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{"title":"Copper-catalyzed plastic waste synthesized graphene nanosheets/polypyrrole nanocomposites for efficient thermoelectric applications","authors":"Kuldeep K. Garg ,&nbsp;Sandeep Pandey ,&nbsp;Lata Pandey ,&nbsp;Amit Kumar ,&nbsp;Aniket Rana ,&nbsp;Shubhi Madan ,&nbsp;Nanda Gopal Sahoo ,&nbsp;S.K. Dhawan ,&nbsp;Rajiv K. Singh","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100081","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100081","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Presently, various catalysts have been reported for the synthesis of carbon nanomaterials from a variety of plastic waste, which needs to be removed at the end of the synthesis process by using chemical techniques and hence make the process more typical from the aspect of cost-benefit and circular economic aspects. Herewith, we report copper turnings as the cost-effective and greener catalytic templates for synthesizing highly conducting graphene nanosheets (GNs). The synthesis of the GNs from plastic waste was done as we previously reported in the steps of the pyrolytic process, where the copper turnings are used as catalytic templates in the present study. Because of the excellent catalytic efficiency towards breaking old carbon-carbon bonds and forming new carbon-carbon bonds, the copper turnings act as an excellent degradation catalyst and promote the growth of graphitic skeletons and, consequently, graphene nanosheets. The synthesized GNs showed a high conductivity of ∼ 1730 S/m. GNs thus synthesized is implemented for synthesizing GNs/polypyrrole nanocomposites, which is later investigated for the TE applications. The values of the Seebeck coefficient showed that the composite of GNs/polypyrrole performs as a p-type semiconductor. The TE figure of merit (ZT) for GNs/polypyrrole demonstrated good thermoelectric characteristics and showed a value of 3.75 × 10⁻⁶ at the temperature. Thus, the present method of synthesis of GNs showed a more convenient, industrial friendly technique for the production of plastic waste derived graphene nanosheets and its application for thermal energy conversion applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100081"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142416955","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":"BIM-based parametric energy analysis of green building components for the roofs and facades","authors":"Felippe Pereira Ribeiro ,&nbsp;Olubimbola Oladimeji ,&nbsp;Marcos Barreto de Mendonça ,&nbsp;Dieter Boer ,&nbsp;Rashid Maqbool ,&nbsp;Assed N. Haddad ,&nbsp;Mohammad K. Najjar","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100078","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100078","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Buildings are distinguished by their high energy demand over their lifespan. Iimproving energy efficiency in buildings necessitates mitigating the operation energy performance by evaluating more sustainable building components such as green infrastructures. The novelty herein is to conduct a BIM-based parametric energy analysis of green building components for the roofs and facades, taking into consideration the climate classification and orientation of the building. The proposed framework of this study uses Autodesk Revit software and Autodesk Green Building Studio as BIM tools, and Minitab software as a parametric analysis tool to estimate the energy performance of several alternative components based on Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and Annual Peak Demand (APD). A case study of a residential building is examined in four cities within different climate zones in Brazil; Rio de Janeiro (climate zone 08), Macaé (climate zone 05), Petrópolis (climate zone 03), and Nova Friburgo (climate zone 02). The base model design of components of the building includes a reinforced concrete roof and ceramic masonry façade. The utilized alternatives are roof components (i.e. green roofs and expanded clay roofs), and green façade. This work insight using green façade for all elevations and green roofs to enhance energy efficiency in terms of EUI by (10,17 %) in Rio de Janeiro, (6,67 %) in Macaé, (11,43 %) in Pertópolis, and (16,43 %) in Nova Friburgo. While the efficiency in terms of APD would be about (28,07 %) in Rio de Janeiro, (22,79 %) in Macaé, (21,67 %) in Pertópolis, and (12,58 %) in Nova Friburgo. When the construction project is designed to install a green façade to the main elevation only, this work recommends using green roofs rather than the expanded clay roof or the base model design roofs to increase energy efficiency in such types of buildings. This work contributes to integrating green building components into building designs to improve energy efficiency and empower decision-making and sustainability in buildings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100078"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142416947","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":"Combination of the degrading bacterium Bacillus cereus MZ-1 and corn straw biochar enhanced the removal of imazethapyr from water solutions","authors":"Jingbo Miao,&nbsp;Qingqing Fan,&nbsp;Hao Li,&nbsp;Yong Yang,&nbsp;Qingming Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100077","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100077","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Long residual herbicide imazethapyr has caused a serious threat to subsequent sensitive crop plants and ecological security. Efficient immobilized microorganism technology offers a sustainable solution for remediating pesticides contamination. In this study, three corn straw biochars produced at 300℃, 500℃, and 700℃ were used as carriers to immobilize the imazethapyr degrading strain <em>Bacillus cereus</em> MZ-1, aiming to efficiently remove imazethapyr from the water environment. Response surface methodology was employed to optimize the best immobilization conditions based on the efficiency of imazethapyr removal. The results indicate that the biochar produced at 500 ℃ was the most effective carrier for immobilization, despite having a lower imazethapyr removal capacity compared to the biochar produced at 700 ℃. Additionally, the optimal strain addition amount was a suspension of strain MZ-1 (OD₆₀₀=1) in a 3.5-fold biochar solution, and the best immobilized time was 18 h. The prepared immobilized MZ-1 achieved a maximum imazethapyr removal efficiency of 79.85 %. Moreover, the immobilized MZ-1 demonstrated enhanced detoxification efficacy against imazethapyr-induced harm in sensitive oilseed rape crops, surpassing the effects of using MZ-1 or biochar alone. Results of this work suggests biochar immobilized degradation strain MZ-1 is a highly effective in-situ remediation strategy for bioremediation of imazethapyr contamination.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100077"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142416011","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":"Simultaneous removal of heavy metals and Escherichia coli from water using silver-doped hydroxyapatite-coated activated carbon nano composite-alginate beads","authors":"Sabyasachi Rout ,&nbsp;Sonali Yadav ,&nbsp;Lipika G. Pansare ,&nbsp;R. Shashidhar ,&nbsp;Vandana Pulhani ,&nbsp;A. Vinod Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100076","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100076","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The scarcity of clean water due to heavy metal and microbial contamination is a global issue. In many parts of the world, heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, and U, along with bacteria like <em>Escherichia coli</em>, have been found to exceed permissible limits in groundwater and other water sources that the public depends on for daily drinking water. To address this, we have synthesized a novel composite material consisting of Ag-impregnated hydroxyapatite-coated activated carbon nanoparticles embedded in alginate beads, for the simultaneous removal of heavy metals (U, Pb, and Cd) and <em>Escherichia coli</em> from drinking water. The material's efficiency was evaluated through a series of batch and column experiments. Batch studies indicate 90 % sequestration of U within 5 hours and Pb and Cd within 7 hours, while <em>Escherichia coli</em> (10⁷ cfu/mL) was eradicated instantly. The study confirms that sorption follows pseudo-second-order kinetics via chemisorption and ion-exchange mechanisms. Fixed-bed column studies, using a logistic growth model, showed strong agreement between theoretical and experimental parameters for the Bohart-Adams, Thomas, and Yoon-Nelson models. The beads demonstrated a high affinity for heavy metals, achieving complete removal and disinfection within an empty bed contact time of 1.12 minutes. Reusability studies indicate that even after the third regeneration and reuse cycle, removal efficiency remained about 95 % for U and Pb, and 85 % for Cd. Furthermore, the effects of variations in water quality parameters such as pH, dissolved carbonates, humic acid, and ionic strength (except for Cd) on removal efficiency were minimal. In summary, the study revealed that the Ag-impregnated hydroxyapatite-coated activated carbon nanoparticles embedded in alginate beads are an efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective material for the simultaneous removal of Pb, Cd, U, and <em>Escherichia coli</em> from water with diverse physicochemical properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100076"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142416009","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":"Synthesis and structural analysis of calcined poultry manure for hydroxyapatite development","authors":"Kenneth Kanayo Alaneme ,&nbsp;Samuel Ranti Oke ,&nbsp;Sandra Boluwatife Fagbayi ,&nbsp;Oladunni O. Alabi ,&nbsp;Ochuko Mary Ojo ,&nbsp;Sodiq Abiodun Kareem ,&nbsp;Davies O. Folorunso","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100079","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100079","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the viability of utilizing poultry manure, an abundant and low-cost waste material, for the synthesis of hydroxyapatite (HAp), a critical biomaterial for bone regeneration. Calcination of poultry manure was conducted at 750°C, 800°C, and 850°C for 5 h to produce HAp. The processed poultry manure was then characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses. The FTIR analysis confirmed the formation of HAp through characteristic phosphate absorption bands, with the highest purity observed at 850°C. SEM analysis revealed that increasing calcination temperature enhanced the crystallinity and particle uniformity of the samples. XRF analysis showed a significant increase in CaO (40.229–43.328 %) and P₂O₅ (17.905–19.239 %) content with rising temperatures, crucial for HAp synthesis. The Ca/P ratios were determined to be 1.28, 1.54, and 1.71, respectively, indicating variations in purity and phase composition. The 800°C provides a near-ideal Ca/P ratio while the 850°C achieves a ratio slightly above the ideal, indicating a high-purity HAp phase. XRD analysis corroborated these findings, identifying hydroxyapatite (Ca₁₀P₆O₂₆H₂), as the predominant phase with minimal secondary phases. These results suggest that calcination at 850°C is optimal for producing high-purity HAp from poultry manure, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to synthetic HAp production for biomedical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100079"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142416010","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 comprehensive review on the properties of hemp incorporated concrete: An approach to low carbon footprint construction","authors":"Hasan Ansari,&nbsp;Mohammad Tabish,&nbsp;Mohd Moonis Zaheer","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100075","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100075","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As the demand for sustainable construction materials rises, hemp-infused concrete has emerged as a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly building practices. This review critically assesses hemp concrete's mechanical, thermal, and durability properties, highlighting its potential for widespread adoption in various industries. Hemp's porous structure contributes to improved thermal insulation, soundproofing, and biological resistance, making it suitable for in-fill materials, plastering, and insulation applications. However, its low compressive and flexural strength remains challenging, limiting mainstream use. Hemp content and composition variations have resulted in differing properties, necessitating further research to optimize the material. The study identifies the growing collaboration among countries to promote bio-based materials but acknowledges the lack of standardized norms for hemp concrete in general construction. It stresses the importance of developing uniform standards to ensure consistent quality, performance, and regulatory compliance. This study explores the properties of hemp-infused concrete. It assesses its potential as a sustainable building material while identifying gaps in research and standardization needed for its widespread adoption in the construction industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100075"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142416007","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":"Data driven-based machine learning modelling and empirical correlations for predicting snow-covered area in the Swat Region, Pakistan","authors":"Sidra Rashid ,&nbsp;Ayyaz Mustafa ,&nbsp;Arfa Iqbal ,&nbsp;Muhammad Umar Farooq ,&nbsp;Muhammad Muteeb Butt ,&nbsp;Maryum Naeem","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100074","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100074","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent decades, global and regional climate change has emerged as a significant challenge with potential catastrophic consequences, including hurricanes, floods, sea level rise, and temperature shifts. Snow-covered area (SCA) serves as a crucial climatic parameter reflecting climate changes, yet accurately determining SCA proves to be a challenging and time-consuming task. This study aims to develop robust prediction models for SCA by employing three machine learning (ML) approaches using readily available climatic data from Swat, Pakistan, spanning two decades. The climate data encompass precipitation, daily maximum/minimum temperatures, and SCA measurements. Three ML methods—artificial neural networks (ANN), functional networks (FN), and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS)—were employed to model SCA. Accuracy measures, including coefficient of determination (R²), average absolute percentage error (AAPE), and root mean squared error (RMSE) were utilized to evaluate model performance. All three ML models exhibited superior performance, with high R² values and low errors. Accuracy indicators of the ANN model are better than FN and ANFIS models, yielding the highest R² (0.956) and minimum RMSE and AAPE values (0.61 and 0.91). ANFIS demonstrated slightly better performance than FN, with RMSE, AAPE, and R² values of 0.65, 1.1, and 0.950, respectively. FN yielded RMSE, AAPE, and R values of 1.14, 1.72, and 0.85, respectively. Additionally, two empirical correlations were derived from the optimized FN and ANN models for SCA prediction using the same input variables. This study underscores the efficacy of ML techniques in accurately and consistently predicting SCA parameters, offering valuable insights into climate change and its consequences.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100074"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142357032","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":"Green synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles as a stimulator for aquaculture growth of Oryza sativa L.","authors":"Diptarka Roy ,&nbsp;Anil Kumar Yadav ,&nbsp;Surya Pratap Goutam","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100073","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100073","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Depleting agricultural land and water resources with growing human civilization demands an alternative way for faster and more sustainable crop production techniques to meet the current requirements. Recently, nanotechnology-aided hydroponic agriculture (aquaculture) systems have brought remarkable attention. In this context, the present investigation focuses on applying green synthesized TiO₂ nanoparticles in soil-free aquaculture systems to stimulate the germination and growth of <em>Oryza sativa</em> L. TiO₂ nanoparticles are synthesized using <em>Dillenia indica</em> fruit extract and characterized using various spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) confirms the anatase phase of the synthesized TiO₂ nanoparticles with an average crystallite size of 6.34 nm. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) images exhibit spherical morphology, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) analysis indicates the most nanoparticles of sizes below 10 nm. The BET surface analysis indicates the mesoporous nature of synthesized nanoparticles, and their pore sizes are distributed between 1 and 10 nm as confirmed by BJH analysis, which is very similar to the result obtained from HRTEM images. Green synthesized TiO₂ nanoparticles in Hoagland nutrient solution enhance germination and growth of <em>Oryza sativa</em> L. via soil-free aquaculture relative to previously commercially produced TiO₂ nanoparticles and other metal oxide nanoparticles. Among different concentrations of synthesized TiO₂ nanoparticles, a particular concentration (10 mg/L) in the nutrient solution efficiently stimulates germination and growth for <em>Oryza sativa</em> L., relative to the control system. TiO₂ nanoparticles with a higher specific surface area adsorb nutrients and facilitate nutrient translocation with improved water uptake inside plants, thus stimulating plant growth and increasing fresh and dry biomass.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100073"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949823624000503/pdfft?md5=7bab199a9b5763600fd5b07e1f334059&pid=1-s2.0-S2949823624000503-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142164402","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":"Water disinfection via nature-inspired electrochemical flow cells in resource-limited settings","authors":"Inmaculada García-López,&nbsp;Vicente Ismael Águeda Maté,&nbsp;Sergio Camino Aroca,&nbsp;Amalio Garrido-Escudero","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100072","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100072","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Access to clean drinking water remains a challenge in many developing countries, emphasizing the critical need for affordable, scalable and sustainable water treatment technologies. This study employs an electrochemical flow cell incorporating a 3D-printed biomimetic flow field for efficient <em>in situ</em> electrochlorination, avoiding water recirculation or external chloride dosing. The impact of varied ionic compositions of groundwater on electrochlorination efficiency is examined using synthetic groundwater samples, reflecting diverse hydrogeological conditions within a region in a developing country. Employing a Multilevel Factorial Design (MFD), the study highlights the significant influence of water ionic composition, flow rate, and applied current on free chlorine production. The results affirm the capability of the reactor to generate free chlorine species in a range of 0.32–6.13 mg·L⁻¹. The specific energy consumptions oscillate between 0.49 and 19.67 Wh·mg⁻¹ for chloride concentration in the samples ranging from 24 to 146 mg·L⁻¹. This confirms the potential of the suggested electrochemical cell design for broad use in the studied region, and possibly in similar settings worldwide.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100072"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949823624000497/pdfft?md5=05ddb71b8796c7e8719b45701266f56d&pid=1-s2.0-S2949823624000497-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142136399","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":"Assessing a hybrid wind-solar irrigation system for kiwi orchards in Northern Iran: Feasibility, environmental impact, and economic viability","authors":"Mehdi Niajalili ,&nbsp;Peyman Mayeli ,&nbsp;Shahin Madani","doi":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100071","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100071","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this research, the viability of hybrid wind and solar energy for irrigating kiwi orchards in Guilan province, located in the northern part of Iran is explored. Analysis of wind speed data reveals that wind energy can be utilized for irrigation purposes for more than six months annually. The wind power density, peaking at 467 W/m², supports the feasibility of wind energy for irrigation over ten months each year. Solar irradiance measurements estimate an energy generation of approximately 5.23 kWh/m² from January to July. The average daily temperature, peaking at 29.7°C, suggests optimal conditions for the efficient operation of solar panels. The net water requirement for the kiwi orchard during the irrigation period was calculated based on garden area and other relevant parameters, ensuring accurate irrigation planning. Using the calculated net water requirements and meteorological data, the necessary pumping power was determined, leading to the design of a hybrid wind-solar irrigation system. An environmental impact assessment estimated a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions over a 25-year period. Additionally, a life-cycle cost analysis demonstrated that the hybrid irrigation system would incur only 60 % of the total cost of a conventional system over the same period, highlighting its economic feasibility.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100960,"journal":{"name":"Next Sustainability","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100071"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949823624000485/pdfft?md5=c8e7e96350d23ce7476fc4cd06f3b7c8&pid=1-s2.0-S2949823624000485-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142130229","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}