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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
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Yang Miao, Asif Razzaq, Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo, Abraham Ayobamiji Awosusi
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Zhenzi Li, Shijie Wang, Jiaxing Wu, Wei Zhou
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Lu Chen, Wenqian Zhang, Junfeng Wang, Xiaojing Li, Yi Li, Xin Hu, Leihong Zhao, Ying Wu, Yiming He
Summary: In this work, an Ag/Bi5O7I nanocomposite was prepared and used for the piezo/photocatalytic reduction of N2 to NH3 and methyl orange degradation for the first time. The addition of Ag nanoparticles to the Bi5O7I nanorods enhanced the spatial separation of charge carriers and improved the catalytic performance. Under ultrasonic vibration, the optimal Ag/Bi5O7I catalyst exhibited high efficiency in MO degradation and piezocatalytic N2 fixation. Additionally, simultaneous ultrasonic vibration and light irradiation further improved the performance. However, the weak adhesion of Ag nanoparticles resulted in their detachment under long-term ultrasonic vibration, leading to a reduction in the catalytic performance.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tangyang Jiang, Yang Yu, Atif Jahanger, Daniel Balsalobre-Lorente
Summary: Since 2020, emissions reduction has been a key focus for the Chinese government. The power and heating sector in China accounts for about 50% of total energy utilization. This study examines the structural emission reduction of China's power and heating industry from 2007 to 2015 using various analytical methods. The findings show that factors such as energy intensity, input, and energy composition play a critical role in reducing CO 2 e emissions. The ultimate demand is identified as the core driving factor for CO 2 e growth in the power and heating sector. Low-carbon power has a reduction effect, while high-carbon energy sources do not show significant emissions reduction.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. G. Olabi, Khaled Obaideen, Khaled Elsaid, Tabbi Wilberforce, Enas Taha Sayed, Hussein M. Maghrabie, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem
Summary: The exponential growth in the use of fossil fuels due to rapid population growth and technological advancements has led to severe environmental impacts. Accumulation of greenhouse gases, especially carbon emissions, in the environment has caused health issues and climate changes. Efforts are being made to reduce global GHG emissions to achieve the Paris Climate Agreement goals and UN Sustainable Development Goals, with Carbon Capture Technologies playing a crucial role in achieving these targets.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aqib Mujtaba, Pabitra Kumar Jena, Festus Victor Bekun, Pritish Kumar Sahu
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of economic growth, capital formation, and renewable/non-renewable energy consumption on CO2 emissions and ecological footprint in seventeen OECD countries from 1970 to 2016. The findings suggest that economic growth and gross capital formation have a negative impact on environmental quality, while renewable energy consumption has a positive effect. This highlights the importance of transitioning to renewable energy consumption in OECD countries for improved environmental quality.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Ramzan, Syed Ali Raza, Muhammad Usman, Gagan Deep Sharma, Hafiz Arslan Iqbal
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JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
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Erfeng Han, Noradin Ghadimi
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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abdullah Emre Caglar, Muhammad Wasif Zafar, Festus Victor Bekun, Mehmet Mert
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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
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Wanjun Xia, Nicholas Apergis, Muhammad Farhan Bashir, Sudeshna Ghosh, Buhari Dogan, Umer Shahzad
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jinna Yu, Yuk Ming Tang, Ka Yin Chau, Raima Nazar, Sajid Ali, Wasim Iqbal
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Faisal Hassan, Furqan Jamil, Abid Hussain, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Mansoor Janjua, Shahab Khushnood, Muhammad Farhan, Khurram Altaf, Zafar Said, Changhe Li
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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bao-Jie He, Junsong Wang, Jin Zhu, Jinda Qi
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RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Erfan Babaee Tirkolaee, Alireza Goli, Peiman Ghasemi, Fariba Goodarzian
Summary: This study develops a mathematical model to design a sustainable mask Closed-Loop Supply Chain Network (CLSCN) during the COVID-19 outbreak. A multi-objective Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) model is proposed to address various decisions within a multi-period multi-echelon multi-product supply chain. Sustainable development is considered by minimizing the total cost, total pollution, and total human risk. Two algorithms, MOGWO and NSGA-II, are used to solve the model and find Pareto optimal solutions. The results show that MOGWO performs better in terms of dispersion and solution quality. A real case study and sensitivity analyses are conducted to validate the model. Practical implications and managerial insights are discussed.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad R. Usman
Summary: This study reviews hydrogen storage strategies and surveys recent developments in the field.
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