Environmental sustainability
Google's Gemini AI chatbot, a prominent artificial intelligence (AI) system, has been found to consume significantly less energy and water than previously estimated, according to a technical research paper published by the company. The study demonstrated that a single text prompt into Gemini consumes 0.24 watt-hours of
Environmental sustainability
Research on the intersection of Digital Twin technologies and Life Cycle Assessment in the construction sector has revealed promising opportunities for enhancing resource efficiency and supporting circular economy strategies. However, the lack of standardized methodologies and data interoperability remains a significant barrier to effective implementation. The University of Ferrara'
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Researchers from Transilvania University Brasov have conducted a comprehensive comparative analysis of cross-docking operations in Eastern and Central European markets, focusing on economic efficiency and sustainability indicators. The study found that optimized cross-docking can achieve statistically significant cost reductions of 10.61% for Eastern and Central European inbound logistics and
Environmental sustainability
A new study published in the International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications has shed light on the effects of digital transformation on sustainable performance in the volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) era. Conducted by researchers from Wuhan University, the study utilized survey data from China to investigate the
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A recent study from the ABV Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management has identified the primary challenges of adopting Supply Chain 5.0 (SC 5.0) in manufacturing industries serving developing economies. The researchers employed Grey Influence Analysis (GINA) to gather opinions from 20 experts, including academic researchers, executives,
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Investigations into 3D printing have led to the discovery of a novel monofunctional photopolymerizable monomer, glycerol carbonate methyl itaconate (GCI), which can significantly enhance the sustainability of fossil-based resins and impart added functionality. Researchers at the University of Bologna have synthesized and chemically characterized GCI, demonstrating its compatibility and increasing
Environmental sustainability
New research from the University of Edinburgh, supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Fellowship, has shed light on the potential of polycarbonate (PC) in a circular economy. The study, published in the journal Cirp Annals-manufacturing Technology, investigates the technical feasibility, carbon footprint, and economic impact of recycling injection
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Northeast Forestry University in Harbin, China, have made a groundbreaking discovery in sustainability research. According to a study published in Advanced Science, a team of scientists developed a novel thixotropic MXene/conductive cellulose heteroink that enables the additive manufacturing of micro-supercapacitors (MSCs) with outstanding areal energy density. This
Environmental sustainability
In a report published by Hawassa University in Ethiopia, researchers have highlighted the potential of natural nanofibers as sustainable and high-performance textiles. The study, which has been peer-reviewed, focuses on the electrospinning of cellulose, chitin, and silk nanofibers, emphasizing their electrospinnability, processing challenges, functional modifications, and potential applications in advanced
Environmental sustainability
Research investigators from Korea University have made significant progress in the field of sustainability research, developing a novel self-assembled multi-enzyme nanomachine (SAMN) and its whole-cell biocatalyst to target the degradation of marine biomass components. This innovative technology has the potential to transform the production of functional sugars and value-added bio-based
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University have made significant strides in sustainability research, unveiling a study on the utilization of industrial waste for eco-friendly product development. The study's findings, published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, present a novel approach to extracting cellulose from cashew
Environmental sustainability
Research conducted by RWTH Aachen University has led to the development of a novel model for assessing the perceived quality of plastic packaging. This model, known as the "extended level model," takes into account multiple dimensions of quality, including sustainability, and analyzes the dominance of sensory perception in
