To address the global challenge of climate change and achieve sustainable development, decarbonizing the electric power system in China is considered the most imperative since the power sector is highly related to the decarbonization of other sectors. Significantly, China faces the dual challenges of rapidly growing electricity demand coupling with its commitment to of emission mitigation. This study

The multi-faceted emergencies of our time (recession, pandemics, and international conflict) can disrupt progress towards sustainable development goals (SDGs). While climate-economy models can show pathways out of these disruptions, numerous stakeholder-informed enhancements are required to navigate through the interconnected SDG landscape. We introduce a novel Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCMs) approach

Ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are regarded as the next generation of carbon capture solvents which consist of cations and anions. Thousands of combinations of cations and anions can lead to varied properties of ILs/DESs, which makes it difficult to screen such ILs/DESs for CO2 in experiments. Computer-aided molecular design (CAMD) saves time and cost by reversing the search

This work focuses on the design and analysis of innovative environmentally friendly pathways to produce low-density polyethylene and high-density polyethylene, as the main feedstock of petrochemical industries, based on CO2 capture and utilization. For each polymer, the process development and simulation of the proposed pathways are performed using Aspen Plus. Each pathway includes the following units:

Green hydrogen is a promising technology for sustainable energy production, with photocatalytic water splitting offering several advantages over wind/solar-powered water electrolysis. The focus of this review paper is on high-performance photocatalysts, which are key to improving the efficiency of photocatalytic hydrogen production. First, the general principles of photocatalytic hydrogen production

Agriculture is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and organic farming practices can potentially offset some of these emissions. However, previous research on the environmental impact of organic agriculture has provided mixed or contradictory results. This study aims to analyze the role that organic farming can play in mitigating agricultural emissions across the United States

Due to the global energy crisis worsening, numerous businesses have prioritized energy conservation and consumption reduction. However, in mines with multiple main fans, the main fans' operation efficiency is low to meet the ventilation on-demand, and the ventilation system's energy consumption is very high. This paper proposes an energy-saving control strategy for ventilation on demand with multiple

This study contributes to the growing body of research that focuses on the role of socially responsible human resource management (SR-HRM) and its effect on employee behaviors. Specifically, the research examines how and when SR-HRM could stimulate employees' shared value and retention, and in particular it explores the mediating role of shared value and relationship satisfaction and the moderating

Sustainability pertains to the interplay between environmental, economic, and social systems at varying scales. In transportation systems, vehicles use different fuels to fulfill their energy requirements. However these fuels emit green house gases that pollute the environment. Taking into account this fact, the present paper delves into the investigation of a multi-objective multi-item fixed cost

In the context of climate change, urban blue-green infrastructure (UBGI), consisting of water and vegetation, has received extensive attention for urban microclimate improvement. However, the detailed quantification of spatial relationships between blue and green infrastructure elements has not been conducted about the thermal environment. To study the synergistic effect of water and vegetation, this

CO2 capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) are recognized as the most effective strategy for the removal of CO2 from terminal emissions, whereas CO2 capture is the primary and fundamental pathway for CO2 utilization and storage. The capture of CO2 on various nanomaterials has worked well at the laboratory level, while there are significant differences and some challenges for the application of these

Ferronickel slag (FNS) is a solid waste produced in the smelting of ferronickel alloys. FNS is classified as blast furnace ferronickel slag (BFS) and electric furnace ferronickel slag (EFS). They are useful in many fields, such as metal recovery and glass manufacturing. In fact, replacing cement or concrete aggregate is the best way to achieve large-scale resource recycling of FNS, while generating

A high and stable apple yield is critical for rainfed hilly apple orchards; however, many factors threaten apple yield and sustainable apple production, including water shortage, soil erosion, and chemical fertilizer overuse. Therefore, we undertook a field trial with three treatments— (1) organic and inorganic fertilizer combining a water-saving technique (OIWS), (2) inorganic fertilizer combining

Designing diversified multi-cropping systems is critical for making full use of natural resources on the limited cultivated land to achieve more agricultural products in a sustainable way. However, information is still lacking on whether the higher multi-cropping index possibly decreases the use efficiency of resources and the sustainability of the cropping system due to more agricultural inputs on

Green electricity becomes an inevitable trend to reduce carbon emissions. However, green certificate issuance based on power generation amounts restricts microgrids to participate in regional green electricity trading. In this context, a green electricity trading-driven low-carbon sharing approach for interconnected microgrids (IMG) is proposed. First, a new green electricity peer-to-peer (P2P) trading

The production and consumption of single-use plastics (SUP) has disastrous consequences for the natural environment. Understanding which consumers are more likely to avoid SUP and why is crucial. Building on a comprehensive action determination model of ecological behavior, this study aims to specify the most relevant drivers and barriers to consumers' intentions to avoid SUP. The results of a qualitative

This paper examines and compares the role of male financial experts (MFEs) and female financial experts (FFEs) of the Audit Committee (AC), on sustainability performance using a sample of listed firms in the United States from 2010 to 2021. The results show that although both MFEs and FFEs influence sustainability performance, FFEs have statistically greater influence than MFEs. The results also show

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) indicated that irrigation technology is the key to improving food security. However, the current restricted agricultural water and land resources limit the agricultural production system, and the pressure on global food security is enormous. The development of precise and intelligent irrigation technology is crucial for maintaining the necessary agricultural

China's iron and steel industry mainly adopts the “BF-BOF” steelmaking process (Blast furnace- Basic oxygen furnace) with coal as the main energy source. Therefore, a large amount of air pollutants is emitted during the iron and steel production process, mainly including sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM), etc. Therefore, China's iron and steel industry has

This study verified the effect of liquid CO2 admixture on fresh, hardened, and durability properties of concrete in-situ. It was found that the overall compressive strength of the concrete increased by approximately 5% after 7 days and by about 3% after 28 days. The t-test, however, revealed no statistically significant difference between the two groups of samples in terms of 28-day compressive strength

Discussions about the circular economy have taken place in parallel with, but largely independently of, discussions about degrowth. The present paper brings into dialogue the two fields by contemplating what circularity in business could entail in the context of transformations towards degrowth societies. To this end, the paper relates to a recent, holistic reconceptualisation which views degrowth

In recent decades, significant research has been devoted to optimizing sustainable energies to improve their technical performance, economic profitability, and social acceptance. Despite the development and application of numerous heuristic algorithms in the field of sustainable energy, a systematic review of the most popular solvers remains scarce. Therefore, this study developed a Boolean logic-based

Green hydrogen production by water electrolysis is sustainable and carbon-free for energy storage. This paper introduces recent development in integrated green hydrogen polygeneration. Throughout this review, theoretical concepts, design types, and recent developments related to the integration of Alkaline Electrolysis (AE), Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolysis (PEME), and the Solid Oxide Electrolysis

The application of long afterglow-based materials to the self-luminescent pavement could significantly reduce the power consumption of lighting at night and improve the traffic safety. This study designs a pouring self-luminescent asphalt mixture (PSAM) through pouring a grouting material including the long afterglow luminescent material (SrAl2O4:Eu, Dy) and epoxy resin into the porous pavement void

In the scope of energy transition and overall decarbonisation, various alternative fuels are investigated as potential substitutes for conventional fossil fuels. Co-pyrolysis has emerged as a potential solution for production of alternative fuels, while dealing with waste management issues, due to its ability to process different feedstocks. Biomass-derived fuels, with all their constraints, are already

Environmental policy research has increased due to stricter policies aligned with climate goals. However, to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions, the adoption of even stronger policies and increased carbon taxes is necessary, with transition risk becoming a major concern for companies. Even though governments worldwide have been employing a range of methods such as carbon tax, cap-and-trade, and

Renewable fuel generation and reducing reliance on fossil fuels are essential components of sustainable development. Manufacturing and use of petrochemicals are such an important economic pillar of contemporary civilisation. Therefore, there is a strong incentive to allocate alternative production pathways in order to conserve scarce resources. In order to minimise global emissions, it is also necessary

The aquatic ecosystems and regional habitat quality of brackish Ebinur Lake in arid northwest China are significantly affected by suspended particulate matter (SPM). The Landsat series, Sentinel 2 and MODIS remote-sensing data offer a great potential to overcome the issue of the lack of reliable observation data for continuous SPM monitoring, but more accurate SPM inversion models are required for

Digitalization has become the core engine of a scientific and technological revolution and a new phase of industrial transformation, while the integrated digitalization development and environmental governance has become a strategic choice for high-quality development in the modern era. Focusing on the relationship between the digitalization of government environmental governance (DGEG) and environmental

This paper details the specific aims and purposes of the Damage Assessment Tracking Criteria; a series of evaluation tools designed to aid in remanufacturing inspection operations. The background and justification of this model, which is detailed in a separate work, identifies ill definition and an over reliance on opinion as barriers to effective inspection activities. Analysis of this issue led to

Self-cleaning mechanisms of photovoltaic panels is a research hotspot in recent years, but the preparation of superhydrophobic coatings with excellent anti-reflection effect and durability for photovoltaic panels is still a problem to be solved. Inspired by the human scalp structure, we propose an interconnected three layer coatings (ITSC), which can produce self-cleaning effect on photovoltaic panels

Entrepreneurial activities are considered a commitment to economic growth with the motivation of deriving ecological sustainability. The main objective of this paper is to capture the environmental effects of entrepreneurship development on the ecological footprint of croplands and grazing lands in 14 developing, emerging, and developed countries of different sizes during 2002–2018. Empirical analyses

As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise, it is essential to consider appropriate management strategies for coordinating EVs connected to different buses in the power networks. In light of this, this paper proposes a stochastic two-stage bi-level model for coordinating EVs in a distribution network with charging stations under alternating current optimal power flow (ACOPF) constraints