Environmental innovations as factor of development of petrochemical industry in Russia by A. I. Shinkevich, S. S. Kudryavtseva, Yu. N. Khakimullin, M. I. Farakhov

“…Result: the article shows that among the main types of environmental innovations introduced in the petrochemical industry are the reduction of material and energy costs, the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, the reduction of the negative impact on the environment, the replacement of petrochemical materials with safer ones, recycling of petrochemical waste; it is revealed that the primary factor influencing the intensification of the introduction of environmental innovations in the petrochemical industry is the result of the introduction of eco-innovations at industrial petrochemical enterprises, which is reduced from the intensity of costs for environmental innovations in this industry. …”
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Mechanical properties and macro–micro failure mechanisms of granite under thermal treatment and inclination by Yue Cao, Xiaowu Zhang, Lei Sun, Yadong Zheng, Chong Li

“…Abstract The coupling effects of inclination angle (θ) and high temperature (T) on rock degradation present significant construction challenges for underground engineering projects, such as underground coal gasification, inclined mining pillars, and nuclear waste repositories. This study is built on a novel combined compression and shear test system, investigating granite’s physical and mechanical properties and macroscopic failure characteristics under varying temperatures and inclination angles. …”
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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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Metabolic conversion of phenol to polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) for addressing dual environmental challenges: A review by Izzati Sabri, Mohd Zulkhairi Mohd Yusoff, Nor Azlan Nor Muhammad, Li Sim Ho, Norhayati Ramli

“…A sustainable approach to microbial polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production involves utilizing waste as a substrate, which can include toxic pollutants like phenol as a carbon feedstock. …”
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PERSPECTIVES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN CONSTRUCTION IN THE GHANAIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY by J Ayarkwa, K Agyekum, E. Adinyira, D. Osei-Asibey

“… Lean construction, if adopted could prove to be highly rewarding to Ghanaian construction organizations, resulting in the reduction of waste and improvement in productivity. This paper presents results of a study to assess the perceptions of Ghanaian construction practitioners of the lean construction philosophy and to identify the level of knowledge in the construction industry. …”
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Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Single- and Multilayer Polyester Foils (Laminates) from Polylactide and Poly(Ethylene 2,5-Furandicarboxylate) by Sandra Paszkiewicz, Izabela Irska, Konrad Walkowiak, Filip Włodarczyk, Magdalena Zdanowicz, Elżbieta Piesowicz, Mateusz Barczewski

“…The most common representative of this group is poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), which is not biodegradable and therefore, its waste might be burdensome to the environment. Thus, this work aims to develop outlines for obtaining polyester-based systems, preferably biobased ones, intended for the packaging industry and their detailed characterization. …”
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Leaching Characteristics and Mechanisms of Fluorine and Phosphorus from Phosphogypsum by Wanqiang Dong, Xiangyi Deng, Liqi Chai, Yuefei Zhang, Haodong Chen, Hanjun Wu, Ru’an Chi

“…As a large-volume industrial solid waste generated during the production of wet-process phosphoric acid, the primary disposal method for phosphogypsum (PG) currently involves centralized stockpiling, which requires substantial land use. …”
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Thermogravimetric analysis of rice husk and low-density polyethylene co-pyrolysis: kinetic and thermodynamic parameters by Divya Bisen, Ashish Pratap Singh Chouhan, Anil Kumar Sarma, Sakthivel Rajamohan, P. V. Elumalai, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Aschalew Cherie

“…In this study, we analyze the thermodynamic parameters, including enthalpy, Gibbs free energy, and entropy, and also pyrolysis performance index was thoroughly explored to understand the co-pyrolysis process of rice husk and plastic waste. To develop efficient reactors for continuous operation regardless of feedstock composition, it was necessary to establish the significance of blending biomass with plastics in terms of augmented carbon conversion, volatiles, and reaction rate.…”
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Simulation Study of Carbon Extraction from Coal Gasification Fine Slag by Airflow Classification Based on CFD-DEM by LI Xiangyang, ZHANG Qian, LI Le, BAI Hui, HUANG Wei

“…The airflow classification method has unique advantages because of its ability to efficiently process fine-graded particles without waste water and exhaust gas emmission. [Methods] According to CFD-DEM simulation, the gas-solid flow characteristics of horizontal turbine air classifier were investigated, and the matching relationship between the air inlet direction and turbine steering was explored. …”
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An Improved One-Pot Procedure for Preparation Of N,N -Diethyl-m-Toluamide from m-Toluic Acid by Thinh Pham Duc, Thu Nguyen Van, Phuong Bui Thu, Chau Phan Dinh, Duc Viet Le, Duong Vu Binh

“…During research all the by-products and waste materials in the reaction are highly water-soluble, therefore the final product was obtained at pharmaceutical requirement without further purification. …”
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A systematic literature review of forecasting and predictive models for enterococci intrusion in aquatic ecosystems by Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Edoardo Bertone, Rodney A. Stewart

“…Additionally, human and animal waste, particularly from sewage intrusion, are highlighted as significant sources of ENT, underscoring the need to address anthropogenic impacts on water contamination. …”
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Proactive Maintenance and Data-Driven Optimization of Mineral Lubricating Oil in a Gas Engine Cogeneration System Extending Oil Change Intervals for Cost Savings and a Reduced Envi... by Krzysztof Pytel, Roman Filipek, Adam Kalwar, Małgorzata Piaskowska-Silarska, Wiktor Hudy, Jana Depešová, Franciszek Kurdziel

“…Additionally, the predicted Global Warming Potential (GWP) for prematurely consumed oil amounted to 68 × 10³ kg CO₂ eq., while avoidable waste generation reached 18.2 m³ of mineral oil. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of the Water Retention Properties of Hydrogels Prepared from Melon and Orange Peels in Soils by Shiwei Fang, Yuan Zhong, Jun Wu, Yufan Xie, Liqun Cai, Minjun Li, Jun Cao, Hejie Zhao, Bo Dong

“…In light of the necessity to reuse agricultural waste, the preparation of MP-gel can facilitate the improvement of dry farming and address the issue of water scarcity in agriculture. …”
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Green Analytical Method for Simultaneous Determination of Glucosamine and Calcium in Dietary Supplements by Capillary Electrophoresis with Capacitively Coupled Contactless Conducti... by Yen Nhi Do, Thi Lan Phuong Kieu, Thi Huyen My Dang, Quang Huy Nguyen, Thu Hien Dang, Cao Son Tran, Anh Phuong Vu, Thi Trang Do, Thi Ngan Nguyen, Son Luong Dinh, Thi Minh Thu Nguyen, Thi Ngoc Mai Pham, Anh Quoc Hoang, Bach Pham, Thi Anh Huong Nguyen

“…Because of its low solvent consumption, minimal waste production, and speedy analysis, capillary electrophoresis is considered a “green” choice among analytical separation methods. …”
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Feasibility of cattle urine as nutrient medium for the microalgal biomass production by A. Suresh, S. Tamilvanan, K. Harini, H.V. Seventhi, R. Deepan Guna, R. Mahalakshmi, S. Suriyapriya, D. Sharmila, M. Thenmozhi

“…To check this, fresh cattle urine was collected, characterized, diluted and inoculated microalgae species <em>Oscillatoria</em>-SRA (Stagnant rainwater algae), <em>Oscillatoria</em>-CWA (Cooum waste algae), <em>Chlorella</em> and <em>Synecocystis</em> separately and incubated under fluorescent light with 8 hours light and 16 hours dark cycle. …”
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Behavior of eco-friendly concrete reinforced with hybrid recycled fibers by Radwa Defalla Abdel Hafez1, Raghda Osama Abd-Al Ftah, Bassam Abdelsalam Abdelsalam, Ibrahim Saad Agwa

“…Recycling waste materials is a crucial strategy to reduce landfill disposal. …”

Real-Time Compression Scheme for Urban Rail Transit Train Operation Data by LI Dexiang, WANG Linmei, WANG Shu

“…［Objective］ In view of the current challenges such as increased requirements for disk storage space, frequent disk damage and high bandwidth occupation existing in urban rail transit train operation data, research on data compression is of great significance for reducing storage space requirements, alleviating disk burden, and cutting bandwidth waste. ［Method］ By analyzing the characteristics of train operation data, the internal redundant characteristics of the data are studied from three dimensions i.e. time correlation, spatial correlation and overall redundancy of the data itself. …”
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Physicochemical Characterization of Dembi Reservoir Water for Suitability of Fish Production, Southwest Ethiopia by Ephrem Chekole, Henok Kassa, Abebe Aschalew, Lalit Ingale

“…Therefore, proper watershed management practices and waste management should be carried out for sustainable water quality maintenance and fish production.…”
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Repairable electronic products for the circular economy: a review of design for repair features, practices and measures to contrast obsolescence by Nataliia Roskladka, Gianmarco Bressanelli, Nicola Saccani, Giovanni Miragliotta

“…Abstract The current linear economy, with its “take-make-dispose” approach, has led to an unprecedented level of waste generation related to the end-of-life of electronics products, entailing huge impacts on climate change, pollution and resource depletion. …”
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Review: Will “cultured meat” transform our food system towards more sustainability? by Jean-François Hocquette, Sghaier Chriki, Dominique Fournier, Marie-Pierre Ellies-Oury

“…Compared with other potential sustainable solutions to be implemented such as reduction of food losses and waste, new food consumption habits with less proteins of animal sources, sustainable intensification, development of agroecological livestock production, or the development of the market for other meat substitutes (proteins from plants, mycoproteins, algae, insects, etc.), “cultured meat” has an uncertain future.…”
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