Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 1743 - 1743
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
The
treatment
of
dairy
industry
effluents
poses
a
significant
challenge
from
the
environmental
point
view
because
its
high
organic
load.
In
this
work,
aqueous
phase
reforming
lactose
was
investigated
as
representative
model
compound
for
production
renewable
hydrogen.
tests
were
conducted
using
two
different
scenarios:
first
one
is
referred
to
direct
(APR);
second
proposed
pre-hydrogenation
step,
followed
by
APR.
implementation
reactive
pretreatment
allowed
minimizing
solid
by-product
formation
with
respect
APR,
where
most
initial
carbon
ended
up
residue.
in
range
180–220
°C,
Ru-based
catalysts.
best
scenario
(using
5%
Ru/C),
reduced
95%,
and
70%
converted
into
gaseous
compounds,
hence
contributing
removal
content
wastewater
while
producing
an
energy
carrier.
Moreover,
hydrogen
selectivity
increased
(with
2.5%
APR),
thanks
hindering
homogeneous
reaction
pathways
that
do
not
lead
production.
Finally,
energetic
analysis
assess
possibility
coupling
APR
quantifying
percentage
which
may
be
produced
situ
satisfy
industrial
duties.
Carbohydrate Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
309, P. 120674 - 120674
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
The
problem
of
fisheries
waste
has
increased
in
recent
years
and
become
a
global
influenced
by
various
biological,
technical,
operational
socioeconomic
factors.
In
this
context,
the
use
these
residues
as
raw
materials
is
proven
approach
not
only
to
reduce
crisis
unprecedented
magnitude
facing
oceans,
but
also
improve
management
marine
resources
increase
competitiveness
sector.
However,
implementation
valorization
strategies
at
industrial
level
being
excessively
slow,
despite
great
potential.
Chitosan,
biopolymer
extracted
from
shellfish
waste,
clear
example
because
although
countless
chitosan-based
products
have
been
described
for
wide
variety
applications,
commercial
are
still
limited.
To
address
drawback,
it
essential
consolidate
"bluer"
chitosan
cycle
towards
sustainability
circular
economy.
perspective
we
wanted
focus
on
chitin,
which
allows
transform
product
(chitin)
into
material
suitable
development
useful
solve
source
its
origin
pollutant;
membranes
wastewater
remediation.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(39), P. 51064 - 51097
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Water
is
an
indispensable
resource
for
human
activity
and
the
environment.
Industrial
activities
generate
vast
quantities
of
wastewater
that
may
be
heavily
polluted
or
contain
toxic
contaminants,
posing
environmental
public
health
challenges.
Different
industries
with
widely
varying
characteristics,
such
as
quantity
generated,
concentration,
pollutant
type.
It
essential
to
understand
these
characteristics
select
available
treatment
techniques
implementation
in
facilities
promote
sustainable
water
usage.
This
review
article
provides
overview
wastewaters
generated
by
various
commonly
applied
techniques.
The
advantages,
disadvantages
physical,
chemical,
biological
methods
are
presented.
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
319, P. 100446 - 100446
Published: May 31, 2024
Waterborne
heavy
metals
pose
significant
threats
to
both
the
environment
and
public
health,
causing
neurological
damage,
developmental
disorders,
organ
cancer.
It
is
essential
address
contamination
of
various
water
bodies
by
these
hazardous
substances
due
their
persistent
nature
lack
biodegradability.
This
review
thoroughly
explores
traditional
modern
strategies
utilized
remedy
sources
contaminated
with
evaluates
effectiveness
potential
scalability
each
method.
A
literature
survey
reveals
several
effective
for
removing
from
water:
adsorption,
flotation,
ion
exchange,
chemical
precipitation,
membrane-based
filtration,
coagulation,
flocculation,
phytoremediation,
electrochemical
methods.
In
our
examination,
we
discussed
agents/adsorbents
used,
efficiency
removal
technique,
operating
conditions,
intrinsic
advantages
disadvantages
approach.
Summarizing
key
findings,
noted
a
focus
on
adsorption
techniques;
however,
challenges
include
selectively
diverse
ions,
prolonged
retention
times,
cycling
stability.
While
membrane
methods
are
practical,
issues
like
large-volume
sludge
formation
exist.
Although
electrical-based
appear
promising,
solutions
needed
industrial-scale
separation
as
well.
Prioritizing
real
wastewater
samples
in
studies
crucial.
Future
research
should
emphasize
eco-friendly,
cost-effective
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
ABSTRACT
This
study
comprehensively
investigates
the
potential
of
food
industrial
sludge
as
a
renewable
resource
within
expanding
global
industry.
Grounded
in
theoretical
framework
circular
economy
and
sustainability
sciences,
it
delves
into
composition
sludge,
comprising
diverse
organic
(proteins,
carbohydrates,
lipids,
fibers)
inorganic
elements
(minerals,
heavy
metals,
trace
elements),
highlighting
its
environmental
economic
implications.
The
focus
is
on
evaluating
key
utilization
methods—anaerobic
digestion,
thermal
treatment
(pyrolysis
gasification),
composting,
bioconversion—for
transforming
valuable
resources
such
biogas,
biochar,
compost.
These
methods
are
assessed
based
their
alignment
with
sustainable
waste
management
theories
practices,
particularly
concerning
recovery.
Empirical
data
from
case
studies
industry
reports
incorporated
to
provide
concrete
examples
successful
practices.
For
instance,
empirical
indicate
that
anaerobic
digestion
can
reduce
volume
by
up
70%
generate
biogas
an
energy
yield
approximately
25
MJ
per
kg
dry
sludge.
Pyrolysis
sequester
3
t
CO
2
ton
biochar
produced.
demonstrate
considerable
promise
for
production,
nutrient
recovery,
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
supporting
approach.
addresses
challenges
management,
including
compositional
variability,
contaminant
presence,
necessity
effective
mitigate
risks
water
soil
pollution
odor
issues.
Findings
not
only
viable
but
also
essential
minimizing
impact,
conserving
finite
resources,
promoting
research
contributes
insights
policymakers,
stakeholders,
scientists,
enriching
body
knowledge
framed
context
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs),
SDG
6
(Clean
Water
Sanitation),
7
(Affordable
Clean
Energy),
12
(Responsible
Consumption
Production).
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
195, P. 109226 - 109226
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Water
reuse
is
a
viable
option
to
address
temporal
or
structural
water
shortages.
However,
the
ubiquitous
presence
of
chemicals
emerging
concern
(CECs)
in
natural
systems,
especially
aquatic
environment,
represents
significant
obstacle
and
receiving
environment.
Therefore,
an
extensive
literature
review
was
performed
identify
current
practices
at
field
scale,
reported
types
levels
CECs
their
associated
risks
for
human
environmental
health.
Treated
wastewater
primary
reused
source,
with
agricultural
being
most
frequently
application
(28
%),
followed
by
indirect-potable
(16
%).
Contrary
potable
reuse,
it
observed
that
almost
no
studies
applied
additional
treatment
before
purposes.
Based
on
calculated
risk
quotients,
ecological
were
identified
perfluorooctanesulfonic
acid,
chlorpyrifos,
triclocarban,
ethinylestradiol,
health
acid
perfluorooctanoic
acid.
Environmental
could
be
assessed
77
%
detected
CECs,
while
assessment
limited
28
%.
For
CEC
concentrations
produced
crops
acceptable
levels.
thorough
during
currently
due
focus
defined
class
contaminants
literature,
i.e.,
pharmaceuticals,
falls
short
per-
polyfluoroalkyl
substances.
future
should
include
broader
set
study
mitigation
options
decrease
reuse.
Moreover,
harm
caused
such
as
adverse
effects
microbial
soil
community
leaching
non-target
sources
has
hardly
been
studied
presents
knowledge
gap.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(2), P. 296 - 296
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
This
review
paper
examines
the
critical
intersection
of
energy
consumption
and
environmental
impacts
within
global
food
system,
emphasizing
substantial
footprint
(including
land
usage,
costs,
loss
waste,
carbon
water
footprints)
associated
with
current
practices.
The
study
delineates
high
demands
ecological
burdens
production,
trade,
through
a
comprehensive
bibliographic
analysis
high-impact
research
papers,
authoritative
reports,
databases.
systematically
analyzes
synthesizes
data
to
characterize
industry’s
use
patterns
impacts.
results
underscore
pressing
need
for
strategic
interventions
enhance
system
efficiency
reduce
footprint.
In
light
projected
population
growth
increasing
demand,
advocates
paradigm
shift
towards
more
sustainable
resilient
production
practices,
adopting
energy-efficient
technologies,
promoting
dietary
habits,
strengthening
cooperation
among
stakeholders
achieve
Sustainable
Development
Goals.
Investigations
have
revealed
that
is
highly
energy-intensive,
accounting
approximately
30%
total
(200
EJ
per
year).
sector
remains
heavily
reliant
on
fossil
fuels.
Associated
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions,
which
constitute
26%
all
anthropogenic
shown
linear
trend,
reaching
16.6
GtCO2eq
in
2015
approach
18.6
coming
years.
Notably,
6%
these
emissions
result
from
never
consumed.
While
has
slightly
decreased
recently,
its
demand
expected
increase
by
20%
30%,
potentially
between
5500
6000
km3
annually
2050.
Energy
are
estimated
save
up
20%,
favorable
payback
period,
as
evidenced
several
practical
implementations.
