Chengyao Teng , Qing Huang , Yunyan Cheng , Zhongyi Zhang , Li Zhang , Jianming Zhu , Lijun Xu , Qingbin Song , Zhenfeng Bian , Jinhui Li , Wenyi Yuan
{"title":"Waste photovoltaic wafers-derived SiC-based photocatalysts for pharmaceutical wastewater purification: S-scheme, waste utilization, and life cycle assessment","authors":"Chengyao Teng , Qing Huang , Yunyan Cheng , Zhongyi Zhang , Li Zhang , Jianming Zhu , Lijun Xu , Qingbin Song , Zhenfeng Bian , Jinhui Li , Wenyi Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108332","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108332","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Waste photovoltaic (PV) wafers recovered from modules by physical crushing contain high levels of impurities and are unsuitable for reuse. This research demonstrates the successful regeneration of SiC (r-SiC) nanowires photocatalysts from these discarded PV wafers. The r-SiC exhibits enhanced photoactivity and reduces environmental emissions compared to market SiC, as evidenced by a life cycle assessment. By synthesizing Zn<sub>x</sub>Cd<sub>1-x</sub>S/r-SiC (Z<sub>x</sub>C<sub>1-x</sub>SS) photocatalysts featuring a S-scheme heterojunction and internal electric field (IEF)-driven •OH production capability, we have not only repurposed waste but also achieved an unprecedented leap in photocatalytic efficiency. The resulting 20 %Zn<sub>0.2</sub>Cd<sub>0.8</sub>S/r-SiC (20Z<sub>0.2</sub>C<sub>0.8</sub>SS) photocatalyst exhibited a remarkable 96.67 % cefaclor (CEC) degradation efficiency under visible light within 30 min—outperforming r-SiC by 126-fold and Zn<sub>0.2</sub>Cd<sub>0.8</sub>S by 44-fold, and enabling efficient pharmaceutical wastewater degradation. This pioneering research not only turns waste into a valuable resource but also establishes a new benchmark in photocatalytic technology, providing profound insights into the mechanisms underpinning Z<sub>x</sub>C<sub>1-x</sub>SS photocatalysts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"220 ","pages":"Article 108332"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143869202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Md Shafiqul Islam, Angela Farina, Bora Cetin, Annick Anctil
{"title":"A comparative life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis of chemically stabilized gravel roads","authors":"Md Shafiqul Islam, Angela Farina, Bora Cetin, Annick Anctil","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108334","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108334","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Gravel roads are prone to severe distress, resulting in high construction and maintenance costs. Chemical stabilization is a widely used method for enhancing the durability of gravel roads. However, the environmental and economic impact of stabilized roads is still unknown. This study compared the environmental and economic impacts of 1-km-double lane gravel road stabilized with CaCl<sub>2</sub>, MgCl<sub>2,</sub> and concentrated liquid (LS) to an untreated road, using life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle cost analysis (LCCA). Results showed that stabilized roads had lower carbon footprint and cost than untreated roads. The LS reduced the carbon footprint of gravel roads by 3.6 % and 19.3 % than CaCl<sub>2</sub> and MgCl<sub>2</sub> stabilizers, respectively. However, LCCA results showed that the CaCl<sub>2</sub> stabilizer provided savings 17 % higher than LS and 15 % higher than MgCl<sub>2</sub>. The findings of this study will help guide transportation agency's choices for gravel roads, leading to a lower environmental impact and cost.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 108334"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143860723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Responses of Green Innovation to Carbon Emission Policies in China's Construction Industry","authors":"Wenyu Zhang , Shu-Chien Hsu , Chia-Jung Lee , Hsi-Hsien Wei","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108326","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108326","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Under the global trend of carbon peak and neutrality, the effectiveness of the carbon emission in construction industry remains unverified. This research investigates the impact of carbon emission policies on green innovation in the construction industry. Utilizing a multi-period Difference-in-Differences (DID) model, this study analyzes data on the quantity and quality of green innovation patents. Findings indicate that carbon peaking policies significantly enhance both the quality and quantity of green innovations, particularly in fossil fuel decarbonization and pollution control. The analysis reveals that the policy's short-term effects are stable and do not exhibit lagging impacts. This study provides a framework for assessing the influence of carbon emission policies on green innovation, aiding in the formulation of effective carbon emission strategies tailored to the industrial context.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 108326"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143863877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Remove chlorinated waste from refuse derived fuel with rapid recognition technology","authors":"Ziqi Jin , Jia Li , Zhenming Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108333","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108333","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Refuse-derived fuel plays a crucial role in waste-to-energy applications, offering a sustainable solution to mitigate global warming and waste management challenges. However, chlorine contamination in RDF poses significant industrial challenges, including severe boiler corrosion, unplanned downtime, and toxic gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for efficient chlorine detection and removal. This study proposes a methodology combining near-infrared spectroscopy with deep learning architectures, including ResNet and CNN. A fuzzy labeling approach was implemented to enhance the adaptability of sorting to chlorine levels compared to binary classification. A dataset with 35 typical industrial solid wastes including textile, plastics and artificial leathers containing chlorine from 0 % to 34 % was built. Under simulated industrial conditions, the ResNet-based model achieved a classification accuracy of 87.6 % for new RDF materials. This advancement provides a reliable, scalable solution for detecting chlorine in diverse RDF scenarios, marking a substantial step forward in waste-to-energy processing and offering practical benefits to the industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 108333"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143860724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leela Dilkes-Hoffman , Helen Ross , Bronwyn Laycock , Paul Lant , Steven Pratt
{"title":"Public attitudes towards plastics in Australia are surprisingly constant in a changing world","authors":"Leela Dilkes-Hoffman , Helen Ross , Bronwyn Laycock , Paul Lant , Steven Pratt","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108329","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108329","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work investigates whether the Australian public still view plastics as a serious environmental issue and how perceptions of alternative materials may have shifted over time. Results were gathered through a survey of 1003 representative Australians. The results show that attitudes have remained constant, with some strengthening of original positions. This is made more noteworthy given the significant shifts in context that occurred during the five-year interval (including the COVID-19 pandemic). Plastics are still viewed as the key environmental concern and 85 % of respondents express a desire to reduce use of disposable plastics. All alternative materials are viewed positively, and 80 % percent of respondents agree they would like more of the plastic items they use to be biodegradable. This is despite understanding of biodegradable plastics decreasing. Combined, these results show policymakers that there is a high degree of public support for action on plastics and the development of alternative materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 108329"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143855250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reducing carbon emissions through sustainable food consumption: Applying an A-S-I framework on Beijing residents","authors":"Xuan YANG , Jiaxin ZOU , Jingyao GAO , Shu YANG","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108301","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108301","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The food sector represents one of the largest contributors to global climate change, making it urgent for the public to transform their food consumption behavior. However, food consumption behaviors that can facilitate carbon reduction, and how to classify these behaviors from the perspective of behavioral science, have not been deeply explored. This study pioneers a novel categorization of carbon-mitigating food consumption behaviors based on an A-S-I framework (i.e., “Avoid” food loss and waste, “Shift” to low-carbon alternatives, and “Improve” dietary structure). Such a classification not only encompasses the full spectrum of emission-altering behaviors but also enables identification of common determinants across behavioral categories. Integrating existing behavioral theories and literature on the influencing factors of these behaviors, we systematically construct three models containing both constraints and motivating factors underpinning “A-S-I” behaviors. Our analysis reveals substantial variations in influencing factors across behavioral types. Notably, we found that factors such as face motivation, knowledge, and perceived behavioral control outweigh traditional psychological constructs (such as attitudes and norms) in predicting these behaviors among Chinese consumers. Based on these findings, we propose targeted measures to further enhance the feasibility of behavioral changes. These measures could effectively facilitate low-carbon dietary transformations, potentially generating dual benefits for climate change mitigation and food safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 108301"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143860297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yifan Xie , Yipeng Wu , Yujun Huang , Ye Jin , Yuxian Li , Linfeng Li , Chengyu He , Bei Zhao , Xiangyi Li , Shuming Liu
{"title":"Optimal scheduling method integrating priori expert knowledge for water distribution systems based on historical operational information tensor: A new perspective","authors":"Yifan Xie , Yipeng Wu , Yujun Huang , Ye Jin , Yuxian Li , Linfeng Li , Chengyu He , Bei Zhao , Xiangyi Li , Shuming Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108321","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108321","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Operation optimization of Water Distribution Systems (WDSs) in large metropolitan areas is complex and time-consuming. Effective and reliable scheduling of WDSs can enhance the efficiency of urban water supply and ensure WDS resilience. This paper developed a historical discretization tensor-based optimization (HDTO) method from a new perspective, integrating experience of scheduling staff to sift the search solution space and guarantee the reliability and accessibility of scheduling. Results showed that HDTO method can achieve a 90.0 % reduction in running time relative to stochastic heuristic optimization and pruning method, while enhancing energy and hydraulic performance. Furthermore, the newly developed HDTO method demonstrated remarkable efficacy in optimizing the operation of 24-hour extended period operations, potentially contributing to real-time WDS control. Finally, through the application of emergency and managed scenario analyses, the HDTO method demonstrated significant improvements in both the social and economic sustainability of WDS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 108321"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143855248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhuo Zhi , Shijun Ma , Jinjin Chen , Chuanlian Sun , Jing Meng , Zhiying Yang , Peipei Chen , Chuanbin Zhou
{"title":"An easy and fast method for landfill identification by image-based deep learning","authors":"Zhuo Zhi , Shijun Ma , Jinjin Chen , Chuanlian Sun , Jing Meng , Zhiying Yang , Peipei Chen , Chuanbin Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108322","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108322","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Landfills are fundamental urban infrastructures, yet improper operation causes negative impacts on the environment and public health. The accurate geographic information of landfills is often lacking, limiting effective monitoring and management. We develop a methodology that leverages remote sensing and deep learning to efficiently identify landfill locations from Google Maps, which includes: (1) creating a multi-resolution image database of landfill and similar features; (2) introducing a plug-and-play target detection module based on contrastive learning to improve the model's ability to distinguish similar targets and landfills. Experimental results show that using the landfill image dataset with a spatial resolution of 2.15 m can improve detection speed and storage efficiency while ensuring detection accuracy. InternImage-CL achieves the best [email protected] of 0.817 with an acceptable training time of 12.75 h at this dataset. This study presents an efficient and scalable method for identifying landfills, providing a methodological basis for digital landfill management and policy development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 108322"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143855249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unlocking the potential of desalinization brine: Challenges and opportunities for the circular economy","authors":"Fadhel H. Alrabiah , Andrea L. Hicks","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108308","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108308","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Water desalinization technology has positively contributed to providing access to safe drinking water for communities across the globe, with a rapid increase in the adoption of this technology since the 1960s. While freshwater is the primary product of water desalinization facilities, a byproduct known as “brine” is generated during the desalinization process. Brine is a highly saline water, with valuable resources such as Magnesium and Lithium; however, it is mainly treated as a waste and disposed of into the environment which results in negative environmental impacts and significant resource loss. The increasing attention for resource recovery from the brine over recent years has led to more studies and experiments being conducted to explore this remarkable opportunity. Recent advancements in this field include technological progress towards resource recovery, such as Membrane Distillation Crystallization, Zero Liquid Discharge, and Supercritical Water Desalinization, which are highlighted in this work. Moreover, this review paper investigates current challenges including the recovery of multiple resources from brine to eliminate waste and contribute to the circular economy, in addition to current gaps in techno-economic studies and environmental impact assessments, emphasizing the need for creative and integrated systems to boost the sustainability and feasibility of brine utilization. Unlocking this promising opportunity to recover resources from the brine can offset the already costly desalinization process and support global sustainability targets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 108308"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143851963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Island economies in the wake: Assessing increased shipping cost effects from carbon taxes on maritime trade","authors":"Zhaojun Wang , Amanda M. Countryman","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108325","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108325","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work investigates economic and equity effects of increased transport costs from potential carbon taxes on the shipping industry under the 2023 IMO net-zero emission strategy. Five policy scenarios are examined with different geographical scopes and levy rates, including exemptions for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Results show all countries except Bahrain have simulated negative impacts on welfare, GDP, and exports under global uniform carbon tax policies. The LDCs and SIDS most negatively affected are in Oceania and Africa, as well as Togo and Jamaica, which are more severely affected than relatively large economies. Sectoral effects are largest for agriculture and energy. The EU could lessen welfare losses through its Emissions Trading System compared to a global bunker levy. Exempting SIDS and LDCs from the bunker levy results in their increased GDP and welfare, which can protect vulnerable economies during the transition to decarbonized shipping.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 108325"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143855247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}