Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(5), P. 2729 - 2760
Published: June 15, 2023
Abstract
The
rise
of
global
waste
and
the
decline
fossil
fuels
are
calling
for
recycling
into
energy
materials.
For
example,
rice
straw,
a
by-product
cultivation,
can
be
converted
biogas
by-products
with
added
value,
e.g.,
biofertilizer,
yet
processing
straw
is
limited
by
low
content,
high
ash
silica,
nitrogen,
moisture,
high-quality
variability.
Here,
we
review
focus
on
Chinese
situations,
conversion
gas,
digestate
management,
cogeneration,
upgrading,
bioeconomy,
life
cycle
assessment.
quality
improved
pretreatments,
such
as
baling,
ensiling,
co-digestion
other
feedstocks.
used
to
fertilize
soils.
average
annual
potential
collectable
lower
heating
value
15.35
megajoule/kilogram,
over
past
ten
years
(2013–2022)
could
reach
2.41
×
10
9
megajoule.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(2), P. 715 - 750
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
Traditional
building
materials
have
some
drawbacks
in
the
construction
industry,
particularly
terms
of
greenhouse
gas
emissions
and
energy
consumption.
Biomaterials
derived
from
renewable
sources
are
a
promising
alternative,
significantly
reducing
effect
enhancing
efficiency.
However,
traditional
still
dominate
sector,
there
is
lack
understanding
among
policymakers
developers
regarding
biomaterials.
Here,
we
review
biomaterials
their
policies
life
cycle
assessment
through
case
studies.
Bio-based
potential
to
reduce
over
320,000
tons
carbon
dioxide
by
2050.
They
also
exhibit
advantages
like
decreasing
water
absorption
40%,
consumption
8.7%,
acoustic
6.7%,
improving
mechanical
properties.
We
summarize
recent
advancements
mycelial
materials,
bioconcrete,
natural
fibers,
fiber-reinforced
composites.
explore
contributions
nanotechnology
microalgae
technology
biomaterials'
thermal
insulation
eco-friendliness.
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(5)
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Membrane
technology
emerges
as
a
transformative
solution
for
global
challenges,
excelling
in
water
treatment,
gas
purification,
and
waste
recycling.
This
comprehensive
review
navigates
the
principles,
advantages,
prospects
of
membrane
technology,
emphasizing
its
pivotal
role
addressing
contemporary
environmental
sustainability
issues.
The
goal
is
to
contribute
objectives
by
exploring
mechanisms,
limitations
technology.
Noteworthy
features
include
energy
efficiency,
selectivity,
minimal
footprint,
distinguishing
it
from
conventional
methods.
Advances
nanomembranes,
organic
porous
membranes,
metal‐organic
frameworks‐based
membranes
highlight
their
potential
energy‐efficient
contaminant
removal.
underscores
integration
renewable
sources
eco‐friendly
desalination
separation
processes.
future
trajectory
unfolds
with
next‐gen
nanocomposite
sustainable
polymers,
optimized
consumption
through
electrochemical
hybrid
approaches.
In
healthcare,
reshapes
exchange,
hemodialysis,
biosensors,
wound
healing,
drug
delivery,
while
chemical
industries,
streamlines
solvent
separation.
Challenges
like
fouling,
material
stability,
efficiency
are
acknowledged,
artificial
intelligence
recognized
progressing
frontier.
Despite
limitations,
holds
promise
revolutionizing
diverse
industries.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(2), P. 751 - 784
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Abstract
The
building
sector
is
significantly
contributing
to
climate
change,
pollution,
and
energy
crises,
thus
requiring
a
rapid
shift
more
sustainable
construction
practices.
Here,
we
review
the
emerging
practices
of
integrating
renewable
energies
in
sector,
with
focus
on
types,
policies,
innovations,
perspectives.
sources
include
solar,
wind,
geothermal,
biomass
fuels.
Case
studies
Seattle,
USA,
Manama,
Bahrain,
are
presented.
Perspectives
comprise
self-sufficiency,
microgrids,
carbon
neutrality,
intelligent
buildings,
cost
reduction,
storage,
policy
support,
market
recognition.
Incorporating
wind
into
buildings
can
fulfill
about
15%
building's
requirements,
while
solar
integration
elevate
contribution
83%.
Financial
incentives,
such
as
30%
subsidy
for
adoption
technologies,
augment
appeal
these
innovations.
Engineering Science & Technology Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 49 - 65
Published: Sept. 8, 2023
This
research
paper
explores
the
critical
nexus
between
supply
chain
management
and
sustainability
by
examining
integration
of
sustainable
materials
within
chains
its
profound
impact
on
environment,
society,
economy.
The
delves
into
significance
in
context
current
global
environmental
concerns.
It
outlines
benefits
their
chains.
Through
a
comprehensive
literature
review,
identifies
environmental,
social,
economic
advantages
incorporating
materials,
including
reduced
carbon
footprints,
resource
conservation,
waste
reduction,
enhanced
brand
reputation,
long-term
resilience.
However,
acknowledges
that
integrating
is
not
without
challenges.
highlights
barriers
such
as
higher
costs,
limited
availability,
resistance
to
change,
regulatory
complexities
organizations
must
navigate.
presents
an
array
strategic
approaches
can
adopt
overcome
these
challenges
effectively
integrate
materials.
Strategies
discussed
include
green
procurement,
life
cycle
assessment,
circular
economy
principles,
collaboration
with
suppliers,
eco-design,
certification,
pilot
programs,
education.
Furthermore,
addresses
role
tools
technologies
assessing
footprint
calculators,
systems,
assessment
methodologies,
traceability
technologies,
other
digital
solutions
enable
data-driven
decision-making,
risk
mitigation,
process
optimization.
importance
promoting
transparency,
accountability,
innovation
emphasized.
findings
underscore
necessity
for
positive
highlight
broader
implications
responsible
management.
concludes
proposing
areas
further
research,
implementation,
technological
integration,
multi-tier
impacts,
consumer
behavior,
advocating
continued
efforts
promote
practices
In
world
grappling
challenges,
this
contributes
discourse
surrounding
materials'
pivotal
reshaping
more
future.
Keywords:
Sustainable
Materials,
Supply
Chain
Management,
Environmental
Impact,
Carbon
Footprint,
Circular
Economy,
Green
Procurement,
Traceability
Technologies,
Sustainability
Tools.
Journal of Renewable Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 35
Published: May 8, 2024
Energy
storage
is
a
more
sustainable
choice
to
meet
net-zero
carbon
foot
print
and
decarbonization
of
the
environment
in
pursuit
an
energy
independent
future,
green
transition,
uptake.
The
journey
reduced
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
increased
grid
stability
reliability,
improved
access
security
are
result
innovation
systems.
Renewable
sources
fundamentally
intermittent,
which
means
they
rely
on
availability
natural
resources
like
sun
wind
rather
than
continuously
producing
energy.
Due
its
ability
address
inherent
intermittency
renewable
sources,
manage
peak
demand,
enhance
make
it
possible
integrate
small-scale
systems
into
grid,
essential
for
continued
development
decentralization
generation.
Accordingly,
effective
system
has
been
prompted
by
demand
unlimited
supply
energy,
primarily
through
harnessing
solar,
chemical,
mechanical
Nonetheless,
order
achieve
transition
mitigate
climate
risks
resulting
from
use
fossil-based
fuels,
robust
necessary.
Herein,
need
better,
devices
such
as
batteries,
supercapacitors,
bio-batteries
critically
reviewed.
their
low
maintenance
needs,
supercapacitors
facilities,
most
notably
Moreover,
possess
charging
discharging
cycles,
high
power
density,
requirements,
extended
lifespan,
environmentally
friendly.
On
other
hand,
combining
aluminum
with
nonaqueous
charge
materials
conductive
polymers
each
material’s
unique
capabilities
could
be
crucial
batteries.
In
general,
density
key
component
battery
development,
scientists
constantly
developing
new
methods
technologies
existing
batteries
proficient
safe.
This
will
design
that
powerful
lighter
range
applications.
When
there
imbalance
between
(ESS)
offer
way
increasing
effectiveness
electrical
They
also
play
central
role
enhancing
reliability
excellence
networks
can
deployed
off-grid
localities.
International Journal of Green Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(6), P. 1383 - 1397
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
ABSTRACTEnergy
is
the
linchpin
for
economic
development
despite
its
generation
deficit
worldwide.
Hydrogen
can
be
used
as
an
alternative
energy
source
to
meet
requirement
that
it
emits
zero
near-zero
impurities
and
safe
environment
humans.
Because
of
growing
greenhouse
gas
emissions
fast-expanding
usage
renewable
sources
in
power
production
recent
years,
interest
hydrogen
resurging.
may
utilized
a
storage,
stabilizing
entire
system
assisting
decarbonization
system,
particularly
industrial
transportation
sectors.
The
main
goal
this
study
describe
several
methods
producing
based
on
principal
utilized.
Moreover,
financial
ecological
outcomes
three
key
colors
(gray,
blue,
green)
are
discussed.
Hydrogen's
future
prosperity
heavily
reliant
technology
advancement
cost
reductions,
along
with
objectives
related
legislation.
This
research
might
improved
by
developing
new
methods,
novel
storage
systems,
infrastructure,
carbon-free
generation.KEYWORDS:
energyGrey,
green
hydrogengreenhouse
gasecological
outcomescarbon-free
AcknowledgementsThe
authors
would
like
thank
Energy
Conversion
Laboratory
at
Department
Petroleum
Mining
Engineering
Jashore
University
Science
Technology,
Jashore,
Bangladesh
completing
review
work.Disclosure
statementNo
potential
conflict
was
reported
author(s).Nomenclature
ISO=International
organization
standardization.RES=Renewable
sourceHCF=Hydrogen
content
factorGF=Greenization
factorEIF=Environmental
impact
factorGHG=Greenhouse
gasesLCA=Life
cycle
assessmentHPP=Hydrogen
pathwaysCCS=Carbon
capture
storageSOFC=Solid
oxide
fuel
cellCCS=Carbon
sequestration
(environmental
impact)GWP=Global
warming
potentialAP=Acidification
potentialLCIA=Life
assessingLHV=Lower
heating
valueHHV=Higher
valueH2=HydrogenCO2=Carbon
dioxideCESAR=Canada
systems
analysis
researchCCUS=Carbon
use
storageSMR=Steam
methane
reformingHER=Hydrogen
evolution
reactionOER=Cathode
oxygen
reactionTML=Technology
maturity
levelRES=Renewable
sourcesHighlights
Grey,
blue
reviewed
energyColor
pathways
using
primary
discussedChallenges
emission
reviewedCost
prospects
discussedAdditional
informationFundingThe
work
supported
Universiti
Malaysia
Pahang
International
Publication
Grant
[Grant
No.
RDU
213305].
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
920, P. 171047 - 171047
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
Climate
change
is
one
of
the
most
significant
challenges
worldwide.
There
strong
evidence
from
research
that
climate
will
impact
several
food
chain-related
elements
such
as
agricultural
output,
incomes,
prices,
access,
quality,
and
safety.
This
scoping
review
seeks
to
outline
state
knowledge
supply
chain's
vulnerability
identify
existing
literature
may
guide
future
research,
policy,
decision-making
aimed
at
enhancing
resilience
chain.
A
total
1526
publications
were
identified
using
SCOPUS
database,
which
67
selected
for
present
study.
The
assessment
methods
well
adaptation
measures
have
been
employed
alleviate
in
chain
discussed.
results
revealed
a
growing
number
providing
weakening
due
extreme
weather
events.
Our
demonstrated
need
broaden
into
entire
various
forms
climatic
variability
because
studies
concentrated
on
relationships
between
fluctuations
(especially
rainfall,
temperatures,
drought)
production.
lack
about
effects
underlying
socio-economic
consequences
could
result
underperformance
or
failure
