{"title":"Adoption mechanism of energy performance contracting (EPC) model in coal mine residual-heat utilization: An evolutionary game based analysis","authors":"Qiuhong Lai , Yan Dong","doi":"10.1016/j.clet.2025.100878","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clet.2025.100878","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper discusses how to promote the development of energy performance contracting (EPC) model of coal mine residual-heat utilization from the micro level. Firstly, this paper analyzes the response and behavior expression of various stakeholders in the EPC model of coal mine residual-heat utilization from a behavioral perspective. Secondly, the paper analyzes the stability and interaction mechanism of the strategic choice among governments, energy service companies (ESCOs) and coal mine enterprises by using the evolution game, and discusses key parameters that affect the strategic choice of stakeholders. Finally, the sensitivity analysis of selected parameters is discussed in details. Results show that: (1) the initial intentions of stakeholders influence the trajectory of development, but not the final trend. (2) In order to promote the EPC model to be actively adopted in coal mine residual-heat utilization industry, it is necessary to strengthen government incentives and supervision in the early stage. (3) Increasing the cost of coal mine enterprises' efforts to choose self-energy conservation, increasing the revenue sharing ratio of ESCOS and reducing the cost of ESCO's efforts, which is of great significance for promoting the market-oriented development of the EPC model in the coal mine residual heat utilization industry, as well as for China's energy conservation, emission reduction, and \"dual carbon\" goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34618,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Engineering and Technology","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100878"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141064","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}
K. Srithar , P. Udhayakumar , M.C. Sundhar , P. Guru Baskar , R. Hemakumar , R. Saravanan
{"title":"Photovoltaic panel with bottom-mounted air cooling system","authors":"K. Srithar , P. Udhayakumar , M.C. Sundhar , P. Guru Baskar , R. Hemakumar , R. Saravanan","doi":"10.1016/j.clet.2024.100870","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clet.2024.100870","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The problem of performance degradation of photovoltaic (PV) panel due to an increase in temperature is analysed in this study and an effort was made to improve it by an active cooling method by placing a set of baffles to enhance the heat transfer. Active cooling is achieved by using an axial fan to cool the rear side of the panel. Two types of baffles that act as turbulence promoters are used in this study. Wavy perforated baffles and trapezoidal perforated baffles are designed based on the requirement for a high Thermal Enhancement Factor and a low friction factor. PV panels with two different configurations of baffles are compared with a conventional PV panel. The mass flow rate of air was varied from 0.28kg/s to 0.67 kg/s to determine the optimum condition of maximum thermal enhancement factor. In comparison with a similar panel without baffles, a set of perforated baffles (WP) increases maximum net power output by 44 %. A Maximum PV panel efficiency of 9.8 % was obtained with WP baffle, as against of 6.8 % for a panel without baffles, for a similar operating condition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34618,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Engineering and Technology","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100870"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141143","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}
A. Mortadi , Y. Tabbai , E. El Hafidi , H. Nasrellah , E. Chahid , M. Monkade , R. El Moznine
{"title":"Investigating temperature effects on perovskite solar cell performance via SCAPS-1D and impedance spectroscopy","authors":"A. Mortadi , Y. Tabbai , E. El Hafidi , H. Nasrellah , E. Chahid , M. Monkade , R. El Moznine","doi":"10.1016/j.clet.2024.100876","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clet.2024.100876","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) power energy conversion is essential for addressing global energy requirements while mitigating environmental impacts. PSCs are a highly efficient and cost-effective form of photovoltaic technology but face challenges related to stability and temperature sensitivity. As temperature affects charge carrier mobility, material characteristics, and the performance of charge-selective layers, its critical to understand and manage these effects to optimize PSCs operation. The simulation software SCAPS-1D emerges as a vital tool for analyzing PSCs performance under various thermal conditions, aiding in the prediction and optimization of PSCs function for enhanced efficiency and stability.</div><div>Thermal effects on PSCs are evaluated by analyzing electrical parameters, such as the current-voltage density (J-V) and power-voltage (P-V) curves, across different temperatures. These analyses are crucial to grasp the relationship between temperature, power output, and efficiency, providing insights necessary for thermally managing PSCs in real-world applications. Advancing these studies with Impedance Spectroscopy (IS) has granted a detailed view of the cells properties across frequencies, offering a deeper understanding of underlying processes like ionic transport, recombination, and diffusion. Notably, this technique uncovers the microscale impacts of temperature on these processes, informing the development of PSCs with superior thermal resilience and operational efficacy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34618,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Engineering and Technology","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100876"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141145","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":"Identifying enablers for a circular healthcare supply chain: An integrated fuzzy DEMATEL-MMDE approach with hesitant information","authors":"Deepak Agrawal , Sumit Gupta , Chandni Dusad , M.L. Meena , G.S. Dangayach , Sandeep Jagtap","doi":"10.1016/j.clet.2025.100882","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clet.2025.100882","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Over the past decade, the healthcare industries have been facing the issue of resource scarcity due to socio-political wars, the COVID-19 pandemic, the luxury lifestyles of people, and the prevalence of single-use medical devices. The circular economy (CE) can be vital in accommodating the evolving patient and provider demands. The CE defies the conventional take-make-dispose process and advocates for optimized resource use throughout its entire lifecycle. Finding the critical enabler for a circular supply chain in the Indian healthcare sector is urgently needed because the CE is still nascent in developing nations like India. This paper identifies the enablers of a circular healthcare supply chain (CHSC) through a comprehensive analysis of cause and effect, interrelationships, and priorities using integrated alpha-level sets based on the fuzzy DEMATEL-MMDE approach with hesitant information. Experts' opinions were gathered using a triangular fuzzy linguistic scale, incorporating hesitant information to minimize data vagueness. The results of this study offer valuable insights into various enablers, emphasizing their criticality and interdependence, thereby benefiting healthcare organizations aiming to implement circular supply chains. Additionally, the findings will assist policymakers in creating policies to accelerate the adoption of CE practices in the healthcare industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34618,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Engineering and Technology","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100882"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141624","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}
Ayat Hassan , Shadi W. Hasan , Bart Van der Bruggen , Sulaiman Al-Zuhair
{"title":"Bio-activation and mathematical modeling of ZIF-L encapsulated with laccase for enhanced ibuprofen removal from wastewater","authors":"Ayat Hassan , Shadi W. Hasan , Bart Van der Bruggen , Sulaiman Al-Zuhair","doi":"10.1016/j.clet.2024.100875","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clet.2024.100875","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work explores the bio-activation of zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-L) by laccase encapsulation for enhanced performance of emerging pollutant removal from wastewater. ZIF-L exhibits high surface area, porosity, and selective adsorption characteristics, which contribute to its effective adsorption of ibuprofen. Under the same conditions, the ibuprofen removal increased from 50% using bare ZIF-L to 83% using bio-activated ZIF-L. The Kinetics and thermodynamics of ibuprofen adsorption on ZIF-L were studied and mathematically modeled. The effect of laccase encapsulation inside the ZIF-L crystals was thoroughly investigated using a diffusion-reaction model, which was solved numerically using a finite difference explicit scheme. The results showed deep ibuprofen penetration within the ZIF-L crystal containing encapsulated laccase. The bio-activated ZIF-L was used in a fixed-bed column to study the continuous removal of ibuprofen. The dynamic behavior of the continuous fixed-bed system was mathematically modeled to predict the concentration profiles and breakthrough curves at various initial ibuprofen concentrations. This study presents a novel approach demonstrating the positive effect of laccase catalytic activity in enhancing the performance of ZIF-L as an adsorbent for ibuprofen removal. The approach offers an effective, economical, and environmentally friendly method to remove emerging pollutants from wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34618,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Engineering and Technology","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100875"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143097611","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":"Evaluating the impact of sustainable technology, resource utilization, and climate change on soil emissions: A CS-ARDL analysis of leading agricultural economies","authors":"Nazeer Ahmed , Guo Xinagyu , Mohamad Alnafissa , Mukut Sikder , Bonoua Faye","doi":"10.1016/j.clet.2024.100869","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clet.2024.100869","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change has become a significant environmental issue humanity has faced in the last few decades. The primary cause of this is the greenhouse effect and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The increase in agricultural emissions, deforestation, water stress, air, and soil pollution are results of the rise in global average temperature. Understanding how these gases move through the atmosphere is crucial for evaluating their roles in the greenhouse effect and, consequently, their influence on global warming and climate change. The main objective of this study is to estimate the role of water utilization, fertilizer input, surface temperature, economic growth, and environmental-related innovation technologies on greenhouse gas emissions. The study used an extensive panel data set covering the years 1990–2020 and employed advanced econometric techniques, namely CS-ARDL, PMG-ARDL, and Panel Causality of Dumitrescu and Hurlin framework. The study results show that climate change and water withdrawals have a positive and discernible effect on GHG emissions in the long and short run. The input of fertilizer and economic growth positively correlate with emissions derived from agriculture. It is also worth noting that sustainable technology illustrates a negative impact on GHG emissions, highlighting the importance of adopting sustainable technology to mitigate negative environmental impacts. This research also investigates the causality between farming climate change factors and GHG emissions, uncovering a unidirectional association between fertilizer input and climate change and a bidirectional causal relationship between water withdrawals, GDP, and sustainable technology. The results provide insightful information that researchers and policymakers may use to develop approaches connected to sustainability that address climate change, protect biodiversity, and guarantee sustainable agriculture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34618,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Engineering and Technology","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100869"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141140","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}
Amos Wei Lun Lee , Kevin Kai Wern Seah , Bing Feng Ng , Ee Teng Zhang , Wen Feng Lu , Jonathan Sze Choong Low
{"title":"Generative ecodesign for mechanical products: A design workflow","authors":"Amos Wei Lun Lee , Kevin Kai Wern Seah , Bing Feng Ng , Ee Teng Zhang , Wen Feng Lu , Jonathan Sze Choong Low","doi":"10.1016/j.clet.2025.100890","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clet.2025.100890","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Harnessing advancements in artificial intelligence, generative design holds great potential to support designers in their ecodesign efforts by enabling them to explore design solutions beyond the limits of their imagination and expertise. However, a systematic literature review on the application of generative design in ecodesign reveals a clear underrepresentation, highlighting a missed opportunity in the field. To bridge this gap, a seven-component generative ecodesign workflow for mechanical products was developed. This workflow combines generative design algorithms, typically used for geometry lightweighting, with life cycle thinking. It facilitates the generation, evaluation, and identification of design solutions by considering the design tri-factor: material choice, manufacturing process, and geometry. This represents the first reported product ecodesign tool to integrate generative design with ecodesign principles while simultaneously addressing all three elements of the design tri-factor. To showcase its utility, environmentally optimal design alternatives were created for a mountain bicycle's handlebar stem.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34618,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Engineering and Technology","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100890"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141441","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":"Municipal solid waste dynamics: Economic, environmental, and technological determinants in Europe","authors":"Afsana Akther , Farian Tahrim , Liton Chandra Voumik , Miguel Angel Esquivias , Dulal Chandra Pattak","doi":"10.1016/j.clet.2024.100877","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clet.2024.100877","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the factors driving municipal solid waste generation in 33 European countries from 1995 to 2021. Using the STIRPAT model, the research assesses the influence of economic and environmental variables on municipal solid waste generation, analyzing data on Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Research and Development expenditure, tourism, trade volume, renewable energy adoption, and service sector growth. To count for cross-sectional dependence in the data, the study employs Driscoll Kraay Standard Error and performs quantile regression as a robustness test to capture variations across different levels of municipal solid waste generation. The findings reveal a positive relationship between GDP, the service sector, and municipal waste, indicating that economic growth and expansion in European countries increase waste. Conversely, tourism, trade, and renewable energy adoption negatively correlate with municipal waste, suggesting these factors can reduce waste. The study offers policy recommendations for European policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to develop effective and sustainable waste management strategies, contributing to Europe's broader goal of environmental sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34618,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Engineering and Technology","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100877"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141065","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":"Design and optimization of a spiral separator for enhanced chromite recovery and sustainability","authors":"Navid Hosseini Alaee , Jafar Sargheyni , Mehdi Pezeshkan , Pooria Kianoush","doi":"10.1016/j.clet.2025.100880","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clet.2025.100880","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing demand for chromite, coupled with rising mining and processing costs, necessitates the development of more efficient mineral processing technologies. This research presents a novel spiral separator specifically designed to produce chromite concentrate from low-grade ores, addressing both resource efficiency and environmental sustainability. The efficiency and performance of this separator depend on its technical and operational characteristics. Utilizing advanced mathematical modeling techniques, including Reynolds-averaged turbulent Navier-Stokes equations and the Bagnold effect, the study simulates slurry behavior on the spiral separator's surface and the segregation of light and heavy materials. The innovative design of the spiral separator incorporates unique geometric features that enhance particle stratification, leading to significant improvements in operational performance. The resulting prototype demonstrates significant enhancements in operational performance, achieving improved recovery rates and reduced energy consumption compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the separator's design minimizes waste generation, contributing to a more sustainable processing approach. These findings underscore the spiral separator's potential to improve economic viability in chromite processing while mitigating environmental impacts, making it a promising alternative to existing technologies. This research contributes to the field of mineral processing by providing a tailored solution for low-grade chromite recovery and highlights the importance of integrating innovative engineering practices to promote sustainability in resource extraction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34618,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Engineering and Technology","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100880"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141141","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":"Anato-morphological and chemical characterization of bamboo (Guadua amplexifolia J. Presl) from San Jorge River Basin, Colombia","authors":"Yiniva Camargo Caicedo , Jorge Augusto Montoya Arango , Andrés Prieto Muriel","doi":"10.1016/j.clet.2025.100884","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clet.2025.100884","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Studying bamboo species' anato-morphological characteristics and chemical composition is crucial for identifying potential uses and comparing the species′ properties. <em>Guadua amplexifolia</em> J. Presl is a promising bamboo species that has been underrepresented in research regarding its properties. To determine its potential applications, this study focuses on the anatomical, morphological, and chemical properties of <em>Guadua amplexifolia</em> J. Presl in the San Jorge River basin. Four-and five-year-old <em>Guadua amplexifolia</em> J.Presl bamboo culms were divided into three sections, lower, middle, and upper, to facilitate the characterization of their anatomical and chemical properties. The anato-morphological characterization included measuring internode length and diameter, wall thickness, and internode density, vascular bundle density, length and distribution, fiber density, and wall thickness. Meanwhile, the chemical analysis involved proximate and elemental analysis, as well as lignocellulosic composition, to determine Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Alkaline Lignin Fiber (ALF), and Extractable Ether (EE). The internodes of the analyzed samples exhibited thick walls with either small or absent lacuna, and some culms were notably solid at the lower part, both of which are significant for identification purposes. The vascular bundles in the internal and transitional zones of the walls were oriented randomly. Furthermore, the analysis of the lignocellulosic composition of <em>Guadua amplexifolia</em> J. Presl revealed that water content, NDF, ADF, and ALF increase from lower to upper sections. The distribution of vascular bundles directly influences the chemical properties of the bamboo.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34618,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Engineering and Technology","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100884"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141436","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}