Economía Circular
Economía Circular
Sustainable Extraction of Bioactive Compounds and Nutrients from Agri-Food Wastes: Potential Reutilization of Berry, Honey, and Chicory Byproducts
21/11/2024 -
Several agri-food byproducts represent valuable sources of compounds to be reutilized for nutritional, nutraceutical, and cosmetic purposes. Examples especially comprise byproducts from the...
Optimizing Waste Sorting for Sustainability: An AI-Powered Robotic Solution for Beverage Container Recycling
21/11/2024 -
With Japan facing workforce shortages and the need for enhanced recycling systems due to an aging population and increasing environmental challenges, automation in recycling facilities has become a...
Exploring Recent Advances in Lignocellulosic Biomass Waste Delignification Through the Combined Use of Eutectic Solvents and Intensification Techniques
12/11/2024 -
Growing awareness of resource sustainability and waste management has driven the search for circular-economy solutions. Lignocellulosic biomass waste, the most abundant renewable carbon resource,...
Integrating Lean Management and Circular Economy for Sustainable Dentistry
18/11/2024 -
The increasing focus on environmental sustainability has prompted the healthcare sector, including dentistry, to reconsider waste management practices. Dental offices generate various waste streams...
New Management Strategy Framework for Effectively Managing Microplastic in Circular System Form Plastic Product Manufacturing to Waste Treatment Facility
18/11/2024 -
In recent years, concerns regarding the environmental impact of microplastics (MPs) have led to increased international attention on these pollutants. Although the initial focus was largely directed...
Recent Advances on Microplastics and Nanoplastics Impacts to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2—Zero Hunger: a Systematic Review
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Plastics are versatile materials whose production and use are growing on a global scale. However, inadequate plastic waste management and its degradation result in the release of small particles,...
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)....
Ecotoxicological Impact of Cigarette Butts on Coastal Ecosystems: The Case of Marbella Beach, Chile
09/11/2024 -
Cigarette butts (CBs) are a major source of persistent pollution in coastal ecosystems, introducing harmful chemicals and microplastics into the environment. This study assesses the ecotoxicological...
From Textile and Mine Waste Into Sustainable, Low?Cost and Valuable Nanotextile Fabric?Based Composites Through Electrospinning Technique
08/11/2024 -
ABSTRACTThe rapid expansion of textile industries has contributed significantly to non?biodegradable waste generation, presenting a global environmental challenge. Additionally, waste from the mining...
Review of the Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities for Maritime Small Modular Reactors in Republic of Korea
02/11/2024 -
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) offer transformative potential for maritime propulsion by providing significant benefits such as reduced emissions, enhanced fuel efficiency, and greater operational...
Construction of epoxy resin with enhanced flame retardancy, mechanical properties, and satisfactory transparency based on a novel bi?DOPO and hydrogen?bonding network
28/10/2024 -
Different reclaimed rubber in tire inner liner.AbstractIn this work, the application of reclaimed ground tire rubber (RGTR) and butyl reclaimed rubber (BRR) in the inner liner rubber were...
Prediction of municipal waste generation using multi-expression programming for circular economy: a data-driven approach
26/10/2024 -
The existing surge in municipal waste generation (MWG), characterized by swiftly changing and uncontrollable factors, poses a significant challenge to sustainable development. This prompted the...
Preparation of Biofertilizers from Banana Peels: Their Impact on Soil and Crop Enhancement
25/10/2024 -
Disposing of banana peels (BPs) as bio-organic waste is an environmental challenge. Rich in potassium, BPs are often discarded despite their agricultural value. Reports on the valorization of BP are...
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...
Bioleaching of Industrial Metallic Steel Waste by Mixed Cultures of Thermoacidophilic Archaea
23/10/2024 -
Different mixed cultures of extremely thermoacidophilic microorganisms were used for bioleaching of metalliferous industrial dust waste derived from the basic oxygen furnace (BOF) steelmaking...
Environmental Risk Assessment of Sustainable Concrete Through the Chemical Composition of Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
24/10/2024 -
The waste management sector is crucial for protecting the environment, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable development by ensuring efficient disposal, recycling, and minimizing the...
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...
Life Cycle Assessment of Extraction of Cellulose from Date Palm Biomass Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent (NaDES) via Microwave-Assisted Process
21/10/2024 -
This study investigates the extraction of cellulose from Saudi Arabia-based date palm biomass utilizing a natural deep eutectic solvent (NaDES) integrated with a microwave-assisted process. A...
Exploring the Adsorption Behavior of Organic UV Filter on Carbon-Based Materials as Potential Carriers of Organic Contaminants in the Aquatic Environment
16/10/2024 -
Environmental pollution poses significant risks to human health and ecosystems, necessitating costly and time-consuming remediation efforts. Consequently, there’s a growing interest...
Digital Technologies for Promoting Construction and Demolition Waste Management: A Systematic Review
12/10/2024 -
The increasing concern about the environment has led to the necessity of ensuring efficient Construction and Demolition Waste Management (C&DWM) in the built environment. Despite the...
An integrated approach for plastic polymer degradation by the gut bacterial resident of superworm, Zophobas morio (Coleoptera:Tenebrionidae)
09/10/2024 -
The potential of superworm to remove certain plastic polymers has recently been noted. In this study, aerobic bacterial strains were isolated from the gut of Zophobas morio larvae which were fed...
