Advances in finance, accounting, and economics book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 65 - 90
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
The
convergence
of
digital
transformation
and
circular
economy
is
reshaping
the
sports
industry,
offering
innovative
pathways
for
sustainable
development.
By
leveraging
IoT,
AI,
blockchain,
advanced
data
analytics,
stakeholders
can
optimize
equipment
lifecycle
management
infrastructure
efficiency,
minimizing
waste
maximizing
resource
reuse.
From
smart
stadiums
to
eco-friendly
gear,
advancements
are
revolutionizing
both
manufacturing
operational
practices,
fostering
a
ecosystem.
This
chapter
explores
pivotal
role
technology
in
driving
shift
towards
sustainable,
resilient
landscape,
supported
by
emerging
trends,
case
studies,
actionable
frameworks
industry-wide
implementation.
Environments,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 84 - 84
Published: March 11, 2025
As
a
cost-effective
sorbent,
modified
biochar
has
received
increasing
attention
for
the
removal
of
heavy
metal
contaminants.
Among
several
chemical
modification
methods,
introducing
thiol
functional
groups
onto
surface
been
identified
as
an
effective
enhancement
approach
sorption
and
capacity
this
porous
adsorbent
material.
In
general,
impregnation
is
widely
used
method
to
graft
carbon-based
materials.
However,
limited
comparative
data
are
available
on
efficacy
present
thiolation
methods.
study,
nine
different
organic
sources
was
by
two
frequently
agents
with
distinct
mechanisms:
3-Mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane
(3-MPTS)
β-mercaptoethanol.
addition
impregnation,
ball
milling
method,
simple
environmentally
friendly
alternative
also
evaluated.
A
comprehensive
structural
characterization
samples
completed
before
after
thiolation.
higher
concentration
sulfur
achieved
through
β-mercaptoethanol,
in
which
mechanism
performed
esterification
reaction
carboxylic
acid
activated
biochar.
Chemical
found
be
more
thiolating
than
using
same
agent.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(7), P. 1495 - 1495
Published: March 27, 2025
This
study
investigates
the
potential
use
of
biochar
derived
from
residues-such
as
spruce
wood,
spent
coffee
grounds,
tea
waste,
and
nutshells-as
a
sustainable
coal
substitute-to
enhance
decarbonization
European
energetic
systems
decrease
dependence
on
fossil
fuels.
The
biomasses
were
pyrolyzed
at
250-550
°C,
analyzed
for
calorific
value
composition,
evaluated
energy
retention
mass
loss.
results
show
significant
density
improvements,
with
optimal
temperatures
varying
by
material
(e.g.,
wood
reached
31.56
MJ·kg-1
550
retaining
21.84%
its
mass;
grounds
peaked
31.26
350
37.53%).
Economic
analysis
confirmed
biomass
cost-effective
alternative
to
coal,
especially
considering
emission
allowance
costs.
Integrating
pyrolysis
into
regional
supports
decarbonization,
reduces
emissions,
advances
us
towards
circular
economy.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(15), P. 11942 - 11974
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
A
comprehensive
overview
of
biomass
conversion
technologies
is
presented
through
this
review
article.
Advanced
applications
engineered/or
modified
bio-char,
as
by-products
processes,
are
also
discussed.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Nov. 16, 2024
Cadmium
(Cd)
is
a
potentially
harmful
metal
with
significant
biological
toxicity
that
adversely
affects
plant
growth
and
physiological
metabolism.
Excessive
Cd
exposure
in
plants
leads
to
stunted
owing
its
negative
impact
on
functions
such
as
photosynthesis,
nutrient
uptake,
water
balance.
Potassium-enriched
biochar
(KBC)
Bacillus
altitudinis
rhizobacteria
(RB)
can
effectively
overcome
this
problem.
significantly
enhances
by
improving
the
soil
structure,
encouraging
retention,
enhancing
microbial
activity
slow-release
nutrient.
Rhizobacteria
promote
root
ion
transport
availability
while
promoting
health
conservation
through
RB
production.
This
study
examined
effects
of
combining
+
KBC
an
amendment
rice,
both
without
stress.
Four
treatments
(control,
KBC,
RB,
KBC)
were
applied
using
completely
randomized
design
(CRD)
four
replications.
The
results
showed
combination
increased
rice
height
(38.40%),
shoot
length
(53.90%),
(12.49%)
above
control
under
Additionally,
there
notable
improvements
chlorophyll
(15.31%),
b
(25.01%),
total
(19.37%)
compared
stress,
which
also
potential
treatment.
Moreover,
N,
P,
K
concentrations
roots
shoots
confirmed
could
improve
Consequently,
these
findings
suggest
effective
alleviate
stress
rice.
Farmers
should
use
achieve
better
cadmium
CleanMat.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
widespread
use
of
PFAS
in
nonstick
cookware,
hydrophobic
textiles,
stain‐resistant
fabrics,
cosmetics,
and
floor
coverings
has
led
to
their
persistent
presence
wastewater
streams,
posing
significant
human
health
ecological
risks.
Exposure
is
linked
adverse
reproductive
outcomes
elevated
blood
pressure
pregnant
individuals,
it
negatively
impacts
aquatic
ecosystems,
particularly
algal
populations
microbial
communities.
This
evaluation
focuses
on
biochar's
efficacy
cost‐efficiency
removing
from
water,
highlighting
its
potential
as
a
sustainable
remediation
method.
Biochar's
high
microporous
volumes
(0.1–1.0
cm³/g),
aromaticity,
surface
oxygen‐containing
functional
groups
make
effective
for
adsorption.
Various
biochar
production
methods,
such
pyrolysis
biomass
waste,
innovative
modification
techniques
like
acid
treatment,
ball
milling,
metal
nanoparticle
incorporation
are
explored
enhance
adsorption
capacity.
mechanisms,
kinetics,
thermodynamics
onto
examined,
providing
insights
into
molecular‐level
interactions
isotherms.
Furthermore,
machine
learning
models
utilized
understand
the
impact
processing
parameters
removal
efficiency.
review
also
presents
toxicological
studies
harmful
effects
exposure
organisms
humans,
emphasizing
urgent
need
strategies.
Ultimately,
biochar‐based
approaches
treating
PFAS‐contaminated
water
underscored
by
optimizing
physicochemical
properties
through
along
with
predictive
modeling
behavior.
