Economía Circular
Economía Circular
Life cycle assessment of hybrid alkali-activated cement production with red mud as an alkali activator
20/11/2024 -
The production of hybrid alkali-activated cement (HAAC) has generated considerable interest in environmental issues. In this research, the environmental impacts of utilizing red mud (RM) as a...
Evaluating the Environmental and Economic Benefits of New Technologies in Low-Salt Olive Fermentation
19/11/2024 -
The evolving modern lifestyle influences consumer dietary habits, driving the demand for new food products rooted in traditional healthy foods with greater health benefits. The Mediterranean diet,...
Evaluation of Biogas Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Biopolymeric Films and Potential Environmental Implications
20/11/2024 -
The increasing environmental pollution resulting from plastic waste and the need to reuse agro-industrial wastes as a source of discarding has led to the development of innovative biobased products....
Environmental life cycle assessment of large-scale coal mining with annual output of more than one million tonnes
18/11/2024 -
Coal occupies an absolute advantage in the primary energy structure of China. However, the production of coal poses a serious threat to the ecological environment and human health. In order to...
Environmental Assessment of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement: A Monte Carlo Simulation in an Industrial Symbiosis Framework
18/11/2024 -
Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement is recognized as an environmentally friendly alternative to Portland cement (PC) due to its lower carbon footprint and energy requirements. However, traditional...
Quantification of Carbon Emissions of Building Decoration Processes
09/11/2024 -
The continuous growth in building decoration activities has led to significant energy and material consumption, increasing carbon emissions in the construction sector. Existing literature frequently...
Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Landfilling with Sustainable Waste Management Methods for Municipal Solid Wastes
11/11/2024 -
Municipal solid waste (MSW) generation continues to increase exponentially, leading to the need for better disposal methods. Approximately 50% of the MSW is landfilled in the United States (US)....
Life Cycle Assessment and Experimental Mechanical Investigation of Test Samples for High-Performance Racing Boats
09/11/2024 -
This paper investigates the environmental impact and mechanical performance of two composite sandwich structures, named Series 1 and Series 2, used in high-performance racing boats. Mechanical tests,...
<i>Mythimna separata</i> herbivory primes <i>Coix</i> resistance in systemic leaves
04/11/2024 -
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The transition towards a sustainable circular economy through life cycle assessment in the building and construction sector: a review and bibliometric analysis
30/10/2024 -
Transitioning to a circular economy is indispensable for the construction industry to achieve sustainable development goals. Understanding trends, gaps, and opportunities in life cycle assessment...
Lightweight Strategies for Wooden-Structure Buildings Based on Embodied Carbon Emission Calculations for Carbon Reduction
30/10/2024 -
To achieve carbon reduction in architecture, this study establishes a carbon emission calculation model for wooden structures based on life cycle assessment (LCA) theory, using the emission factor...
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...
Comparative LCA of thermal power plant with CCS and solar PV system: sustainability assessment in Indian context
26/10/2024 -
The study’s objective is to evaluate and compare the sustainability of power production techniques for India’s transition to clean power generation. It specifically focuses on coal-based power...
Recycling of Surface-Functionalized Nanoparticles&mdash;A Short Review
27/10/2024 -
The present manuscript provides a comprehensive overview and partial analysis of both advanced and innovative recycling techniques for functionalized nanoparticles. Such methods are sieving...
Promoting Sustainability: Collaborative Governance Pathways for Virtual Water Interactions and Environmental Emissions
26/10/2024 -
This study explores the water consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Yarkand River Basin, focusing on their dynamic interactions across industrial sectors. Utilizing environmental...
Validating Circular End-of-Life Strategies for Domestic Post-Consumer Materials in the Latin American Region: A Life Cycle Assessment Approach
22/10/2024 -
This study examines the domestic solid waste management system in the LATAM region, using the city of Guayaquil in Ecuador as a case study. Through the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology, the...
Carbon Carriers Driving the Net-Zero Future: The Role of Torrefied Biomass Pellets in Power-To-X
23/10/2024 -
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report urgently calls for sweeping action to mitigate the unprecedented impacts of climate change. The path to a carbon-neutral...
Comparative Study of Life-Cycle Environmental and Cost Performance of Aluminium Alloy&ndash;Concrete Composite Columns
24/10/2024 -
As is widely known, the construction industry is one of the sectors with a large contribution to global carbon emissions. Despite numerous efforts in the construction industry to develop low-carbon...
Tomato Waste as a Sustainable Source of Antioxidants and Pectins: Processing, Pretreatment and Extraction Challenges
22/10/2024 -
Tomato processing waste (TPW), a byproduct of the tomato processing industry, is generated in significant quantities globally, presenting a challenge for sustainable waste management. While...
Silicomanganese fume-based alkali-activated mortar: experimental, statistical, and environmental impact studies
19/10/2024 -
This paper evaluates the flowability and strength properties of alkali-activated mortar produced using silicomanganese fume (SiMnF) as the sole binder, combined with alkaline activators and sand,...