Utilizing waste tire rubber as a circular-economy additive to improve the filtration performance of drilling fluids
July 2026
This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing finely ground Recycled Auto Tire Rubber (RATR) as a circular economy additive to enhance the filtration performance of water based drilling fluids....
Recycled copper waste as a green functional material for enhanced bacterial removal in drinking water filtration systems
July 2026
In rural communities, conventional methods used to disinfect raw water are not only insufficient, but they also generate harmful byproducts. This increases the risk of water-borne diseases, highlighting...
Sustainable management of plant litter and polypropylene plastic mulch residues via thermochemical recycling: Synergistic co-pyrolysis characteristics and evolved gas analysis
July 2026
In agricultural fields, plant litter and plastic residues commonly coexist due to the widespread use of plastic mulching, a practice known to enhance crop yield. Following harvest, both plastic mulch...
Effect of catalyst types on economic feasibility and environmental impact of simultaneous levulinic acid and hydrochar production from cassava rhizome via acid catalytic hydrothermal process
July 2026
The economic feasibility and environmental impacts of simultaneous levulinic acid (LV) and hydrochar synthesis from cassava rhizome (CR) using H2SO4 and HCl catalysts were investigated. In this study,...
Sustainable recycling technologies for lithium-ion battery cathode materials: Recent progress
July 2026
With the widespread deployment and extensive utilization of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) across various sectors, battery recycling has emerged as a critical concern for sustainable development. As the...
Effect of biogas-to-biomethane upgrading on power efficiency and emissions reduction in wastewater treatment plants
July 2026
This study investigates the feasibility of transitioning from biogas to biomethane as a fuel source for power generation in wastewater treatment plants. Using real operational data from the As-Samra...
Insights into recent developments and obstacles in automated fruit ripeness classification
April 2026
The ripening stage of a fruit is a crucial determinant of its quality. Traditional assessment methods for fruit ripeness are often subjective, error-prone, and time-consuming. Therefore, numerous attempts...
The role of fin–PCM integration in enhancing photovoltaic performance
April 2026
The efficiency and longevity of photovoltaic (PV) systems are fundamentally constrained by excessive operating temperatures, which reduce electrical output and accelerate material degradation. To address...
Design and stability analysis of a robust model predictive control method for voltage regulation in DC-DC buck converters subject to the input and load uncertainties
April 2026
In controlling DC-DC buck converters, the issue of input uncertainties as well as load uncertainties is one of the important challenges in controller design. This paper addresses this issue as well...
An intelligent digital twin approach for optimizing multi-channel supply chains in uncertain environments
April 2026
This study develops an innovative framework for the multi-objective optimization of multi-channel supply chains under uncertainty. The framework integrates the D-number model, an extension of Dempster–Shafer...
Smart and sustainable hydroponics: Fuzzy logic-based environmental control for optimized indoor crop growth
April 2026
Indoor hydroponics offers a promising pathway toward sustainable urban agriculture, but its effectiveness depends on precise environmental control. This study presents a compact, energy-efficient hydroponic...
Hydrogen horizons: Unlocking the potential for fuel cell-integrated sustainable recreation vehicles
April 2026
Fuel Cell Recreational Vehicles (FCRVs) are emerging as a promising sustainable alternative to conventional diesel- and gasoline-powered recreational vehicles. This paper evaluates the financial and...
Upcycling of waste plastics, end-of-life tire rubber, and bio-derived oils for circular asphalt pavements: A Systematic review
April 2026
The asphalt industry faces growing challenges from stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction mandates and diminishing high-quality virgin material reserves. This review paper positions upcycling as the...
Field survey of farming practices in onion farms in Morocco and diagnosis of ability to move toward agroecological practices
April 2026
This study aimed to investigate onion (Allium cepa L.) production practices in the Fez–Meknes region of Northern Morocco and explore the potential for adopting an agroecological model. Field visits...
The effect of behavioral factors related to cashlessness on the perception of green finance
April 2026
This study aims to examine the effects of behavioral factors shaping cashless payment behaviors in Turkey on green finance perception. The study focuses on subconscious factors such as functional benefit,...
Ultrasound-assisted interesterification method from coconut oil for biodiesel production via heterogeneous catalyst: Characterization and optimization
April 2026
Ultrasound-assisted interesterification is a new approach for biodiesel production, and in this study, coconut oil was selected as the raw material to produce biodiesel using this technology. Therefore,...
Optimizing power sector decarbonization in Indonesia through an integrated policy modeling framework
April 2026
Indonesia’s power sector is still dominated by fossil fuels, which makes it difficult for the country to meet its climate goals. This study develops an integrated modeling framework to evaluate long...
ESG emphasis of top companies in East and Southeast Asian countries unveiled by deep learning
April 2026
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are becoming increasingly vital in evaluating corporate performance and addressing global challenges. This study examines the ESG emphasis...
Integration of lignocellulosic waste (Sonneratia-ovata) derived silver nanoparticle with naturally available halloysite nanotubes for efficient organic dye pollutants removal
April 2026
The drinkable water scarcity has been increased worldwide due to the mixing of numerous hazardous organic and inorganic pollutants in water bodies, urging to find sustainable water remediation techniques....
Secure and scalable power system event identification with renewable integration via federated LSTM and adaptive privacy mechanisms
April 2026
The power system event detection process must accelerate and become more precise with increasing penetration of renewable energy systems into the grid. The authors discuss a federated learning LSTM...
Impact of steam sterilization of infectious medical waste on air quality in a building: A case study in Thailand
April 2026
In this work, a novel system for managing air pollution produced during steam sterilization is presented. Steam sterilization technique is used to manage infectious medical waste into municipal waste...
Biosorption of aqueous cadmium using chemically delignified lignocellulose from industrial hemp stalks: kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics
April 2026
Biosorbents present a cost-effective alternative to expensive fossil-based ion-exchange resins for addressing the challenge of heavy metal contamination in wastewater treatment. Among these contaminants,...
Synergizing climate mitigation and circular economy: A Comprehensive review for achieving carbon neutrality
April 2026
This comprehensive review examines the synergistic integration of climate mitigation strategies and circular economy (CE) principles as a pathway toward achieving global carbon neutrality. While traditional...
Conical solar still with internal and external modifications: A comprehensive review
April 2026
The global water emergency requires innovative and sustainable solutions to afford clean water especially after a rapid growing populations and industrial practices besides environmental changes. Solar...
High efficiency and sustainability of PVDF membrane in wastewater treatment and reuse
April 2026
To address the challenges of membrane fouling, short service life, and unstable performance associated with PVDF membranes in wastewater treatment and reuse, this study proposes a multi-dimensional...