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{"title":"From ancient practices to contemporary green building: Analyzing organic additives in Pitalkhora earthen plasters for sustainable construction","authors":"Bhushan Dighe ,&nbsp;Manager Rajdeo Singh","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100195","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100195","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents a detailed analysis of organic additives in the earthen plasters of Pitalkhora Caves (3rd–4th CE) using microscopy, polarized light microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), starch grain analysis, and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). The investigation reveals a predominant presence of rice husk (91%–94%), along with minor quantities of straw and Paspalum scrobiculatum (Kodo millet) grains. Additionally, millet starch, various gums, and carbohydrates were identified, while FTIR and GC–MS analyses detected tree resin, beeswax, and safflower oil as key components. These results provide critical insights into ancient construction techniques, emphasizing the strategic use of locally available organic materials to enhance plaster performance. The findings underscore the resource-efficient approach of early builders in material selection. While traditional organic additives may hold potential for modern sustainable construction and conservation, this study does not directly evaluate their long-term durability or environmental benefits. Further research is necessary to explore their functional properties and assess their viability in contemporary applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100195"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143534499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Harvesting sustainability: Innovations and practices in modern agriculture","authors":"Özhan Şimşek","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100192","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100192","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper delves into the multifaceted role of sustainable agricultural practices in addressing current environmental challenges and advancing global food security. We critically examine the impact of various sustainable farming techniques, including precision agriculture, organic farming, and agroforestry, and their contribution to environmental stewardship and ecological resilience. Technology integration in agriculture, particularly precision agriculture, is explored, highlighting its role in enhancing productivity, sustainability, and efficiency. The paper also addresses the pivotal role of genetic engineering in developing drought-resistant crops, offering solutions to global water scarcity challenges. The importance of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is discussed, underscoring its significance in enhancing the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change. Additionally, the paper examines the role of sustainable supply chains and community engagement in promoting sustainable agricultural practices, with a special focus on the impact of agricultural education on fostering environmentally responsible and economically viable farming methods. Through this comprehensive analysis, the paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities and opportunities in sustainable agriculture, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches to ensure long-term environmental sustainability and food security.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100192"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144134764","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":"CEO voices on sustainable aviation: An analysis of environmental communication in the airline industry","authors":"Teeris Thepchalerm ,&nbsp;Soifah Pinsuwan","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100194","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100194","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study analyzed chief executive officer (CEO) messages from 18 sustainable airlines to identify salient themes in their environmental reports for the year. The inductive content analysis revealed six themes: sustainability commitment, environmental initiatives, partnerships, challenges, future outlook, and motivation. The CEOs highlighted their commitment to sustainability through efforts such as procuring fuel-efficient aircraft, utilizing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and implementing waste management strategies. They emphasized collaboration to tackle issues like limited SAF production and the need for government support. They expressed optimism about achieving their goals, motivated by ethical considerations and strategic benefits. However, their actual environmental performance does not seem to align with their statements. This discrepancy underscores the need for airlines to ensure that their actions consistently reflect their stated commitments, fostering credibility and trust through genuine alignment with environmental goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100194"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143521193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Valorization of exotic fruit residues: Sustainable green dielectric and insulating materials for energy and waste management solutions","authors":"Yuliana Pullas ,&nbsp;María Fernanda Lecaro ,&nbsp;Juan Fernando Posso ,&nbsp;Pierina Mirabá ,&nbsp;Luis Miguel Prócel ,&nbsp;Andrea C. Landázuri","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100193","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100193","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the potential of hydrochars derived from locally available exotic fruits (mango, mangosteen, african oil palm, and moringa) as sustainable dielectric and insulating materials, addressing waste management challenges in developing countries like Ecuador. Through experimental design optimization, we investigate the electrical properties of these hydrochars. Results demonstrate high dielectric constants (relative permittivity 4.35–6.29) and low electrical conductivities (loss tangent 0.004–0.025) across all samples, with properties influenced by fruit type, hydrothermal carbonization conditions, and post-treatment processes. Moringa husk emerges as particularly promising, achieving optimal values at 175 °C and 1h, effectively balancing performance and energy consumption. Other materials show desirable properties at 250 °C and 2h. This approach promotes sustainable waste management while exploring materials that could enhance clean energy systems, particularly addressing challenges faced by developing nations in resource utilization and technological advancement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100193"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143534498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative analysis of green building software for energy efficiency in campus settings","authors":"Velma Nindita ,&nbsp;Purwanto Purwanto ,&nbsp;Jaka Windarta ,&nbsp;Hadiyanto","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100191","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100191","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The construction of high-rise buildings significantly impacts the environment, prompting increased awareness among stakeholders and contractors to adopt environmentally friendly practices, such as the green building concept. Assessing green building performance can be achieved through various tools, including EDGE and SEFAIRA software, which differ in their simulation engines and methodologies. EDGE uses a database-driven approach with its proprietary engine, while SEFAIRA relies on real-time modeling and EnergyPlus, providing closer estimates to real-world conditions due to its detailed geometric analysis. This study compares the energy simulation results of three buildings using both tools, identifying significant discrepancies: for a 7,800 m<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span> building, SEFAIRA calculated 130 kWh/m<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span>/year, while EDGE reported 62.42 kWh/m<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span>/year. For a 6,333 m<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span> building, SEFAIRA yielded 150 kWh/m<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span>/year, compared to EDGE’s 28.5 kWh/m<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span>/year. Lastly, for a 9,501 m<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span> building, SEFAIRA calculated 125 kWh/m<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span>/year, while EDGE reported 31 kWh/m<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span>/year. These differences stem from EDGE’s reliance on a database-driven approach and SEFAIRA’s advanced simulation techniques. By integrating primary data collection with simulation, this study identifies potential retrofit solutions to enhance energy efficiency, including Overall Thermal Transfer Value (OTTV) reduction and optimized cooling systems. However, the implementation of green building standards in Indonesia still faces challenges, such as high initial and management costs, which hinder broader adoption and the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100191"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143478699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimizing solar PV systems using fuzzy logic for Climate-Resilient Healthcare infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan","authors":"Nivine Guler ,&nbsp;Zied Ben Hazem ,&nbsp;Ali Gunes","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100190","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100190","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Stable power infrastructure and access to electricity for hospital and clinic infrastructures remains a challenge in most rural and climatically sensitive areas. Though photovoltaic (PV) modules are commonly used for renewable energy generation, conventional methods are generally based on fixed tilt angles or high mathematical modeling techniques. They often do not consider varying weather conditions as well as uncertainties in the surrounding environment and therefore have poor energy capture efficiency and higher operational nonlinearities. To fill this gap, this study develops an intelligent MPPT algorithm that applies the FLC. FLC was chosen because of its ability to control systems having nonlinearities and adverse operating environment without necessarily requiring robust computational power. These tilt angles are proposed for seasonal adjustment to ensure high efficiency, more importantly for the healthcare facilities in Naryn area in Kyrgyzstan that strongly depends on stable power sources. Simulation data also show that the FLC-based model has 20% more power compared with fixed-angle system and approximately 15% compared with traditional MPPT technique. Also, the proposed scheme showed 3% prediction error when checked with the PVWatts calculator. Moreover, the proposed system avoids large computational complexity and miniaturization, which makes it more realistic in practice. Besides contributing to the MPPT optimization field, this research also helps in meeting the energy requirement of healthcare facilities present in remote locations. The results fall under SDG 3 — Good Health and Well-being and SDG 13 — Climate Action, highlighting the benefits of using intelligent solar PV systems to create climate adaptive health facilities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143454708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Environmental risk assessment of concrete construction projects in developing countries based on Analytical Hierarchy Process method","authors":"Saman Solaimanian","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100178","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100178","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Concrete construction, while essential for development, presents significant environmental challenges in developing countries. This study investigates the applicability of the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to prioritize environmental risks associated with concrete construction projects in these regions. By integrating expert judgment and stakeholder input through pairwise comparisons, the AHP analysis identified air pollution (39%), specifically dust generation, as the most critical risk, followed by water pollution (27.4%), resource depletion (12.5%), solid waste generation (16.3%), and habitat destruction (4.8%). Dust suppression emerged as the most effective mitigation strategy for air pollution. Water resource management, including rainwater harvesting, was crucial for minimizing water usage and contamination. Utilizing recycled or demolition waste was identified as key for reducing reliance on virgin resources and minimizing solid waste. This research demonstrates the effectiveness of AHP in prioritizing context-specific environmental risks for sustainable concrete construction in developing countries, providing a valuable framework for project managers and policymakers to address critical issues such as air and water quality and resource conservation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100178"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143349865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A green approach to adaptive cultivation of Chlorella sorokiniana in oilfield hypersaline wastewater for sustainable biomass production, nutrient removal, and bioenergy potential","authors":"Mohammed Omar Faruque ,&nbsp;Mohammad Mozahar Hossain ,&nbsp;Shaikh Abdur Razzak","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100179","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100179","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Microalgae, particularly <em>Chlorella sorokiniana</em> (<em>C. sorokiniana</em>), present a promising avenue for sustainable biomass production due to their ability to accumulate valuable macromolecules under diverse environmental conditions. This study investigates the progressive adaptation and characterization of <em>C. sorokiniana</em> in synthetic oilfield hypersaline brine (HSB), a byproduct of oil extraction that poses significant environmental challenges due to high salinity. The microalgae were cultivated in photobioreactors containing varying concentrations of HSB (0% to 60%) supplemented with synthetic municipal wastewater (SMW) for essential nutrients. The maximum biomass output ranged from 237 mg L⁻¹ to 1373 mg L⁻¹, with the highest concentration achieved at 30% HSB loading. Significant nutrient removal was observed, with a maximum of 89.1% nitrogen and 98.48% phosphorus removal at specific HSB concentrations. Proximate and ultimate analyses revealed that <em>C. sorokiniana</em> biomass contained higher carbohydrate content (25% to 62.87%) compared to protein (15.37% to 19.81%) and lipid (3.7% to 30.94%). Notably, the biomass exhibited a higher heating value of 22.84 MJ/kg, surpassing that of lignocellulosic biomass, indicating its potential as a sustainable bioenergy source. The novelty of this study lies in its pioneering exploration of <em>C. sorokiniana</em>’s adaptation to synthetic HSB, coupled with the innovative integration of HSB and SMW, offering a sustainable strategy for biomass production while addressing waste management challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143464980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is renewable energy storage sustainable? A review","authors":"Aleksandar Anastasovski","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100176","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100176","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Transformation of energy supply systems into green intensifies the use of renewable energy sources. Renewables cannot continuously supply energy. Therefore, energy storage systems are very important in the whole system of generation and distribution. Anyway, energy storage systems have many issues in terms of sustainability. This paper classified energy storage and analyzed issues in their sustainability solutions. In addition, it determines the key performance indicators that define the sustainability of energy storage systems. This analysis determined many sustainability problems presented by the information for each key performance indicator. The least negative impact is shown for the performance of mechanical energy storage and sensible/latent heat storage. The production of green hydrogen, green ammonia and biogas showed some negative impact. The worst sustainability is related to energy storage technologies or electrochemical energy storage technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100176"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143349308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The potential of green roof strategies for reducing CO2 emissions and energy use in Moroccan office buildings","authors":"Abdessamad Idouanaou,&nbsp;Mustapha Malha,&nbsp;Abdellah Bah,&nbsp;Saïd Kardellass","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100177","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100177","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Green roofs are increasingly recognized as a sustainable strategy for mitigating energy consumption and reducing CO₂ emissions in buildings. This study evaluates the potential of green roofs in Moroccan office buildings across six climatic zones, focusing on three critical design parameters: Leaf Area Index (LAI), plant height, and minimum stomatal resistance (MSR). Through simulations conducted using EnergyPlus, the results reveal significant energy-saving potential, particularly in hotter zones, where cooling demand is dominant. Taller plants and higher LAI values enhance shading and evapotranspiration, reducing cooling energy use by up to 4.75%, but they also increase heating energy requirements during cooler months by up to 20.23%. The findings underscore the need for region-specific optimization, including strategies like seasonal plant height adjustment and LAI selection, to balance cooling benefits and heating trade-offs. By providing insights into the thermal and environmental performance of green roofs, this research contributes to the development of practical design guidelines for integrating sustainable building practices into Morocco’s growing urban landscape.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100177"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143349313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}