Circular Economy
Circular Economy
POMOPLA2: A Bio?Based Material Solution Valorizing Tomato By?Products for Circular Packaging Applications
14/11/2024 -
ABSTRACTThe depletion of fossil resources, increasing packaging pollution, and stricter regulations require the development of sustainable alternative materials. This study presents POMOPLA2, a fully...
Simultaneous Passivation and Removal of Heavy Metals in the Compost of Agricultural Waste and Sediment by the Enhanced Migration of Liquid Media
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The study investigated the impact of different liquid media (ultrapure water (UW), citric acid (CA), and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium (EDTA)) on the composting process and heavy metal...
Effects of Inoculation of Thermotolerant Bacillus Strains on Lignocellulose Degradation
13/11/2024 -
Thise study investigated the effect of three lignocellulolytic thermophilic Bacillus strains (F11, Q1, and FP4) on lignocellulose degradation, enzymatic activities, and microbial community structure...
Crystallization behavior and thermal properties of octa-phenyl-substituted silsesquioxane-modified polylactide (PLA)
09/11/2024 -
Abstract This study aims to understand the effects of adding octa-phenyl-substituted silsesquioxane (phSQ) on the crystallization process and thermal stability of polylactide...
Recycling of biodegradable biobased polymer/agave fiber biocomposites
07/11/2024 -
Production, mechanical recycling, and composting of agave fiber?reinforced biocomposites.Biodegradable biobased polymers are a promising solution to reduce the dependence on conventional plastics and...
Preparation of hemp?based biocomposites and their potential industrial application
09/11/2024 -
Preparation of hemp hurd?based biomaterials and characterization of their structural, morphological, mechanical and thermal properties.Biocomposites are an emerging field in plastic industry. The...
Fertilization with Olive Mill Pomace Compost Can Moderate Pest Damage in a Superintensive Olive Grove
07/11/2024 -
Olive cultivation is a key agricultural activity in Spain, primarily for producing oil. The extraction process of olive oil from the drupe yields a by-product known as...
A Decision Framework for Selecting Highly Sustainable Packaging Circular Model in Mass-Customized Packaging Industry
07/11/2024 -
The selection of a sustainable packaging circular model approach entails numerous obstacles under rapidly developing circumstances, such as environmental factors, market competition, and advancing...
Tuning Biodegradation of Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) at Mild Temperature by Blending with Poly (butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PBSA) or Polycaprolactone (PCL)
07/11/2024 -
Biobased plastics are fully or partially made from biological resources but are not necessarily biodegradable or compostable. Poly (lactic acid) (PLA), one of the most diffused bioplastics, is...
Design and Technical-Economic-Environmental Evaluation of a Biorefinery Using Non-Marketable Edible Mushroom Waste
05/11/2024 -
Edible mushrooms are gaining popularity as functional foods, not only for their distinctive taste and subtle flavor but also for their potential health benefits. They are rich in essential nutrients,...
An integrated environmental and economic assessment for the disposal of food waste from grocery retail stores towards resource recovery
31/10/2024 -
Food waste gives rise to many environmental problems. A large amount of food waste is produced by grocery retail stores. It is therefore important to apply efficient food waste treatment...
Optimizing Thermoplastic Starch Film with Heteroscedastic Gaussian Processes in Bayesian Experimental Design Framework
31/10/2024 -
The development of thermoplastic starch (TPS) films is crucial for fabricating sustainable and compostable plastics with desirable mechanical properties. However, traditional design of experiments...
Biobased Compostable Plastics End-of-Life: Environmental Assessment Including Carbon Footprint and Microplastic Impacts
31/10/2024 -
In this paper, we examine how traditional life-cycle assessment (LCA) for bio-based and compostable plastics overlooks issues surrounding carbon sequestration and microplastic persistence. To outline...
Innovative Circular Biowaste Valorisation—State of the Art and Guidance for Cities and Regions
16/10/2024 -
The management of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW), also called urban biowaste, and urban wastewater sludge (UWWS) represents a challenge for cities and regions, which want to...
Green polymer?based materials as promising therapeutical agents for non?communicable diseases
15/10/2024 -
Human activities disrupt ecosystems and climate; eco?friendly green polymers may be used to formulate novel treatments for non?communicable diseases with increased biocompatibility.Polymers play a...
Effects of Compost-based Amendments from Sewage Sludge and Food Waste on Sandy Soil and Rosette Bok Choy's Growth
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Compost-based organic amendments are an alternative to improve the soil's physical and chemical properties, particularly in soils with poor fertility. These amendments can be derived from natural...
Investigating the Role of Municipal Waste Treatment within the European Union through a Novel Created Common Sustainability Point System
20/05/2024 -
Over the last several decades, the European Union (EU) has championed recycling and sustainable waste management through Directives 2008/98/EC and 2018/851, shaping practices across its member...
Essential Quality Attributes of Culture Media Used as Substrates in the Sustainable Production of Pre-Basic Potato Seeds
01/10/2024 -
The sustainability of the primary sector is closely linked to meeting the demand for seeds using agro-industrial waste and bioresidues. Sustainability is a multidimensional concept focused on...
Natural polymers for emerging technological applications: cellulose, lignin, shellac and silk
18/09/2024 -
Utilization of natural polymers such as cellulose, lignin, shellac and silk in emerging technological applications exemplified in this short review demonstrates that these biopolymers possess optimum...
Inoculation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for facilitating aerobic composting of acidified food waste
05/09/2024 -
In aerobic composting of food waste, acidification of the material (acidified food waste, AFW) often occurs and consequently leads to failure of fermentation initiation. In this study, we solved...
Rapid humification of cotton stalk catalyzed by coal fly ash and its excellent cadmium passivation performance
17/08/2024 -
Due to industrialization, soil heavy metal pollution is a growing concern, with humic substances (HS) playing a pivotal role in soil passivation. To address the long duration of the compost...
