Unraveling the challenges of waste-to-energy transition in emerging economies: Implications for sustainability

Innovation and Green Development, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 3(2), С. 100121 - 100121

Опубликована: Дек. 14, 2023

The recent geopolitical events, such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, have strained available resources worldwide. In emerging economies like Bangladesh, which is heavily reliant on imported gas, oil, coal, this has created a severe energy crisis. response to crisis support eco-friendly waste management, converting into being recognized promising solution. However, introducing waste-to-energy systems in developing faces many intricate challenges that require careful examination. This study, therefore, aims explore evaluate associated with adopting (WtE) conversion system Bangladesh. research methodology involves identifying from an extensive review of existing literature expert feedback then combining Bayesian theory Best Worst Method (BWM) challenges. Among 21 analyzed, 'need for well-developed planning incentivized policymaking', 'ineffectiveness segregation at source', 'high cost installation, maintenance, infrastructure development' appear be most significant weight values 0.071, 0.067, 0.066, respectively. study can enhance managers' understanding faced by sector thus facilitate informed decision-making. outcomes are expected enrich body knowledge, promote diffusion WtE technology economies, reduce dependency international market, achieve global sustainable development goals (SDGs) affordable clean (SDG 7), cities communities 11), climate action 13).

Язык: Английский

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Analysis of the enablers to deal with the ripple effect in food grain supply chains under disruption: Implications for food security and sustainability

International Journal of Production Economics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 270, С. 109179 - 109179

Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2024

Язык: Английский

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A grey approach to assess the challenges to adopting sustainable production practices in the apparel manufacturing industry: Implications for sustainability

Results in Engineering, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 22, С. 102006 - 102006

Опубликована: Март 14, 2024

The apparel manufacturing industry (AMI) significantly contributes to the economic growth of various developing nations. However, unsustainable production practices remain a major concern in this sector. Therefore, study investigated most significant challenges adopting sustainable sector from perspective an emerging economy like Bangladesh. Initially, identified through extensive literature review and expert validation. Later, by utilizing Grey Decision-Making Trial Evaluation Laboratory (Grey DEMATEL) framework, were analyzed, interrelations among them explored. findings revealed that 'slow return on investment', 'lack proper waste management systems', 'reluctance adopt advanced processes' are top A sensitivity assessment was also performed appraise robustness obtained result. outcomes research expected assist managers practitioners AMI other relevant industrial sectors strategic planning achieve development goals (SDGs).

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the Challenges of Industry 4.0 Adoption in the FMCG Sector: Implications for Resilient Supply Chain in Emerging Economy

Logistics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8(1), С. 27 - 27

Опубликована: Март 5, 2024

Background: Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chains are experiencing various challenges due to the interactions between consumers and decision-makers during physical distribution, manufacturing, wholesale retail. One possible strategy address these for smoothing chain (SC) logistics operations is adopt Industry 4.0 (I4.0) based technologies in FMCG business processes. In this regard, digitalization automation of can be strengthened by alluring properties I4.0 technologies. Methods: This study identified nine significant through a literature review expert validation. Later, were evaluated using novel multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) framework, Bayesian best worst method (BWM). Results: The findings indicated that “requirement substantial investment resources”, “incompatible technological infrastructure” “poorly structured value chain” most implementing industry. Conclusions: expected significantly contribute improving chain’s resilience, sustainability, visibility, traceability responsiveness. Additionally, research provide industrial practitioners valuable insights into similar sectors thus promote SC sustainability resilience those industries.

Язык: Английский

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An interval-valued type 2 intuitionistic fuzzy theory-based approach to assess the biofuel production and adoption drivers in emerging economies: Implications for sustainability

Energy Nexus, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100369 - 100369

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Sustainability evaluation of urban large-scale infrastructure construction based on dynamic fuzzy cognitive map

Journal of Cleaner Production, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 449, С. 141774 - 141774

Опубликована: Март 12, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Assessing the factors influencing the adoption of geothermal energy to support the national grid in emerging economies: Implications for sustainability

Sustainable Operations and Computers, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5, С. 167 - 180

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has made the global energy crisis a severe issue, particularly for emerging economies with sharp rise in load shedding communities, disruptions industrial operation, and an increased cost of living. Shifting our focus from fossil fuel-based to sustainable promising renewable sources, like geothermal (GE), is crucial addressing crisis. Therefore, this study aims evaluate significant factors influencing adoption GE support national grid economy Bangladesh. An integrated framework consisting Delphi method, fuzzy total interpretive structural modeling (TISM), Cross-Impact Matrix Multiplication Applied Classification (MICMAC) analysis was utilized hierarchical interrelationships among factors. findings indicate that top two are "scope new investments employment" "growing need inexpensive sources". study's can offer insights decision-makers policymakers, which aid development long-term strategic plans facilitate successful integration promote sustainability low-carbon sector.

Язык: Английский

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An optimal standalone wind-photovoltaic power plant system for green hydrogen generation: Case study for hydrogen refueling station

Results in Engineering, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 22, С. 102234 - 102234

Опубликована: Май 6, 2024

Sustainability goals include the utilization of renewable energy resources to supply needs in addition wastewater treatment satisfy water demand. Moreover, hydrogen has become a promising carrier and green fuel decarbonize industrial transportation sectors. In this context, research investigates wind-photovoltaic power plant produce for refueling station operate an electrocoagulation unit Ostrava, Czech Republic's northeast region. The study conducts techno-economic analysis through HOMER Pro® software optimal sizing components investigate economic indices plant. employs photovoltaic panels wind turbines required electricity electrolyzers reactors. As off-grid system, lead acid batteries are utilized store surplus electricity. Wind speed solar irradiation key role site dependent parameters that determine cost hydrogen, electricity, treatment. simulated model considers capital, operating, replacement costs system components. proposed 240 kg as well 720 kWh electrical daily unit, respectively. Accordingly, annually generates 6997990 85595 hydrogen. Based on analysis, project's NPC is determined be €5.49 M levelized Hydrogen (LCH) 2.89 €/kg excluding compressor costs. This value proves effectiveness which encourages fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCVs). Furthermore, emerging studies treatment, increasing production lowering LCH. Therefore, able provide practicable methodology support components, beneficial industrialization development transition toward sustainability autonomous systems.

Язык: Английский

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A fuzzy synthetic evaluation approach to assess the risks associated with municipal waste management: Implications for sustainability

Green Technologies and Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2(2), С. 100087 - 100087

Опубликована: Март 13, 2024

The rapid growth of industry, urban areas, and populations has substantially increased waste production worldwide. inadequacy robust management systems limited resources poses significant challenges for many emerging economies, including Bangladesh, resulting in environmental contamination. Despite numerous academic studies on sustainable management, there is a noticeable gap the literature concerning identifying, evaluating, modeling critical risks associated with adopting municipal systems, particularly economies like Bangladesh. This study, therefore, aims to fill this by categorizing, assessing crucial implementing systems. Through an extensive review existing validation expert feedback, study employs fuzzy synthetic evaluation method-based framework prioritize identified risks. calculates probability occurrence degree impact values provide decision-makers insights into severity different risk categories, aiding case-by-case attention. Scores assigned 1 5 scale range from 2.59 4.14 various categories. Notably, "Industrial related" "Community infrastructure requirements emerge as most categories among those analyzed. contributes employing evaluation, methodology rarely used determine management. Furthermore, it poised offer valuable industrialists authorities, empowering them develop responsive strategies contribute development cities communities.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the barriers to implement industrial symbiosis in the apparel manufacturing industry: Implications for sustainable development

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(13), С. e34156 - e34156

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024

Industrial symbiosis, a promising approach for sustainable industrial practices, has garnered attention in recent days its ability to enhance resource efficiency, minimize waste, and preserve the environment through collaborative exchanges among industries. In emerging economies like Bangladesh, integrating symbiosis manufacturing industries offers potential balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. However, this integration encounters various barriers that complicate implementation. Despite research on robust economies, studies developed are still scarce. To date, no yet investigated hindering performance of Bangladeshi apparel sector. address gap, study integrates Bayes theorem Best-Worst Method identify prioritize From extensive literature reviews expert validation, 17 were identified. Findings reveal "lack technology infrastructure readiness" as most significant barrier, followed by inter-company cooperation" management support". Conquering these empowers fortify sector's resilience, while fostering development via circular economy practices. This is expected guide policymakers stakeholders crafting targeted strategies promoting steady sector Bangladesh.

Язык: Английский

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