Advancements in microalgal biomass conversion for rubber composite applications by Doaa S. Mahmoud, Salwa H. El-Sabbagh, Sayeda M. Abdo

“…Abstract Carbon black (CB) as rubber reinforcement has raised environmental concerns regarding this traditional petroleum-based filler, which is less susceptible to biodegradability. …”
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Optimizing mycelial growth of Trametes versicolor HBB 7328 for enzyme production and green energy by Nikita Goyat, Rajeev Kumar Kapoor, Baljeet Singh Saharan, Prexha Kapoor, Deepika Dhanda

“…This study aimed to optimize these conditions, as well as carbon and nitrogen sources, to enhance the mycelial growth of the white-rot fungus T. versicolor HBB 7328. …”
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Addressing the Scientific Gaps Between Life Cycle Thinking and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for the Sustainability Assessment of Electric Vehicles’ Lithium-Ion Batteries by Maria Tournaviti, Christos Vlachokostas, Alexandra V. Michailidou, Christodoulos Savva, Charisios Achillas

“…Electric vehicles can substantially lower the overall carbon footprint of the transportation sector, and their batteries become key enablers of widespread electrification. …”
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Second-generation laryngeal mask airway as an alternative to endotracheal tube in prolonged laparoscopic abdominal surgery: a comparative analysis of intraoperative gas exchanges by Sukhee Park, Ja Eun Lee, Gyu Sung Choi, Jong Man Kim, Justin Sangwook Ko, Duck Hwan Choi, Gaab Soo Kim

“…The following parameters were compared between the two groups of patients: end-tidal pressure of carbon dioxide (ETCO2), tidal volume (TV), respiratory rate (RR), peak inspiratory pressure (PIP), arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2), pH and ratio of arterial partial pressure of oxygen to fractional inspired oxygen (PFR) during surgery. …”
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Innovative Application of Nano-Organic Photochromic New Materials in Hakka Traditional Decorative Pattern Design by HuiJuan Lai

“…Moreover, when the length of carbon nanofibers is 40um, the overall performance of the composites is the best. …”
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Flash Pyrolysis Experiment on Albizia odoratissima Biomass under Different Operating Conditions: A Comparative Study on Bio-Oil, Biochar, and Noncondensable Gas Products by C. Sowmya Dhanalakshmi, S. Kaliappan, H. Mohammed Ali, S. Sekar, Melvin Victor Depoures, Pravin P. Patil, Baskara Sethupathy Subbaiah, S. Socrates, Habtewolde Ababu Birhanu

“…The gas analyses showed that hydrogen and carbon dioxide were dominant, followed by carbon monoxide and methane.…”
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Synthesis and Adsorbent Performance of Modified Biochar with Ag/MgO Nanocomposites for Heat Storage Application by R. Venkatesh, N. Karthi, N. Kawin, T. Prakash, C. Ramesh Kannan, M. Karthigairajan, Ketema Bobe

“…Ball milling is a facile and feasible process to fabricate carbon-metal-oxide nanomaterials.…”
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Sustainability indicator evaluation for biomass feedstock in the biojet supply chain using Fuzzy Delphi method by Hasibuan Sawarni, Nazir Novizar, Kandasani Jayakhrisna

“…Indonesia, like many other countries, is part of international agreements and initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Producing bio-jet fuel as renewable aviation fuel aligns with these commitments, contributing to global efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. …”
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An In Silico Approach for Evaluating a Fraction-Based, Risk Assessment Method for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Mixtures by Nina Ching Y. Wang, Glenn E. Rice, Linda K. Teuschler, Joan Colman, Raymond S. H. Yang

“…Membership in a TPH fraction is generally defined by the number of carbon atoms in a compound and by a compound's equivalent carbon (EC) number index, which can predict its environmental fate. …”
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF WATER TREATMENT PROCESS. A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF EVALUATION METHOD by FLORINA FABIAN, VALENTIN NEDEFF, MIRELA PANAINTE -LEHADUS, OANA IRIMIA, SILVIA RACOVITA

“…The approach is based on the evaluation of LCA, Externalities Evaluation methodology and Carbon Footprint methodology, each of these methods have the environmental indicators able to relate direct and indirect emissions generated by any water treatment process. …”
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Modeling bacterial interactions uncovers the importance of outliers in the coastal lignin-degrading consortium by Qiannan Peng, Cheng Zhao, Xiaopeng Wang, Kelin Cheng, Congcong Wang, Xihui Xu, Lu Lin

“…Abstract Lignin, as the abundant carbon polymer, is essential for carbon cycle and biorefinery. …”
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Safeguarding forest ecosystems: harnessing IoT for fire detection by Iman Atighi, Zhi Zhou

“…This paper explores the utilization of IoT-enabled WSNs in forest fire detection, with a specific focus on the sensor nodes' ability to monitor environmental parameters such as temperature, pressure, and humidity, as well as chemical indicators including Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, and Nitrogen Dioxide. …”
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Evaluation of Fomitopsis betulina strains for growth on different media and exopolysaccharide production by Kizitska Tetiana, Barshteyn Viсtor, Sevindik Mustafa, Krupodorova Tetiana

“…Variations in the growth rate of the studied strains ranged from 3.50±0.33 to 8.75±0.50 mm/day, biomass synthesis from 2.28±0.26 to 13.72±0.05 g/L, and exopolysaccharide production from 0.02±0.00 to 2.20±0.31 g/L. Maltose as a carbon source in malt extract agar (MEA) and malt extract broth (MEB) was the most suitable for the growth, while dextrose and starch as carbon sources in potato dextrose broth (PDB) were more suitable for exopolysaccharide production. …”
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Cropland non-agriculturization and agricultural green development: Evidence from the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China by Chunxia Zhu, Yangyang Sun, Haolun Xu

“…Employing the biennial non-radial directional distance function and Luenberger index, the agricultural green total factor productivity (AGTFP) has been measured under the dual constraints of “carbon source” and “carbon sink”. Subsequently, the double fixed effect model is utilized to examine the causal dynamics between CLN and AGTFP. …”
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High Rate Stormwater Treatment for Water Reuse and Conservation—Review by Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran, Jaya Kandasamy, Harsha Ratnaweera

“…Various filter media, such as those in green roofs, bioretention systems, and swales, effectively remove pollutants like nutrients, heavy metals, PAHs, and micropollutants. Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters excel at reducing heavy metals and dissolved organic carbon (DOC), with pre-screening via anthracite filters to extend GAC lifespan by trapping sediments and pollutants. …”
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Enhancement of Methane Concentration by Removing Contaminants from Biogas Mixtures Using Combined Method of Absorption and Adsorption by Muhammad Rashed Al Mamun, Shuichi Torii

“…Silica gel, sodium sulfate (Na2SO4), and calcium oxide (CaO) reduce the water vapour (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2). It is possible to upgrade methane (CH4) above 95% in biogas using chemical or physical absorption or adsorption process. …”
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The Rate of Leaf Litter Decompositions and Nutrient Release Patterns of Four Selected Agroforestry Tree Species in Southern Ethiopia by Daba Misgana Bekele, Asmelash Tesfaye Gebremedhin

“…The release rates of organic carbon from leaf litter of Terminalia brownii, Croton macrostachyus, and Cordia africana showed negative correlations with soil organic carbon, whereas Balanites aegyptiaca displayed a significant positive correlation, with Pearson values of -0.94, -0.397, -0.95, and 0.71, respectively (P<0.05). …”
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Preparation of high quality ferrovanadium nitride by carbothermal reduction nitridation process by Wu Y.D., Zhang G.H., Chou K.C.

“…It was demonstrated that C/O molar ratio had a great influence on the residue carbon, as well as the nitrogen content in the final products. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variation of Abattoir Operation on Soil Quality Dynamics in Umuahia South, Abia State, Nigeria by M.U. Chikwendu, U.I. Uchendu, N.O. Ochor

“…The results indicate that the mean pH value was 5.90, organic carbon 1.31% and 2.27% organic matter respectively. …”
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Assessing the Public’s Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy Management in Taiwan by Hsing-Chih Chen, Chun-Hung Lee, Timothy Bernd Wallace Seekings, Linh Bao Nguyen

“…Renewable energy (RE) is one of the keys to achieving the global goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Understanding the factors influencing public participation behavior and social acceptance in RE management (REM) is thus essential to a sustainable energy transition embraced by communities and stakeholders. …”
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