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{"title":"Smart municipal waste management with source segregation and recovery optimization","authors":"Muhammad Waqas Iqbal,&nbsp;Jasim Alnahas,&nbsp;Shahbaz Khan,&nbsp;Muhammad Imran,&nbsp;Muhammad Salman Habib,&nbsp;Md Al-Amin Khan","doi":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149123","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149123","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study develops an integrated optimization framework for designing a source-segregated municipal solid waste management network. A mixed-integer linear programming model is proposed to determine the optimal configuration of collection stations, assignment of waste generation points, installation of smart monitoring systems, and allocation of waste flows to treatment and recycling facilities within a multi-echelon municipal logistics network. The model minimizes total system cost while satisfying capacity, budget, and recycling constraints. A numerical experiment based on a representative case study of Tabuk city, Saudi Arabia, is conducted to demonstrate the applicability of the model. The results show that the optimal network opens three collection stations and allocates waste efficiently across treatment facilities, achieving a diversion rate of approximately 72% from landfill. The comparative and sensitivity analyses indicate that integrating source segregation with monitoring-enabled operational coordination, optimized infrastructure utilization, and resource recovery can significantly improve economic performance while reducing landfill dependency. Sensitivity analysis reveals that segregation participation, recycling revenue, and disposal cost are key drivers of system performance. Increased participation in source segregation leads to higher recovery rates and improved economic outcomes, while higher recycling revenues and disposal costs promote waste diversion from landfill. The findings highlight the importance of coordinated planning, economic incentives, operational coordination, and public participation in developing sustainable waste management systems. The proposed framework provides a practical decision-support tool for municipalities seeking to transition toward circular economy practices and improve resource efficiency in urban waste management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":349,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cleaner Production","volume":"574 ","pages":"Article 149123"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148693045","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":"Coordinated capacity configuration and techno-economic assessment of a grid-connected hydro–wind–solar–pumped storage complementary system for long-distance UHVDC power transmission","authors":"Dezi Chen,&nbsp;Sibo Wang,&nbsp;Wenhao Zhang,&nbsp;Qiurong Li,&nbsp;Beibei Xu,&nbsp;Diyi Chen,&nbsp;Fangfang Li,&nbsp;Junxu Zou","doi":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.148998","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.148998","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Against the background of the global low-carbon energy transition, long-distance power delivery from large-scale wind and photovoltaic bases to remote load centers has become an important pathway for improving renewable energy utilization. However, hydro–wind–solar–pumped storage complementary systems for ultra-high-voltage direct current power delivery still face two key challenges. The first is the difficulty of formulating stable transmission profiles. The second is the mismatch between generation-side capacity and grid-side transmission capacity. To address these challenges, this study develops a source–grid coordinated optimization framework with transmission corridor capacity treated as a rigid engineering constraint. Photovoltaic installed capacity and transmission corridor capacity are defined as the core decision variables. A multi-timescale dual-layer dispatch model is incorporated into the proposed framework. The CRITIC–GLDS multicriteria decision-making method is further integrated to identify the economically optimal scheme within the technical feasibility domain. A clean energy base in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, comprising 2320 MW of hydropower capacity and 4200 MW of pumped storage capacity, is selected as the case study. The results show that stable transmission profiles can be generated under a 95% export plan fulfillment rate constraint. The economically optimal matching relationship between transmission corridor capacity and photovoltaic installed capacity is approximately 1:2.5. The preferred configuration is identified as 18 GW photovoltaic capacity and 8 GW transmission corridor capacity. Under this configuration, the levelized cost of electricity is 256.62 RMB/MWh, the transmission corridor utilization rate is 61.78%, and the renewable energy utilization rate is 91.11%. This study provides decision support for the long-distance transmission of large-scale renewable energy bases and source–grid coordinated planning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":349,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cleaner Production","volume":"574 ","pages":"Article 148998"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148693046","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":"From predictive accuracy to prescriptive value: A data-driven framework for sustainable multi-period electric vehicle battery recycling networks","authors":"Mingqiang Yin,&nbsp;Zhiyun Han,&nbsp;Xiaohu Qian,&nbsp;Guihua Bo,&nbsp;Xin Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the accelerated expansion of global electric vehicles, the recycling of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries (EVB) is crucial to achieving a circular economy. In this study, a data-driven multi-period EVB recycling network design problem is investigated from a fourth-party logistics (4PL) perspective. The contributions involve two main aspects. First, an advanced data-driven optimization framework is proposed, wherein forecasting methods are evaluated based on the quality of the resulting decisions, thereby establishing a closed-loop linkage between prediction and optimization. Second, the 4PL concept is integrated into EVB recycling network design by jointly optimizing site selection and transportation link selection, facilitating the effective coordination of multiple third-party logistics providers, whereby network flexibility and operational efficiency are enhanced. To solve this problem, a two-stage stochastic multi-period network design model is formulated, and subsequently reformulated as a mixed-integer linear programming model using sample average approximation. To ensure computational scalability, a scenario decomposition and relaxation-based heuristic algorithm is developed, which integrates Latin hypercube sampling, Lagrangian relaxation, and the progressive hedging algorithm. Finally, numerical experiments using realistic profiles are conducted to validate the effectiveness of the proposed model and algorithm. Numerical results demonstrate that the Transformer-based design achieves the lowest decision regret, with only 0.03% regret relative to the actual-demand benchmark. Compared with the GRU-based design, which performs strongly at the forecasting layer but yields 1.28% decision regret, the Transformer-based design reduces regret by approximately 97.3% and lowers the realized cost by about USD 0.62 million. These findings indicate that evaluating forecasting methods through downstream optimization outcomes can help mitigate the suboptimality caused by relying on statistical accuracy alone. Furthermore, the extended low-carbon analysis shows that carbon regulations significantly reshape the EVB recycling network. A moderate carbon tax (0.08–0.10 USD/kg) increases green 3PL adoption from 46.22% to over 53% while reducing variable emissions per EVB by approximately 1.4%, while RCR decreases only from 75.39% to 74.23%. In contrast, stringent carbon caps reduce variable emissions per EVB by about 4.4% but substantially decrease the recovery rate from 75.39% to 58.93%, highlighting a critical trade-off between decarbonization and circularity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":349,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cleaner Production","volume":"574 ","pages":"Article 149022"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148692960","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":"Dynamic emission evolution and synergistic effect of heavy metals and primary air pollutants in China's iron and steel industry","authors":"Hui Fang,&nbsp;Jiajia Gao,&nbsp;Sihong Cheng,&nbsp;Yali Tong,&nbsp;Guoliang Li,&nbsp;Feiyan Wu,&nbsp;Tao Yue","doi":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149138","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149138","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>At present, most reductions in heavy metals (HMs) emissions in the iron and steel industry (ISI) are attributable to synergistic decreases resulting from the implementation of dust removal, desulfurization, and denitrification facilities. However, the correlation between HMs and primary air pollutants (PAPs) emissions remains understudied. In this study, we systematically investigated the spatiotemporal evolutionary dynamics of HMs and PAPs emissions, as well as their synergistic effects, using an established long-time-series HMs and PAPs emission inventory based on a facility-level point source activity database. The results showed that HMs and PAPs emissions from the ISI in China were estimated at 1445.8 t and 1327.1 kt in 2023, respectively. Basic oxygen furnace and electric arc furnace processes were identified as the primary sources of HMs emissions. The Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region and the Yangtze River Delta were identified as the main areas with high levels of HMs and PAPs emissions. Spring and summer were also identified as the primary seasons associated with elevated HMs and PAPs emissions. From 2013 to 2023, emission reductions of HMs ranged from 21.2% to 81.1%, while reductions of PAPs ranged from 37.0% to 87.0%. Among the PAPs, NO_x exhibited the greatest synergistic reduction potential with HMs, whereas PM demonstrated the strongest synergistic effects with HMs. End-of-pipe treatment levels (65.9%–85.7%) and energy intensity (13.5%–33.4%) were identified as the primary drivers of synergistic emission reductions. These findings provide data support for the formulation of targeted policies aimed at achieving synergistic emission reductions of HMs and PAPs in the ISI.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":349,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cleaner Production","volume":"574 ","pages":"Article 149138"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148734071","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":"Lignin-based aqueous epoxy emulsified asphalt: Preparation, performance characterization, and sustainable applications","authors":"Fenglei Zhang,&nbsp;Li'er Chen,&nbsp;Shi Fan,&nbsp;Wenjun Huang,&nbsp;Bobo Zhang,&nbsp;Yuyang Ao,&nbsp;Xin Jin,&nbsp;Yan Sun,&nbsp;Hongzhou Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149131","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149131","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Under the macro-background of the global carbon neutrality strategy driving the transition of transportation infrastructure construction materials toward “bio-based green production,” the frequent occurrence of distresses such as potholes during pavement maintenance poses extreme challenges to the overall performance of repair materials. In this context, the use of aqueous epoxy emulsified asphalt is regarded as an effective maintenance solution. However, its large-scale application still faces practical challenges, particularly regarding the carbon footprint associated with petroleum dependence and the fluctuating economic costs of synthetic raw materials. As a renewable resource with abundant reserves and excellent affinity with asphalt, lignin provides a strategic opportunity to break this deadlock. This study developed a “green preparation method for lignin-based aqueous epoxy emulsified asphalt.” Lignin-based aqueous epoxy resin was synthesized through simple chemical grafting of lignin with glycerol triglycidyl ether (GTE). Furthermore, the thermodynamic spontaneity and chemical bonding process of the grafting reaction were demonstrated at the molecular level using electrostatic potential (ESP) calculations and FTIR spectroscopy. Performance evaluations indicate that the construction of a three-dimensional cross-linking network within the system, when the lignin-based aqueous epoxy content reaches 12 wt%, is the physical essence behind the enhancement of macro-performance. Moreover, rheological and interfacial thermodynamic analyses confirmed that this network significantly reinforces the high-temperature rheological properties and adhesion performance of the system. At the mixture level, performance tests including high-temperature rutting, low-temperature bending, and moisture stability confirmed that the proposed material maintains robust high-temperature stability while balancing low-temperature crack resistance and resistance to hydrothermal damage. Furthermore, a simplified life cycle assessment (LCA) indicates that the incorporation of lignin-based aqueous epoxy provides a potential reduction of approximately 10% in global warming potential compared to conventional bisphenol A-based systems. This research not only achieves the transformation of industrial byproducts into green pavement toughening agents but also provides a scientific basis and technical pathway for the development of high-performance, cost-effective, and eco-friendly road maintenance materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":349,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cleaner Production","volume":"574 ","pages":"Article 149131"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148692962","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":"Linking anisotropic chloride transport to annualised carbon intensity: A durability-informed sustainability assessment of 3D-printed UHPC","authors":"Liang Dong,&nbsp;Chengqing Wu,&nbsp;Zhongxian Liu,&nbsp;Pengtao Wu,&nbsp;Ruizhe Shao,&nbsp;Jiaojian Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149134","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149134","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chloride-induced corrosion significantly shortens the service life of reinforced concrete infrastructure and increases life-cycle carbon emissions through repeated maintenance interventions. In 3D-printed ultra-high-performance concrete (3DP-UHPC), build-induced anisotropy alters chloride transport behaviour, yet its long-term durability and sustainability implications remain insufficiently quantified. This study develops a durability-informed comparative framework that links anisotropic chloride transport to maintenance-normalised carbon implications in 3DP-UHPC. Long-term immersion experiments were conducted to obtain depth-resolved chloride profiles for different build orientations. A time-dependent diffusion model incorporating surface chloride accumulation kinetics was used to identify orientation-dependent transport parameters, which were subsequently translated into corrosion-initiation-based service life and a parameterised carbon amplification formulation over a 50-year design horizon. Results show that corrosion initiation under a 20 mm cover condition is governed primarily by surface accumulation kinetics rather than instantaneous diffusion intensity. A stable durability hierarchy (3D-Z &gt; MC ≈ 3D-Y &gt; 3D-X) persists under realistic variations in corrosion threshold and cover depth. Within the adopted comparative framework, and using 3D-X as the reference condition, orientation optimisation yields up to a 38% relative reduction in the parameterised annualised carbon-intensity indicator without altering material composition or structural geometry. The findings indicate that build orientation can function as a non-material sustainability lever by regulating durability-controlled maintenance demand in chloride-exposed infrastructure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":349,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cleaner Production","volume":"574 ","pages":"Article 149134"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148692974","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":"Toward sustainable food systems: Circular economy practices and perspectives of small-scale producers in the Bega Valley","authors":"Catherine Lucas,&nbsp;Anita Stefoska-Needham,&nbsp;Spring Zhou,&nbsp;Namal Bandaranayake,&nbsp;Senevi Kiridena,&nbsp;Chris Brennan-Horley,&nbsp;Suzanne Pickles,&nbsp;Nicole Cook,&nbsp;Sam Quirk,&nbsp;Karen Charlton","doi":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149113","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149113","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>There is an increasing focus on transitioning to a circular economy within the agrifood industry for both human and planetary health. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of small-scale producers towards circularity and understand the barriers and enablers towards implementing more circular supply chains. Small agrifood producers in the Bega Valley region, a shire in regional Australia with a unique circularity focus, were recruited using purposive sampling. Guided interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Reflexive, thematic analysis was used to identify key themes in the data, which are interpreted through a framework of four interacting dynamics: institutional, logistical, relational, and economic. Ten interviews were completed with producers from a range of areas: horticulture and market gardening (n = 4), food and beverage manufacture (n = 4); aquaculture (n = 1); and apiary (n = 1). The results reveal that producers engaged readily in reducing, reusing, and repurposing, while engagement in more complex recycling, repairing, and recovery was more limited. This uneven adoption reflected not individual motivation but how far institutional, logistical, relational, and economic conditions aligned, and varied with producers' scale, sector, and market position. As such, circularity in regional agrifood systems is framed as a challenge of ecosystem-level governance rather than -organisational level innovation. Advancing circularity therefore requires coordinated, ecosystem-level support, including shared infrastructure, mechanisms for knowledge exchange and collaboration, financial support for small producers, and alternative local food-system and labelling models, which are likely to be applicable across other regional agrifood systems internationally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":349,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cleaner Production","volume":"574 ","pages":"Article 149113"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148693093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multiphase flow and hydrate plugging during liquid CO2 injection into water-saturated sediments: Experimental and CFD insights for geological CO2 storage","authors":"Jonghyuk Lee,&nbsp;Joonseop Lee,&nbsp;Minseo Park,&nbsp;Sungeun Kim,&nbsp;Minseong Kim,&nbsp;Junghoon Mok,&nbsp;Woojin Go,&nbsp;Yohan Lee,&nbsp;Yongwon Seo","doi":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149133","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149133","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reliable CO₂ injection into geological formations is essential for large-scale carbon storage, yet hydrate formation during injection can significantly impair injectivity and flow stability. This study investigated the multiphase flow behavior of liquid CO₂ injected into water-saturated sediments using a combination of laboratory experiments and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. Liquid CO₂ injection experiments were conducted in a horizontal one-dimensional reactor designed to simulate water-saturated sediment. Under hydrate-stable conditions at 274.15 K and 4.0 MPa, CO₂ hydrate formation caused severe flow restriction and eventual plugging within the reactor, whereas stable CO₂ transport was maintained at 286.15 K without persistent plugging. The addition of monoethylene glycol as a thermodynamic hydrate inhibitor mitigated hydrate formation; however, its apparent inhibition performance deviated from closed-system expectations. CO₂ discharge resumed after approximately 4 h at 4.6 mol% MEG, whereas the pressure increased to approximately 10 MPa after about 8 h at 8.8 mol% MEG, owing to dynamic water/inhibitor redistribution during liquid CO₂ injection. CFD simulations complemented the experiments by resolving internal phase distributions and multiphase transport processes that cannot be directly observed experimentally. The simulations revealed the formation of an inlet-side dry-out region, hydrate accumulation in the mid-section, and preferential flow pathways that control CO₂ migration and injectivity. These results provide mechanistic insight into hydrate-induced flow restriction during liquid CO₂ injection and highlight important considerations for hydrate mitigation in geological CO₂ storage systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":349,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cleaner Production","volume":"574 ","pages":"Article 149133"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148692961","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":"Self-driven antibiotic dehalogenation via novel decoupled aluminium-carbon system: Performance, mechanism, and biodegradability assessment","authors":"Zhenghang Lai,&nbsp;Xiaolin Xiong,&nbsp;Huanhuan Shi,&nbsp;Haojun Ji,&nbsp;Jingwen Wang,&nbsp;Yong Liu,&nbsp;Pengchao Xie","doi":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149136","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149136","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The residual presence of halogenated antibiotics in aquatic environments poses threats due to the stability of carbon-halogen (C-X) bonds. Herein, we propose a self-driven purification technology comprising zero-valent aluminium (ZVAl) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for the efficient dehalogenation of florfenicol (FLO). The physical separation of the ZVAl anode and CNTs cathode into distinct chambers facilitates the direct replacement of spent anodes and permits the facile recovery and reuse of CNTs. The ZVAl//CNTs system achieved high removal efficiency of FLO (&gt;81.4%) over a wide pH range (3–11) and showed strong resilience to various water matrix components (NO₃⁻, SO₄²⁻, and humic acid); other halogenated compounds such as chloramphenicol and thiamphenicol could also be effectively degraded by this system. Mechanistic investigations revealed that dehalogenation proceeds predominantly via proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) pathways. Integrated experimental and density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirmed that C-Cl bonds are cleaved prior to the C-F bond during FLO reduction. The ZVAl//CNTs process successfully diminished the antibacterial activity and phytotoxicity of FLO, and improved the biodegradability of effluents (BOD₅/COD increased from 0.08 to 0.29). This study establishes a sustainable paradigm for dehalogenating refractory halogenated pollutants, emphasizing a strategy that fosters the circulation of carbon materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":349,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cleaner Production","volume":"574 ","pages":"Article 149136"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148693010","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":"Optimal prosumer participation in dual peer-to-peer markets using multi-agent deep reinforcement learning, fuzzy satisfaction level, and blockchain settlement","authors":"Behzad Motallebi Azar,&nbsp;Rasool Kazemzadeh,&nbsp;Morteza Zare Oskouei,&nbsp;Behnam Mohammadi-Ivatloo","doi":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149041","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.149041","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The transition toward decentralized renewable energy systems has increased the role of prosumers and energy communities in achieving cleaner, sustainable, and more flexible energy management. It is therefore essential to employ proper market trading frameworks to guarantee the economic efficiency of prosumers while preserving privacy and improving operational autonomy. Motivated by these challenges, this paper develops a multi-stage prosumer-community-centered scheduling and trading framework for energy management and transactive energy objectives. To address prosumer-centered objectives, a multi-agent twin-delayed deep deterministic policy gradient (MATD3) algorithm is employed for scheduling prosumers' demand load, energy storage system (ESS) operation, and bid/ask prices under the decentralized training and execution (DTDE) strategy. Additionally, a flexibility-in-trading (FinT) concept is introduced for optimal peer-to-peer (P2P) market participation, evaluated by fuzzy satisfaction level-based (FSL) sensitivity analysis. At the community level, a centralized community-to-community (C2C) market is implemented to facilitate communities' net load exchanges and coordinate dual market clearing between prosumers and communities. A case study of 90 residential prosumers, divided into six energy communities, is engaged in P2P and C2C transactions consisting of real-world data. Finally, market transactions are recorded in an Ethereum-based consortium blockchain to ensure transparency and cyber-physical security. Quantitative results with scheduling errors below 10% and 12.6% in the scheduling and trading stages represent stable learning. Moreover, the proposed FinT mechanism achieves Jain's Fairness Index of 0.88 and FSL mean-score of 92.6%, illustrating effective and equitable market participation. The findings confirm that the proposed system improves operational flexibility and transaction transparency and provides a pathway toward cleaner and sustainable prosumer-centric energy communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":349,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cleaner Production","volume":"574 ","pages":"Article 149041"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148693043","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}