Green Technologies and Sustainability最新文献

{"title":"Erratum regarding previously published articles","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2023.100044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grets.2023.100044","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"1 3","pages":"Article 100044"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49709464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainable energy transition and decision-making for enhancing the performance of building equipment in diverse climatic conditions","authors":"Mohammad Seraj ,&nbsp;Mohd Parvez ,&nbsp;Shafeeq Ahmad ,&nbsp;Osama Khan","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2023.100043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grets.2023.100043","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The utilization of renewable resources for energy generation holds paramount significance in ensuring substantial and enduring growth for every nation. Both developing and developed countries heavily rely on conventional energy sources like coal, petroleum, and natural gas in thermal power plants, resulting in significant environmental impact due to their emissions. This research culminates in the successful evaluation of alternative approaches to implement sustainable green structures using an innovative scientific technique. This research has effectively identified ten key challenges impeding operational efficiency in the construction industry. The application of the groundbreaking Analytical hierarchy process (AHP) technology facilitated the simultaneous ranking of the most optimal solutions. The precise assessment of numerous Energy Management equipment options for sustainable green buildings was achieved, highlighting the tool’s impartiality and neutrality in addressing Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) challenges. The ‘Roof-mounted Solar Photovoltaic (SPV)’ configuration consistently ranked first across all MCDM solution techniques examined in this study. This robust consensus underscores the significance of solar panels followed by biodiesel nanoparticles energy generation as the preferred choice. In conclusion, the impartiality of the tools used to address multi-criteria challenges in “greening building” projects empowers decision-makers within institutions to make informed investment choices. By considering the rankings generated by these tools, funding can be directed towards the most appropriate projects. Following prioritization, the alternatives are ranked as follows: Solar thermal setup &gt; Installing sunshade devices &gt; Light switches &gt; Free cooling &gt; Controlling the cooling &amp; heating of spaces &gt; Utilizing the chiller’s waste heat &gt; Energy-efficient light bulbs &gt; Electrical appliance energy efficiency ratings &gt; Effective active space cooling solutions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"1 3","pages":"Article 100043"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49704773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the scalability and commercial viability of biosynthesized nanoparticles for cooling panels with the help of Artificial Intelligence and solar energy systems","authors":"Faisal Khan,&nbsp;Munawar Nawab Karimi,&nbsp;Osama Khan","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2023.100036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grets.2023.100036","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In recent years, the eco-friendly and sustainable nature of biosynthesized nanoparticles has led to increasing interest in their use in a variety of applications. This study examines the use of biomaterials to create nanoparticles that have been shown to improve the efficiency and performance of medical devices such as radiation therapy cancer treatment machines, blood cooling systems, laboratory applications, CT scanners, and MRI machines. The study focuses on the production of the nanoparticles and the assessment of their physical characteristics, such as stability, biocompatibility, and optical and thermal properties. AI-IoT (Artificial Intelligence-Internet of Things) systems can be used to optimize the performance and energy efficiency of solar cooling panel systems. The findings indicate that because of their special characteristics, biosynthesized nanoparticles have a tremendous potential to enhance the efficiency of solar equipment. In this investigation, we investigate the biosynthesis of copper oxide, aluminum oxide, cerium oxide, and graphene oxide nanomaterials for use in solar application equipment. Furthermore, the nanoparticles exhibit enhanced optical and thermal properties, making them ideal for use in solar thermal collectors and photovoltaic cells. The study also demonstrates that the biosynthesized nanoparticles have a high degree of stability and biocompatibility, which makes them suitable for use in medical and biomedical applications. Incorporating graphene oxide nanoparticles into films increased the energy conversion efficiency by 15% compared to films without nanoparticles. The waste nanoparticles can be further used for cancer therapy, medication transport, and other medicinal procedures. Overall, the findings suggest that biosynthesized nanoparticles have the potential to revolutionize the biomedical industry by improving the performance of solar equipment and making it more sustainable and eco-friendlier.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"1 3","pages":"Article 100036"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49704857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the contribution of sustainable entrepreneurship toward sustainable development goals: A bibliometric analysis","authors":"Aswathy Sreenivasan,&nbsp;M. Suresh","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2023.100038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grets.2023.100038","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The paper aims to conduct a thorough bibliometric study to investigate and comprehend how sustainable entrepreneurship contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainable entrepreneurship has evolved as a fundamental force behind positive social, environmental, and economic change, and sustainable development has become an urgent worldwide priority. We looked at a total of 1,357 papers on sustainable entrepreneurship that were published between 2002 and 2022. 679 of them have articles devoted explicitly to the SDGs. The Dimension database was used to locate prolific writers, sources, and influential articles interested in this field. According to the report, the SDGs SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) have been the most strongly impacted by sustainable entrepreneurship research. The most critical piece was likewise highlighted in the study as “Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Innovation: Categories and Interactions.” The study uncovered Several essential research areas, including social entrepreneurship, innovation, impact investing, the plastics industry, the triple bottom line, supply chains, sustainable business, business networks, competitiveness, innovative economies, social efficiency, entrepreneurial marketing, and small and medium-sized enterprises. This study fills a vacuum in the existing literature by thoroughly reviewing the significant players and using a co-word analysis to pinpoint new research themes. This research seeks to clarify the contributions of sustainable entrepreneurship to the SDGs to promote future advancement and well-informed decision-making in sustainable development initiatives.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"1 3","pages":"Article 100038"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49704715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hybrid gravitational search particle swarm optimization algorithm for GMPPT under partial shading conditions","authors":"Jia Yi Leong ,&nbsp;Lenin Gopal ,&nbsp;Choo W.R. Chiong ,&nbsp;Filbert H. Juwono ,&nbsp;Thomas Anung Basuki","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2023.100034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grets.2023.100034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Solar energy has become one of the popular choices among all renewable energy resources. In order to harvest solar energy, a photovoltaic (PV) system is required. Nowadays, researchers are increasingly paying more attention to PV system since it is affordable and easy to install and maintain. However, unpredictable weather and operating conditions of a PV system may reduce power generation. Therefore, a global maximum power point tracking (GMPPT) controller needs to be installed in the PV system to improve the power generation capability. However, the conventional GMPPT algorithm is less effective because of unsteady oscillations. In this paper, we propose a hybrid method of gravitational search particle swarm optimization (GSPSO) algorithm to track GMPP faster and more efficiently. The proposed algorithm utilizes the exploitation ability of the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm and the exploration ability of the gravitational search algorithm (GSA). Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm has the fastest tracking speed and the highest generated power compared with the other competitive algorithms.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"1 3","pages":"Article 100034"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49704915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biochar-facilitated batch co-digestion of food waste and cattle rumen content: An assessment of process stability, kinetic studies, and pathogen fate","authors":"Newton A. Ihoeghian ,&nbsp;Andrew N. Amenaghawon ,&nbsp;Abraham Ogofure ,&nbsp;Cyprian E. Oshoma ,&nbsp;Mike U. Ajieh ,&nbsp;Nosakhare O. Erhunmwunse ,&nbsp;Ifeyinwa S. Obuekwe ,&nbsp;Valerie I.O. Edosa ,&nbsp;Isioma Tongo ,&nbsp;Christopher Emokaro ,&nbsp;Lawrence I.N. Ezemonye ,&nbsp;Kirk T. Semple ,&nbsp;Alastair D. Martin","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2023.100035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grets.2023.100035","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Anaerobic digestion is an established sustainable route for managing the organic fraction of municipal solid waste. The commonly adopted mono digestion of organic waste is often beset by many challenges chief of which is process instability. This study assessed the role of biochar in process stability and pathogen fate for batch co-digestion of food waste (FW) and cattle rumen content (CRC). Biochar had different functional groups, a large surface area (627.50 m²/g), and a pore volume (0.32 cm³/g). Biochar amendments helped stabilize the pH and reduce the accumulation of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) and total ammonia nitrogen (TAN). Biochar amendment using 5 g biochar also facilitated biogas production at low pH conditions (3.72 – 4.45), yielding a cumulative biogas yield of 706.11 ml/gVS with a biomethane composition of 64.3%. Pathogen counts revealed significant log reductions in the range 3.0–3.2 for <em>E. coli, Bacillus,</em> and <em>Salmonella</em> within the first 7 days of digestion, corresponding to 99.9% removal, indicating the safety of the resulting digestate for agricultural use. The modified Gompertz model adequately represented the kinetics of the anaerobic digestion process. The study has provided insights into biochar-facilitated digestion of CRC and FW for enhanced process stability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"1 3","pages":"Article 100035"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49704620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Slag valorization from electric arc furnaces in concrete paver formulation","authors":"N.H. Mtarfi ,&nbsp;H. Tounsadi ,&nbsp;W. Maherzi ,&nbsp;M. Taleb ,&nbsp;Z. Rais","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2023.100037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grets.2023.100037","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Slag is produced in enormous amounts by steelworks, which are scrap metal recycling industries that produce steel wire rods and steel reinforcing bars. In the absence of a sustainable recovery route, the latter pose a possible environmental risk. This work is concerned with the valorization of this by-product in the production of concrete pavers. To accomplish so, the slag was previously evaluated using X-ray fluorescence, particle size analysis, density, absorption coefficient, and other criteria that are recommended for usage in this field. The pavers were then manufactured using the Dreux Gorisse recipe, with slag substituting the gravel. The results demonstrate that the slag is rich in iron, which is characterized by lime, silica, and magnesia rates of 31.73%, 16.33%, and 16.33%, respectively, low percentages of manganese and alumina. The water absorption rate is between 2.6% and 2.8%, and their density is similar to 3.6 kg/l. Los Angeles has a 20-coefficient. As a result of their inclusion in the design of the pavers, they were able to split in line with the NF EN 1338 standard and retained a reasonable degree of tensile strength.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"1 3","pages":"Article 100037"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49704810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimizing ultrasonic reactor operating variables using intelligent soft computing models for increased biodiesel production","authors":"Mohammad Ashad Ghani Nasim ,&nbsp;Osama Khan ,&nbsp;Mohd Parvez ,&nbsp;Bhupendra Kumar Bhatt","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2023.100033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grets.2023.100033","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Extensive benefits of biodiesel amalgamation with diesel engine have prompted several researches towards suitable optimization of operating parameters of production process. Ultrasonic reactors are acclaimed instruments in generating biodiesel from raw oil. The contemporary research has varied the operating parameters of the ultrasonic reactor for maximum yield with the aid of artificially intelligent software’s. Eucalyptus oil combined with ethanol and sulphuric acid were used as reactants to generate biodiesel. Prime input factors considered in this study comprises of reaction time, molar ratio, frequency, power and temperature. The study’s results are analysed and compared with models created using intelligent hybrid prediction approaches including adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), response surface methodology (RSM) - genetic algorithm (GA). The parameters were varied and optimized for maximum biodiesel yield by employing best operating conditions for ultrasonic reactor, furnished by ANFIS and GA in MATLAB software and RSM in Minitab software. All the models performed exceptionally well, with ANFIS performing slightly better with RSME value of 0.0017 while RSM achieved a RSME value of 0.0023. Combining the precision of ANFIS’s prediction with the efficiency of GA-optimization gives a reliable and thorough evaluation. Enhancing the efficiency of biodiesel production can decrease the world’s fuel consumption by reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and concurrently reducing the carbon footprint by vehicles.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"1 3","pages":"Article 100033"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49704716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of the drivers of Agriculture 4.0 implementation in the emerging economies: Implications towards sustainability and food security","authors":"Md. Fahim Bin Alam ,&nbsp;Saifur Rahman Tushar ,&nbsp;Sadid Md. Zaman ,&nbsp;Ernesto D.R. Santibanez Gonzalez ,&nbsp;A.B.M. Mainul Bari ,&nbsp;Chitra Lekha Karmaker","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2023.100021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grets.2023.100021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Global food insecurity has become a significant concern, especially for emerging economies. The crisis has been exacerbated recently due to the intense supply chain disruption resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. Agriculture 4.0, which combines conventional agriculture with various modern cutting-edge technologies, might help in this regard to improve the food supply and food security. In such a context, it is essential to accurately identify the pertinent drivers of Agriculture 4.0 implementation to ensure sustainability and food security in emerging economies. This study, therefore, aims to classify, assess, and analyze the hierarchical relationships among the drivers of Agriculture 4.0 in the context of an emerging economy like Bangladesh, combining Pareto analysis, fuzzy theory, total interpretative structural modeling (TISM), and Matriced’ Impacts Cruoses Multiplication Applique a un Classement (MICMAC) analysis. Based on the literature review and expert feedback, eighteen factors were identified initially. After employing Pareto analysis, the top thirteen factors have been further analyzed using fuzzy TISM and fuzzy MICMAC to examine their interrelationships. The study findings indicate that “Automation &amp; Robotics to lessen the usage of manual labor”, “Augmented reality (AR) for training new farmers and guiding tool evaluation,” and “Providing adequate financial incentives to impoverished farmers for building modern storage facilities” are the three most influential drivers to implement Agriculture 4.0. This study is expected to contribute significantly to future innovation and development in the agriculture sector, eliminate hunger and improve regional food security. It has the potential to assist the practitioners and industry leaders of emerging economies in strategic decision-making in achieving sustainability in the agricultural sector and thus achieve the relevant SDGs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"1 2","pages":"Article 100021"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49884672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A pervasive study on Green Manufacturing towards attaining sustainability","authors":"Abid Haleem ,&nbsp;Mohd Javaid ,&nbsp;Ravi Pratap Singh ,&nbsp;Rajiv Suman ,&nbsp;Mohd Asim Qadri","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2023.100018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grets.2023.100018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Green Manufacturing is the term for innovative production methods aimed at reducing adverse environmental impacts via waste reduction, waste recycling, better natural resource utilisation, and other allied measures. It transcends the “reduce, reuse, recycle” strategy of 3R into a 5R approach: “repair, reuse, refurbish, rebuild and recycle”, which leads to much better utilisation of resources and longer product life. It is feasible to achieve “zero waste”. Reduction of hazardous emissions in manufacturing products and support for employees and the local community have helped firms reflect their efforts worldwide with the help of green manufacturing. The Internet of Things (IoT) may have overshadowed the green trend, but green production is not going away. The IoT can be another way to make a company more ecological, but Green manufacturing is vital to attaining sustainable businesses. To make this study relevant, papers on green manufacturing for Sustainability are identified from Scopus, Google scholar, ResearchGate, Science Direct and other research platforms and further studied briefly. This study summarises Green Manufacturing and its importance in establishing a sustainable environment. Different strategic tools and specialised methods for Green Manufacturing for a Sustainable Environment are identified and discussed, as well as crucial Green Manufacturing applications for a sustainable environment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"1 2","pages":"Article 100018"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49884739","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}