Circular Economy and Bioeconomy
Biodiesel is thought to be more environmentally benign than fuels derived from petroleum, as well as less expensive and able to provide greener energy, all of which have favorably impacted the bioeconomy. Utilizing heterogeneous activated carbon catalysts to produce eco-friendly biodiesel from dried...
Environmental management and policy
The rapid urbanization in China has led to severe agricultural non-point source pollution, threatening sustainable development. This study investigates the impact of new urbanization policies on controlling agricultural non-point source pollution and explores the underlying mechanisms. Utilizing...
Environmental management and policy
Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems in the world, owing to their ecosystem characteristics. Therefore, they offer rich biodiversity in the areas where they are located. However, despite all legal regulations, wetlands are at risk both globally and in Türkiye. This risk is mainly caused...
Climate change
Investigating the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of livestock environmental efficiency and its decoupling effect is crucial for fostering the coordinated development of livestock economy and environmental sustainability. This study examines the spatiotemporal distribution, regional gaps, dynamic...
Sustainable Energy
Conventional electrical power systems often prioritize economic gain over environmental protection, which can lead to negative environmental consequences, such as emissions from thermal power plants. In recent years, there has been significant research and investment aimed at addressing the...
Environmental management and policy
Rainfall erosion is a complex environmental problem involving multiple influences, both natural and human. To explore effective strategies to suppress the erosive power of rainfall on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, researchers considered the complexity of regional geographic features. This paper also...
Air pollution and health
Indoor air quality significantly impacts health and well-being, making the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations essential in urban environments. The increasing concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in indoor environments poses significant risks to air quality and human health. This study...
Solid Waste Management
Plastic has gained significant popularity due to its lightweight, durability, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional materials like metals and clay. However, its non-biodegradable nature has led to an alarming escalation in environmental pollution, posing a severe threat to ecosystems. To...
Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
The increasing release of textile dyes into water bodies poses a significant environmental challenge due to their toxicity and resistance to degradation. In this study, cadmium sulfide (CdS) nanoparticles (NPs) and niobium (Nb)-doped CdS at three different concentrations were synthesized using a...
Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
In papermaking industry, large water consumption and hazardous wastes generation, particularly paper sludge, present environmental challenges. This study focuses on the valorization of the paper sludge by optimizing the extraction of total sugars through chemical treatment under various operating...
Climate change
Among the most significant issues that will impact and pose a major threat to our future are global warming and climate change. This study focuses on forecasting India's carbon emissions, specifically examining the role of agriculture and agri-related industries, using time-series data from 1990 to...
Environmental management and policy
A major factor in the development of modern environmental engineering is the necessity of treating water pollutants. The effective removal of metallic ions of wastewater systems, using adsorption techniques, different adsorbents have been widely utilized; among these adsorbents, polymer-based...
Environmental management and policy
Heavy metals like Pb, Cd, As, and Ni are becoming major environmental pollutants affecting crop productivity. The current study focused on the integration of biochar, compost, and Pb-tolerant Bacillus sp. (N18) to mitigate the hazardous impacts of Pb and improve maize growth under normal and Pb...
Solid Waste Management
The gasification of biomass waste, such as Prosopis Juliflora wood( karuvellam wood), holds significant potential for reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability. This study focused on investigating the gasification process of Prosopis Juliflora wood using an two stage air-preheated...
Sustainable Energy
The oil that comes out of the transformer is to violate the environment after the completion of its durability. Disposal of these wastes in to an open land leads to environmental hazards. This research work intends to capitalize the feasibility of converting waste paraffin oil from electrical...
Solid Waste Management
Efficient biomedical waste management is essential for hospital hygiene and public health, particularly within the context of smart city infrastructures. This study proposes an innovative hybrid model combining a Genetic Algorithm (GA) with a Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) to enhance waste...
Sustainable Energy
More strict environmental rules and pollution from fossil fuels necessitate cleaner fuels like biodiesel. Production of diesel automobiles has decreased in recent years due to a serious issue with air pollution caused by increased emissions of toxic gases. The most encouraging fuel currently is...
Solid Waste Management
Biomedical waste management is critical for maintaining hospital cleanliness and hygiene, pivotal for public health. It introduces a novel approach utilizing a hybrid genetic algorithm GA–fuzzy inference system FIS for smart city waste management. By integrating a dynamic fuzzy inference engine, the...
Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
Jordan is the world’s second water-poorest country. Treating and reusing of wastewater are significantly important at the national level. This research aims to investigate the use of natural and modified Zeolite for the removal of Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) and lead (Pb), major...
Air pollution and health
Water quality prediction and classification plays a crucial role in ecosystem sustainability, agriculture, aquaculture and environmental monitoring. The nonlinearity and nonstationarity of water quality are challenging for traditional prediction techniques to adequately capture. The rapid...
Environmental data analysis and modelling
The process of sedimentation in reservoirs is an important issue that must be addressed for effective water resource management. Traditional methods for predicting sedimentation are complex and require extensive data inputs. In this study, we innovate by integrating four distinct neural network...
Solid Waste Management
The escalating environmental concerns associated with cement production have prompted to explore alternative materials for partial replacement, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry. This research investigates the incorporation of calcined granite powder, a byproduct of...
Environmental management and policy
At recent days, the rapid rate of increase in population and industrial growth generates enormous volume of waste products that creates environmental and health hazards. The production of cement is one of the key factors in liberation of CO 2 gases in atmosphere . The utilization of waste products...
Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
This article represents the photocatalytic activity of harmful pollutants from textile and pharmaceutical industries and compares the photocatalytic efficiency between pure MgO and MgO – SiO 2 nanocomposite. The MgO NPs are synthesized using hydrothermal synthesis, in which the extract from Nerium...
Sustainable Energy
The study examined the electrical characteristics of epoxy composites that were reinforced with fibers derived from banana leaves and pseudostems. Specifically, the study focused on analysing the dissipation factor, loss factor, and dielectric constant of these composites. The study found that...