Economía Circular
Economía Circular
Bio‐Based Elastomers: Design, Properties, and Biomedical Applications
13/01/2025 -
This review systematically examines the recent progress of representative bio‐based elastomers derived from molecular building blocks and biopolymers, focusing on molecular design, synthesis...
Durable Thin‐Film DLC on Wafer Surfaces of Gravure Cylinders for Roll‐to‐Roll Printing of 1‐Bit Electrodes and Microtext in Flexible Electronics and Graphic Security
13/12/2024 -
Thin film Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) on roll‐to‐roll gravure printing cylinders offers superior conductive ink transfer to flexible substrates compared to chrome. It enables fine lines and...
Insights from the international workshop on “Adapting agriculture to climate change and air pollution”
20/11/2024 -
An international workshop on “Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change and Air Pollution” took place at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, China, during 23–27...
Sustainable High-Performance Concrete Using Zeolite Powder: Mechanical and Carbon Footprint Analyses
18/11/2024 -
This study investigates environmentally friendly high-performance concrete (HPC) by partially replacing cement and silica sand with zeolite powder. The replacement levels included 10%, 20%, and 30%...
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...
Case Study: Impact Analysis of Roof-Top Green Infrastructure on Urban System Sustainability in San José, CA
09/11/2024 -
This paper presents results from a case study focusing on analyzing impacts of Green Infrastructure (GI) on sensible and latent heat fluxes, urban microclimate and the subsequent...
Advances in Cold-Climate-Responsive Building Envelope Design: A Comprehensive Review
31/10/2024 -
Extreme low temperatures, heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, limited daylight, and increased energy consumption in cold climates present significant challenges but also offer opportunities for...
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...
Sustainability Assessment of Agricultural Waste Biogas Production System in China Based on Emergy and Carbon Evaluation Methods
28/10/2024 -
Biogas production is widely recognized as an effective solution for addressing agricultural waste treatment in rural areas. However, its development is often hindered by economic and environmental...
Toward a green economy: Lignin-based hybrid materials as functional additives in flame-retardant polymer coatings
16/10/2024 -
Abstract This study describes the combination of unique properties of lignin with TiO2 as an innovative and effective preparation method for high-performance flame-retardant...
Comparative Environmental Impact Assessment of Resistant Starch-Rich Pastas Produced from High-Amylose Soft Wheat or Malted Bean Flour
15/10/2024 -
Flours rich in resistant starch (RS) are crucial for producing low glycemic index foods, as per Commission Regulation (EU) No. 432/2012. This study assessed the environmental profiles of two high-RS...
Fixing AI’s energy crisis
17/10/2024 -
Hardware that consumes less power will reduce artificial intelligence's appetite for energy. But transparency about its carbon footprint is still needed. Hardware that consumes less power will...
Green polymer?based materials as promising therapeutical agents for non?communicable diseases
15/10/2024 -
Human activities disrupt ecosystems and climate; eco?friendly green polymers may be used to formulate novel treatments for non?communicable diseases with increased biocompatibility.Polymers play a...
Research on the Physical Properties of an Eco-Friendly Layered Geopolymer Composite
09/10/2024 -
Building envelopes with natural fibers are the future of sustainable construction, combining ecology and energy efficiency. The geopolymer building envelope was reinforced with innovative composite...
Recent Trends in the Synthesis of Monomers for Furanoate Polyesters and Their Nanocomposites’ Fabrication as a Sustainable Packaging Material
05/10/2024 -
Furanoate polyesters are an extremely promising new class of materials for packaging applications, particularly furanoate-based nanocomposites, which have gained a high interest level in research and...
Carbon Footprint of a Typical Crop–Livestock Dairy Farm in Northeast China
27/09/2024 -
Dairy farming is one of the most important sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the livestock sector. In order to identify the key emission links and the best emission-reduction strategies...
Carbon Footprint Assessment: Case Studies for Hemp-Based Eco-Concrete Masonry Blocks
02/10/2024 -
In recent times, climate change has become more evident than ever, and measures to slow down its negative effects are imperative for the future of the world. The scientific and economic communities...
A Review of Grease Trap Waste Management in the US and the Upcycle as Feedstocks for Alternative Diesel Fuels
23/07/2024 -
As byproducts generated by commercial and domestic food-related processes, FOGs (fats, oils, and grease) are the leading cause of sewer pipe blockages in the US and around the world. Grease trap...
Rehabilitation or Demolition of Small Hydropower Plants: Evaluation of the Environmental and Economic Sustainability of the Case Study “El Cerrajón”
22/08/2024 -
During the 1950s, numerous small-capacity hydroelectric power plants were built in Spain. Seventy-five years on, it must now be decided whether to continue their operation or demolish them. In order...
Natural Fiber-Reinforced Mycelium Composite for Innovative and Sustainable Construction Materials
09/07/2024 -
Fiber-reinforced mycelium (FRM) composites offer an innovative and sustainable approach to construction materials for architectural structures. Mycelium, the root structure of fungi, can be combined...
Kinetics of Hydrolytic Depolymerization of Textile Waste Containing Polyester
29/09/2024 -
Textile products comprise approximately 10% of the total global carbon footprint. Standard practice is to discard apparel textile waste after use, which pollutes the environment. There are...