Economía Circular
Economía Circular
Aerospace, Vol. 10, Pages 998: Analysis Leading to the Design of a Hybrid Gas-Electric Multi-Engine Testbed
28/11/2023 -
Given the increase in air traffic, the main challenges in aircraft design are in-flight emissions and noise heard by the community. These problems have thus far been solved by incremental...
Parametric Assessment to Evaluate and Compare the Carbon Footprint of Diverse Manufacturing Processes for Building Complex Surfaces
30/11/2023 -
At present, building design is faced with a need to properly manage complex geometries and surfaces. This fact is not only driven by the increased demand for visually stunning spaces but also stems...
Characterization and modeling of creep behavior of glued laminated bamboo
27/11/2023 -
Experimental characterizaiton of the creep behavior of glued laminated bamboo.The benefits of using glued laminated bamboo (GLB) as a structural material are numerous, such as its low weight, high...
Experimental Study of Drilling Damage Outcomes in Hybrid Composites with Waste Micro-Inclusions
24/11/2023 -
Composite materials are used in a substantial number of products. Environmental concerns highlight the need for the inclusion of recovered waste in their formulation, thus reducing their carbon...
Comparison of the Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment of Hydrodynamic Cavitation and Mechanical Stirring Reactors for the Production of Sustainable Hevea brasiliensis Ethyl Ester
24/11/2023 -
Even though the hydrodynamic cavitation reactor (HCR) performs better than the mechanical stirring reactor (MSR) at producing biodiesel, and the ethylic process of biodiesel production is entirely...
The Effect of Different Biochar on the Mechanical Properties of Cement-Pastes and Mortars
21/11/2023 -
In recent years, there has been a concerning surge in CO2 emissions, with the construction and materials production sectors standing out as significant contributors to greenhouse gas pollution. To...
Digital Prefabrication of Lightweight Building Elements for Circular Economy: Material-Minimised Ribbed Floor Slabs Made of Extruded Carbon Reinforced Concrete (ExCRC)
23/11/2023 -
To reduce resource consumption and the carbon footprint of the construction industry, new construction principles that stipulate the minimisation of materials are urgently needed. Floor slabs show...
Carbon Footprint of the Pork Product Chain and Recent Advancements in Mitigation Strategies
22/11/2023 -
The carbon footprint of pork production is a pressing concern due to the industry’s significant greenhouse gas emissions. It is crucial to achieve low-carbon development and carbon...
Life Cycle Analysis of a Particleboard Based on Cardoon and Starch/Chitosan
21/11/2023 -
This work analyzes the life cycle environmental impacts of producing a particleboard based on cardoon fibers and a starch/chitosan adhesive from a “cradle-to-gate”...
Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of a Novel Hemp-Based Building Material
17/11/2023 -
The global construction sector contributes a significant share of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In Australia, infrastructure activity alone generates 18% of the GHG emissions. The use of...
The Carbon Footprint of a 5000-Milking-Head Dairy Operation in Central Texas
07/11/2023 -
Texas is the third-largest milk-producing state in the U.S., with Central Texas being the second-largest milk-producing region in Texas. The average size of a dairy herd in Texas is 1829 cows. In...
Edible Insects: A New Sustainable Nutritional Resource Worth Promoting
09/11/2023 -
Edible insects are a highly nutritious source of protein and are enjoyed by people all over the world. Insects contain various other nutrients and beneficial compounds, such as lipids, vitamins and...
Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Incorporated with Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials
03/11/2023 -
In the era of environmental concerns, many attempts were proposed to optimize energy efficiency for buildings and consequently reduce their carbon footprint. As a sustainable approach, it is a...
A Novel Solution to Avoid Mercury Emissions Produced by Highly Contaminated Demolition Debris in Mining Site
30/10/2023 -
Mercury (Hg) emissions into the air can in some cases be a critical problem for public health and environmental protection. Hence, it is crucial to find cost-effective solutions to tackle this issue....
Slow Collecting: Sustainability and the Need for a Paradigm Shift by Iberian Collectors
28/10/2023 -
Collectors are major actors in the global art market as they often spend large sums of money fostering the business. Concerning sustainable collecting practices—i.e., the balance...
Development of Green Leather Alternative from Natural Rubber and Pineapple Leaf Fiber
28/10/2023 -
In the present research, a plant-based leather substitute material or leather alternative was developed from natural rubber (NR) and pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) using a simple process. Pineapple leaf...
Evaluating the carbon footprint of the integrated DBD?plasma bi?reforming unit via laboratory scale experiments and scaled?up process modeling
27/10/2023 -
A conceptual process design and an assessment of the environmental impacts of the methane steam reforming?based H2 production CO2 emission processing into H2:CO?=?2 syngas in DBD plasma reactor was...
An Overview of Emerging and Sustainable Technologies for Increased Energy Efficiency and Carbon Emission Mitigation in Buildings
22/10/2023 -
The building sector accounts for a significant proportion of global energy usage and carbon dioxide emissions. It is important to explore technological advances to curtail building energy usage to...
Eco-Friendly Natural Rubber–Jute Composites for the Footwear Industry
21/10/2023 -
Nowadays, biocomposites represent a new generation of materials that are environmentally friendly, cost-effective, low-density, and not derived from petroleum. They have been widely used to protect...
Cement Stabilization of Waste from Contaminated Soils in Terms of Its Installation into Engineered Landfill
19/10/2023 -
Remediation and preparation for development is a crucial aspect of the valorization of post-mining areas. This study is focused on technologies devoted to the cement stabilization of post-industrial...
