Optimization of energy system is a favored method to mitigate emission and manage fuel resources. However, optimization results interpretation and optimal point selection is a challenging area, and mostly a subjective decision. In addition, optimization, even with cost objectives, are carried out by technical teams which normally differ from project decision makers. To provide a solution, at first

The present study is focused towards investigating the roles of different oxygen carriers (OCs) in a self-sustained integrated process of chemical looping combustion (CLC) with sorption enhanced steam methane reforming (SESMR) through detailed thermodynamic analysis. This study reports individual steady state plant wide models that are developed and optimized for four different oxygen carriers (Co-

In this analysis, a Li–O2 battery system with a 63.5 kWh capacity is configured to sustain a middle-sized electric vehicle (EV) according to the modified Battery Performance and Cost (BatPaC) model. The life cycle impacts of the Li–O2 battery system for the EV application are evaluated by developing a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) model. The conventional lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt

Promoting sustainable ventures among aspiring entrepreneurs could lead to an effective solution to reduce ecological footprints and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Such an understanding has led to growing attention towards exploring entrepreneurship intentions across different entrepreneurial tiers and types, especially from the sustainability viewpoint. This study aimed at investigating

Developing countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), are implementing mitigation strategies for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in specific sectors, such as municipal solid wastes (MSW), to reduce the impacts of climate change. The purpose of this research was to evaluate different GHG emission mitigation scenarios in MSW management in Brazil, countrywide and at municipal

Business cannot escape the impact of climate change that is deteriorating day by day. Many organizations are becoming motivated more than ever to introduce new business models, modern technologies, and supportive policies with an effort to cope with critical issues connected to climate change. The present study has investigated the mediating effect of psychological safety on the relationship between

We use a game-theoretic model to analyze the manufacturer's optimal warranty policy in a closed-loop supply chain. The new product is always associated with a premium warranty. The manufacturer decides on whether to provide the remanufactured product with the same premium warranty. The analytical results show that the optimal warranty policy depends heavily on the cost structure. However, the effect

The inferior quality of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) caused by the adhered mortar (AM) can be principally enhanced through either removing or strengthening the AM. This paper reviews the effect of various pretreatment methods (removal, polymer impregnation, pozzolanic slurry immersion, accelerated carbonation curing and bio-deposition) on the inherent defects of RCA, and compares their modification

The fruit and vegetable sector generates large amounts of waste, which poses both environmental and economic issues. Different strategies can be applied to valorise fruit and vegetable waste (FVW) by turning it into value-added products. However, the economic and environmental impact of such strategies is largely unknown. In this paper, the environmental and economic impact of FVW valorisation on an

In this paper, the combined use of γ-dicalcium silicate and slag for possible coupling effect on carbonation resistance was investigated. The potential of the use of γ-C2S to impart carbonation immunity to slag blended materials at early age has not been fully explored so far. In this regard, 15, 30 and 50% slag blended cement paste and mortar samples containing 0, 5, 10, 15, 20% of γ-C2S in replacement

The use of energy from the sea wave to produce electricity via wave converters is one of the most interesting methods to meet the electrical demand in coastal cities. Hybridization of wave energy with other renewable resources, such as solar, wind, or storage systems, is a reliable way to generate and provide electricity for remote cities. Considering high solar and wind potential and accessibility

Surface urban heat island (SUHI) shows higher surface thermal intensification in urban areas than the suburban areas and countryside. Green spaces are widely recognized as the dominant nature-based strategy to mitigate thermal stress. In contrast, natural cooling processes of urban blue spaces are seldom addressed. In this study, we applied the Google Earth Engine (GEE) to map SUHI intensity and blue

High strength concrete (HSC) (50–100 MPa) and very-high strength concrete (VHSC) (>100 MPa) have been increasingly used in the construction industry due to its inherent performance characteristics. However, these concrete mixes have a higher carbon footprint and it is vital to consider the embodied carbon of the HSC and VHSC due to the massive consumption throughout the world. In this study, embodied

In the context of rapid urbanization and climate change, understanding the impact of urban dynamics on surface runoff is importance. For future urban planning, there is a particular knowledge gap regarding the factors that affect surface runoff to improve urban resilience to local flooding. This study explored the impacts of different urban dynamics on surface water runoff considering the surface cover

Hydrogen is having a worldwide momentum as a clean versatile energy solution and this is the time for nuclear hydrogen production technologies to play its role in securing a clean and affordable energy future. For over four decades, several nations have been investigating the potential of tens of thermochemical cycles for efficient and sustainable hydrogen production. These cycles require high quality

In China's energy transformation strategy, natural gas is the "bridge fuel" to cleaner production. This paper innovatively uses the classic method in sociology, social network analysis (SNA), and reveals the network characteristics and spatial pattern of interprovincial natural gas consumption in China. Zhejiang is the center of China's interprovincial natural gas consumption network, and the network

Though with abundant water resources in China, unevenly geographical and temporal distribution of water resources have constantly resulted in many severe water issues in various cities, such as inundation, drought, urban flooding, water shortage, water pollution, and inaccessibility of safe drinking water, in addition to the negative impacts of climate change. Intensive industrialization, fast urbanization

The present study details about the application of Steel Slag Aggregate (SSA) in pervious concrete and the SSA enhancement effect. Given the limitation of natural aggregates, the low utilization of SSA, and substantial urban environmental problems, SSA pervious concrete is considered an eco-friendly material for use in various civil and construction projects because of the beneficial effects of active

Numerous events over the last six decades have made it necessary to reformulate the economic development models proposed by capitalism. In this context, sustainability has emerged with the aim of balancing corporate interests with stakeholders’ needs. To facilitate this aim, organizations must build a productive management relationship with their stakeholders and thus understand the implications of

Partner selection has been a vital factor for the success of collaboration in platform-based innovation ecosystems, but few studies examine how to select in such ecosystems. Based on three cases, this study proposes a conceptual framework of two-stage partner selection for platform-based innovation ecosystems toward servitization. The analysis shows that: the stage I is a preliminary selection and

Renewable energy is particularly important for achieving energy security and emission reduction targets. However, China’s renewable energy technologies are still diffusing slowly. Based on the two-part model and the fixed-effect Tobit model, this paper investigates the factors affecting the diffusion of renewable energy technologies in 28 provinces in China between 2006 and 2017 from the perspective

This paper aims to propose a method to estimate the electricity savings in water supply and sewage systems due to the reduction of potable water consumption on a city scale. The method was applied in a case study in Joinville, a city located in Southern Brazil. The strategies considered to promote water savings were: replacement of toilets, greywater reuse, rainwater harvesting and combination of these

Pressure from environmental responsibility and production cost reduction have been driving the rapid development of remanufacturing industry. This paper focuses on a competitive closed-loop supply chain consisting of two leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and two third-party remanufacturers (TPRs). Two third-party remanufacturing modes are considered, namely, outsourcing mode and authorization

Recent years have seen a revival in growth scepticism, yet degrowth in relation to the macroeconomic level has received almost exclusive attention. This resulted in a lack of literature on how post-growth and specifically degrowth visions of economy could be implemented, including from the perspective of firms and other organisations. This paper focuses on degrowth literature and fields of knowledge

An environmentally friendly dual-template magnetic ion imprinted polymer (DMIIP) of Cd2+ and Pb2+ were prepared by surface imprinting technique combined with a sol-gel process using Cd2+ and Pb2+ as dual-templates, papain as a functional monomer and magnetic mesoporous Fe3O4@mSiO2 as substrate. The Polymer was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR)

The fluctuation of the wind speed and direction is due to the stochastic nature of the wind and the enforcing atmospheric pressure. Accordingly, the output power forecasting of the wind farms (WFs) will be difficult. In this paper, a novel method based on Gaussian Processes (GPs) is proposed to improve the probabilistic prediction of the WF levels and regional WFs. The Covariance Functions (CFs) are

Understanding the potential of bioenergy is crucial to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting renewable energy with higher stability than solar and wind power for the grid. Current bioenergy potential research relies on statistical agricultural data. This study uses a crop growth model (CGM) and existing crop phenological database to estimate rice and wheat production in Hokkaido under two

Shanghai is the first city to implement Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) sorting regulation in China, and it also has policies on economy, demography, MSW collection and treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the impacts of these polices on MSW management for Shanghai. System dynamics model is a prevailing method to simulate impacts of various policies on MSW management from a dynamic and complex

Palm oil mill effluent has been extensively researched via three different technologies, namely chemical, physicochemical and biological treatment methods. Biological treatment by anaerobic and aerobic means is currently the most commonly used method for palm oil mill effluent. However, the greatest challenge posed by them is the inconsistent biological oxygen demand of 20 mg/L for the final treated

Utilization of two solid wastes of altered rock gold tailings and soda residue as main raw materials, and investigated the effects of soda residue, Al2O3 and MgO contents on bulk density, compressive strength and crystal phase of porous ceramics. The results showed that porous ceramics with the main crystalline phases of diopside can be prepared from high solid waste content (gold tailings + soda residue

Smelting fine ore into a block with the lower phosphorus content before entering the furnace can achieve cleaner production and value-added efficiency for ferromanganese alloy enterprises, and microwave sintering technology shows bright application prospects in the secondary utilization of waste materials and environmental-friendly preparation of high-performance alloy materials. In this work, FeMn78C8

This paper makes an empirical analysis of the effect of producer services agglomeration on China's energy efficiency under environmental constraints (EEE) by using spatial Durbin model. The results show that at the national level, the urbanization agglomeration of producer services not only improves the local EEE significantly, but also has an obvious spatial spillover effect on the surrounding regions

The concept of modernization and globalization urges a tendency of bilateral cooperation and strategical relationships among the nations. Recently, China has taken the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013 to articulate the slogan of "Going global strategy.” The primary objective of the current study is to explore the nexus between energy consumption, economic growth, population growth, financial

Microgrids can effectively gather various renewable resources for increasing the profit of the system, as well as the trend toward improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Nevertheless, the energy and reserve scheduling of microgrids will be significantly sophisticated due to the inherent uncertainty and variability of such resources. To address the operational challenges

Traction energy accounts for a majority of energy consumed by electric multiple unit (EMU) trains. In this study, factors affecting the traction energy consumption of EMU trains are qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed to conserve energy and improve operational efficiency of high-speed railways. First, influencing factors are recognized and categorized into three groups. Then, quantitative analysis

Water saving in crop production under climate and environmental changing conditions represents a critical issue for agricultural economy and sustainability. This study develops a novel approach to measure the impact of climate variability on crop water requirement at regional level. Firstly, a model where crop water requirement is the dependent variable and some climate variables are the covariates

Both developed and developing economies are under enormous environmental pressure due to a significant amount of construction and demolition waste (CDW). This presents urgent need for the recycling CDW. Mobile recycling of CDW has gained growing popularity in recent years, particularly in metropolis with high-dense population. This study aims to assess the environmental impact and benefit associated

Zero valent iron (ZVI) has been extensively used for remediation of contaminated groundwater and wastewater. The removal of contaminants by alone ZVI is significantly limited by its intrinsic passive layer and influenced by the precipitation of iron (hydr)oxides on the surface of ZVI, which affects the further reaction of ZVI with contaminants. The premagnetization of ZVI and the addition of weak magnetic

The past fifteen years have been a rich developing field for Microbiologically Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) as an alternative to decrease the hydraulic conductivity of sandy soils or fractured rocks through biocementation formation. While significant development happened, the field still lacks a viable answer for the use of MICP for organic soil stabilization. Sandy soils or fractured rocks