of a subway, hindering...
Polyacrylonitrile and polyacrylonitrile/cellulose?based activated carbon nanofibers obtained from acrylic textile wastes for carbon dioxide capture
16/03/2024 - Aliphatic polyurethane film based on H?MDI has been constructed by chain extender engineering. Detailed study was conducted on the effects of hydroxyl and amine terminated chain extenders of...
An Assessment of Food Value Chains to Identify Gaps and Make Recommendations for Further Development: A Slovenian Case Study
20/03/2024 - The content of this paper presents the research results of a three-year research project in which a multi-criteria evaluation model (according to the DEX methodology) was developed for the evaluation...
Unlocking the Potential of Agrifood Waste for Sustainable Innovation in Agriculture
20/03/2024 - The United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP’s) Food Waste Index Report 2021 highlights a global annual food waste of 1 billion tons. The UNEP plays a crucial role in...
Short-Term Load Forecasting Method for Industrial Buildings Based on Signal Decomposition and Composite Prediction Model
19/03/2024 - Accurately predicting the cold load of industrial buildings is a crucial step in establishing an energy consumption management system for industrial constructions, which plays a significant role in...
Sustainable composites with self?healing capability: Epoxidized natural rubber and cellulose propionate reinforced with cellulose fibers
18/03/2024 - Rubber composites based on epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) and cellulose propionate (CP) blends reinforced with cellulose fibers (CFs) with self?healing capability driven by polymeric chain mobility...
An Evidence of Carbonic Anhydrase Activity in Native Microalgae for CO2 Capture Application
- Abstract A promising alternative for effective carbon capture has been found in microalgae because of their high photosynthetic capacity and quick growth. The carbon concentration...
A Review on Virgin or Waste Polymers in Bitumen Modification for Ageing and Rejuvenation
11/03/2024 - This review describes the various possible polymers used for bitumen modification and explores the advantages and disadvantages of different waste polymers utilized in bitumen modification due to...
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...
A Decision Support System for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Loss Reduction under Uncertain Agricultural Policy Frameworks
12/03/2024 - The EU Green Deal requires the reduction in pesticides and fertilisers in food crop production, whilst the sustainable development goals require reductions in food loss and food waste. In a complex...
Life Cycle Assessment of Dried Organic Apple Value Chains Considering Conventional and Heat-Pump-Assisted Drying Processes: The Case of Sweden
12/03/2024 - The increasing population pressure and demand for quality food, and the significant burden of agriculture on the environment, impede the sustainable development of the food sector. Understanding the...
A Review of Building Carbon Emission Accounting Methods under Low-Carbon Building Background
13/03/2024 - With the continuous development of the global economy, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions are persistently increasing, making global warming an indisputable fact. As a high-energy...
Functionalization of Ordered Mesoporous Silica (MCM-48) with Task-Specific Ionic Liquid for Enhanced Carbon Capture
13/03/2024 - This work presents new composites of AAILs@MCM-48 obtained by functionalizing ordered mesoporous silica MCM-48 with two amino acid-based ionic liquids (AAILs) ([Emim][Gly] and [Emim][Ala]) to improve...
Reactive Deep Eutectic Solvent for an Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Cellulose Carbamate
09/03/2024 - The limited solubility of natural cellulose in water and common organic solvents hinders its diverse applications, despite being one of the most abundant and easily accessible biopolymers on Earth....
Exploring the impact of circular economy practices on ecological footprint, inflation rate, and renewable energy consumption: evidence from G20 economies
06/03/2024 - The circular economy (CE) has acquired significant interest for its potential to contribute to sustainable development (SD). The present study utilizes empirical methodology, specifically panel...
The Impacts of Open Data and eXplainable AI on Real Estate Price Predictions in Smart Cities
06/03/2024 - In the rapidly evolving landscape of urban development, where smart cities increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to address complex challenges, using AI to accurately predict...