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Assessment of Community Gardens’ role in mitigating air pollution and expanding social opportunities: Lessons from a neighborhood with limited green infrastructure in Tehran city 评估社区花园在缓解空气污染和扩大社会机会方面的作用：德黑兰市一个绿色基础设施有限的社区的经验教训

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Energy nexus Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100363

Mahsa Khanpoor-Siahdarka , Mohammad Reza Masnavi

{"title":"Assessment of Community Gardens’ role in mitigating air pollution and expanding social opportunities: Lessons from a neighborhood with limited green infrastructure in Tehran city","authors":"Mahsa Khanpoor-Siahdarka , Mohammad Reza Masnavi","doi":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100363","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100363","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the potential of community gardens as sustainable interventions to address environmental and social challenges in Tehran's District 10, a densely urbanized area with limited green spaces and acute socio-environmental disparities. Employing a mixed-method approach, this research integrates community surveys, chi-square analyses, and Envi-Met® simulations to assess the dual benefits of community gardens. Findings reveal significant environmental gains, including CO₂ reduction, urban heat island (UHI) mitigation, and enhanced humidity regulation, facilitated by strategically placed vegetation such as broadleaf trees and phytoremediation plants. Concurrently, social analyses highlight nuanced community preferences, with gendered trends influencing garden design and family dynamics shaping plot arrangements. These insights emphasize the role of culturally sensitive and inclusive green spaces in fostering social cohesion and well-being.</div><div>By bridging environmental metrics with socio-cultural dimensions, the study advances theoretical frameworks like Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) and urban sustainability. It offers a replicable model for integrating ecological and social benefits in socio-economically divided cities, particularly in Middle Eastern contexts. The research underscores the transformative potential of community gardens in enhancing urban resilience, informing policymakers and urban planners on evidence-based strategies for sustainable development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93548,"journal":{"name":"Energy nexus","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100363"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143420788","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}

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Experimental investigation and economic evaluation of wind impacts on the solar panel array of a floating photovoltaic (FPV) system across different turbulence intensities

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Energy nexus Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100380

Krishna Debnath , Chien-Chun Hsieh , Chao-Yang Huang , Jagadish Barman , Chung-Feng Jeffrey Kuo

{"title":"Experimental investigation and economic evaluation of wind impacts on the solar panel array of a floating photovoltaic (FPV) system across different turbulence intensities","authors":"Krishna Debnath , Chien-Chun Hsieh , Chao-Yang Huang , Jagadish Barman , Chung-Feng Jeffrey Kuo","doi":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100380","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100380","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing global demand for renewable energy and the scarcity of suitable land for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) installations have driven interest in floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems. FPV systems are being widely adopted globally as solar energy proves to be a highly efficient renewable energy source. However, these systems face challenges such as sinking or overturning in severe environmental conditions. This study investigates the aerodynamic performance and economic viability of FPV systems under different wind speeds and turbulence intensities. Using 1:50 scale models, wind tunnel experiments were conducted to represent both single-island and multi-array FPV setups. The research assessed aerodynamic properties, including drag, lift, and net pressure coefficients, to evaluate structural stability in offshore environments, particularly under extreme turbulence. The results highlight turbulence as a critical factor influencing aerodynamic force distribution, with upstream panels affecting the stability of those downstream. Structural issues like material fatigue and potential failures during extreme weather conditions were analyzed to inform design improvements. Additionally, the study identifies cost-saving opportunities through material optimization, enhancing the economic feasibility of FPV systems without sacrificing performance. Many floating bodies might be replaced with less expensive materials, which would be more cost-effective, if the floating PV system's size continues to grow.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93548,"journal":{"name":"Energy nexus","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100380"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143420713","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}

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A critical review on combining adsorption and photocatalysis in composite materials for pharmaceutical removal: Pros and cons, scalability, TRL, and sustainability

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Energy nexus Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100396

Sajad Ahmadi , Jennyffer Martinez Quimbayo , Velma Beri Kimbi Yaah , Sergio Botelho de Oliveira , Satu Ojala

{"title":"A critical review on combining adsorption and photocatalysis in composite materials for pharmaceutical removal: Pros and cons, scalability, TRL, and sustainability","authors":"Sajad Ahmadi , Jennyffer Martinez Quimbayo , Velma Beri Kimbi Yaah , Sergio Botelho de Oliveira , Satu Ojala","doi":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100396","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100396","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pharmaceuticals have been detected in water matrices with different concentrations raising the concerns about their effects on the environment and human health. Despite these concerns there are no clear regulations established by governments about the maximum accepted values of these pollutants in potable water. It is important that stake holders establish regulatory limits to the permitted concentration of pharmaceuticals in water bodies. Adsorption and photocatalysis are common techniques that have been studied to treat these pollutants. However, they each have challenges and limitations. As a result, combining both processes seem to be the way forward. Composite materials combining adsorption and photocatalysis tend to in most cases have an improved specific surface area, electron hole separation efficiency and electrical properties that are beneficial for their application in water treatment. In this work the advantages, disadvantages, sustainability, and cost implications of the methods used to synthesize these composites materials were discussed. To better outline their impact in combining adsorption and photocatalysis, the challenges and limitations of using a single technique were listed. The technology readiness level (TRL) of the techniques was also presented. Different types of composite materials have been studied, and their stability, regeneration and recyclability are still under development. It is evident how focus on pollutants has been expanded during the last decade, and year by year more research results on how to remove pharmaceuticals from water are reported. The synthesis, design and efficiency of the materials have improved through the years, however though still at the laboratory scale.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93548,"journal":{"name":"Energy nexus","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100396"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143420716","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}

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Does oil dependence cause energy risk?

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Energy nexus Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100393

Bekhzod Kuziboev , Elbek Khodjaniyazov , Ilhan Ozturk , Khamid Sabirov , Samariddin Makhmudov , Sarbinaz Utegenova

{"title":"Does oil dependence cause energy risk?","authors":"Bekhzod Kuziboev , Elbek Khodjaniyazov , Ilhan Ozturk , Khamid Sabirov , Samariddin Makhmudov , Sarbinaz Utegenova","doi":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100393","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100393","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>These days, the issue of energy risk is becoming more prevalent worldwide. Particularly, the issue of oil dependence raises awareness. The previous studies provide very limited background to this issue because of the absence of an energy risk variable. In this context, this study is a pioneer as it empirically assesses the effect of oil dependence on energy risk, a novel variable that has never been applied before, in 84 countries using annual data from 2000 to 2021. The estimations are conducted in the sample of the world and development stage, employing the Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR), which allows us to estimate the impact of oil dependence on energy risk at various quantiles of energy risk. The findings reveal that dependence on oil resources leads to energy risk in the world and developing countries, whereas in developed countries oil dependence does not cause energy risk. We assume that developed countries, with their advanced technological capabilities and strong international collaboration, have adopted various alternative energy sources. Therefore, as policy implications, enhancing energy source diversification is suggested since dependence of energy consumption on various sources mitigates oil dependence, thus energy risk. Furthermore, we emphasize the significance of technological progress, as it determines the efficient and minimal use of energy resources and oil, both of which depend on the level of technological advancement. Furthermore, enhancing the involvement of international organizations in energy cooperation is crucial for managing effective energy distribution.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93548,"journal":{"name":"Energy nexus","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100393"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143403192","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}

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Using solar energy for irrigation in large water distribution networks: A benchmark study about six irrigation systems in the south of Spain

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Energy nexus Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100386

Maaike van de Loo, Emilio Camacho Poyato, Juan Antonio Rodríguez Díaz

{"title":"Using solar energy for irrigation in large water distribution networks: A benchmark study about six irrigation systems in the south of Spain","authors":"Maaike van de Loo, Emilio Camacho Poyato, Juan Antonio Rodríguez Díaz","doi":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100386","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100386","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Increased energy requirements and rising energy costs have led to a growing adoption of solar energy in large irrigation systems, especially in southern Spain. This benchmark study evaluates six large-scale irrigation systems, assessing solar energy integration and its interplay with agricultural water management practices. Results indicate that while the ratio of solar energy to total energy consumption ranges from 0.40 to 0.57 across systems with large solar plants of several MWs, full solar energy utilization remains constrained due to the 24-h on-demand irrigation schedules, necessitating reliance on conventional energy during non-solar hours. Despite reductions in energy consumption, in most systems energy costs rose significantly, with increases between 15 % and 302 %, driven by global market fluctuations. Selling excess solar energy presents a potential economic relief, yet regulatory restrictions often inhibit this practice. Even when feasible, profitability is challenged by dynamic energy prices. The study highlights the need for innovative solutions, including energy storage technologies like batteries and pumped hydropower, and systemic scheduling adjustments to enhance solar energy use. Broader adoption of technologies such as floating solar panels and certifications like ECO20 could further support energy sovereignty and sustainability. This research underscores the challenges and opportunities in optimizing solar energy for irrigation, offering valuable insights for system managers and policymakers navigating the transition to renewable energy in agriculture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93548,"journal":{"name":"Energy nexus","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100386"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143420714","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}

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Challenges and potential of layered double hydroxides as electrocatalytic materials for hydrogen production from water: A review of recent advances and applications

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Energy nexus Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100399

Adriana Margarita Tucker-Quiñónez , Bryan Fernando Rivadeneira-Mendoza , Mayra Lissette Gorozabel-Mendoza , Iris B. Pérez-Almeida , Alejandro Josué García-Guerrero , Alex Alberto Dueñas-Rivadeneira , Krishna Kumar Yadav , Luis Angel Zambrano-Intriago , Joan Manuel Rodríguez-Díaz

{"title":"Challenges and potential of layered double hydroxides as electrocatalytic materials for hydrogen production from water: A review of recent advances and applications","authors":"Adriana Margarita Tucker-Quiñónez , Bryan Fernando Rivadeneira-Mendoza , Mayra Lissette Gorozabel-Mendoza , Iris B. Pérez-Almeida , Alejandro Josué García-Guerrero , Alex Alberto Dueñas-Rivadeneira , Krishna Kumar Yadav , Luis Angel Zambrano-Intriago , Joan Manuel Rodríguez-Díaz","doi":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100399","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100399","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The integration of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) into hybrid catalysts markedly enhances the efficiency of overall water splitting, thereby advancing the potential for large-scale hydrogen production. This review elucidates the advantages of combining LDHs with various materials, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), MXenes, and carbonaceous substrates, to augment electrical conductivity and catalytic activity, particularly in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Recent investigations have demonstrated the efficacy of LDH-based materials in catalyzing water-splitting reactions, underscoring their role in energy production. The unique properties of LDHs, characterized by a two-dimensional layered structure and exceptional physicochemical characteristics, render them suitable candidates for such applications. Moreover, this review discusses innovative design strategies for LDHs, encompassing nanostructuring, hybridization with conductive materials, partial cation substitution, interlayer anion exchange, and vacancy creation. Variations in metal composition within LDHs are also examined to elucidate their impact on OER and HER performances. Through a comprehensive analysis of the promising applications of LDHs as catalysts for hydrogen production, this article highlights significant advancements and delineates critical areas for future research, thereby contributing to the ongoing discourse in the field of electrocatalysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93548,"journal":{"name":"Energy nexus","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100399"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143437343","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}

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Advancements in zinc-air battery technology and water-splitting

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Energy nexus Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100387

Rouba D. Al Bostami , Amani Al Othman , Muhammad Tawalbeh , Abdul Ghani Olabi

{"title":"Advancements in zinc-air battery technology and water-splitting","authors":"Rouba D. Al Bostami , Amani Al Othman , Muhammad Tawalbeh , Abdul Ghani Olabi","doi":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100387","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100387","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Zinc-air batteries (ZABs) are gaining significant attention as promising energy storage solutions due to their high energy density, affordability, abundance, and sustainability. Rechargeable zinc-air batteries (<em>Re</em>-ZABs) emerged as a viable alternative for consumer electronics and electric vehicles, offering extended operational life and improved safety features. Recent advancements in <em>Re</em>-ZAB technology have been focusing on enhancing key components, such as air cathodes, zinc (Zn) anodes, and gas diffusion membranes, to improve energy storage capacity and battery lifespan. However, widespread commercial adoption remains hindered by persistent challenges, including dendrite formation, Zn anode passivation, corrosion, and limited charge-discharge cycles. Additionally, the slow kinetics of oxygen electrochemical reactions (oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER)), and the interaction of oxygen with battery components present significant technical barriers. The development of durable and efficient oxygen electrocatalysts is essential for advancing <em>Re</em>-ZABs and related energy conversion technologies, such as fuel cells and water-splitting systems. This review provides a comprehensive overview of ZAB fundamentals, covering the transition from primary ZABs (Pr-ZABs) to rechargeable systems, alongside strategies to enhance battery efficiency and rechargeability. Particular attention is given to addressing Zn anode challenges, improving air cathodes, and evaluating the latest progress in unifunctional, bifunctional, and trifunctional electrocatalysts, including noble metal, transition metal, metal-organic framework (MOF)-based, and carbon-based materials. Finally, future research directions and potential advancements in <em>Re</em>-ZAB technology are explored, emphasizing their role in sustainable energy solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93548,"journal":{"name":"Energy nexus","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100387"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143394908","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}

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Compatibility analysis of novel inorganic cesium perovskites with emerging charge transport layers through design optimization

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Energy nexus Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100400

Anas Ahmad , Shayan Tariq Jan , Haseeb Ahmad Khan , Muhammad Sheraz , Wajahat Ullah Khan Tareen , Teong Chee Chuah , It Ee Lee , Haider Ali

{"title":"Compatibility analysis of novel inorganic cesium perovskites with emerging charge transport layers through design optimization","authors":"Anas Ahmad , Shayan Tariq Jan , Haseeb Ahmad Khan , Muhammad Sheraz , Wajahat Ullah Khan Tareen , Teong Chee Chuah , It Ee Lee , Haider Ali","doi":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100400","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100400","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The widely used Methylammonium lead iodide perovskite face stability challenges due to the organic methylammonium component, which degrades under environmental factors like moisture and heat, leading to toxic lead leakage, poisoning the surroundings. This study analyzes the compatibility of alternative inorganic, nontoxic, cesium-based planar (n-i-p) perovskite solar cells (PSCs), specifically Cs₃Bi₂I₉ and CsSnI₃, with various charge transport layers (CTLs) to enhance power conversion efficiency (PCE). A total of eight PSC configurations were simulated using SCAPS-1D software, with the selected CTLs including GO, MoS₂, CeO₂ and WO₃. The initial optimization step involved adjusting the absorber thickness, leading to enhanced photon absorption and increased PCE across all configurations. Further optimization of CTL doping, carrier mobility, and electron affinity improved band alignment, electric potential distribution, and cell conductivity. These optimizations reduced recombination losses and enhanced charge carrier extraction. A second round of absorber thickness optimization was then performed, accounting for the changes induced by the previous steps. As a result, the PCE improved significantly, with the highest efficiency reaching 21.52% in the GO/CsSnI₃/CeO₂ structure. Other optimized configurations, such as GO/CsSnI₃/WO₃ and MoS₂/CsSnI₃/WO₃, achieved PCE values of 21.4% and 15.64%, respectively. This multi-step optimization demonstrates that cesium-based perovskites, when combined with properly tuned CTLs, can achieve high efficiencies, positioning them as promising materials for the next generation of photovoltaics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93548,"journal":{"name":"Energy nexus","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100400"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143403194","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}

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Role of mineral resource rents, renewable energy, and energy efficiency toward carbon neutrality in China

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Energy nexus Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100394

Asif Raihan , Grzegorz Zimon , Mohammad Ridwan , Md Masudur Rahman , Mahdi Salehi

{"title":"Role of mineral resource rents, renewable energy, and energy efficiency toward carbon neutrality in China","authors":"Asif Raihan , Grzegorz Zimon , Mohammad Ridwan , Md Masudur Rahman , Mahdi Salehi","doi":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100394","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100394","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Environmental degradation has made climate change and global warming major global issues. Countries worldwide have set targets to reduce carbon emissions. Transitioning to clean energy, responsible resource extraction, and improving energy utilization are critical for preserving the ecosystem and reducing greenhouse gases. This study analyzes China's carbon emissions from 1990 to 2021, including factors like mineral resource extraction, economic growth, renewable energy use, and energy efficiency advancements. The paper uses advanced econometric methods including unit root testing, long-run cointegration analysis using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) framework, and empirical analysis with the Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares Estimator (DOLS). The results indicate that extraction of natural resources, upgrades in energy efficiency, and utilization of clean energy sources have an adverse link with carbon emissions, thereby emphasizing the positive effects on the environment. Conversely, there is an encouraging connection between economic growth and carbon emissions. These findings emphasize the importance of allocating resources toward renewable energy technologies to promote eco-friendly production and maximize mineral resource utilization. In order to effectively address global warming, policymakers and practitioners must prioritize the allocation of funds to the creation of green and alternative energy sources, the improvement of energy effectiveness, and the optimization of resource utilization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93548,"journal":{"name":"Energy nexus","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100394"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143387123","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}

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Circular economy in the renewable energy sector: A review of growth trends, gaps and future directions

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Energy nexus Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100395

Abdinasir Ahmed Abdirahman , Muhammad Asif , Osama Mohsen

{"title":"Circular economy in the renewable energy sector: A review of growth trends, gaps and future directions","authors":"Abdinasir Ahmed Abdirahman , Muhammad Asif , Osama Mohsen","doi":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100395","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100395","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study provides a comprehensive scientometric analysis of global research trends at the intersection of Circular Economy (CE) and Renewable Energy (RE) from 2014 to 2024, addressing the critical need for a systematic understanding of this rapidly expanding field. Using VOSviewer and Scopus data, it maps the intellectual landscape of CE and RE research, identifying key trends, influential authors, and collaborative networks. The findings reveal exponential growth in publications, particularly post-2018, driven by global sustainability initiatives like the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. While traditional RE technologies such as solar and wind dominate research outputs, emerging areas like green hydrogen and the circular bioeconomy remain underexplored, presenting substantial opportunities for future research. Major themes identified include sustainability performance, resource recovery, energy efficiency, and policy frameworks, reflecting the field's interdisciplinary nature. Geographic analysis reveals significant disparities, with over 70 % of research originating from developed countries like United Kingdom, Spain, USA and Italy, while contributions from developing regions such as Africa and South America remain minimal. This imbalance highlights the need for targeted investments in research and development, alongside international collaborations to address capacity gaps and ensure inclusive global participation. Integrating emerging digital technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT, along with exploring the socio-economic impacts of CE and RE transitions, are critical for advancing sustainability efforts. Policymakers must prioritize tailored regulatory frameworks and financial mechanisms, particularly in low-income countries, to drive equitable adoption of circular economy principles and bridge the existing disparities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93548,"journal":{"name":"Energy nexus","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100395"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143428231","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}

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