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{"title":"Bio-based vitrimers and covalent adaptable networks – a short review","authors":"Deniz Bulutcu,&nbsp;Steven Eschig","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100235","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100235","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Biobased vitrimers represent a new class of innovative materials that combine the recyclability of thermoplastics with the durability and mechanical strength of traditional thermosets, offering a promising solution for sustainable applications. This review paper systematically explores the mechanisms that enable key properties such as self-healing, reprocessing and recycling. A thorough examination of various biobased components, including lignin, vanillin, tannic acid, chitosan, cellulose and starch is provided, highlighting their potential as feedstocks for vitrimers. We show synthesis methods employed for each type of vitrimer, providing insights into their processing and performance characteristics. By presenting a comprehensive overview of current research, we aim to contribute to the understanding and future advancements in the field of biobased vitrimers, paving the way for their broader industrial application.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100235"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145799948","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":"Estimating manufacturing value-added via hybrid ANFIS-GA and PSO optimization: A macro-analysis of European OECD economies","authors":"Mustafa Özdemir,&nbsp;Metin Özkul","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100241","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100241","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, artificial intelligence-based hybrid methods have gained increasing attention for addressing complex and nonlinear problems in engineering and economic systems. This study proposes an innovative approach to estimate manufacturing value-added at the macro level by integrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and environmental indicators. An Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) model is optimized using Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to improve estimation accuracy. The proposed hybrid models are tested across different population sizes and benchmarked against the standard ANFIS model. Comparative performance evaluation reveals that the ANFIS-GA model with a population size of 25 outperforms other models, achieving the most consistent and accurate estimation results with R²= 0.9080, MAE= 0.1455, MSE= 0.0325, RMSE= 0.1801, and PBIAS= 0.7960. The findings demonstrate the robustness and applicability of the ANFIS-GA model for manufacturing value-added prediction, offering valuable insights for policy makers and industrial decision-makers in enhancing production performance and sustainable development strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100241"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145840880","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":"Overviewing the influencing factors of flash floods and assessing their impacts on human life with a focus on Burundi, mitigation measures","authors":"Jean Marie Ndayiragije ,&nbsp;Athanase Nkunzimana","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2026.100249","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2026.100249","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Flash floods are recurrent and among the most destructive disasters in Burundi, affecting many people and causing significant socio-economic damage every year. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the influencing factors of flash floods, assess their implications for human life, and highlight mitigation measures. The results indicate that the main drivers of flash flooding in Burundi are a combination of climate change, geo-hydrological conditions, a rapidly growing population, and competitive socio-economic activities such as construction, land cover change and land use that hinder water infiltration, leading to rapid runoff. Flash floods destroyed houses and schools, damaged nine drinking water sources in Cibitoke, causing deaths and injuries. The floods also led to the spread of water and sanitation-related diseases in Bujumbura, resulting in economic losses, widespread displacement of people across plain provinces of Makamba, Bubanza, Cibitoke, Rumonge, Bujumbura Municipality, and Bujumbura Rural. Furthermore, flash floods triggered landslides, fragmentation of riverbanks, and degradation of aquatic ecosystems and the environment. Although it is nearly impossible to eliminate the frequency and occurrence of hydro-climatological-related catastrophes, their adverse consequences on human life can be mitigated. Therefore, to lessen the socio-economic burdens of flash floods, it is essential to implement proper management and operation of dams and reservoirs, and regular maintenance of existing drainage systems. Inclusive disaster training and awareness for the indigenous populations, poverty eradication measures, and public access to the early warnings and real-time information. Moreover, we highly recommend the rehabilitation of hydrometeorological stations to record weather data, the advancement of flood prediction studies, and the promotion of climate change mitigation measures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100249"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037963","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-electric propulsion retrofits in regional aviation – A review","authors":"God’sable Sitsofe Koku Aidam ,&nbsp;Richard Opoku ,&nbsp;Eunice Akyereko Adjei ,&nbsp;Francis Davis ,&nbsp;David Kofi Oppong ,&nbsp;Amos Narh","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2026.100250","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2026.100250","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hybrid-electric propulsion systems are being explored as a promising way to improve the environmental performance of regional aircraft. This paper examines the potential for retrofitting hybrid-electric propulsion systems into existing regional aircraft, aiming to improve sustainability and efficiency in regional aviation. By integrating electric powertrains with traditional combustion engines, the study highlights advancements in power distribution across different flight phases and considers alternative energy storage solutions such as supercapacitors, fuel cells, and SAF-based systems. The paper addresses technical and operational challenges, including power density, system weight, and regulatory hurdles, while exploring the potential benefits of reduced fuel consumption and emissions. Studies have shown that hybrid electric propulsion has a potential emission reduction of 10–60 %, depending on the flight mission and hybrid configuration, with a retrofitted parallel configuration achieving 17.6 % fuel savings. The study emphasizes the importance of a collaborative approach to research and development, promoting a pathway for achieving substantial environmental benefits in regional air travel.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037960","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":"Recent advances in degradation of micro/nanoplastics by sustainable photo-driven processes: A comprehensive review","authors":"Md. Arif Hossen ,&nbsp;Md. Bashirul Islam ,&nbsp;Obaid A. Alharbi ,&nbsp;Md. Nour Hossain ,&nbsp;Asiful Hoque ,&nbsp;Azrina Abd Aziz ,&nbsp;Yunus Ahmed","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2026.100248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2026.100248","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) are pervasive environmental pollutants with significant ecological and health risks, prompting urgent research into sustainable degradation technologies. Photo-driven advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), including photolysis, photo-Fenton, and photocatalysis, have emerged as promising strategies for the oxidative breakdown of MNPs into less harmful compounds. Certain systems have demonstrated the capacity to achieve complete mineralization under optimized conditions. This review critically evaluates recent advances in these processes, integrating mechanistic insights, performance metrics, and environmental implications. Photolysis harnesses light to generate carbon-centered radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS), while photo-Fenton and photocatalytic systems enhance ROS production through synergistic chemical and light-driven reactions. Recent breakthroughs include 100 % mineralization of polystyrene nanoplastics within minutes using photoelectro-Fenton and full degradation of PVC under visible-light-driven photocatalysis processes. The efficiency of these processes is further enhanced by co-factors such as inorganic minerals, organic acids, and halogen species, which promote ROS generation and surface oxidation. Despite these advances, critical challenges remain, including incomplete mineralization, potential formation of toxic intermediates, catalyst recyclability, methodological inconsistencies, and scalability limitations. Future research must focus on elucidating degradation pathways, developing selective and value-added conversion strategies, engineering visible-light-responsive, green-synthesized catalysts, integrating biological systems, and standardizing analytical protocols. By synthesizing recent progress and identifying key knowledge gaps, this review provides a comprehensive roadmap toward sustainable and scalable MNPs remediation technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100248"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146090243","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":"High-fidelity prediction of surfactant-enhanced oil remediation efficiency using a strictly curated dataset and a tabular foundation model","authors":"YanBang Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100242","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100242","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study introduces a novel, high-fidelity modeling framework for surfactant-enhanced oil remediation (SEOR). Our hybrid strategy integrates a strict data curation pipeline—creating a complete-case, high-integrity dataset by avoiding imputation—with a state-of-the-art tabular foundation model, the Prior-data Fitted Network (TabPFN). Systematically benchmarked against 40 conventional machine learning algorithms, the TabPFN framework demonstrated a significant advance in predictive capability, achieving a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.958 and a root mean squared error (RMSE) of 6.03. This represents a 21.2 % reduction in RMSE over the best-performing traditional model, Extra Trees Regressor (R²=0.932, RMSE=7.65). The unique strength of TabPFN lies in its pre-training, which allows it to deliver state-of-the-art accuracy on small scientific datasets without hyperparameter tuning. This work delivers a superior tool for understanding contaminant mobilization and establishes a robust, generalizable paradigm for modeling complex environmental systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145840876","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":"Vegetation health analysis of hilly areas in Darjeeling District of West Bengal using analytical hierarchy process (1998–2022)","authors":"Suhel Sen ,&nbsp;Md. Omar Sarif","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100238","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100238","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Vegetation health is critical for maintaining ecological stability and minimizing landslide susceptibility, particularly in the fragile hilly terrain of Darjeeling District, West Bengal. This study aims to analyze the spatiotemporal variations in vegetation health from 1998 to 2022 and to evaluate how biophysical and climatic parameters collectively influence vegetation dynamics. The research integrates multiple vegetation indices, viz., NDVI, NDBI, NDMI, SAVI, and EVI, along with climatic variables such as land surface temperature (LST) and rainfall. Using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) within a GIS framework, weights were assigned to each parameter to produce a comprehensive vegetation health map and to assess long-term trends. Results reveal a notable decline in moderate and good vegetation health zones, coupled with localized improvement in very good health areas due to conservation interventions. These findings highlight the dual impact of anthropogenic pressure and restoration efforts in shaping the vegetation landscape. The study provides a methodological framework for long-term vegetation health monitoring and supports the formulation of eco-sensitive planning strategies for sustainable hill area management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100238"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145840878","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":"Upcycling end-of-life high-density polyethylene shampoo bottles and jute caddies into multilayer composite panels for sound insulation and multifunctional applications","authors":"Jonty Mago ,&nbsp;Sunali ,&nbsp;Ashutosh Negi ,&nbsp;Shahab Fatima","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100230","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100230","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the increasing need for sustainable solutions to tackle both environmental waste and urban noise pollution, acoustic materials made from recycled resources have gained notable attention. In this study, multilayer composite panels were fabricated using recycled high-density polyethylene (RHDPE) from end-of-life shampoo bottles and waste jute fibers (WJF) from jute caddies. Four configurations: M0 (RHDPE only), M1 (one WJF interlayer), M2 (two WJF interlayers), and M3 (three WJF interlayers) were fabricated via compression molding and characterized for physicochemical, thermal, mechanical, vibrational, and acoustic properties. The fabricated multilayer composites demonstrated enhanced mechanical properties, with maximum tensile strength, flexural strength, Shore hardness, and impact strength in the M3 configuration. Water absorption increased from 2.2 % in the M0 configuration to 17.7 % in the M3 configuration over 52 weeks, while the RHDPE surface exhibited hydrophobic and oleophilic behavior with contact angles of 89.3° (DI water) and 13.1° (diesel), respectively. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed high degradation resistance, with a two-step degradation and maximum thermal stability retained up to approximately 495 °C; additionally, thermal conductivity decreased from 0.309 W.m⁻¹.K⁻¹ (M0 configuration) to 0.247 W.m⁻¹.K⁻¹ (M3 configuration), indicating improved thermal insulation. Vibration-damping tests showed damping ratios of up to 2.52 % (M2, Mode 1), validating enhanced vibrational energy dissipation with WJF interlayers. Acoustic characterization confirmed that the M3 configuration achieved an average sound transmission loss of 30.25 dB under normal incidence, comparable to commercial materials, such as polycarbonate (32.73 dB) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) (32.58 dB), though not too mild steel (49.04 dB) due to its much higher surface density. The fabricated panels hold strong potential for implementation in infrastructure and transport-related applications such as highway noise barriers, generator enclosures, and office partitions, offering a sustainable alternative with demonstrated multifunctionality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100230"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145750386","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":"Corrigendum to “A QSTR framework for terrestrial oral acute toxicity prediction: A machine learning approach motivated by the search for sustainable chemical alternatives” [Next Sustain., vol. 6, (2025), 100221]","authors":"Ziad Merghad ,&nbsp;Anaële Lefeuvre ,&nbsp;Johan Merzouki ,&nbsp;Serge Maison","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100234","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100234","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100234"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145750388","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":"The evolution of wastewater reuse for irrigation: Lessons learned and future directions","authors":"Erewari Ukoha-Onuoha ,&nbsp;Ibiba Taiwo Horsfall","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2026.100253","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2026.100253","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sustainable water management is essential for tackling water scarcity, food security, and environmental degradation amid climate change. Wastewater reuse in agriculture is a vital strategy, with varied implementation and outcomes globally. This review synthesizes global findings on wastewater reuse evolution, focusing on technology, impacts, and governance from a sustainability viewpoint. The analysis reveals significant benefits, such as reduced freshwater use, nutrient recovery, increased agricultural yield, and contributions to circular economy and Sustainable Development Goal 6. Nonetheless, challenges persist, including public health risks, soil salinization, contaminants, high costs, regulatory issues, and social acceptance. Comparative studies indicate that water stress, economic capacity, and institutional strength significantly affect reuse system sustainability. A notable gap exists in sub-Saharan Africa, where informal and poorly regulated wastewater reuse is prevalent. The review underscores the necessity for integrated management, suitable technologies, digital monitoring, and unified policy frameworks to enhance sustainable wastewater reuse for irrigation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100253"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146090244","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}