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Saving energy in the workplace: evidence from Cambodia 工作场所节能:来自柬埔寨的证据

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International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Pub Date : 2022-07-07 DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2022.2097457

Bora Ly, Romy Ly

引用次数: 5

Design and development of false ceiling board composite material using pineapple leaf Fibre reinforcement in unsaturated polyester matrix 菠萝叶纤维增强不饱和聚酯基假吊顶板复合材料的设计与研制

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International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Pub Date : 2022-07-07 DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2022.2097456

Yerdawu Zeleke, Temesgen Feleke, Worku Tegegn, Yilkal Atinaf

引用次数: 4

Development of non-woven from recycled fabric selvedge wastes for functional sound absorption 利用再生织物边角料开发功能性吸声无纺布

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International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Pub Date : 2022-06-24 DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2022.2092230

Temesggen Feleke Fera, Yerdawu Zeleke, Yohannes Girmay

{"title":"Development of non-woven from recycled fabric selvedge wastes for functional sound absorption","authors":"Temesggen Feleke Fera, Yerdawu Zeleke, Yohannes Girmay","doi":"10.1080/19397038.2022.2092230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2022.2092230","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Reasons for recycling of waste include conservation of resources, reduction in the need for landfills, paying associated tipping fees and provision of low-cost raw materials for products. A high-speed weaving machine generates a high amount of selvedge wastes. In this study, stitch-bonded non-woven samples were developed by recycling woven fabric selvedge wastes. Selvedge wastes were collected from the weaving department and changed to fibre by using a fabric opener. The fibres are carded by a mechanical carding machine. Non-woven samples were developed, and sound absorption coefficients were measured by an impedance tube according to the ASTM E 1050 standard. The test result shows that the sound absorption coefficient increased with an increasing frequency level of 0 Hz, 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 1500 Hz, 2000 Hz, 2500 Hz and 3000 Hz. The sound absorption property of all stitch-bonded samples was increased with increasing frequency. Similarly, the sound-absorbing property also increases with the increase in the thickness. The larger the density, the higher the number of fibres per unit area. Structures with less density and open pores absorb the sound with a low frequency of 500 Hz. Structures with high fibre density have better absorbency for frequency levels above 2000 Hz. The air permeability property of the developed sample decreases the sound-absorbing performance.","PeriodicalId":14400,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2022-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48000298","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}

引用次数: 1

Mechanical, wear and thermal conductivity characteristics of snail shell-derived hydroxyapatite reinforced epoxy bio-composites for adhesive biomaterials applications 蜗牛壳羟基磷灰石增强环氧生物复合材料的力学、磨损和导热特性

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International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Pub Date : 2022-06-06 DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2022.2084174

I. Oladele, Li Onuh, A. S. Taiwo, Sunday G. Borisade, N. I. Agbeboh, S. Lephuthing

{"title":"Mechanical, wear and thermal conductivity characteristics of snail shell-derived hydroxyapatite reinforced epoxy bio-composites for adhesive biomaterials applications","authors":"I. Oladele, Li Onuh, A. S. Taiwo, Sunday G. Borisade, N. I. Agbeboh, S. Lephuthing","doi":"10.1080/19397038.2022.2084174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2022.2084174","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This research investigates the effects of snail shell-based hydroxyapatite (HAp) reinforcements on the mechanical, wear, and selected physical properties of epoxy-based composites. The exploitation of these properties was aimed at assessing the suitability and efficiency of the developed bio-composites for adhesive biomedical applications. Snail shell wastes were sourced and processed to obtain (HAp) particles of ˂20 μm. The bio-derived hydroxyapatite-based epoxy composites were produced using the stir-cast method by mixing the hydroxyapatite with the epoxy resin and hardener before pouring into the moulds where they are allowed to cure. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) of the snail shell hydroxyapatite particles were carried out while mechanical, wear, and physical properties of the developed composites were evaluated. SEM images of the fracture surfaces were also examined. The results showed that enhancements occurred from the addition of snail shell-derived HAp to epoxy resin in the developed composites. The results revealed that most of the properties gave their optimum values when 15 wt.% reinforcement was used. At this weight fraction, optimum values were obtained which include 43 MPa for maximum flexural strength, 40HS for hardness, 40 J for impact, 0.35 W/mK for thermal conductivity, and 0.07 for wear index.","PeriodicalId":14400,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2022-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45421321","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}

引用次数: 2

Multi-objective optimization for selecting sustainable materials with simultaneous consideration of several components in a product 同时考虑产品中几个成分的可持续材料选择的多目标优化

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International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Pub Date : 2022-06-06 DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2022.2080888

Farnaz Sadat Hashemi Sohi, S. Mansour, Amin Dehghanian

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引用次数: 0

Waste sorting practices of cambodians during covid-19 covid-19期间柬埔寨人的垃圾分类做法

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International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Pub Date : 2022-04-20 DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2022.2065704

Bora Ly, Romy Ly

{"title":"Waste sorting practices of cambodians during covid-19","authors":"Bora Ly, Romy Ly","doi":"10.1080/19397038.2022.2065704","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2022.2065704","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The waste produced swings regardless of individual consumption patterns and social norm variations. People have been required to adapt their everyday dynamics due to the current context imposed by the Covid-19 outbreak. These adaptations in tradition have undoubtedly impacted the environment regarding waste generation and management. Hence, reducing the environmental harm of residential waste through waste segregation and handling is a practical approach. This work used a quantitative method and constructed a research instrument to investigate (398 participants) the determinants influencing Cambodian waste separating intentions and behaviours using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) during the Covid-19 pandemic. The data was collected and analysed using PLS-SEM. The findings suggested that attitudes, social norms, and moral norms significantly impacted the intention to engage in waste separation and, hence, waste separation behaviour. In addition, the intention construct was found to be the most significant determinant of Cambodian social explicit waste sorting behaviour, suggesting that enhancing the intention of waste separation practice substantially affects waste separation behaviour.","PeriodicalId":14400,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2022-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49075667","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}

引用次数: 8

The influence and analysis of urban spatial elements on national economic development 城市空间要素对国民经济发展的影响与分析

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International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Pub Date : 2022-04-04 DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2022.2059590

Yulin Zhao, Junke Li, Kai Liu, Jiang’e Wang

{"title":"The influence and analysis of urban spatial elements on national economic development","authors":"Yulin Zhao, Junke Li, Kai Liu, Jiang’e Wang","doi":"10.1080/19397038.2022.2059590","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2022.2059590","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Cities play an essential role in promoting the development of the whole national economy. Many scholars have proposed different methods to study this problem, but all have ignored the critical influence of network attention on the economy. Therefore, this study uses big Network data to profoundly analyse the relationship between urban spatial development and economic growth in eastern, central, and western China, further study this issue, and provide theoretical support for urban economic development. This study first divides China into three regions: eastern, central, and western, then selects the indicators of the national economy and urban development from 2014 to 2019, and finally constructs a panel regression model to explore the relationship between urban space elements and national economic development. The results show that China’s national economic development is closely related to spatial factors such as urban transportation, environment, science and technology, energy consumption, and housing price. These findings will help to make full use of the natural advantages of each region and guide the rational planning of the urban economy. This study provides references for urban development planning and industrial transfer in various regions of China and offers feasible suggestions for China’s overall national economic growth.","PeriodicalId":14400,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2022-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43412637","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}

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Measuring technical, environmental and eco-efficiency in municipal solid waste management in Chile 衡量智利城市固体废物管理的技术、环境和生态效率

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International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Pub Date : 2022-03-23 DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2022.2053606

R. Sala-Garrido, Manuel Mocholí-Arce, M. Molinos-Senante, A. Maziotis

{"title":"Measuring technical, environmental and eco-efficiency in municipal solid waste management in Chile","authors":"R. Sala-Garrido, Manuel Mocholí-Arce, M. Molinos-Senante, A. Maziotis","doi":"10.1080/19397038.2022.2053606","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2022.2053606","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Moving towards a circular and sustainable economy requires improving the management of municipal solid waste (MSW) increasing recycling rates while minimising unsorted waste and operational costs. It is essential to evaluate the economic and environmental efficiency of MSW services. Previous studies focused on developed countries and employed radial parametric and non-parametric methods. By contrast, this study assessed the technical efficiency, environmental efficiency and eco-efficiency of several Chilean municipalities employing the non-radial range adjusted measure approach. A second stage of assessment was conducted to explore the influence of a set of environmental variables on efficiency scores. Results revealed that the evaluated Chilean municipalities performed poorly from a technical perspective since the average technical efficiency score was 0.484. By contrast, average environmental efficiency and eco-efficiency scores were 0.899 and 0.922, respectively. Nevertheless, the percentage of eco-efficient municipalities was lower than 1%. It was also found that tourism had a major and negative impact on all types of efficiency. By contrast, population density had a significant and positive impact on environmental efficiency. The assessment of three types of efficiency provides relevant information to policymakers to define specific strategies to improve MSW management according to sustainability and circular economic objectives.","PeriodicalId":14400,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2022-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43669312","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}

引用次数: 3

A framework for the integration of lean, green and sustainability practices for operation performance in South African SMEs 南非中小企业运营绩效精益、绿色和可持续性实践整合框架

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International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Pub Date : 2022-02-24 DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2022.2042619

Ramads Thekkoote

{"title":"A framework for the integration of lean, green and sustainability practices for operation performance in South African SMEs","authors":"Ramads Thekkoote","doi":"10.1080/19397038.2022.2042619","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2022.2042619","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT To make small and medium enterprises (SMEs) competitive, they not merely concentrate the results of the operational measures and combine the environmental dimension by adopting lean and green models together. The present literature study proves that lean activities in SMEs have a direct positive effect on green and sustainable practices. However, the combined effect of sustainable, lean, and green has not been investigated empirically. This paper aims to identify the relationship between lean, green, and sustainable practices for environmental development economic efficiency among small and medium-sized enterprises. The structural equation modelling technique was used to examine the direct effect of lean practices on sustainability, with green manufacturing as the mediating variable. The research depends on the collection of data from 210 manufacturing organisations. The result of the study indicates that lean practices directly affect sustainability and confirm that green manufacturing is a significant mediating parameter. These findings will be used to establish a comprehensive model for the sustainable lean, green system to direct small and medium-sized enterprises to achieve sustainable development. The research results can benefit in making the policies for industrial professionals on (SMEs) by focusing on critical issues to help implement and evaluate sustainable, lean, and green practices","PeriodicalId":14400,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2022-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49393919","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}

引用次数: 18

Spatial analysis to quantify and localise the residual cardoon stem fibres as potential bio-reinforcements for building materials 空间分析，以量化和定位作为建筑材料潜在生物增强材料的残留豆蔻茎纤维

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International Journal of Sustainable Engineering Pub Date : 2022-02-21 DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2022.2042620

M. Parlato, Francesca Valenti, Elisa Lanza, S. Porto

{"title":"Spatial analysis to quantify and localise the residual cardoon stem fibres as potential bio-reinforcements for building materials","authors":"M. Parlato, Francesca Valenti, Elisa Lanza, S. Porto","doi":"10.1080/19397038.2022.2042620","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2022.2042620","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Today in Europe building-sector is responsible for the 50% of air pollution and for 70% of waste production. For this reason, researchers’ interest is focused on new eco-building materials that are sustainable, with low impact, renewable and recyclable. In this context, in the last few years, the use of cellulose-based fibres as potential reinforcements for bio-composite materials, instead of synthetic one, received worldwide growing attention. Among natural fibres, both cellulose and protein-based ones, in literature it was found that, due to its mechanical properties, artichoke fibre is suitable for this use. In this study, a Geographical Information System (GIS) – based model to locate and quantify the yearly amount of agricultural waste coming from Cynara cardunculus L. (CW) cultivation was put forward and was applied in a study area located in Southern Italy. As an additional protein-based fibre, sheep wool fibre was also taken into account due to the high presence of sheep. The estimated available amount of both considered fibres was reported in a GIS map in order to show their distribution at territorial level. The achieved results could represent basic information for both sustainable locating collection centre and analysing the environmental impact related to the logistics and supply phase.","PeriodicalId":14400,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sustainable Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2022-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48056813","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}

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