Circular Economy
Circular Economy
Environmental concern and eco-entrepreneurial intention: the mediating effects of nature-based solutions and self-efficacy
03/10/2024 -
Environmental responsibility is crucial in both consumption and production processes. Increasing environmental concerns of societies require eco-innovative and nature-based solutions (NBS) for...
Facile preparation of TPU/PCL/carbon nanotubes double-percolation conductive nanocomposite and evaluation of the application as flexible sensors for rapid and selective response in volatile organic compounds
23/09/2024 -
Abstract Severe environmental pollution resulting from improper emissions of volatile organic gases (VOCs) has posed significant menaces to human health, ecosystem security, and...
Does Rural Labor Transfer Contribute to the Reduction in Chemical Fertilizer Use? Evidence from China’s Household Finance Survey Data in China
26/09/2024 -
In recent years, the Chinese government has been continuously promoting reduced use of chemical fertilizers and enhancing the sustainable development capacity of agriculture. This study uses...
Socio-Economic Viability of the High Nature Value Farmland under the CAP 2023–2027: The Case of a Sub-Mediterranean Region in Slovenia
27/09/2024 -
Our study aimed to analyse socio-economic sustainability and the drivers of land abandonment in the Kras region of Slovenia, a representative eastern Mediterranean farmland area. We also sought to...
Investigation of Impact Contact Force Testing and Damage Analysis on Potatoes
02/10/2024 -
To investigate the influencing factors and intrinsic relationships between potato impact force and impact damage during potato soil separation, a testing system for potato impact force was...
Production and Optimisation of Fermented Pumpkin-Based Mature Coconut Water Kefir Beverage Using Response Surface Methodology
07/05/2024 -
Fermentation of pumpkin puree and mature coconut water using water kefir grains is a potential method for producing a novel functional non-dairy-based probiotic drink. In the present study, response...
A Bibliometric Review of Chinese Traditional Defensive Settlement Heritage
27/09/2024 -
Unlike residential settlements, Chinese traditional defensive settlements (CTDS) are fortress-shaped settlements built by forefathers to resist invasion and defend their homeland. What remains of...
Driving Sustainable Cultural Heritage Tourism in China through Heritage Building Information Modeling
29/09/2024 -
In recent years, applying building information modeling (BIM) digital technologies to cultural heritage management, monitoring, restoration, with the objective of advancing the sustainable...
Multi-Objective Optimization and Sensitivity Analysis of Building Envelopes and Solar Panels Using Intelligent Algorithms
01/10/2024 -
The global drive for sustainable development and carbon neutrality has heightened the need for energy-efficient buildings. Photovoltaic buildings, which aim to reduce energy consumption and carbon...
Sustainable Design Methods Translated from the Thermodynamic Theory of Vernacular Architecture: Atrium Prototypes
01/10/2024 -
In the context of China’s sustainable development and dual carbon goals, research on thermodynamic architecture theory and vernacular architecture increasingly aligns with international...
Synthesis of Ni@SiC/CNFs Composite and Its Microwave-Induced Catalytic Activity
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Carbon nanomaterials are promising microwave catalytic materials due to their abundant inhomogeneous interfaces capable of producing ideal interfacial polarization and multiple relaxation, which are...
Environmental Stressors of Mozambique Soil Quality
12/06/2024 -
Mozambique is one of the poorest countries in the world. However, it has natural resources, and if they are managed under sustainable development principles, it can overcome its current problems. In...
A Resource-Bound Critical Analysis of the Decarbonisation Roadmaps for the UK Foundation Industries by 2050
18/07/2024 -
The foundation industries in the UK were responsible for emitting 42 Mt CO2eq in 2020, which is approximately 10% of the yearly territorial greenhouse gas emissions. The UK government decarbonisation...
Municipal Solid Waste Management in Laos: Comparative Analysis of Environmental Impact, Practices, and Technologies with ASEAN Regions and Japan
09/08/2024 -
Municipal solid waste management in developing countries faces limitations, especially concerning technologies for treatment and disposal, which is crucial for achieving environmental and economic...
Bio-Based Phase Change Materials for Sustainable Development
30/09/2024 -
The increasing global population has intensified the demand for energy and food, leading to significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from both sectors. To mitigate these impacts and achieve...
Evaluation on Preparation and Performance of a Low-Carbon Alkali-Activated Recycled Concrete under Different Cementitious Material Systems
03/10/2024 -
A green, low-carbon concrete is a top way to recycle waste in construction. This study uses industrial solid waste slag powder (S95) and fly ash (FA) as binders to completely replace cement. This...
Impact of Sub-Ambient Temperature on Aging Rate and Gas Separation Properties of Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity
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Aging in polymers of intrinsic microporosity has slowed exploitation due to a decay in performance over time since densification makes them unsuitable for industrial applications. This work aimed to...
Cationic Imidazolium-Urethane-Based Poly(Ionic Liquids) Membranes for Enhanced CO2/CH4 Separation: Synthesis, Characterization, and Performance Evaluation
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The escalating emissions of CO2 into the atmosphere require the urgent development of technologies aimed at mitigating environmental impacts. Among these, aqueous amine solutions and polymeric...
Reversed Mg-Based Smectites: A New Approach for CO2 Adsorption
21/09/2024 -
Addressing climate change requires transitioning to cleaner energy sources and adopting advanced CO2 capture techniques. Clay minerals are effective in CO2 adsorption due to their regenerative...
Valorization of Cellulosic Waste from Artichoke for Incorporation into Biodegradable Polylactic Acid Matrices
30/09/2024 -
This study presents the development of ecological compounds using polylactic acid (PLA) and artichoke flour with the aim of obtaining materials with properties like commercial PLA. PLA biocomposites...
Effects of Aqueous Solubility and Geochemistry on CO2 Storage in Offshore Basins
30/09/2024 -
The increasing global focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS) has highlighted the potential for offshore CO2 sequestration, particularly following recent successes in onshore projects. This...
