F. Ebrahimi Fini, M. R. Tabesh, F. Babaei Semiromi, M. Jalili Ghazizade, A. H. Heidari
{"title":"Tehran’s household waste composition scenarios using a futures studies approach","authors":"F. Ebrahimi Fini, M. R. Tabesh, F. Babaei Semiromi, M. Jalili Ghazizade, A. H. Heidari","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06691-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06691-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Accurate data on the generation of municipal waste are essential for local governments in outlining policies for waste management. The present study aims to identify key factors influencing the generation and composition of future household waste (HW) in Tehran and to investigate their interrelationships. Accordingly, quantitative and qualitative (e.g., MICMAC software, structural analysis, and Delphi surveys) and futures studies methods were employed to find 14 affecting factors via visiting 22 specialists. Based on the cross-impact matrix analysis, “Digital Transformation and Technological Progress” and “Amending Existing Regulations, Establishing and Enforcing New and Specialized Legislation” were identified as the initial driving forces. The specialists expanded and then examined four possible scenarios for HW production in Tehran in the next 20 years. A scenario called “Metropolis” was chosen as the preferable future, as it anticipates a reduction in the entire amount of waste discarded by households, a decline in organic waste, and an increase in recyclable dry waste.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 15","pages":"15033 - 15044"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145204714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}
H. Nasiri, M. Asadian Ghahfarokhi, M. Ghodsi Hassanabad, A. Bahmanpour
{"title":"Reducing oil spills created by explosions in seabed pipelines with innovative coatings to protect marine ecosystems","authors":"H. Nasiri, M. Asadian Ghahfarokhi, M. Ghodsi Hassanabad, A. Bahmanpour","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06643-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06643-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present study aims to assess the impact of explosion on coated and uncoated pipes using the finite element method simulation software ABAQUS. In addition, this study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of protective coatings in reducing the vulnerability of pipelines to explosions, as well as Reducing oil spills and pollution of the marine environment. To this aim, the designed numerical models with outer diameter of 914 mm, thickness of 12.7 mm, and coating thicknesses of 12.8, 38.3, 63.8, and 89.3 mm were placed at distances of 122 and 1122 mm from TNT explosives with masses of 0.3 and 1 kg. The results revealed that utilizing a protective layer with a thickness of 89.3 mm protects the pipe against the blast wave optimally. In this case, the maximum pipe indentation intensity was about 9 mm, which is about 60% less than that in the uncoated pipe (15 mm). However, the damage created by the explosion bubble is among the key points, which has rarely been examined before. Improper design and implementation of the protective coating can lead to stress concentration and increased damage to the pipe due to the formation of the explosion bubble. Thus, the type of coating, as well as its thickness and distance from the main pipe should be selected carefully. Selecting the optimal distance for the protective coating significantly protects the subsea pipeline from the explosion and its bubble, resulting in reducing the risk of oil spills and pollution of the marine environment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 14","pages":"13631 - 13644"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145028240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Evaluating the effect of water body and tree arrangement on courtyard microclimate and outdoor thermal comfort","authors":"R. Vakilinezhad, R. Raisi, O. Ahmadizadeh","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06730-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06730-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Over the recent decade, there has been a growing interest in analyzing the impacts of water bodies and greenery on microclimate and outdoor thermal comfort. However, there is a limited study regarding such an effect in a courtyard. This paper utilizes ENVI-met simulations to assess the cooling effect of water bodies and trees in a historical courtyard building in Shiraz, Iran. It aims to define the impact of water body size, layout, and tree arrangements. The novelty of this research lies in exploring the impact of altering established proportions of water and vegetation within the central courtyards. Four scenarios are designed to analyze their effect on courtyard microclimate and thermal conditions on the hottest and coldest days of the year. The results indicate that the microclimate and thermal comfort of the courtyard can be enhanced by increasing the size of the water body and implementing a proper layout. In summer, the air temperature can be reduced by 1.95 °C, resulting in a 1.08 °C decrease in the Universal Thermal Climate Index, due to the cooling effect of water bodies and trees. Additionally, the water body layout has a higher impact on thermal performance than the water surface area. With the same linear layout, tripling the water body size results in a 0.07–0.23 °C decrease in air temperature and Universal Thermal Climate Index, respectively. The nonlinear layout aligned with prevailing winds (centralized or scattered) provides the greatest cooling efficiency, with a 1.17–1.08 °C reduction in temperature and Universal Thermal Climate Index, respectively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 15","pages":"14975 - 14992"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145204595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"The role of trunk decay and litter accumulation in determining fire susceptibility in Persian Oak forests","authors":"J. Hosseinzadeh, M. Heydari, J. Mirzaei","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06721-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06721-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Fire in dry and semi-dry areas, like Persian Oak (<i>Quercus brantii</i>) forests, plays a big role in changing ecosystems. Trunk decay and the buildup of dead plant material (litter) affect how fires behave, but exactly how they influence fire damage is not fully understood. This study looks at how trunk decay and litter buildup relate to fire severity in Persian Oak forests, focusing on differences between north- and south-facing slopes. We surveyed three burned sites in the Zagros forests, sampling 120 oak trees across north and south slopes. We collected data on tree size (diameter, height, crown), trunk health (decay, burn marks), and litter around the trunk (within one meter). Statistical tests examined how these factors relate to fire severity. Trees on north-facing slopes showed more severe fire damage than those on south-facing slopes. Trees with cavities had 47% higher burn severity, 44% taller burn marks, and 68% larger burn areas compared to healthy trees. Litter buildup around trees significantly increased fire severity; 88% of trees surrounded by heavy litter had trunk burns. Trunk decay and litter buildup are key factors driving fire severity in Persian Oak forests. Fire intensity is notably higher for trees with cavities and those surrounded by lots of litter, especially on north-facing slopes. Forest management should focus on reducing litter buildup and monitoring trunk decay to lower fire risk. Preventive actions like controlled burns and targeted removal of litter can help decrease fire severity and improve forest resilience.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 15","pages":"14927 - 14938"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145204720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}
Z. Wang, G. Yao, Z. Wang, H. Guo, W. Huang, T. Hou, H. Wang, G. Xu
{"title":"Sustainable development of the resource utilization of poultry waste: based on the hybrid fuzzy cognitive map method","authors":"Z. Wang, G. Yao, Z. Wang, H. Guo, W. Huang, T. Hou, H. Wang, G. Xu","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06727-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06727-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The utilization of poultry waste could mitigate environment damage and generate organic fertilizer and energy. However, the resource utilization of poultry waste is currently confronted with formidable challenges. To facilitate the resource utilization of poultry waste and enhance the sustainable development of the industry, this study integrates the PESTEL and FCM (fuzzy cognitive map) methods to established a hybrid model to analyze the influence of factors on the system, and employs the fuzzy cognitive map to conduct dynamic reasoning research on the system. The results demonstrate that the indegree of S3 is the greatest at 6.598, suggesting that S3 is more likely influenced. The outdegree of P3 is the highest at 3.5, indicating that the factor of system P3 is dynamic and is likely to exert an impact on the system. The top 5 factors in terms of centrality are the breeding behavior characteristics of farmers (S3), the cost of resource utilization (EC4), the convenience of poultry waste utilization (S2), the incentive policies (P3), and financial market tools (EC3), with their centralities being 7.852, 6.42, 6.098, 4.051, and 3.646 respectively. These factors are the most prominent ones impeding the resource utilization of poultry waste. Eventually, this study proposes relevant policy recommendations to facilitate the resource utilization of poultry waste.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 15","pages":"14867 - 14882"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145204719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Assessing air pollutant emissions from undercity mines using different satallite tropospheric monitoring sensor data","authors":"H. Akcin, N. Uyar, Y. Yıldırım, N. Ozdogan","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06724-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06724-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Air pollutants originating from underground mining activities integrated with urban centers are a significant health problem and climate change concern. However, they have not been adequately researched to date. This study presents a methodology for determining pollutants released into the air during underground mining and the impacts of these pollutant emissions using spectroradiometer sensor images with enhanced resolution using an atmospheric correction algorithm and Sentinel-5p satellite tropospheric monitoring device imagery. Considering the results of space-based data analyses conducted between 2019 and 2023 regarding methodological applications in the Zonguldak Kozlu Hard Coal Basin, it has been determined that average particulate matter values smaller than 10 µm and 2.5 µm significantly exceed the World Health Organization and European Commission limit values and reach levels that can cause respiratory illnesses. Meanwhile, the annual average ventilation air methane released into the atmosphere was observed and calculated to be 11.5 million m<sup>3</sup>. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for effective mitigation strategies to address air quality issues in the region. Therefore, it is crucial to study and monitor the environmental and public health impacts of air pollutants released during coal mine production. Effective strategies can be implemented in collaboration with local governments and mining producers to achieve a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 15","pages":"14849 - 14866"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145204588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Bio-based acrylate crosslinked copolymer from vegetable oil-derived N-octadecyl acrylate and acrylic acid for heavy metal ions adsorption","authors":"M. Mousavi, M. Mansour Lakouraj, M. Ehsani","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06686-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06686-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Heavy metal contamination of water resources is one of the most serious problems affecting human health and ecosystems. To remove heavy metal ions from polluted water, a bio-based cross-linked copolymer comprising vegetable oil-derived <i>n</i>-octadecyl acrylate and acrylic acid was synthesized via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization using multifunctional calix[4]resorcin-arene thioester as an initiator. Its amphiphilic structure, featuring both hydrophilic and hydrophobic domains, ensured efficient hazardous adsorption. Several techniques, including nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis, were used to characterize and confirm the formation of the polymeric adsorbent. This copolymer has been evaluated for its ability to remove some common risky metal cations, including cadmium, nickel, and cobalt ions from aqueous solutions, which showed high adsorption efficiency. Optimization studies were conducted to maximize ion adsorption. In addition, pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models were used to analyze adsorption kinetics, and Langmuir and Freundlich models were applied to study adsorption isotherms. The thermodynamics of adsorption was also investigated. As a result, high adsorption efficiency and effective ion desorption capability emphasize its recoverability and reusability.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 14","pages":"13463 - 13482"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145028130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}
N. Hariri, Z. Farahmandkia, H. Danafar, M. Mohammadian Fazli, E. Asgari
{"title":"Cadmium removal from aqueous solutions using olive stone-based carbon materials: a comparative approach","authors":"N. Hariri, Z. Farahmandkia, H. Danafar, M. Mohammadian Fazli, E. Asgari","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06697-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06697-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study presents a comparative investigation of cadmium removal from aqueous solutions using activated carbon and carbon nanosheets derived from olive stones. The aim was to evaluate the adsorption efficiency, capacity, and underlying mechanisms of two adsorbents under varying experimental conditions. Both adsorbents were synthesized via pyrolysis of olive stones to produce activated carbon, followed by ultrasonic treatment to generate carbon nanosheets. The effects of parameters such as contact time, temperature, pH, initial Cd(II) concentration, and adsorbent dosage on Cd(II) removal efficiency and adsorption capacity were systematically investigated. The results showed that all studied parameters significantly influenced adsorption performance, with carbon nanosheets demonstrating superior removal efficiency and a higher adsorption capacity (84.74 mg/g) compared to activated carbon. Thermodynamic studies indicated that the adsorption process was exothermic for activated carbon and endothermic for carbon nanosheets. Kinetic analysis revealed that the pseudo-second-order model best fit the adsorption data for both adsorbents, with higher correlation coefficients for carbon nanosheets. Isotherm modeling showed that Cd(II) adsorption on both adsorbents followed the Langmuir isotherm, suggesting monolayer adsorption on homogeneous surfaces. These findings highlight the potential of carbon nanosheets as an effective alternative to activated carbon for Cd(II) removal, offering valuable insights into the design of more efficient adsorbents for heavy metal remediation in wastewater treatment systems.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 15","pages":"14883 - 14898"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145204581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Zero carbon challenges in supply chain management to achieve sustainability","authors":"O. Derse, E. Yontar","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06660-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06660-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Reducing carbon emissions due to increasing climate concerns has become important at every stage of the supply chain line, as it is in every sector. Many activities take place in the supply chain processes and it takes serious work for these activities to be in line with the net zero carbon strategy. This paper addresses the challenges that are preventing the supply chain from achieving its net zero carbon target. Challenges addressed; It is categorized as environmental challenges, financial and economic challenges, organizational challenges, social and consumer challenges, technical and technological challenges, and administrative challenges. Depending on the 6 main categories determined, 24 sub-challenges are determined and the network structure, relations and rankings of the determined challenges are determined by the Analytical Network Process (ANP) method, one of the Multi-Criteria Decision Making methods. The risks of the challenges identified by the ANP-based Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) are also listed. According to the ANP and ANP based FMEA methods, it is seen that the riskiest results and the most important challenges are Financial and Economic challenges and Technical and Technological challenges, respectively. According to the ANP, the most important challenges are respectively “Lack of technical competence and field experts”, “Lack of resources”, and “High initial investment cost”. According to the ANP based FMEA, the most important challenges are “Lack of resources”, “Lack of technical competence and field experts” and “Uncertain long-term economic return/payback periods and investment risks”, respectively. In the study, it is thought that the relationships and rankings determined will be a roadmap to reach net zero carbon targets in supply chains.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 15","pages":"14819 - 14838"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145204704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}
T. O. Kolawole, J. O. Olajide-Kayode, L. A. Azeez, K. W. Fomba, M. T. Jimoh, M. O. Raheem, I. A. Oyediran
{"title":"Correction: Health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in dust and soils of used lead-acid battery shops, Nigeria","authors":"T. O. Kolawole, J. O. Olajide-Kayode, L. A. Azeez, K. W. Fomba, M. T. Jimoh, M. O. Raheem, I. A. Oyediran","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06719-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06719-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 14","pages":"13981 - 13981"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145028257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}