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Spatial and temporal evolution of carbon emissions and urbanization in the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration of China

by Zhang Han Li Junli Cui Yuhuan Zhang Ziyi Wang Yuanwei Hao Shuang

Environmental management and policy

Dynamically understanding the spatial and temporal evolution of the relationship between carbon emissions and the process of urbanization. is of great significance for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting the high-quality development of the regional economy. In this paper, the...

urban expansion carbon emissions

Feasibility Study Toward Biogas Purification of H2S Impurities Using Wet and Dry Banana Leaves

by Huboyo Haryono Zaman Badrus Ramadan Bimastyaji Prasetijo Agung Wahyudi Rahmatia

Circular Economy and Bioeconomy

Biogas, an alternative technology that produces environmentally friendly fuels, usually contains impurities which may infer the performance of combustion. Hydrogen sulfide (H 2S) gas is one of the impurities in the biogas. This study’s objective is to assess the removal of hydrogen sulfide using...

Biogas air pollution removal +3 more

Investigation on the Performance of Single slope solar still with different absorber plates and condenser

by Krishnamurthy Virumandampalayam Perumal Barik Debabrata Chinnappandi Manivel Syam Prasad Durga Prabagaran Subramaniam Raju Kandasamy

Hydrology and Water Resources Management

Solar distillation is a low-maintenance and energy-saving way to turn salt water into potable water. The main problem with the desalination process is that the slow evaporation and condensation rate of the system produces a low output rate of fresh water. An external copper condenser (ECC), two...

Absorber plate External copper condenser +4 more

The Utilization of Toona sinensis Leaf Extract in the Form of Polymeric Nanoparticles for Anti-Aging Purposes

by Muhaimin Muhaimin Lestari Uce Chaerunisaa Anis Yohana Sujarwo Wawan

Circular Economy and Bioeconomy

Toona sinensis leaves are hold potential as a natural source of antioxidants. Natural antioxidants work synergistically to stabilize Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) during the photoaging process. T. sinensis leaves contains phytochemical compounds, such as phenolics and flavonoids as major compounds...

Exploring the Effects of Organic Carbon and Nitrogen on Biomass and Lipid Synthesis in Brackish Water Cyanobacteria: A Study on Sustainable Biofuel Production

by Jambulingam Ranjitha Sivaraman Chandhinipriya

Hydrology and Water Resources Management

This work is mainly focused on the enhancement of biomass and lipid productivity of the cyanobacterial strains isolated from seawater to produce biodiesel. Initially, Seawater was collected, cultured, and analyzed to isolate cyanobacterial strains. The isolated cyanobacterial species were analyzed...

Saline water carbon +4 more

Simulation of temperature trends and thermal stresses on a monument under climate change conditions

by Antoniou Anna Moussiopoulos Nicolas Theodossiou Nicolaos

Climate change

Climate change affects temperature and its variability, creating increased thermal stress on the materials of monuments located outdoors. This study investigates future temperature trends and their impact on the marble of the Triumphal Arch of Galerius in Thessaloniki, Greece, using data from the...

EURO-CORDEX high-resolution simulations +4 more

Study on the Selection of Recycling Channels for Authorized Remanufacturing Models under Carbon Allowance

by Cui Zishan Wang Jiuhe

Issue 6

Solid Waste Management

To analyze the impact of allocation methods of carbon allowances on the choice of recycling channels for original manufacturers under the authorized remanufacturing model. A Stackelberg game model of original manufacturer recycling and remanufacturer recycling under the grandfathering rule and...

Carbon allowance Authorized remanufacturing +2 more

Impact of alumina nanoparticles and lanthanum zirconate coating on the Performance, combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine functioned with Terminalia cattappa seed oil

by Venkatesh Kumaragurubaran Bensam Raj Ramesh Kumar

Issue 6

Sustainable Energy

This study investigated the potential of biofuels as sustainable alternatives to petroleum based source in CI engines, through focus about biodiesel derived from Terminalia catappa seed oil. Specifically, it scrutinized the consequence of incorporating aluminum oxide into biodiesel plus implementing...

From Regulatory Pressure to Green Innovation: A Cognitive Perspective from China's Plastic Industry

by Zhang Caihua Zhang Zhuang Zhao Kunjian Lei Xue

Environmental management and policy

Environmental regulations aim to stimulate green innovation, yet the cognitive mechanisms through which policies influence corporate decisions remain poorly understood. This study investigates how environmental regulations transform corporate behavior through management cognition pathways using...

Environmental Management Environmental planning +3 more

Assessment of the Domestic Sewage Sludge by Different Drying Methods: solar radiation and thermal energy source

by Gök Gülden Düzgün Türkay

Water and wastewater treatment and reuse

The amount and properties of the sludge produced in wastewater treatment plants depend on the composition of the wastewater, the type of wastewater treatment used and the disposal method applied to the mud. The sludge that occurs during mechanical, biological and chemical treatment methods must be...

Geospatial modeling of drought using remote sensing and GIS technique a :(case study of Babylon and surrounding area, Iraq).

by M.Kadhum Zahraa AL-Hameedawi Amjed. Hamoodi Mustafa

Issue 6

Hydrology and Water Resources Management

Among all other natural resources, droughts are progressively affecting our communities because to their gradual and sustained evolution over several years. Droughts impact agriculture and result in catastrophic consequences. The present research sought to model the spatial variability and...

AHP QGIS plugin +2 more

Assessment of groundwater hydrochemical and quality in Al-Wajh Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

by AlSuhaimi Awadh Alsehli Bandar Owidah Zeid Mihdar yassin Al-Ghamdi Khalaf Alshehri Reem Alalwai Sami Almalky Manal AlHarbi Sultan Hussein Belal Majed Alblawi

Hydrology and Water Resources Management

Groundwater is a valuable water resource in Saudi Arabia due to the scarcity of sustainable/renewable water sources. Therefore, the systematic and continuous monitoring of groundwater is essential to ensure its effective and sustainable management. This aligns closely with the objectives of the...

Al-Wajh groundwater quality +1 more

Enzyme-Enhanced CO₂ Capture in Carbonate Solution Using Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactors: A Novel Numerical Approach

by Khelifi Mohamed Nadir Saouli Ouacil Boutamine Zineb

Climate change

Due to the widespread use of fossil fuels, atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂), a major contributor to climate change, have increased dramatically. Through the simulation of a two-dimensional (2D), bovine carbonic anhydrase (bCA)-mediated mechanism, this work presents a novel approach method...

Biocatalyst Carbonate solution +4 more

A Case Study on the Upgrading and Reconstruction of a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Hebei Province

by Si Xiurong Li Min Wang Kaixuan Li Boran Zhang Lan Lv Hong Lv Xiao

Water and wastewater treatment and reuse

The effluent quality of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Hebei Province met the Class I-A standard of "Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants"(GB 18918-2002) (COD≤50 mg/L, TN≤15 mg/L, TP≤0.5 mg/L, NH3-N≤8 mg/L). However, under the guidance of energy...

Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrading and Reconstruction +3 more

Improving Ozone Layer Depletion Forecasting with Hybrid Bi-Directional LSTM with CNN Classifier Model

by Ali JAVED

Air pollution and health

Due to the methane emission from the mining of coal and industrial byproducts including CFCs, depletion of the ozone layer causes raised global warming and worsens climate change. One chlorine atom can lead to the destruction of 1,00,000 ozone molecules causing depletion at a much faster rate than...

Hybrid Bi-Directional LSTM CNN Classifier +3 more

Machine Learning based Random Forest Algorithm for Prediction of Soil Organic Carbon Decompositions

by Arul Pushpa Arthi Jeyapaul Satish Kumar

Environmental management and policy

The Kanyakumari District was selected as a study area due to its diverse flora and favorable climate and soil conditions. Various remote sensing parameters were derived from Landsat 8 and 9 satellite data, including NDVI, BSI, NDMI, NDWI, and SAVI. Moreover, data on land use and land cover (LULC)...

Experiment and Coupling Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste Degradation Under Multiple Influencing Factors

by Wu Xiaolong Rong Wan Yue Tengda Qingxiang Song Muhammad Muneer Liu Xinyang Dequan Kong ur Rahman Masood Muhammad Awais Hussain

Solid Waste Management

The increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) in northwest China has been substantial, with a significant portion primarily treated in landfills. This rapid growth in waste generation presents considerable challenges for landfill management and treatment. The factors affecting MSW degradation are...

Landfill Solid waste +6 more

Performance Studies on Exhaust Gas Recirculation diesel engine using Garcinia Gummi-Gutta Biodiesel with ceramic coating in direct injection

by Vengatesan Saravanakumar Pandian Balu Sekar Dhileepan Loganathan Gokulanathan Kumar Kandasamy Vetrivel Rajendran Silambarasan Chandramauli Awadhesh

Issue 5

Climate change

In today's digital environment, energy is the most essential for human survival. Its combustion surfaces were coated with ceramics to achieve total adiabatic operation, also called a low heat rejection engine (LHR). One of the best techniques to lower NOx emissions in internal combustion engines is...

Upregulate Soil Health and Wheat Yield: Conversion of Organic Waste into Bio-activated Zn-Enriched Compost for Deficient Soils

by Naeem Muhammad Iqbal Zafar Hussain Azhar Jamil Moazzam Ahmad Hafiz Tanvir Ismail Ahmed Mahmoud El-Mogy Mohamed El Ganainy Sherif El-Beltagi Hossam Hadid Maha Loutfi

Solid Waste Management

Soil zinc (Zn) deficiency is a major constraint limiting wheat productivity and nutritional quality, particularly in degraded agricultural lands. Sustainable organic waste management through composting presents an eco-friendly approach to enhancing soil health while mitigating environmental...

compost organic matter +3 more

Ammonium nitrate enhances salinity stress tolerance by inducing physiological and phy-tohormonal regulation changes in Vigna radiata L.

by Fu Shilin Iqbal Babar Alahmadi Tahani Awad Ansari Mohammad Javed Jalal Arshad Nazir Muhammad Junaid Li Guanlin Du Daolin

Issue 6

Water and wastewater treatment and reuse

Mungbean is a key leguminous crop species highly regarded for its nutritious properties. However, soil salinity greatly reduced its growth and yield. Our study investigated whether applying exogenous nitrogen (N) (ammonium nitrate; AN) could improve salinity tolerance in mungbean seedlings by...

abiotic stresses salinization +3 more

Assessing the impact of inbound tourism on carbon emissions: Evidence from the Belt and Road Initiative countries

by Ma Wei Ma Xiayi Zhuang Daoyuan Shi Xiangchen Gao Yue

Issue 6

Environmental management and policy

As an important vehicle for implementing the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), inbound tourism not only promotes economic growth among participating countries but also plays a significant role in optimizing the flow of production factors and enhancing green low-carbon cooperation. Based on the panel...

inbound tourism carbon emissions +2 more

Generation and characteristics of household solid waste, and effectiveness of delegated management systems in San Pedro, Côte d'Ivoire

by Zahui Franck Michaël Ouattara Jean-Marie Pétémanagnan Beda Amichalé Jean Cyrille Messou Aman Diomande Sahi Coulibaly Lacina

Issue 5

Solid Waste Management

Delegating public solid waste management services to private structures is increasingly favored by some countries in sub-Saharan Africa. However, waste is still landfilled without recycling and/or recovery of any fraction. This study investigated the generation, characteristics and current...

Delegated structures; Household Solid Waste; Méthode DE Caractérisation des Ordures Ménagères Waste management

Drone-Based Aerial GIS Flood Vulnerability Mapping: A Case Study of the 2023 Chennai Floods in Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

by Vivekanandan Senthil Kumar Kadarkaraipandian

Hydrology and Water Resources Management

Floods are among the most catastrophic natural disasters because they endanger both lives and assets. The current investigation intends to create a mesoscale state wide flood risk mapping for the district of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India, utilizing drone data and a GIS-MCDA model. The Chennai...

Chennai Floods 2023 Drone technology +3 more

Phytochemical Analysis, GC–MS Profile and Determination of Biological Activities of Quercus canariensis L. Leaf Extracts

by Tebbal Nesrine Hadj Rabia Samia Zahnit Wafa Debib Aicha Cherifa Chaouia Moualhi Noussaiba Fodili Assia

Issue 6

Circular Economy and Bioeconomy

The current study was conducted to characterize the chemical composition of Quercus canariensis L. leaf extracts from Algeria and to evaluate their biological activities. The extraction was performed using solid-liquid extraction with two solvents: acetone and ethanol. The chemical profile was...

Quercus canariensis, polyphenols, antibacterial activity, antifungal activity, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.

Decolorization of azo dye Congo red by manganese dependent peroxidase of immobilized Pleurotus sajor caju

by Yehia Ramy Almustafa Hibah

Water and wastewater treatment and reuse

Azo dyes and the byproducts of their degradation have the potential to pollute the environment. Natural water bodies experience less sunlight penetration as a result of these effluents being released into rivers and lakes. Because of their hue, the dyes pollute flowers and the aesthetics because...