Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Abstract
Biomass
waste-to-energy
(WtE)
generation
is
a
potential
pathway
for
green
urban
transition
in
developing
countries
which
can
contribute
significantly
to
sustainable
development
goal
7:
affordable
and
clean
energy.
However,
unlike
fossil
fuel
energy
systems,
the
economic
returns
from
WtE
systems
are
low
because
capital-intensive
requires
subsidies.
This
study
examines
prospects
of
biomass
electricity
rice
husk
(RH)
using
large
dataset
milling
activities
fast
paced
economy.
The
analyzes
viability
several
RH
scenarios
indicators
such
as
net
output,
(benefits),
levelized
cost
(LCOE).
results
show
that
mills/mill
clusters
generate
sufficient
daily
power
between
0.8
2.2
MW
plant
with
combined
output
about
500,000
MWh
per
annum.
analyses
all
return
positive
benefits
under
reduced
social
discount
rates
2–6%.
Moreover,
LCOE
less
than
those
generated
other
sources.
These
demonstrate
viable
through
low-carbon
decentralized
systems.
Several
policy
implications
findings
highlighted,
including
need
policymakers
stakeholders
adopt
models
“design,
build,
operate”
(DBO)
achieve
regimes
ensure
transition.
Such
model
will
circular
economy
facilitates
satisfies
climate-related
SDGs.
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abstract
Ekonomikalia Journal of Economics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(2), P. 119 - 135
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
South
Asian
countries
are
included
in
the
economies
of
developing
Asia.
The
region
Asia
is
predominantly
affected
by
energy
poverty
issues
due
to
a
heavy
reliance
on
conventional
and
unpredictable
access
services.
It
has
about
quarter
world's
population
home
three
ten
most
populated
countries:
India,
Pakistan,
Bangladesh.
This
study
investigates
environmental
sustainability
dynamics
from
2000
2021,
utilizing
Cross-sectional
Autoregressive
Distributed
Lag
(CS-ARDL)
Dumitrescu-Hurlin
(D-H)
causality
methods.
research
offers
insights
into
long-term
trends
causal
relationships
that
shape
outcomes
nations.
Based
empirical
findings,
long-term,
it
revealed
increases
poverty,
economic
growth,
income
inequality,
capital
formation
raise
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions,
while
renewable
labor
reduce
GHG
emissions.
On
other
hand,
error
correction
term
shows
speed
adjustment
toward
equilibrium
at
0.75%.
Furthermore,
D-H
panel
reveals
directional
link
between
variables.
These
findings
highlight
urgent
need
for
implement
policies
address
promote
adoption,
inequality
mitigate
emissions
achieve
effectively.
Discover Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
This
study
explores
how
to
maximise
the
yield
of
carbon
black
from
waste
tyre
pyrolysis,
paying
particular
attention
important
process
parameters
including
feedstock
mass,
residence
time,
and
temperature.
The
employed
use
central
composite
design
response
surface
methodology
investigate
relationship
between
(feedstock
temperature)
yield.
With
an
R2
adjusted
0.99,
a
highly
significant
F-value
389.62,
model
demonstrated
excellent
accuracy.
Analysis
perturbation
plots
revealed
that
mass
had
most
influence
on
interplay
was
illustrated
by
3D
plots,
which
showed
positive
correlation
combined
effects
temperature
following
were
found
be
optimal
for
obtaining
maximum
yield:
40
g
350
°C
temperature,
60
min
time.
produced
25.25
wt.%.
remarkably
comparable
experimental
25
wt.%,
confirming
validity
model.
characterisation
generated
pyrolysis
using
FT-IR
SEM
reveals
compact
structure
with
little
porosity
different
functional
groups.
These
characteristics
increase
material's
reliability,
thermal
stability,
resilience
environmental
degradation,
making
it
ideal
long-term
applications
like
rubber
reinforcement
manufacturing.
findings
indicate
production
at
lower
temperatures
shorter
times.
present
establishes
foundation
further
investigation
into
optimisation
process,
suggesting
conditions
explored.
Reviews in Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Abstract
Bioenergy
stands
as
the
primary
contributor
within
realm
of
global
renewables,
offering
energy
security
to
a
multitude
individuals
while
also
fostering
growth
in
rural
areas.
The
emergence
fuel
pellets
derived
from
diverse
feedstocks
has
brought
forth
both
prospects
and
obstacles
for
current
technologies.
This
article
delivers
an
up-to-date
examination
production
application
sourced
biomass.
upcoming
discourse
will
explore
various
aspects,
positive
negative,
utilization
obtained
biomass,
with
specific
focus
on
circumstances
United
Kingdom
(UK).
Through
acquiring
thorough
understanding
manufacturing
procedures
pellets,
coupled
detailed
their
benefits
drawbacks,
feasibility
utilizing
biomass
can
be
greatly
improved,
consequently
leading
significant
contribution
progression
sustainable
bioenergy
framework.
Atmosphere,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 203 - 203
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Atmospheric
aerosols
significantly
influence
climate
systems
and
hydrological
processes,
but
their
impacts
on
evapotranspiration
remain
insufficiently
understood,
particularly
in
tropical
savanna
regions.
This
study
investigates
the
direct
indirect
effects
of
aerosol
optical
depth
(AOD)
reference
(ET0)
Mato
Grosso
Cerrado,
Brazil,
a
biome
characterized
by
pronounced
seasonal
climatic
variations.
Using
data
collected
from
AERONET
network
at
Fazenda
Miranda,
AOD
was
analyzed
alongside
meteorological
variables
such
as
air
temperature,
global
radiation,
ET0,
estimated
using
FAO
Penman–Monteith
method.
The
results
reveal
distinct
patterns,
with
having
more
during
dry
season.
Positive
correlations
were
observed
between
while
negative
found
especially
relationship
ET0
varied
years
seasons,
significant
reductions
linked
to
high
concentrations
period.
These
findings
demonstrate
that
play
critical
role
modulating
radiation
balance,
regions
affected
biomass
burning.
provides
valuable
insights
into
interplay
aerosols,
variables,
contributing
better
understanding
aerosols’
ecosystems.
Reviews in Aquaculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2)
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
rising
demand
for
fish
and
crustacean
products
has
placed
significant
pressure
on
traditional
aquaculture
practices,
which
are
increasingly
unsustainable.
Utilizing
fruit
waste
as
a
feed
ingredient
in
biofloc
systems
presents
promising
solution
enhancing
the
sustainability
cost‐efficiency
of
farming.
Studies
have
demonstrated
that
incorporation
into
aquafeed
improves
growth
performance,
utilization,
health
outcomes
aquatic
animals.
This
practice
also
addresses
management
issues
reduces
dependency
conventional
ingredients,
becoming
more
expensive.
However,
factors
such
availability
scalability
waste,
remain
important
considerations.
Research
shown
fed
diets
supplemented
with
exhibit
superior
growth,
survival
rates,
compared
to
those
diets.
highest
weight
gain
specific
rates
were
observed
fishes,
normal
liver
intestinal
histopathology.
Additionally,
significantly
enhanced
hematological
parameters,
hemoglobin,
red
blood
cells,
white
leading
improved
immune
responses
resilience
during
stress.
