Economía Circular

 

Economía Circular

Bridging the Gap: Scaling Up the Sustainable Production of the Yellow Mealworm with Agricultural By-Products—Insights into Larval Growth and Body Composition
25/03/2024 - Amidst the escalating global demand for protein-rich livestock feed, there’s an urgent call to explore innovative alternatives. Insects, renowned for their rich protein, lipid, and...
Synthesis and suitability characterization of microcrystalline cellulose from Citrus x sinensis sweet orange peel fruit waste-based biomass for polymer composite applications
19/03/2024 - Abstract Presently, waste management is the primary focus of scientific inquiry. The recyclable and reusable organic waste are dumbed a lot as landfills in the environment and...
Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates for Biodegradable Food Packaging Applications Using Haloferax mediterranei and Agrifood Wastes
20/03/2024 - Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are high-value biodegradable polyesters with thermoplastic properties used in the manufacturing of different products such as packaging films. PHAs have gained much...
Recent Advances in the Preparation and Application of Biochar Derived from Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Mini Review
20/03/2024 - With the rapid growth in the global population and the accelerating pace of urbanization, researching and developing novel strategies for biomass utilization is significant due to its potential for...
Experimental study on municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash as a component of alkali-activated coal gangue–based geopolymer
16/03/2024 - This study explores the potential of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWI BA) and coal gangue as precursors for alkali-activated cementitious materials (CG-MBA). An examination of...
Socio-economic baseline for oil-impacted communities in Ogoniland: towards a restoration framework in Niger Delta, Nigeria
14/03/2024 - This study documents the socio-economic baselines in selected oil-impacted communities prior to the commencement of the Ogoni clean-up and restoration project. Adopting mixed approach consisting...
Steam Explosion-Based Method for the Extraction of Cellulose and Lignin from Rice Straw Waste
01/03/2024 - This paper focuses on the optimisation of an efficient extraction process for cellulose and lignin from rice straw waste from the Albufera of Valencia using the steam explosion method. This method is...
Viscoelastic Characteristics and Mechanical Performances of Asphalt Mastic and Mixtures with Fly Ash from Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Residues
03/03/2024 - The extraction and utilization of non-renewable mineral resources impose significant transportation and economic challenges in infrastructure construction. At the same time, recycling fly ash derived...
The Utilization of Crushed Corn Cob as a Sand Substitute in Portland Cement Mortars for Sustainable Construction
23/02/2024 - The utilization of mineralized sandy shredded corn cob (SCC) as a partial replacement for fine aggregate in Portland cement mortars (PM) presents an innovative opportunity for sustainable...
An identification of optimal waste disposal method for dumpsite remediation using the Fermatean fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making method
22/02/2024 - Improperly managed wastes that have been dumped in landfills over the years pose various challenges, but they also offer potential benefits. The feasibility of recycling such waste depends on the...
Multicriteria Analysis of Cement Mortar with Recycled Sand
21/02/2024 - Sustainable development requires a holistic perspective that integrates the different aspects of production and consumption and promotes the transition to a circular economy. This approach aims to...
‘Climate Healing Stones’: Common Minerals Offer Substantial Climate Change Mitigation Potential
- This review proposes that mineral-based greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation could be developed into a substantial climate change abatement tool. This proposal was evaluated via three objectives: (1)...
Statistical Characterization of Full-Scale Thermophilic Biological Systems to Inform Process Optimization
17/02/2024 - This paper focuses on using a novel approach to assess the statistical variability of management data from an aerobic thermophilic biological plant (AWTP) utilizing a fluidized bed biological...
Environmental resilience through artificial intelligence: innovations in monitoring and management
15/02/2024 - The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has revolutionized numerous fields, with its applications spanning finance, engineering, healthcare, and more. In recent years, AI’s...
Grape Pomace—Advances in Its Bioactivity, Health Benefits, and Food Applications
14/02/2024 - From a circular economy perspective, the appropriate management and valorization of winery wastes and by-products are crucial for sustainable development. Nowadays, grape pomace (GP) has attracted...
Circular Economy Similarities in a Group of Eastern European Countries: Orienting towards Sustainable Development
14/02/2024 - The transition to a circular economy determines benefits at the level of each country by ensuring the premises for a sustainable economy in the future. The purpose of this study is to analyze...
Effective RhB Dye Removal Using Sustainable Natural Bioadsorbents Synthesized from Avocado Seed and Skin
- Managing waste generated by the food industry is a pressing environmental challenge, and traditional disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration are no longer viable solutions. However, by...
How does the digital economy affect the provincial “zero-waste city” construction? Evidence from China
12/02/2024 - The digital economy is playing a crucial effect in the field of environmental governance. Digital and intelligent management is an essential means to fully realize the “zero-waste city”...
Precision co-composting of multi-source organic solid wastes provide a sustainable waste management strategy with high eco-efficiency: a life cycle assessment
08/02/2024 - With the increase of organic solid wastes (OSWs), current waste management practices, such as landfill, incineration, and windrow composting, have shown weaknesses in both resource recycling and...
Thermochemical Conversion of Animal-Derived Waste: A Mini-Review with a Focus on Chicken Bone Waste
08/02/2024 - Food waste, particularly animal-derived waste, presents a significant challenge globally, prompting the need for sustainable management strategies. In 2022, the amount of food waste per capita...
Sustainable Composites Containing Post-Production Wood Waste as a Key Element of the Circular Economy: Processing and Physicochemical Properties
06/02/2024 - This paper develops a technology for manufacturing a biocomposite using post-production wood waste as filler, but also as an alternative material that can substitute traditional composites. Three...