Circular Economy
Circular Economy
Solar Biomass Reforming and Hydrogen Production with Earth?Abundant Si?Based Photocatalysts
05/06/2023 -
Efficient, stable, and non?toxic photocatalysts for biomass photo?reforming, which can simultaneously produce hydrogen and valuable chemicals under mild conditions, have garnered great attention. In...
Enhanced free radical generation on MoS2/Pt by light and water vapor co?activation for selective CO detection with high sensitivity
03/06/2023 -
Semiconductor?based gas sensors hold great promise for effective CO detection. However, boosting sensor response and selectivity remains a key priority in moist conditions. In this study, w e...
Monomer Recycling and Repolymerization of Post?Consumer Polyester Textiles
01/06/2023 -
Post?consumer polyester textiles were depolymerized in a continuous alkaline hydrolysis in a twin?screw extruder. The resulting monomers terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol were polymerized to food...
Influence of Molecular Characteristics and Size Effects in Polystyrene Pyrolysis
01/06/2023 -
We investigate the influence of molecular weight distribution, material size effect and thermal rates on the overall pyrolysis kinetics of polystyrene. The minimum thermal energy necessary for...
Polydopamine-modification of a magnetic composite constructed from citric acid–cross-linked cyclodextrin and graphene oxide for dye removal from waters
05/06/2023 -
The effect of polydopamine (PDA) modification on aminated Fe3O4 nanoparticles (Fe3O4-NH2)/graphite oxide (GO)/?-cyclodextrin polymer cross-linked by citric acid (CDP-CA) composites were studied...
The characteristics and resource utilization of chromium-containing electroplating sludge
05/06/2023 -
Chromium (Cr)-containing electroplating sludge is a hazardous solid waste and has a detrimental effect on human health and the environment. The existing mainstream methods still have problems such...
Systematic evaluation of a sustainable plasticizer derived from coconut shell bio-waste in a reinforced styrene butadiene copolymer system
02/06/2023 -
Abstract The utilization of copiously available bio-waste significantly contributes to sustainable development and solid waste management. In the present study, the pyrolytic...
Biochar Effects on Ce Leaching and Plant Uptake in Lepidium sativum L. Grown on a Ceria Nanoparticle Spiked Soil
05/06/2023 -
The increasing use of nanoparticles is causing a threat to the environment and humans. The aim of this work was to evaluate the effects of the quenching procedure of biochar production on the biochar...
Structural Evolution of Polyaluminocarbosilane during the Polymer–Ceramic Conversion Process
03/06/2023 -
Polyaluminocarbosilane (PACS) is an important precursor for silicon carbide (SiC) fibers and ceramics. The structure of PACS and the oxidative curing, thermal pyrolysis, and sintering effect of Al...
Study on Alkali-Activated Prefabricated Building Recycled Concrete Powder for Foamed Lightweight Soils
02/06/2023 -
The advantage of a prefabricated building is its ease of construction. Concrete is one of the essential components of prefabricated buildings. A large amount of waste concrete from prefabricated...
Zirconium Component Modified Porous Nanowood for Efficient Removal of Phosphate from Aqueous Solutions
05/06/2023 -
Rapid urban industrialization and agricultural production have led to the discharge of excessive phosphate into aquatic systems, resulting in a rise in water pollution. Therefore, there is an urgent...
Synthesis and Properties of the Novel High-Performance Hydroxyl-Terminated Liquid Fluoroelastomer
04/06/2023 -
Functional liquid fluoroelastomers are in high demand in new energy fields. And these materials have potential applications in high-performance sealing materials and as electrode materials. In this...
Effect of Recycled Polyvinyl Butyral (rPVB) Addition on the Tribological Performance of Glass–Fiber Reinforced Polyamide (PAGF) during Reciprocating Sliding Wear Conditions
05/06/2023 -
Plastic recycling in the automotive industry is a priority. In this study, the effect of adding recycled polyvinyl butyral (rPVB) from automotive windshields on the coefficient of friction (CoF) and...
Thermoelectric Generator Design and Characterization for Industrial Pipe Waste Heat Recovery
03/06/2023 -
Thermoelectric technology is an effective strategy to convert low–grade waste heat to electrical energy directly. Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) have been extensively studied in...
Exploring Plastic-Management Policy in China: Status, Challenges and Policy Insights
05/06/2023 -
Plastic pollution is recognized as one of the most urgent global environmental concerns. China is the top producer and consumer of plastics and creates the most plastic waste globally. To evaluate...
Innovation Research of Waste Biomass and Petroleum Coke for the Carbothermic Reduction Process of Silica
03/06/2023 -
The study of the reactivity of petroleum coke (PC) carries significance for improving the carbothermal reduction of silica, considering the poor reaction properties of PC, particularly under...
Properties Controlling Phosphorus Adsorption and Stability in Amazonian Agro-Industrial Waste Biochars: a Multivariate Approach
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The application of biochar from agro-industrial residues of the Amazon is a key strategy to optimize the use of phosphorus (P) in agriculture and provide the proper management of these materials. In...
Pyrolysis of raw and film PP/LDPE mixtures by step heating process
01/06/2023 -
Abstract Chemical recycling of is one of the promising ways for waste plastics disposal. In this work, the kinetics and reaction mechanism of polyolefins pyrolysis was studied...
Nano-SiO2 Recycled Concrete Anti-Sulfate Performance and Damage Mechanism Research
31/05/2023 -
The use of construction waste for concrete is an effective way to reduce the environmental burden while improving the sustainability of construction materials. Nano-SiO2 (NS) has excellent volcanic...
Performance Improvement of Recycled Concrete Aggregates and Their Potential Applications in Infrastructure: A Review
30/05/2023 -
In the construction industry, natural aggregates (NA) can be replaced by recycled concrete aggregates (RCA), which can address the issue of construction-waste disposal and resolve the dilemma between...