Eyad Al Lahham , Laith Kanaan , Zaid Murad , Haris M. Khalid , Ghulam Amjad Hussain , S.M. Muyeen
{"title":"Online condition monitoring and fault diagnosis in wind turbines: A comprehensive review on structure, failures, health monitoring techniques, and signal processing methods","authors":"Eyad Al Lahham , Laith Kanaan , Zaid Murad , Haris M. Khalid , Ghulam Amjad Hussain , S.M. Muyeen","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100153","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100153","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wind energy systems have been flourishing on a rapid scale as a reliable renewable energy source in several countries. However, as the demand for these systems continues to grow, it becomes crucial to have a reliable and cost-effective condition monitoring system to enhance their availability. Condition monitoring plays a crucial role in achieving economic and reliable wind turbine operation. Recently, online monitoring and fault detection have been gaining greater interest in protecting these systems. Innovative and novel methods are developed to achieve real-time and remote monitoring of wind turbines. Online monitoring can offer real-time data to indicate the health condition of these systems while in service. This reduces (1) loss of production and downtime, and (2) maintenance and operational costs incurred due to system failures. This proposed work presents a comprehensive review of wind turbine online condition monitoring methods and techniques presented in the literature. Moreover, the (1) structure, (2) failures, and (3) signal processing methods of wind turbine systems were presented. Furthermore, a brief comparison was presented of (1) online monitoring techniques, and (2) signal processing methods utilized for wind turbine systems. A detailed list of published work to date has been gathered to portray a complete picture of addressed developments in this area.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 2","pages":"Article 100153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143167414","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}
G.T.N. Veerendra , Subhashish Dey , Emma Jane Mantle , A.V. Phani Manoj , Siva Shanmukha Anjaneya Babu Padavala
{"title":"Building information modeling – simulation and analysis of a University Edifice and its environs – A sustainable design approach","authors":"G.T.N. Veerendra , Subhashish Dey , Emma Jane Mantle , A.V. Phani Manoj , Siva Shanmukha Anjaneya Babu Padavala","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100150","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100150","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM) to refine an existing campus master plan, improving the built environment concerning usability and sustainability. Using capabilities of the premium version of the Autodesk Revit Architecture and its many add-ons for simulations and analyses, this research paper were through the evaluation of the directional alternatives with the actual data. This research paper undergone the simulations of wind patterns, solar exposure to the building, and energy factors for three different building orientations. The optimal construction orientation, designated as Directional Option 2, provides enhanced ventilation and sunlight access, yielding an annual customized solar radiation of 587 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>. This option showcases the lowest energy consumption rate at 241 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/yr, indicating substantial savings relative to other orientations and the average annual consumption standard of 333 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/yr (Sheffield City Council, 2022). Assessing the designs against established benchmarks from EU policies, including the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), guarantees the models’ energy efficiency and sustainability. Autodesk Revit Architecture’s ability to simulate multiple design options and evaluate their performance against established standards confirms the validity of its assumptions. In addition, the wind analysis establishes a correlation between the results of the Revit simulation and the actual wind speed measurements taken during different seasons. This substantiates the fact that the simulation results are in close agreement with the measured values, despite the fact that there are some slight deviations. For example, the wind speed estimated at spring was 5.67 m/s, but simulations showed 6.5 m/s, which is slightly more than the actual. The seasonal solar analysis indicates that Directional Option 2 offers the highest solar exposure accuracy at 90% during summer, confirming its status as the most efficient choice for solar energy utilization. BIM is used as a transformative tool for sustainable development in this study’s comprehensive approach, allowing for data-driven decision-making that promotes an environmentally conscious and user-friendly built environment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 2","pages":"Article 100150"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142745746","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":"Developing an optimal energy system model for a sustainable urban transportation framework planning in the long term through different climatic zones","authors":"Sara Azamian","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100151","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100151","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The modern lifestyle highlights the demand for an improved urban transportation infrastructure and a shift to renewable, efficient technologies. This evolution is essential for both developed and developing countries. The transportation system in a developing country such as Iran faces significant challenges, including low energy efficiency and high emissions. This situation makes the development of a sustainable transportation plan increasingly critical. Furthermore, there is considerable potential for renewable energy across various climatic zones in the country that should be utilized. This study presents a sustainable development model for the transportation system that incorporates zero-emission vehicles and renewable energy supply technologies in competition with traditional ones. The model is designed for long-term application and includes five case studies from various climatic zones in Iran, each featuring different renewable potentials and system scales. Determining the optimal structure of the system in each case study requires solving a linear, dynamic, and multi-criteria optimization problem. The objective function focuses on minimizing total costs, which include technological, energy, and social. All case studies indicate that developing a sustainable transportation system is optimal. However, larger case studies tend to produce more favorable optimization outcomes. According to the results, the scale of the case study is the most important factor in this research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 2","pages":"Article 100151"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142699707","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}
Hasan Çolak , Sercan Gümüştekin , Adem Önal , Oğuz Özbek , Necibe Canan Usta
{"title":"Eco–friendly dyestuffs prepared with Curcuma Longa L. extracts and their antimicrobial activities","authors":"Hasan Çolak , Sercan Gümüştekin , Adem Önal , Oğuz Özbek , Necibe Canan Usta","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100141","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100141","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, wool, cotton, polyester fabrics and wood samples were dyed with <em>Curcuma longa</em> (turmeric) extracts using CuSO<sub>4</sub>, FeSO<sub>4</sub> and AlK(SO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub> mordants. Dyeing processes were carried out using pre–, meta–, post– mordant and without–mordant dyeing methods. Yellow, mustard yellow, brown, greenish and light yellow color tones were obtained in samples dyed with turmeric. Rubbing fastness, washing fastness and light fastness of all dyed samples were evaluated. K/S and <em>L</em>* <em>a</em>* <em>b</em>* values of the dyed samples were determined by color measurement spectrophotometer. The highest K/S value was measured as 31.05 for CuSO<sub>4</sub> with meta–mordanting method for dyed wool using turmeric extract. The antimicrobial properties of the dyed textile products were determined by the disk diffusion method against <em>Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus mirabilis</em> and <em>Pseudomonas aeroginosa</em>. According to the antimicrobial activity test results, it was determined that the fabric samples dyed with turmeric have moderate antimicrobial activity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 2","pages":"Article 100141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142651576","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}
Kh. Harun Or Rashid , Ridwan Al Aziz , Chitra Lekha Karmaker , A.B.M. Mainul Bari , Asif Raihan
{"title":"Evaluating the challenges to circular economy implementation in the apparel accessories industry: Implications for sustainable development","authors":"Kh. Harun Or Rashid , Ridwan Al Aziz , Chitra Lekha Karmaker , A.B.M. Mainul Bari , Asif Raihan","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100140","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100140","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The recent global shift toward sustainability has compelled businesses, particularly in emerging economies like Bangladesh, to adopt circular economy practices. The apparel accessories sector, which plays a crucial role in Bangladesh’s economy, faces significant environmental challenges, including inefficient resource consumption and waste generation. However, there is not much research on addressing the barriers that are hindering this industry’s adoption of circular economy practices. This study aims to fill this gap by identifying and analyzing key challenges using an integrated Fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory framework. This approach offers a novel methodological contribution by effectively handling complex interrelationships among the barriers and addressing the uncertainties related to decision-making. Data were gathered through a comprehensive literature review and relevant expert feedback, ensuring a robust analysis of the most pressing challenges. Thirteen critical challenges were finally identified and analyzed using the proposed evaluation framework. After evaluation, ‘inadequate leadership and top management commitment’, ‘lack of expertise and resources’, and ‘insufficient enforcement of environmental regulations’ emerged as the most significant barriers. The analysis further uncovered complex interrelationships between these challenges, revealing how they reinforce one another and hinder circular economy adoption. The findings offer broader implications for emerging economies by providing valuable insights for policymakers and industry leaders, emphasizing the need for targeted strategies to address the significant barriers. This way, this study is expected to facilitate the industry’s transition to a circular economy, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainable growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 2","pages":"Article 100140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142651410","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}
Liya E. Abera , Cristiane Q. Surbeck , S. Kyle McKay
{"title":"Lifecycle cost and benefit analysis for parcel-scale implementation of green stormwater infrastructure","authors":"Liya E. Abera , Cristiane Q. Surbeck , S. Kyle McKay","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100139","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100139","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is commonly implemented to reduce excess stormwater runoff while also producing secondary environmental, health, and aesthetic benefits. However, GSI is sometimes perceived to be cost prohibitive for limited-budget site development projects. This study used lifecycle cost analysis (LCCA) and benefit-cost analysis (BCA) to investigate the cost-effectiveness of GSI combined with conventional stormwater infrastructure for a proposed parcel development site in Oxford, Mississippi, USA. Hydrologic modeling was conducted for a conventional underground detention facility as well as three GSIs (permeable pavement, rain garden, and grassy ditch), all of which met regulatory runoff attenuation targets for the site. The LCCA considered capital and operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. Benefits were estimated under six categories – water, energy, climate, air quality, health, and community – based on existing tools for economic analysis of low impact development (LID). Economic benefits and costs over different scenarios of project lifecycles were compared using the present value (PV) approach in the benefit cost analysis (BCA). The lifecycle costs of two of the three GSIs (rain garden and grassy ditch) were lower than for the conventional alternative alone. However, in all three GSI cases, the long-term benefits of GSI features outweighed the costs. The methodology presented can be adapted to other locations to inform analyses of lifecycle costs and benefits and identify GSI and hybrid infrastructure options that are financially and environmentally feasible.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 2","pages":"Article 100139"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142651498","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}
Samuel Kojo Abanyie , Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah , Douti Biyogue Nang
{"title":"Water scarcity and its implications on sanitation: A perspective study in an emerging city in Northern Ghana","authors":"Samuel Kojo Abanyie , Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah , Douti Biyogue Nang","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100138","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100138","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Water scarcity is a critical global challenge affecting billions of people, particularly in developing regions like sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, this issue has become increasingly pronounced, with limited access to clean and safe water posing serious threats to the health and livelihoods of many communities. This study investigated the intricate relationship between water scarcity and accessibility, and the associated implications on sanitation practices in Damongo, a newly created regional capital and an emerging city. The study showed that the area faced evident water scarcity, with a daily per capita water consumption as low as 0.128 m<sup>3</sup>. Mechanized boreholes emerged as potential solutions, particularly for the 61.2% of respondents experiencing waiting times exceeding 15 min. The economic repercussions were noteworthy, as high water costs impacted livelihoods, emphasizing the need for policy interventions, especially for low-income households. Sanitation challenges are widespread, with 62.8% relying on pit latrines, and 56.1% lacking proper infrastructure. Water and sanitation-related diseases like typhoid and diarrhoea highlight the need for urgent interventions to enhance water quality and sanitation practices. Household water infrastructure analysis revealed diverse, primarily privately owned sources. Gender imbalances persist in water-fetching responsibilities, with 58.2% relying solely on females. Domestic water sources predominantly involved traditional options, potentially exposing residents to unsafe practices. Sanitation maintenance practices and intervals varied, signaling the necessity for comprehensive solutions. Households without toilets resorted to open spaces (43.6%), gutters (29.1%), and public toilets (12.7%), indicating challenges in waste disposal and sanitation facility access. Insights on the health dimension considered uncovering the prevalence of the top five water and sanitation-related diseases for 2022. These included typhoid (24.3%), diarrhoea (30.0%), Cholera (11.7%), Dysentery (14.6%), and Hepatitis (19.3%). These findings suggest the pressing need for improved sanitation and clean water access, as inadequate infrastructure and water scarcity contribute significantly to these health challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 2","pages":"Article 100138"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142651411","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":"Public spending on Energy innovations and CO2 impacts: Evidence from selected OECD countries","authors":"Sayyed Mahdi Ziaei","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100137","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100137","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The relationship between public spending on Energy innovations (R&D of renewable and non-renewable energy, and energy efficiency) and CO<sub>2</sub> intensity at constant purchasing power are investigated in this study. A Panel-NARDL model was used for the first time in 10 OECD countries (1990–2020) to evaluate the asymmetric relationship between energy innovative variables and CO<sub>2</sub> impacts in the long and short run. In other words, this study aims to monitor how changes in public spending on R&D for renewable and non-renewable influence CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. The results show that while an increase in the public budget for R&D of renewable energy will decrease the CO<sub>2</sub> intensity in the long run, a positive relationship exists between these variables in the short run. Likewise, the result demonstrates that a cut in public spending on Fossil fuel R&D leads to an increase in the short horizon and a decrease in the long-run CO<sub>2</sub> emissions per unit of GDP. The finding implies the substantial impact of R&D in both renewable and non-renewable energy on reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emissions over time. In addition, CO<sub>2</sub> emissions per unit of GDP respond positively to R&D public spending on energy efficiency. An increase in public expenditure on R&D of energy efficiency can induce economic activity and enhance CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. All in all, the 30 years’ analysis of data from the selected OECD countries substantiates the right strategy of reducing the CO<sub>2</sub> emissions of these countries by applying the public budget to promote R&D in energy sectors. This study results in contrast with those studies that found no relationship between R&D on renewable energy and CO<sub>2</sub> impacts. <strong>Significance Statement</strong> This paper evaluated the asymmetric impacts of public spending on R&D of renewable energy and fossil fuel, and energy efficiency on CO<sub>2</sub> intensity at constant purchasing power. Although a growing body of research has analyzed the impact of R&D on CO<sub>2</sub> emission, research on the asymmetric effects of R&D public expenditure in energy sectors on CO<sub>2</sub> emission is still narrow. Moreover, by employing Panel Nonlinear ARDL, we delve into the spillover impacts of selected OECD public budget on R&D over the short and long horizons. In addition, we estimate the impacts of both Renewable and non-renewable R&D budgets which help us to explore and compare the effectiveness of budget allocation on R&D with the strategy of reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emission. Finally, this study found how the R&D and technology budget surging and declining in energy sectors would influence CO<sub>2</sub> emission per unit of GDP.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 1","pages":"Article 100137"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142533662","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}
Anis ur Rehman , Ishaq G. Muhammad Alblushi , Muhammad Fahad Zia , Haris M. Khalid , Usman Inayat , Mohamed Benbouzid , S.M. Muyeen , Ghulam Amjad Hussain
{"title":"A solar-powered multi-functional portable charging device (SPMFPCD) with internet-of-things (IoT)-based real-time monitoring—An innovative scheme towards energy access and management","authors":"Anis ur Rehman , Ishaq G. Muhammad Alblushi , Muhammad Fahad Zia , Haris M. Khalid , Usman Inayat , Mohamed Benbouzid , S.M. Muyeen , Ghulam Amjad Hussain","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100134","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100134","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the absence of portable charging devices, sectors such as transportation, communication, and emergency services deal with various challenges towards electric power needs while compromising on (1) operational efficiency, (2) insufficient portable charging solutions, and (3) limited versatility. This highlights the critical need for reliable and multi-functional power solutions. To provide a portable charging solution across diverse sectors, this paper proposes an innovative development of a solar-powered multi-functional portable charging device (SPMFPCD) with internet- of-thing (IoT)-based monitoring capabilities. The proposed scheme introduces a comprehensive model integrating advanced technologies which include a highly efficient solar panel, charge controller, sensors, and IoT module. The proposed system facilitates versatile charging solutions for a wide range of power requirements with real-time monitoring and data analysis through the IoT platform. Moreover, the proposed work explores the applications of the SPMFPCD in (1) emergency medical scenarios, (2) outdoor adventures, (3) disaster management, and 4) public spaces. Performance evaluation was made by proposing case studies to validate the (1) economic viability, (2) power management, and (3) environmental impact of widespread deployment of SPMPFCD in public spaces. Furthermore, detailed analysis of battery energy storage system (BESS) and photovoltaic (PV) integration for load management, seasonal dynamics, and renewable energy integration (REI) contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the proposed solution.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 1","pages":"Article 100134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142328200","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":"Enhancing carbon reduction and sustainable agriculture in Thailand: An assessment of rice straw utilization strategies","authors":"Premrudee Kanchanapiya , Thanapol Tantisattayakul","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100136","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100136","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research explores strategies for carbon reduction through the utilization of rice straw waste in Thailand, focusing on three project approaches: (1) converting rice straw into biomass fuel pellets for power plants, (2) transforming rice straw into biochar using high-tech systems and blending it with fertilizers, and (3) using conventional systems for biochar production. The study assesses the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction potential of these approaches compared to traditional open-field burning of rice straw. The results indicate that Project 2, which involves high-tech biochar production, exhibits the highest potential for GHG reduction and carbon sequestration, with a potential to reduce emissions by approximately 12.19–13.05 MTCO<span><math><msub><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn><mi>e</mi></mrow></msub></math></span>/year. This approach also has potential for generating valuable carbon credits due to biochar’s long-term carbon sequestration and soil enhancement benefits. In contrast, Project 1 yields a reduction of about 4.06–4.35 MTCO<span><math><msub><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn><mi>e</mi></mrow></msub></math></span>/year, while Project 3 results in negative emission reduction. The study recommends prioritizing and incentivizing biochar production projects, upgrading low-tech systems, balancing the use of biomass fuel pellets, leveraging carbon credits for funding, and enhancing public awareness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 1","pages":"Article 100136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142328199","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}