Journal of Physics Conference Series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2783(1), P. 012026 - 012026
Published: June 1, 2024
Abstract
The
preparation
of
titanium
dioxide
(TiO
2
)
particles
is
optimized
by
two
different
methods
based
on
the
sol-gel
method.
degradation
experiment
methyl
orange
showed
that
sample
B
prepared
two-step
ethanol
method
had
better
catalytic
performance
than
A
one-step
In
addition,
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
testing
revealed
there
was
a
rutile
phase
in
addition
to
anatase
phase,
and
proved
existence
conducive
improving
photocatalytic
efficiency
TiO
.
Bioresources and Bioprocessing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: July 3, 2024
Abstract
Integrating
innovation
and
environmental
responsibility
has
become
important
in
pursuing
sustainable
industrial
practices
the
contemporary
world.
These
twin
imperatives
have
stimulated
research
into
developing
methods
that
optimize
processes,
enhancing
efficiency
effectiveness
while
mitigating
undesirable
ecological
impacts.
This
objective
is
exemplified
by
emergence
of
biochar
derived
from
thermo-chemical
transformation
biomass.
review
examines
production
their
potential
applications
across
various
aspects
iron
steel
industries
(ISI).
The
technical,
economic,
implications
integrating
ISI
were
explored.
Slow
pyrolysis
hydrothermal
carbonization
are
most
efficient
for
higher
yield
(25–90%).
Biochar
several
advantages-
heating
value
(30–32
MJ/kg),
more
porosity
(58.22%),
significantly
larger
surface
area
(113
m
2
/g)
compared
to
coal
coke.
However,
presence
often
reduces
fluidity
a
coal-biochar
mixture.
findings
highlighted
implementation
come
with
costs,
primarily
due
expense
substitute
fuels
traditional
fossil
fuels.
economic
viability
societal
desirability
highly
uncertain
vary
based
on
factors
such
as
location,
feedstock
type,
scale,
pricing,
among
others.
Furthermore,
biomass
supply
chain
another
factor
which
determines
its
large
scale
implementation.
Despite
these
challenges,
there
opportunities
reduce
emissions
BF-BOF
operations
utilizing
technologies.
Overall,
present
study
explored
diverse
aiming
contribute
ongoing
manufacturing
practices,
underscoring
significance
shaping
environmentally
conscious
future.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 1526 - 1526
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
With
the
growing
concerns
over
environmental
degradation
and
increasing
demand
for
sustainable
materials,
eco-friendly
composites
have
gained
considerable
attention
in
recent
years.
This
review
paper
delves
into
promising
realm
of
seed-based
fillers,
reinforcements
polysaccharidic
matrices
production
biocomposites
that
are
yet
focusing
on
those
seeds,
which
can
be
considered
industrial
process
waste.
Seeds,
with
their
inherent
mechanical
properties
biodegradability,
often
waste
systems,
offer
a
compelling
solution
to
reduce
impact
composite
materials.
explores
various
seeds
applications
investigates
processing
techniques
used
incorporate
them
matrices.
Furthermore,
it
critically
analyzes
influence
seed
fillers
physical
these
composites,
comparing
performance
traditional
counterparts.
The
benefits,
challenges,
limitations
associated
from
also
discussed,
as
well
potential
diverse
industries.
Through
an
assessment
relevant
case
studies
research
findings,
this
provides
valuable
insights
outlook
alternative
materials
landscape,
emphasizing
role
promoting
greener
more
responsible
approach
engineering.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 226 - 226
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
The
unique
Karst
landforms
in
Southwest
China
led
to
fragile
soil
structures
and
erosion,
compounded
by
the
large-scale
non-agricultural
transfer
of
rural
labor
force.
This
study
employed
a
two-way
fixed
effects
model
analyze
impact
mobility
on
green
utilization
efficiency
cultivated
land,
controlling
for
unobservable
individual
time-specific
factors.
Mediation
analysis
examined
how
changes
planting
structure
influenced
this
relationship,
considering
force
heterogeneity.
Results
revealed
U-shaped
with
initially
causing
short-term
decline
but
leading
long-term
increase.
mechanism
action
showed
that
indirectly
affected
altering
structures;
specifically,
increased
replanting
frequency
had
partial
mediating
effect
(0.158),
while
“grain-oriented”
focus
masked
(0.067).
Additionally,
an
aging
workforce
low
education
levels
negatively
impacted
efficiency,
complicating
situation
region.
To
enhance
it
is
essential
protect
migrant
farmers’
rights,
improve
agricultural
quality,
promote
industrial
upgrades,
adjust
structures.
These
strategies
will
guide
regional
agriculture
ensure
sustainable
land
resource
use.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Abstract
Drinking
water
treatment
residuals
(DWTRs)
produced
as
a
result
of
the
coagulation-flocculation
process
during
are
considered
waste
materials.
Characterization
this
material
shows
its
ability
to
sequester
metals
and
other
anionic
cationic
chemicals.
from
two
different
drinking
plants
located
in
Wyoming
Oregon
were
evaluated
for
their
function
viable
capping
materials
metal-contaminated
sediments.
The
contaminated
sediments
tested
either
spiked
with
mixture
metals,
1
mg/kg
Cu,
Zn,
Cd,
Pb,
or
coming
an
intertidal
sediment
collected
at
U.S.
Naval
Air
Station.
A
Gust
chamber
experiment
was
used
determine
metal
fluxes
these
into
overlying
applied
hydrodynamic
stress
0.05
0.4
Pa
absence
presence
DWTR
material.
effectively
reduced
amount
released
waters
value
below
National
Recommended
Aquatic
Life
Criteria
Cr,
but
slightly
above
Cd.
toxicity
vivo
96
hr
fathead
minnow
survival
assay.
In
capping,
all
fry
died
within
hr.
Capping
contamination,
95%
fish
survived.
less
successful,
equivalent
diluting
original
by
factor
100.
residual
metallothionein
fish,
biomarker
corroborating
experiments.
These
results
suggest
that
DWTRs
may
be
very
effective
remediation
sites.
