Development of a Multifunctional Chitosan-Based Composite Film from Crab Shell (<i>Portunus segnis</i>) and Algae (<i>Ulva lactuca</i>) with Enhanced Antioxidant and Antimicrobial... by Imen Zaghbib, Johar Amin Ahmed Abdullah, Alberto Romero

“…By utilizing renewable and biodegradable materials, this work contributes to reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency, aligning with the principles of a circular economy and environmental preservation.…”
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Improving the Performance and Biodegradability of Biocomposites Made from Banana Sap and Banana Fibres by Vimla Paul, Sudhakar Muniyasamy, Krishnan Kanny, Orebotse Joseph Botlhoko, Ponnurengam Malliappan Sivakumar

“…This study also provides an avenue to consider BSMF for carrying out our future life cycle assessment (LCA) and to compare with commercial product’s LCA. In a circular economy approach, characteristics such as durability, environmental toxicity, and recyclability of such materials should be studied and optimised to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.…”
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Effects of marble waste on shear strength and pullout resistance of sand reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars by Shabir Hussain, Irshad Ahmad, Fasih Ahmed Khan, Waqas Ahmad, Beenish Jehan Khan

“…Therefore, GFRP bars embedded in optimized MWS mixtures are proposed as a sustainable and eco-friendly soil-reinforcement method, which is also helpful in reducing the depletion of natural resources and promoting a circular economy.…”
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Coconut residues increase light fraction of organic matter and water retention in semi-arid sandy soil under irrigated cultivation by Isnara Evelin Barbosa da Silva, Magnus Dall’Igna Deon, Davi José Silva, Francisco Alisson da Silva Xavier, Ana Paula Guimarães Santos, Diana Signor

“…ABSTRACT Coconut palm cultivation is associated with the generation of a large amount of residues, mainly from coconut shells, and their utilization in agriculture can represent an opportunity in the context of circular economy and climate change. This study aimed to determine the effect of coconut shell deposition on carbon (C) stocks, organic matter quality, and soil water retention in coconut palm cultivation in the Brazilian semi-arid region. …”
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Advancing Sustainable Infrastructure Management: Insights from System Dynamics by Julio Juarez-Quispe, Erick Rojas-Chura, Alain Jorge Espinoza Vigil, Milagros Socorro Guillén Málaga, Oscar Yabar-Ardiles, Johan Anco-Valdivia, Sebastián Valencia-Félix

“…In addition, its analysis shows the interdependencies between variables and stages, demonstrating, for example, how the implementation of tools such as LCA, BIM, and Circular Economy principles in S1, or IoT and SHM in S4, significantly improve sustainability. …”
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Preliminary investigations of sustainable magnetic catalyst-based biochar derived spent coffee ground for biodiesel production from waste cooking oil by Jayaraja Silvaraja, Noor Yahida Yahya, Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol, Yong Siang Lee

“…In addition, the findings suggest that this approach offers a promising contribution for the development of a circular economy in the biofuel industry based on the utilization of waste to wealth.…”
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Economic Analysis of the Operation of a Hydropower Plant in a Wastewater Treatment Plant: Toruń, Poland by Paweł Tomczyk, Krzysztof Mastalerek, Karol Kociszewski, Wojciech Orzepowski, Mirosław Wiatkowski

“…The work can contribute to understanding the specifics of the operation of such facilities, which is consistent with, among others, the goals of sustainable development, climate and energy policies, or the circular economy.…”
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Use of building wastes and red mud as CO2 sorbent and catalyst for the production of hydrogen by Despina Vamvuka, Stavroula Panagiotidou, Agapi Orfanoudaki

“… In the context of low-carbon and circular economy, this study aimed to develop a method for producing biofuels rich in hydrogen, using exclusively waste materials as energy sources or beneficial additives. …”
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Drying kinetic models, thermodynamics, physicochemical qualities, and bioactive compounds of avocado (Persea americana Mill. Hass variety) seeds dried using various drying methods by Desta Dugassa Fufa, Tilahun Bekele, Aynadis Tamene, Geremew Bultosa

“…Furthermore, the implications of this research finding is to produce stable products with better quality from plant by-products using the proper drying methods and promoting a circular economy.…”
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Integrating anaerobic co-digestion and BSF larvae cultivation: A sustainable approach to fish innards and food waste management by Riris Waladatun Nafi'ah, Sri Suhartini, Nur Hidayat, Yusuf Wibisono, Nimas Mayang Sabrina Sunyoto, Lailia Alfisya, Rohmi Nadi Wilujeng, Nur Anisah Rizky Harahap, Hanna Syakira Salsabila, Novita Ainur Rohma, Andhika Putra Agus Pratama, Khairil Anas Md Rezali

“…This study demonstrates the potential scalability of the integrated system as a sustainable and economically viable approach to managing fish innards and food waste, contributing to the circular economy and environmental sustainability.…”
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The assessment of chemical composition and biological activity of faba bean pods as a potential feed additive utilized in piglets nutrition by Inna Vlasova, Philip Krüsselmann, Yuliia Kostenko, Maciej Obrębski, Sebastian Granica, Wilfried Vahjen, Jürgen Zentek, Marcin Równicki, Jakub P. Piwowarski

“…The results indicate that FBP ‘Bizon’ is a valuable source of bioactive compounds with antibacterial properties, without adverse effects on porcine enzymes or IPEC-J2 cells, supporting its potential as a sustainable feed in piglet nutrition, in line with circular economy concepts.…”
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A bibliometric analysis of the effects of electronic waste on the environment by M. Maphosa, V. Maphosa

“…By tracing the evolutionary research pathway, it is clear that the research hotspots have shifted focus to e-waste generation, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, and circular economy. A total of 141 articles on e-waste and the environment published between 2003 and 2021 were selected for the study. …”
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Optimizing Acidic Reductive Leaching for Lithium Recovery: Enhancing Sustainable Lithium Supply for Energy Markets by Agnieszka Sobianowska-Turek, Amelia Zielińska, Weronika Urbańska, Anna Mielniczek, Agnieszka Fornalczyk, Szymon Pawlak, Tomasz Małysa, Janusz Cebulski

“…Additionally, the results contribute to the principles of the circular economy and sustainable supply chains in the energy sector, providing a method to reduce dependency on geopolitically constrained lithium resources and supporting the global energy transition toward cleaner energy solutions.…”
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Evaluation of 2,3-butanediol derived from whey fermentation as an effective bio-based monomer for waterborne polyurethane dispersions by Lorena Germán-Ayuso, Rubén Cobos, Leire Lorenzo, Francisca Río, Soraya Prieto-Fernández, Tomás Roncal, José M. Cuevas

“…Within the context of the circular economy, the transformation of agri-food waste or by-products into valuable products is essential to promoting a transition towards more sustainable and efficient utilisation of resources. …”
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Extraction and Characterization of Artichoke (<i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L.) Solid Waste from the Industrial Processing of Fresh-Cut Products for Nutraceutical Use by Francesco Corrias, Efisio Scano, Massimo Milia, Alessandro Atzei, Mattia Casula, Nicola Arru, Alberto Angioni

“…According to the principles of circular economy, the work scheme proposed in this article, the use of waste and its processing into useful products such as nutraceutical supplies could provide a practical and economic opportunity for companies and farmers involved in the cultivation and industrial processing of artichokes.…”
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A comprehensive review of AI-based collagen valorization: Recent trends, innovations in extraction, and applications by Arthi Srinivasan, Arun Gupta, Vigneswaran Narayanamurthy

“…Collagen valorization is further aligned with circular economy principles, focusing on converting waste into high-value products such as collagen peptides, biomaterials, and functional foods. …”
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Valorization of Oil Cakes in Two-Pot Lactone Biosynthesis Process by Jolanta Małajowicz, Agata Fabiszewska, Bartłomiej Zieniuk, Joanna Bryś, Mariola Kozłowska, Katarzyna Marciniak-Lukasiak

“…The proposed biotransformation requires optimization and is a good example of the application of the circular economy in food processing and waste management.…”
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Investigation of corrosion and water absorption of biomass natural coir fiber/hBN reinforced epoxy hybrid composites using different optimisation approaches by Ramraji Kirubakaran, Shenbaga Velu Pitchumani, Sanju Tom, R. Ashwin Nagaraj, P. Salin, Harish Kumar Natchimuthu, Venkatachalam Gopalan, G. Vinayagamurthy

“…However, from a circular economy perspective, these materials present an opportunity to be repurposed into new, eco-friendly products. …”
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One-step solvothermal preparation of Fe-doped Ni0.85Se/NF: An efficient catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction by Longqi Zhu, Runze Wang, Chen Wang, Shuhan Yang, Haizhen Liu, Bo Xing, Honghui Cheng, Kuikui Wang

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Innovative strategies for valorization of byproducts from soybean industry: A review on status, challenges, and sustainable approaches towards zero-waste processing systems by Ahasanul Karim, Emmanuel Freddy Osse, Seddik Khalloufi

“…Additionally, a cutting-edge framework is proposed, advocating for the establishment of a zero-waste system within the soybean processing sector, emphasizing integrated biorefinery technologies, circular economy strategies, and sustainability principles. …”
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