Water scarcity and its implications on sanitation: A perspective study in an emerging city in Northern Ghana
April 2025
Water scarcity is a critical global challenge affecting billions of people, particularly in developing regions like sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, this issue has become increasingly pronounced, with...
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Lifecycle cost and benefit analysis for parcel-scale implementation of green stormwater infrastructure
April 2025
Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is commonly implemented to reduce excess stormwater runoff while also producing secondary environmental, health, and aesthetic benefits. However, GSI is sometimes...
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Evaluating the challenges to circular economy implementation in the apparel accessories industry: Implications for sustainable development
April 2025
The recent global shift toward sustainability has compelled businesses, particularly in emerging economies like Bangladesh, to adopt circular economy practices. The apparel accessories sector, which...
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Eco-friendly dyestuffs prepared with Curcuma Longa L. extracts and their antimicrobial activities
April 2025
In this study, wool, cotton, polyester fabrics and wood samples were dyed with Curcuma longa (turmeric) extracts using CuSO4, FeSO4 and AlK(SO4)2 mordants. Dyeing processes were carried out using pre-,...
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Building information modeling – simulation and analysis of a University Edifice and its environs – A sustainable design approach
April 2025
This study utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM) to refine an existing campus master plan, improving the built environment concerning usability and sustainability. Using capabilities of the premium...
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Developing an optimal energy system model for a sustainable urban transportation framework planning in the long term through different climatic zones
April 2025
The modern lifestyle highlights the demand for an improved urban transportation infrastructure and a shift to renewable, efficient technologies. This evolution is essential for both developed and developing...
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Biomaterials for energy storage: Synthesis, properties, and performance
April 2025
The performance, synthesis, and characteristics of bio-based systems are the main topics of this study, which investigates the possibilities of biomaterials as energy storage devices. Biomaterials like...
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Identification, ranking and prioritization of Key Performance Indicators for evaluating greenness of manufactured products
January 2025
Sustainability has become a paramount concern in the manufacturing industry, with a growing emphasis on eco-friendly products to preserve our planet’s life-support systems. However, evaluating the ”greenness”...
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Comparative analysis of Turkey’s environmental performance with Eastern European countries according to international EPI 2022 data
January 2025
In order to effectively address environmental issues, it is important for governments to identify the problems causing environmental pollution within their scope and to develop appropriate solution...
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Strategies for economic sustainability: An empirical study on Muri, Mura, and Muda in the readymade garment sector
January 2025
Achieving economic sustainability in the garment manufacturing industry necessitates the implementation of several strategic measures. Basic strategies like adoption of automation, utilization of sustainable...
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A novel higher rotational speed maintaining control for wind power generation systems under unstable wind conditions
January 2025
This study proposes the Higher Rotational Speed Maintaining (HRSM) control algorithm that is suitable for large wind speed fluctuations. One of the challenges faced by wind generators is operating with...
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Assessment and ranking of different vehicles carbon footprint: A comparative study utilizing entropy and TOPSIS methodologies
January 2025
The world is currently grappling with the detrimental effects of escalating pollution stemming from exhaust gases emitted by vehicles, exacerbating environmental degradation and posing severe health...
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Kinetics, thermodynamics and characterization of neem seeds (Azadirachta indica) oil extraction: Extensive study of the processes
January 2025
Kinetic and thermodynamics studies and the effect of process parameters such as seed average particle size, extraction time and temperature on the extraction of neem seed oil were investigated. Solvent...
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On the surface roughness properties of fly ash-based geopolymer mortars with teff straw ash from the image analysis viewpoint
January 2025
Fly ash (FA)-based geopolymer mortar is being considered for sustainability since it enjoys peculiar properties such as high mechanical properties and environmental benefits. However, the high curing...
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Economic and strategic challenges in microgrid integration: Insights from operational dynamics and renewable energy potential
January 2025
With the integration of a large number of microgrids in the power distribution network operation, economic and strategic challenges arise. To address these challenges, this research provides a comprehensive...
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The future of single-use plastics in life science: Sterile printing of PLA reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 80% and enables carbon neutrality
January 2025
The European Union’s Green Deal emphasizes life science and biotechnology as key drivers for achieving a circular economy. However, the prevalent use of non-sustainable single-use plastics derived from...
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Conceptual and practical aspects of circular maturity management in corporate industrial ecosystems: The case of Novolipetsk Steel and Metalloinvest
January 2025
This paper aims to develop and validate a comprehensive framework for managing and assessing circular maturity in industrial ecosystems at the corporate level. Leveraging theoretical constructs related...
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Enhancing carbon reduction and sustainable agriculture in Thailand: An assessment of rice straw utilization strategies
January 2025
This research explores strategies for carbon reduction through the utilization of rice straw waste in Thailand, focusing on three project approaches: (1) converting rice straw into biomass fuel pellets...
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Application of a simple organic acid as a green alternative for the recovery of cathode metals from lithium-ion battery cathode materials
January 2025
Industrialization, technology, and population growth have on one hand resulted in the rapid rise for energy demand and on the other hand led to the pursuit for alternative carbon neutral energy sources...
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A solar-powered multi-functional portable charging device (SPMFPCD) with internet-of-things (IoT)-based real-time monitoring—An innovative scheme towards energy access and management
January 2025
In the absence of portable charging devices, sectors such as transportation, communication, and emergency services deal with various challenges towards electric power needs while compromising on (1)...
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Public spending on Energy innovations and CO2 impacts: Evidence from selected OECD countries
January 2025
The relationship between public spending on Energy innovations (R&D of renewable and non-renewable energy, and energy efficiency) and CO2 intensity at constant purchasing power are investigated in this...
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Research on future 6G green wireless networks
Available online 2 December 2024
The 6G technology is expected to revolutionize wireless networks by enabling intelligent connectivity of all devices. The concept of a 6G green network aims for ubiquity, intelligence, simplicity, environmental...
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Synthesis, characterization and mechanical properties evaluation of muntingia calabura fibre reinforced epoxy composites: Fiber treatment comparison with NaOH and KOH
Available online 30 November 2024
Numerous studies demonstrate that the alteration in the fibre surface caused by the alkali treatment enhances the mechanical capabilities. Muntingia calabura is the novel fibre was used in the present...
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Optimisation of a cyclone combustor in a flameless combustion using producer gas
Available online 29 November 2024
Flameless combustion of producer gas offers significant environmental and efficiency advantages, but its implementation requires careful optimization of both the combustor design and operating conditions....
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Online condition monitoring and fault diagnosis in wind turbines: A comprehensive review on structure, failures, health monitoring techniques, and signal processing methods
Available online 22 November 2024
Wind energy systems have been flourishing on a rapid scale as a reliable renewable energy source in several countries. However, as the demand for these systems continues to grow, it becomes crucial...
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