E3S Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
547, P. 01024 - 01024
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
record
number
of
photovoltaic
(PV)
systems
have
been
installed
around
the
globe
as
a
result
shift
towards
renewable
energy
sources,
especially
solar
electricity.
But
problem
how
to
sustainably
handle
panels
at
end
their
lifecycle
will
inevitably
arise
with
this
increase.
Using
empirical
data
provide
light
on
important
trends
and
consequences,
paper
explores
sustainable
alternatives
recycling
panel
materials
within
framework
circular
economy.
The
majority
are
made
silicon,
which
accounts
for
60%
composition.
Aluminum
makes
up
10%,
glass
is
20%,
copper
5%,
plastic
3%,
other
make
2%.
need
efficient
waste
management
solutions
became
acute
yearly
garbage
output
climbed
from
1,000
tons
1,250
during
five-year
period.
As
far
efficiency
rates
go,
silicon
was
95%,
then
85%,
90%,
aluminum
80%,
plastics
70%,
60%.
Plastics
produced
700
tons,
950
800
850
900
600
all
thanks
efforts
that
overcame
obstacles.
Based
these
results,
it's
clear
industry
needs
more
use
resources
better
procedures.
Solar
may
be
ensured
remain
clean
source
long
term
by
using
technical
advancements,
regulatory
assistance,
stakeholder
engagement
speed
transition
economy
model
materials.
Resources,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 81 - 81
Published: June 14, 2024
The
quest
for
sustainable
mining
processes
has
directed
research
towards
environmentally
friendly
alternatives
to
conventional
beneficiation
practices,
with
biosurfactants
emerging
as
a
viable
option
due
their
lower
environmental
impact.
This
study
reviews
the
application
of
bioreagents
in
mineral
flotation,
exploring
production,
mechanisms
action,
and
sustainability
benefits
they
offer.
Methods
include
decade-long
text
analysis
relevant
literature,
utilizing
software
tools
like
Zotero
on
platforms
Web
Science
extract
analyze
data.
results
underscore
growing
interest
over
last
ten
years,
highlighting
increasing
relevance
industrial
applications
such
where
replace
synthetic
surfactants.
Particularly,
have
shown
effectiveness
enhancing
froth
flotation
process,
leading
more
efficient
recovery
while
mitigating
harm.
In
conclusion,
adoption
processing
not
only
aligns
goals
but
also
demonstrates
potential
improvements
operational
efficiency,
offering
dual
benefit
protection
enhanced
resource
recovery.
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
A
new
chronoamperometric
approach
to
easily
assess
the
kinetics
of
first
order
chemical
reactions
(C
i
E
mechanism)
was
developed
and
validated
through
simulations
experiments.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: June 2, 2025
Abstract
Emerging
contaminants
(ECs),
such
as
pharmaceuticals
and
pesticides,
pose
a
threat
to
water
resources
due
their
ecological
health
impacts,
even
at
low
concentrations.
Conventional
wastewater
treatment
struggles
with
these
persistent
compounds.
This
review
comprehensively
examined
electrocoagulation
(EC)
multifaceted
sustainable
solution
for
EC
removal.
We
introduced
the
challenges
of
ECs
limitations
traditional
methods
before
detailing
principles
advantages
EC:
high
efficiency
across
diverse
ECs,
operational
ease,
reduced
chemical
use.
Comparative
analysis
highlights
EC's
superior
performance,
broader
applicability,
lower
costs,
less
sludge,
aligning
management.
The
further
explored
environmental
benefits
(reduced
chemicals
sludge),
renewable
energy
integration
potential,
favorable
LCA/TEA
findings.
elucidated
combined
removal
mechanisms
(coagulation,
adsorption,
oxidation)
crucial
role
parameters,
supported
by
case
studies
technology.
Finally,
we
addressed
(electrode
maintenance,
scalability)
ongoing
research
development,
automation),
concluding
emerging
trends
potential
mainstream
technology
clean,
treatment.
ChemElectroChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(15)
Published: June 18, 2024
Abstract
Phytoremediation
and
constructed
wetlands
are
widely
employed
processes
for
the
decontamination
of
soils
waters.
These
sustainable,
effective,
cost‐efficient
technologies
rely
solely
on
use
plants.
However,
application
these
results
in
accumulation
lignocellulosic
residues,
like
it
occurs
with
natural
wetlands,
which
present
a
significant
challenge
due
to
potential
entry
into
food
chain
adsorbed
pollutants
or
risk
initiating
uncontrolled
fires
dead
biomass.
Nevertheless,
rather
than
being
perceived
as
drawback,
this
can
be
seen
source
materials.
Carbonaceous
materials
gaining
increasing
significance
field
electrochemistry,
normally
improving
their
features
through
some
type
thermal
treatment.
In
study,
different
types
treatments
applied
wastes
reviewed
pointing
out
pyrolysis
hydrothermal
carbonization
(HTC).
Additionally,
four
environmental
energy
electrochemical
applications
where
waste
has
been
used
precursors
electrode
briefly
examined:
storage
(supercapacitors,
Li−Na‐ion
batteries),
hydrogen
production
(H
2
),
microbial
fuel
cells
(MFCs)
peroxide
O
)
production.
Recent
research
findings,
discussed
throughout
review,
suggest
promising
future
utilization
applications.
