Forests,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(11), P. 2043 - 2043
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Wood-based
particleboards
(PBs)
are
widely
used
in
construction
and
interior
applications,
yet
their
durability,
particularly
against
biological
degradation,
remains
a
challenge.
Recycling
wood
incorporating
degraded
particles
from
rotted
can
potentially
enhance
PB
sustainability
align
with
circular
bioeconomy
principles.
This
study
investigates
the
resistance
of
three-layer,
laboratory-prepared
PBs
varied
amounts
particles,
sound
spruce
to
logs
attacked
by
brown-
or
white
rot,
respectively,
recycled
wooden
composites
laminated
(LPBs)
blockboards
(BBs),
i.e.,
100:0,
80:20,
50:50,
0:100.
The
bio-resistance
was
evaluated
brown-rot
fungus
Coniophora
puteana,
as
well
mixture
moulds’
“microscopic
fungi”,
such
Aspergillus
versicolor
BAM
8,
niger
122,
Penicillium
purpurogenum
24,
Stachybotrys
chartarum
32,
Rhodotorula
mucilaginosa
571.
containing
brown-rotten
composites,
LPBs,
had
partly
enhanced
decay
resistance,
but
mass
loss
nevertheless
more
than
30%.
On
other
hand,
mould
all
variants
PBs,
21st
day,
very
poor,
highest
growth
activity
(MGA
=
4).
These
findings
suggested
that
some
types
rotten
improve
PBs;
however,
effectiveness
is
influenced
type
degradation
source
materials.
Further,
results
highlight
need
for
improved
biocidal,
chemical,
thermal
modifications
overall
durability
specific
uses.
FUDMA Journal of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 273 - 287
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Chromium
contamination
primarily
originates
from
anthropogenic
activities
such
as
industrial
discharges,
mining
operations,
and
the
improper
disposal
of
chromium-containing
products,
leading
to
its
infiltration
into
soil
groundwater.
The
persistence
chromium
in
environment
poses
severe
ecological
health
risks,
including
bioaccumulation
aquatic
organisms
adverse
effects
on
plant
growth
microbes.
Human
exposure
through
contaminated
water
or
occupational
settings
is
linked
respiratory
problems,
skin
disorders,
heightened
cancer
risk.
Addressing
these
challenges
necessitates
sustainable
remediation
approaches,
highlighting
potential
biosurfactants
eco-friendly
alternatives
conventional
methods.
This
review
was
aimed
provide
an
overview
different
properties
application
removal,
covering
key
aspects
introduction
future
perspectives.
Biosurfactants
microbial-derived
surface-active
agents,
exhibit
that
make
them
highly
effective
reducing
contamination.
Their
biodegradability,
low
toxicity,
renewable
production
ensure
minimal
environmental
impact.
Moreover,
their
amphiphilic
nature
enhances
bioavailability,
facilitating
microbial
uptake
reduction.
Certain
chelate
metal
ions,
preventing
migration
secondary
contamination,
while
synergistic
interactions
with
microorganisms
improve
efficiency.
By
supporting
transformation
toxic
Cr
(VI)
less
harmful
(III)
promoting
precipitation
insoluble
compounds,
offer
a
versatile
solution
for
mitigating
pollution.
SAGE Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
study
investigates
the
impact
of
strategic
purchasing
(SP)
on
manufacturing
firms’
economic,
environmental,
and
social
sustainability.
It
also
examines
moderating
blockchain
technology
(BCT)
between
SP
sustainability
performance.
additionally
applied
importance-performance
map
analysis
(IPMA)
to
analyze
BCT
benefits
performance
in
Jordanian
sector.
is
quantitative
nature,
data
collected
through
a
structured
questionnaire
from
managers
at
different
levels
management
within
firms
Jordan
resulted
316
responses.
results
showed
that
has
significant
positive
all
dimensions
Additionally,
revealed
relationship
Finally,
identified
importance
affect
each
type
along
with
their
priorities.
This
made
theoretical
contribution
by
developing
framework
will
help
researchers
gain
better
understanding
SP,
BCT,
sustainable
Moreover,
provided
practical
insights
for
decision-making
highlighted
SP’s
role
how
companies
can
invest
improve
warns
against
generalizability
emphasizes
need
conduct
specific
industries
or
countries.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(12), P. e0312527 - e0312527
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Abundant
wood
waste
is
generated
globally,
but
the
literature
lacks
a
framework
distinguishing
sustainable
versus
unsustainable
reuse
practices.
This
gap
hinders
policy
makers
and
stakeholders
from
effectively
supporting
responsible
resource
utilization.
As
such,
this
scoping
review
aimed
to
address
by
evaluating
practices
through
ecological,
financial,
social
sustainability
lenses.
A
comprehensive
database
search
yielded
1,150
records,
narrowed
106
included
studies
eligibility
screening.
Data
on
study
details
factors
was
extracted
without
formal
quality
appraisal.
The
protocol
ensures
rigorous
evidence-mapping
approach.
findings
revealed
that
uses
renewable
energy,
adsorbents,
construction
materials,
composting
applications.
However,
toxic
preservatives,
uncontrolled
emissions
burning,
intensive
harvesting
impacts,
contamination
risks
mulching
perpetuate
social,
financial
challenges.
Preventing
managing
trade-offs
are
key
priorities.
Research
innovations,
stringent
control,
supportive
policies
imperative
distinguish
aligned
with
principles
those
inadvertently
causing
harm.
provides
for
making
informed
decisions
progress
systems
toward
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. 56 - 77
Published: June 28, 2024
In
this
study,
a
cost-effective
and
energy-efficient
approach
was
used
to
impregnate
the
surface
of
solid
wood
with
three
different
nanoparticle
solutions
hydrophobic
polymer
solution
for
protection.
Impregnation
Ch,
ZnO
SnO2
nanoparticles
increased
thermal
stability
lignocellulosic
materials,
resulting
in
weight
losses
75.7-80.5%
between
339-387°C.
The
binding
through
impregnation
also
water
uptake
rate,
while
silanization
HP
hydrophobicity
by
22.9-26.2%.
evaluated
terms
durability
performance
as
well
fire
resistance,
it
predicted
that
could
be
sustainable
minimize
effects
adverse
weather
conditions
on
materials
reducing
negative
impacts
environment
human
health.
