Author(s): Lyu L; Bagchi M; Ng KTW; Markoglou N; Chowdhury R; An C; Chen Z; Yang X;
The disposal of fossil fuel-based plastics poses a huge environmental challenge, leading to increased interest in biodegradable alternatives such as polylactic acid (PLA). This study focuses on the environmental impact and degradation of PLA face mask compo ...
Article GUID: 39378804
Author(s): Hutt-Taylor K; Bassett CG; Kinnunen RP; Frei B; Ziter CD;
Background: Urgent solutions are needed in cities to mitigate twin crises of global climate change and biodiversity loss. Urban nature-based solutions (actions that protect, sustainably manage, and restore ecosystems while simultaneously providing human wel ...
Article GUID: 39363382
Author(s): Lyu L; Bagchi M; Markoglou N; An C;
The unprecedented surge in the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) worldwide during the covid pandemic resulted in a significant increase in PPE consumption and subsequent waste generation. Despite the importance of PPE, its widespread usage and ...
Article GUID: 38911061
Author(s): Abkar L; Aghili Mehrizi A; Jafari M; Beck SE; Ghassemi A; Van Loosdrecht MCM;
Reverse osmosis (RO) systems offer a viable solution for treating brackish water (BW), a common but underutilized water resource. However, the energy-intensive nature of brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO) systems poses affordability challenges to water s ...
Article GUID: 38688362
Author(s): Ramezani G; Stiharu I; van de Ven TGM; Nerguizian V;
This review paper delves into the realm of hybrid cellulose-based materials and their applications in 2D nano-delivery systems. Cellulose, recognized for its biocompatibility, versatility, and renewability, serves as the core matrix for these nanomaterials. ...
Article GUID: 38667550
Author(s): Vazifeh Z; Mafakheri F; An C; Bensebaa F;
Wood pellets have gained global attention due to their economic availability and increasing demand for bioenergy as part of sustainable energy solutions. Management of the wood pellet supply chains, from feedstock harvesting to bioenergy conversion, is crit ...
Article GUID: 38037615
Author(s): Roozbeh Nia A; Awasthi A; Bhuiyan N;
Within an uncertain environment and following carbon trade policies, this study uses the Extended Exergy Accounting (EEA) method for coal supply chains (SCs) in eight of the world's most significant coal consuming countries. The purpose is to improve th ...
Article GUID: 37363701
Author(s): Sina Pourebrahimi
Billions of disposable face masks (i.e., single-use masks) are used and discarded worldwide monthly due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The immethodical disposal of these polymer-based wastes containing non-biodegradable constituents (e.g., polypropylene) has pro ...
Article GUID: 36055514
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