Environmental sustainability
Research conducted at the University of Arizona has identified significant challenges in the copper mining industry due to inherent risks within the copper supply chain. The study emphasizes the importance of managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues to meet the projected increase in global demand for copper by 2050.
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at King Saud University have made a significant discovery in the field of sustainability research, exploring the electronic structure, optical, and transport properties of Cs2HgM (M = Se and Te) semiconductors. The study, published in Inorganic Chemistry Communications, aims to assess the potential of these materials for solar energy applications
Environmental sustainability
A new study published in Transportation Research Part A-policy and Practice explores the impact of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) on shipping decarbonization. The research, conducted by Yonggang Li and his team from the Dalian University of Technology, finds that moderate green preferences and carbon quota prices
Environmental sustainability
A new study published in the Discover Sustainability journal has shed light on the spatio-temporal dynamics of land use and land cover in the Weito River Catchment in Ethiopia. The research, conducted by a team from the Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, used remote sensing and CA Markov modeling
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Polytechnic University Milan have proposed a novel approach to reducing energy consumption and carbody vibration in high-speed trains through the use of a convolutional neural network (CNN) driven control strategy. The study was funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China and the H2020 Marie
Environmental sustainability
A new study published in Applied Energy has shed light on the complexities of sustainable energy transitions. The research, conducted by investigators at Polytechnic University Milan, emphasizes the need to integrate political economy and ecology perspectives to understand the socio-technical systems driving energy consumption. The study concludes that a bottom-up
Environmental sustainability
A team of researchers from Tallinn University of Technology has made new findings in sustainability research, specifically in the context of sustainability-driven organisational change in Mexican small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The study aims to explore the interplay between regulatory, normative and cultural-cognitive factors in driving sustainability initiatives. Through qualitative
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Qilu University of Technology have developed a revolutionary method to create porous 3D structures from agricultural waste, specifically corn stalk pith, that exhibit exceptional resilience and stability. These structures have tremendous potential in various applications, including oil-water separation, flexible electronics, and thermal insulation. The innovative approach leverages a
Environmental sustainability
A recent study published by researchers from Telkom University investigates the impact of integrating Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) and Environmental Management Practices (EMP) on Enviropreneurship Performance (EP) in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Indonesian tourism sector. The research, which used a quantitative approach and surveyed 278 SMEs,
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Xiamen University Malaysia have developed a novel approach to address global water scarcity using solar energy, integrating zinc oxide (ZnO) with carbonized oil palm fiber (ZnO-CF) to improve water transport properties and desalination efficiency. This innovative solution demonstrates a cost-effective and sustainable method for treating lake water and
Environmental sustainability
Research has underscored the importance of enhancing enterprise performance and sustainability in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through entrepreneurship leadership, innovation, analytical thinking, and creativity. A study conducted by Sager Alharthi at Saudi Electronic University explored the relationship between enterprise performance and sustainability in manufacturing firms in Saudi Arabia. The
Environmental sustainability
With the increasing pressure on natural resources and unprecedented levels of waste and pollution, sustainable construction practices in the road industry are becoming increasingly important. The use of recycled aggregates in pavement construction has gained significant attention due to their environmental, economic, and social benefits. However, the application of recycled
