Economía Circular
Economía Circular
Life cycle exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) induces filial toxicity and population decline in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans
18/04/2024 -
Titanium dioxide nanoparticle (TiO2-NP) exposure has raised significant concern due to their potential toxicity and adverse ecological impacts. Despite their ubiquitous presence in various...
Methodology for Sustainability Assessment for the Use of Ground Olive Stones in Mortar Bricks for Facades
17/04/2024 -
The addition of ground olive stones in the manufacture of mortar bricks reduces their thermal conductivity coefficient and increases heat exchange insulation. So, it can improve energy efficiency and...
Procedure for Aggregating Indicators of Quality and Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the Product-Improvement Process
17/04/2024 -
Sustainable product development requires combining aspects, including quality and environmental. This is a difficult task to accomplish. Therefore, procedures are being sought to combine these...
A Life Cycle Assessment of Methane Slip in Biogas Upgrading Based on Permeable Membrane Technology with Variable Methane Concentration in Raw Biogas
16/04/2024 -
While energy-related sectors remain significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, biogas production from waste through anaerobic digestion (AD) helps to increase renewable energy...
Consideration of Climate Change on Environmental Impact Assessment in Tanzania: Challenges and Prospects
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The potential of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process to respond to climate change impacts of development projects can only be realized with the support of policies, regulations, and...
Comprehensive Analysis of Ferrocement-Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Beam
12/04/2024 -
Starting with the premise that the choice of the optimal method for strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) structures is a complex task and that ferrocement strengthening is comparable to other...
Appraising the Feasibility of 3D Printing Construction in New Zealand Housing
12/04/2024 -
The construction industry in New Zealand is significantly impacted by the importance of housing, particularly as urbanisation continues to grow in major cities. Modern construction methods, such as...
Cost Benefits of Net Zero Energy Homes in Australia
15/04/2024 -
This paper presents a systematic analysis of energy savings and cost benefits associated with several options for integrating energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The primary goal of...
Environmental Impact of an Innovative Aeronautic Carbon Composite Manufactured via Heated Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding
13/04/2024 -
The Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) process has gained popularity as a reliable and cost-effective alternative to autoclave molding for high-performance composite production, which is...
A life cycle cost analysis of different shore power incentive policies on both shore and ship sides based on system dynamics and a Chinese port case
06/04/2024 -
Shore power (SP) is widely recognized as an efficient strategy for reducing air pollution in port areas. Unfortunately, the adoption of SP has been relatively low, resulting in limited emission...
Sustainable waste management and waste-to-energy in the context of a circular economy through various waste management technologies
08/04/2024 -
Inappropriate waste management is a considerable ecological risk, leading to detrimental effects on the soil, air, and water quality. It is imperative to address these concerns promptly to...
The Impact of the Drying Process on the Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Dried Ripe Coffee Cherry Pulp Soluble Powder
05/04/2024 -
Coffee fruit cascara, which is the skin and pulp of the coffee cherry, has been authorized as a novel food for commercialization in the European Union. The present research assessed the feasibility...
Environmental Impact Assessment of Organic Wheat Cracker Value Chains with and without Nettle Powder as a Natural Additive: A Case of Sweden
08/04/2024 -
Due to the growing global population and consequent increased demand for food, the global production of cereal crops has increased. Wheat is one of the most important food crops in the world, as its...
Considering product life cycle characteristics and industry background in environmental impact analysis and application: a case study of a television
04/04/2024 -
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is widely used to evaluate product’s life cycle environmental impact and identify the environmental weaknesses. However, it is difficult for existing LCA software to...
Environmental and Economic Assessment of Energy Renovation in Buildings, a Case Study in Greece
29/03/2024 -
The environmental and economic evaluation of energy renovation in buildings plays a crucial role in achieving sustainability goals and the decarbonization of the built environment. This paper...
Eco-Efficiency Performance for Multi-Objective Optimal Design of Carbon/Glass/Flax Fibre-Reinforced Hybrid Composites
01/04/2024 -
An eco-efficiency optimisation study on unidirectional carbon/glass fibre-reinforced hybrid composites with natural fibre (i.e., flax) and without flax is presented in this paper. The mechanical...
Embodied Carbon Premium for Cantilevers
23/03/2024 -
This study addresses the critical need for sustainable architectural designs within the context of climate change and the significant role the built environment plays in greenhouse gas emissions. The...
Environmental Sustainability of Building Materials in Turkey: Reference Information Recommendations for European Green Deal Declarations
25/03/2024 -
This study provides weight and normalization reference information for declaring the environmental information of building materials produced and exported in Turkey. Reference information was first...
Enhancing Sustainability in Italian Water Supply Pipes through Life Cycle Analysis
25/03/2024 -
The primary concern regarding the sustainability of the urban water cycle remains the performance of water supply systems. This, in turn, is determined by the functionality and sustainability of the...
Carbon Assessment of a Wooden Single-Family Building—Focusing on Re-Used Building Products
15/03/2024 -
Previous research has shown a lack of studies with comparisons between primary (virgin) and secondary (re-used) building materials, and their embodied emissions. The creation of different scenarios...
