Economía Circular
Economía Circular
Monitoring microplastics in coastal waters of a biosphere reserve: a case study in Menorca (Spain)
30/11/2023 -
This study provides with evidence of the presence of sea surface microplastics in a UNESCO marine biosphere reserve: the island of Menorca in the north-western Mediterranean Sea. From a total of...
Material and monetary flows of construction and demolition waste and assessment on physical and environmental properties of illegally dumped construction and demolition waste in Hanoi
27/11/2023 -
The main aim of this study is to investigate the material and monetary flows of CDW management and to characterize the distribution of illegally dumped CDW in Hanoi. Construction and demolition...
Towards a Sustainable Future: Advancing an Integrated Approach for the Recycling and Valorization of Agricultural Plastics
25/11/2023 -
Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental issue. The agricultural sector, in particular, is a significant contributor to this problem, given the widespread use of plastics in farming...
Exploring the Plastic Collection and Recycling Trends in Sri Lanka
26/11/2023 -
This study examined plastic waste management in Sri Lanka, concentrating on the contributing factors to plastic waste generation and collection. Data were gathered through a questionnaire survey from...
Revealing the Adverse Impact of Additive Carbon Material on Microorganisms and Its Implications for Biogas Yields: A Critical Review
21/11/2023 -
Biochar could be a brilliant additive supporting the anaerobic fermentation process. However, it should be taken into account that in some cases it could also be harmful to microorganisms responsible...
Valorization of Agricultural Waste Lignocellulosic Fibers for Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-Valerate)-Based Composites in Short Shelf-Life Applications
23/11/2023 -
Biocircularity could play a key role in the circular economy, particularly in applications where organic recycling (composting) has the potential to become a preferred waste management option, such...
Research Progress on Anaerobic Digestion of Cellulose Waste Based on Bibliometric Analysis
17/11/2023 -
The bibliometric method was used in this study to analyze current advances in the anaerobic digestion (AD) of cellulose waste. The result shows that the number of articles increased rapidly after...
Sugarcane bagasse biochar enhances the growth parameters, haematological parameters, and enzyme activities of genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) reared in inland saline water
16/11/2023 -
In the present scenario, waste management, especially agro-waste, is one of the major challenges. India is an agrarian country and the economy depends on agriculture and a huge amount of...
Contribution of Carbon Concrete Construction to the Circular and Resource Economy
14/11/2023 -
Fibre-reinforced composites are used in many industries. In the construction industry, for example, the building material carbon concrete is increasingly being used successfully. Although the demand...
An Overview of Dental Solid Waste Management and Associated Environmental Impacts: A Materials Perspective
15/11/2023 -
Dental healthcare plays an important role in the overall health of individuals, and the sector is rapidly growing around the world due to increases in population, healthcare facilities, and improved...
Eco-friendly Degradation of Tannery Sludge with Coir Pith and Nava Rasa Karaisal
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The disposal of tannery sludge (TNS) without treatment causes severe toxic metal contamination in the ecosystem and food chain. Hence, eco-friendly solid waste management is essentially needed for...
Recent Recycling Innovations to Facilitate Sustainable Packaging Materials: A Review
07/11/2023 -
Packaging materials play a significant role in the meat, fish, and seafood, pharmaceutical, beverages, and electronics industries. These materials protect the contents during handling and...
Design Decision-Making for Construction Waste Minimisation: A Systematic Literature Review
01/11/2023 -
The escalating pace of construction activities has triggered a concerning surge in waste accumulation, underscoring the urgent need for the construction industry to prioritise environmental...
Reuse and Mechanochemical Processing of Ore Dressing Tailings Used for Extracting Pb and Zn
01/11/2023 -
The increasing accumulation of rock waste obtained due to ore processing and its environmental impacts, such as acid mine drainage and elevated concentrations of heavy metals in soils, necessitates...
Assessment of Modified Culture Conditions for Fungal Bio-Oxidation of Sulfidic Gold Ores Performed at Circumneutral pH
02/11/2023 -
The significant neutralization of waste streams required after the acidic bio-oxidation of sulfidic gold ores could be avoided by performing a novel treatment at circumneutral pH with an in situ...
Smart waste bin monitoring using IoT for sustainable biomedical waste management
25/10/2023 -
Suboptimal management of healthcare waste poses a significant concern that can be effectively tackled by implementing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to enhance trash monitoring and disposal...
Alleviation of Selected Environmental Waste through Biodegradation by Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae: A Meta-Analysis
24/10/2023 -
Alleviation of environmental waste is a significant challenge, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and wasting valuable resources. To address this issue sustainably, valorization techniques are...
Production Waste Management: Qualitative and Quantitative Characteristics and the Calculation of the Hazard Class of Phosphogypsum
21/10/2023 -
Phosphogypsum (PG: CaSO4·2H2O) is a waste product (or by-product) from the production of phosphoric acid, the main component in the production of concentrated simple and complex...
Avocado Waste Biorefinery: Towards Sustainable Development
20/10/2023 -
The increasing demand for avocado consumption has led to a vast generation of waste products. Despite the high nutritional value of avocados, the waste generated from their processing poses a...
Electrocoagulation for Cyanide Removal from Industrial Waste Solutions: an Innovative Cell Design and Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology
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This study investigates the application of electrocoagulation for the removal of cyanide from industrial waste solutions, utilizing a novel cell design and optimization via Response surface...
Microplastics in Freshwater and Drinking Water: Sources, Impacts, Detection, and Removal Strategies
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The discovery of microplastics in freshwater and drinking water sources has raised concerns about the effectiveness of drinking water treatment facilities in protecting the public from exposure to...
