Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Abstract
Nuclear
thermal
propulsion
(NTP)
and
nuclear
electric
(NEP)
systems
are
considered
to
be
potential
enablers
for
exploring
Mars
beyond.
The
fission
surface
power
can
provide
continuous
heat
electricity,
which
complements
solar
on
the
Moon
Mars.
attracting
spacefaring
nations
stakeholders
again
after
Space
Race
era
due
their
advantages
envisioned
applications.
This
paper
examines
space
from
a
few
sustainability
perspectives.
First,
logistics
transportation
perspective,
we
identify
operational
regimes
where
could
complement
or
outperform
chemical
rocket
propulsion.
Second,
self-engineering
technologies
that
may
enhance
reliability
of
in
orbit
surface.
Lastly,
discuss
extraterrestrial
infrastructures,
inspired
by
design
approaches
adopted
architecture,
engineering,
construction
(AEC)
industry,
contribute
cislunar
circular
economy.
Journal of Building Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
76, P. 107232 - 107232
Published: July 4, 2023
The
building
and
construction
industry
generates
40%
of
annual
global
CO2
emissions,
aside
from
other
environmental
social
impacts,
while
it
contributes
to
economic
societal
development
as
a
whole.
Life
Cycle
Sustainability
Assessment
(LCSA)
is
proven
methodology
assess
the
environmental,
impacts
product
system
over
its
lifecycle.
Applying
LCSA
domain
not
trivial,
needs
gather
connect
data
across
several
fields.
A
clear
research
gap
was
identified
in
lack
integration
completeness
carry
out
LCSA.
This
paper
addresses
this
shows
how
complementary
use
Building
Information
Modelling
(BIM)
Digital
Twin
(DT)
sourced
can
facilitate
improve
buildings.
It
includes
review
current
state
art;
proposes
novel
methodological
framework
based
on
existing
standards,
emphasises
roles
BIM
DT
for
conducting
context;
tested
case
study
real
office
building.
outcomes
demonstrate
that
inclusion
usually
neglected
be
considered
under
LCSA,
provides
better
impact
estimates,
which
are
necessary
evaluate
performance
between
design
estimated
measured
ones.
challenges
implementing
such
framework,
well
limitations
technologies
also
highlighted
discussed.
Resources Conservation & Recycling Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17, P. 200130 - 200130
Published: Jan. 30, 2023
The
application
of
the
circular
economy
(CE)
in
building
industry
is
critical
for
achieving
carbon
reduction
goals
defined
Paris
Agreement
and
increasingly
promoted
through
European
policies.
In
recent
years,
CE
strategies
have
been
applied
tested
numerous
projects
practice.
However,
insights
into
their
decarbonisation
potential
are
limited.
This
study
analysed
visualised
65
novel
real-world
cases
new
build,
renovation,
demolition
Europe
compiled
from
academic
grey
literature.
Cases
were
regarding
solution
applied,
level
buildings,
reported,
making
this
one
first
comprehensive
studies
on
identified
challenges
using
LCA
assessment
buildings
discussed
methodological
approaches
future
research
suggested.
Frontiers in Built Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: July 19, 2023
The
current
growing
interest
in
the
circular
economy
(CE)
offers
extensive
opportunities
to
promote
adoption
of
more
sustainable
consumption
and
production
practices
across
industries,
which
is
a
top
priority
achieving
United
Nations’
Sustainable
Development
Goals.
construction
sector’s
shift
towards
models
key
reducing
carbon
emissions
resource
depletion
but
brings
along
considerable
complexities
challenges,
given
industry`s
fragmented
conservative
nature.
Research
on
CE
has
been
exponentially
over
past
few
years,
producing
substantial
amount
new
knowledge
short
time.
This
study
conducted
systematic
review
map
synthesise
reported
gaps
literature.
analysis
included
forty-one
(41)
articles
published
between
2017
2022.
One
hundred
fifty-five
(155)
were
identified
categorised
according
seven
(7)
research
dimensions—economic,
environmental,
governmental,
methodological,
societal,
sectoral,
technological—and
twenty-six
(26)
thematic
sub-clusters.
Findings
critically
analyse
gaps’
frequency
occurrence
time
dimensions.
A
framework
for
implementation
proposed
support
critical
discussion
identification
future
trajectories
systemic
transition
sector.
identifies
three
innovation
domains:
product,
process,
platform.
Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
37(7), P. 2505 - 2524
Published: Nov. 7, 2023
Biopolymers
are
materials
specifically
engineered
to
interact
with
biological
systems.
They
can
be
derived
from
either
natural
or
synthetic
sources,
depending
on
the
resources
used
manufacturing
process
employed.
Over
recent
decades,
these
have
gained
significant
popularity
within
medical
field
due
their
remarkable
attributes
such
as
biodegradability,
bioactivity,
and
compatibility
human
tissue.
One
notable
application
is
use
scaffolds
for
bone
regeneration.
Biopolymers,
being
renewable
biomaterials,
provide
opportunities
continuous
technological
progress
across
various
industries.
These
biomaterials
demonstrated
great
promise
in
sectors,
including
nerve
regeneration
production
of
surgical
devices.
Additionally,
versatility
extends
non-biomedical
applications,
like
food
packaging.
This
paper
aims
a
comprehensive
overview
different
biopolymers,
elucidating
properties,
showcasing
latest
delving
into
state-of-the-art
technologies
production.
Special
emphasis
placed
suitability
tissue
repair
scaffolds,
owing
unique
which
render
them
an
ideal
choice
this
specific
application.
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18, P. 101055 - 101055
Published: April 6, 2023
The
natural
stone
industry
in
many
countries
plays
an
essential
role
its
cultural
heritage,
history
and
economy.
However,
the
consumes
large
amounts
of
energy
production
phase.
total
is
a
collective
summation
levels
consumed
each
phase
production,
starting
from
quarries
or
mixture
preparation
to
finally
produce
artificial
as
end
product.
study
aims
at
evaluating
embodied
Palestine
further
conduct
comparative
Life
Cycle
Assessment
(LCA)
for
both
manufacturing
stone.
Personal
interviews,
observations,
quarry
sites
workshops
visits
were
used
collect
data
Hebron
–
south
West
Bank.
results
have
shown
more
sustainable
over
terms
consumption;
(GHG)
emissions
accordingly
120
MJ/m2
70.71
respectively.
As
conclusion,
proves
that
(limestone)
produces
than
locally
made
context
under
studied
circumstances.
environmental
impact
can
be
decreased
through
locating
near
sourcing
points
raw
materials.
In
addition,
this
obtained
by
depending
on
electrical
vehicles
using
green
sources.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
203, P. 114774 - 114774
Published: July 29, 2024
Renovating
existing
buildings
is
important
for
achieving
global
climate
targets,
necessitating
a
comprehensive
approach
to
environmental
assessment.
Life
cycle
assessment
(LCA)
vital
instrument
comprehensively
scrutinizing
the
impacts
of
over
their
lifespan.
Despite
established
standards,
intricate
nature
renovations
introduces
complexities
in
application
LCA.
Moreover,
this
research
argues
that
recent
policy
developments
efficient
resource
use,
circular
economy,
and
energy
efficiency
have
incentivized
building
new
buildings.
This
study
seeks
scrutinize
trends
utilization
LCA
renovation
research,
subsequently
offering
recommendations
future
endeavors
policymaking.
Employing
scoping
review
methodology,
maps
utilizing
evaluate
impacts,
drawing
insights
from
an
analysis
54
scientific
articles
published
between
2005–2022.
The
findings
demonstrate
when
renovating
building,
options
are
limited
by
prerequisites
design
decisions
decades
ago.
Thus,
setting
benchmarks
reflected
variability
scope
functional
units
used
challenging.
Recommendations
emphasize
addressing
granularity
issues
assessments,
improving
communication
considering
scale,
incorporating
economic
social
impacts.
These
aim
guide
enhance
more
sustainable
future.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(23), P. 12891 - 12891
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Modern
economic,
social
and
environmental
challenges
require
a
new
type
of
construction
that
ensures
resilience,
low
costs
ease
maintenance.
Material
production,
manufacturing
structural
elements
final
assembly
should
minimise
the
impacts,
such
as
greenhouse
emissions
waste
production.
This
review
aims
to
identify
key
routes
research
development
required
address
industry
faces.
It
outlines
recent
advances
highlights
rising
opportunities.
The
strategies
with
great
perspectives
include
3D
concrete
printing,
prefabrication
modular
construction,
mortarless
utilization
sustainable,
smart
composite
materials,
renewable
energy
systems
automation
technologies
including
Digital
Twin
technology.
Hybrid
approaches
combine
traditional
novel
methods
present
greatest
potential.
Overall,
collaboration
between
stakeholders
is
crucial
in
driving
innovation
successfully
implementing
these
advancements.
