Deltas,
comprising
approximately
5%
of
the
Earth's
land
surface,
occupy
a
high
population
density
globally.
The
distribution
depends
on
geographical
location
and
countries
or
regions
Deltas
under
investigation.
Each
Delta
is
unique
influenced
by
specific
hydrological,
geological,
environmental
conditions.
face
pressing
need
for
effective
waste
management
strategies
to
mitigate
degradation
health
risks.
This
chapter
an
introduction
critical
nexus
solid
(SWM)
sustainability
in
shedding
light
corresponding
challenges
barriers.
chapter's
main
findings
would
strengthen
contribution
stakeholders,
policy-makers,
private
public
sectors
achieving
sustainable
SWM
strategies.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
935, P. 173334 - 173334
Published: May 17, 2024
Electronic
and
electric
waste
(e-waste)
management
strategies
often
fall
short
in
dealing
with
the
plastic
constituents
of
printed
circuit
boards
(PCB).
Some
materials
from
PCB,
such
as
epoxy
resins,
may
release
contaminants,
but
neither
potential
environmental
impact
has
been
assessed
nor
mitigation
have
put
forward.
This
study
biodegradation
microplastics
(1-2
mm
size)
PCB
by
fungus
Penicillium
brevicompactum
over
28
days,
thus
contributing
to
discussion
for
decreasing
plastics
environment.
The
capacity
P.
induce
microplastic
fragmentation
degradation
determined
increased
number
smaller-sized
particles
mass
reduction
(up
75
%
within
14
days),
respectively.
occurrence
chain
scission
oxidation
exposed
when
compared
control
conditions
(which
occurred
only
after
days
exposure)
can
be
observed.
Furthermore,
Attenuated
Total
Reflectance-Fourier
Transform
Infrared
(ATR-FTIR)
spectroscopy
performed
dried
biomass
evidence
an
increase
absorption
intensities
regions
that
could
attributed
functional
groups
associated
carbohydrates.
results
underline
role
genus
Penicillium,
particularly
brevicompactum,
providing
basis
further
exploration
its
e-waste
bioremediation
research
on
underlying
mechanisms
sustainable
approaches
mitigate
pollution.
Sustainable Production and Consumption,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
49, P. 318 - 328
Published: July 3, 2024
The
packaging
sector
and
the
environmental
impacts
stemming
from
its
various
materials
applications
are
currently
at
forefront
of
scientific
political
debate.
To
estimate
associated
with
raw
identify
role
industrial
processes,
this
study
presents
a
cradle-to-grave
Life
Cycle
Assessment
applied
to
two
distinct
formulations
for
chocolate
bars,
namely
oriented
polypropylene-based
paper-based
packaging.
product
systems
related
alternatives
were
compared
by
focusing
on
contribution
each
resource
input
emission
production
phase,
respective
trade-offs
potentials
future
improvements
throughout
life
cycle.
Our
also
proposes
laboratory-based
approach
develop
robust
assumptions
concerning
modeling
end-of-life
material
treatment
provide
support
decision-making
toward
environmentally
sustainable
waste
management
practices.
From
outcomes,
relative
preference
emerges
packaging,
minimum
10
maximum
16
out
18
categories,
depending
evaluated
scenario.
hotspot
analysis
highlighted
significant
influence
processing
phases,
being
generally
characterized
lower
percentage
contributions
final
impact.
In
conclusion,
findings
underscore
importance
considering
entire
cycle
when
assessing
sustainability.
Moreover,
proposed
laboratory
offers
valuable
insights
policymakers
industry
stakeholders
optimize
strategies
minimize
overall
footprint
materials.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(17), P. e37105 - e37105
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
The
management
of
solid
waste
poses
a
worldwide
obstacle
in
the
pursuit
sustainable
society.
This
issue
has
intensified
with
increase
production
caused
by
rapid
population
expansion,
industrialization,
and
urbanization.
continuously
growing
volume
municipal
waste,
particularly
substantial
organic
along
improper
disposal
practices,
results
release
greenhouse
gases
other
harmful
airborne
substances
which
simultaneously
causes
health
risks
socioeconomic
concerns.
article
examines
various
waste-to-energy
(energy
form
heat
electricity)
concepts
as
well
waste-to-materials
(various
value-added
materials
including
biofuel,
biochemical,
char,
bio-oil,
soil
fertilizer,
etc.)
methods
converting
into
environmentally
friendly
fuels,
appear
to
be
economically
feasible
attractive.
It
starts
thorough
analysis
characteristics
followed
generation
procedure.
study
provides
an
overview
different
thermochemical
conversion
incineration,
pyrolysis,
co-pyrolysis,
liquefaction,
hydrothermal
carbonization,
gasification,
combustion
for
transformation
their
recent
advancement.
review
comprehensively
discussed
pros
cons
each
method
highlighting
strength,
weakness,
opportunities,
threats
transforming
MSW.
current
state
management,
effective
dumping
deviation,
is
assessed,
prospects
challenges
involved.
Energy
justice
fuzzy
logic
tool
used
address
selection
criteria
choosing
best
treatment
techniques.
Moreover,
several
recommendations
are
offered
enhance
existing
system.
could
assist
scholars,
researchers,
authorities,
stakeholders
making
informed
decisions
regarding
MSW
management.
Advanced Membranes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 100094 - 100094
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Commercial
nanofiltration
(NF)
membranes
based
on
polyamides
may
experience
a
decline
in
permeation
performance
after
prolonged
operation.
The
short
lifespan
of
NF
will
lead
to
waste
and
additional
carbon
emissions.
Thus,
rejuvenating
extending
their
seem
more
meaningful
than
investigating
new
materials.
In
this
paper,
polyamide
were
modified
with
various
polyphenol
monomers
improve
performance.
effects
different
polyphenols
pore
size,
surface
morphology,
the
thoroughly
investigated.
After
modification
tannic
acid,
membrane
exhibits
improved
salt
rejection
while
experiencing
an
acceptable
decrease
water
flux.
It
should
be
noted
that
commercial
element
fabricated
by
Koch
can
recover
its
Na2SO4
from
83.0%
94.2%
demonstrate
long-term
stability
rejuvenation
acid.
Combined
environmental
friendliness
polyphenols,
straightforward
method
has
potential
for
prolonging
operational
industrial
products.
