Environmental sustainability
A groundbreaking study by researchers at Widener University has found that distributing supply chain network designs can significantly improve the adoption of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators. The study, which surveyed 733 supply chain professionals, discovered that distributed SCNDs exhibit the highest adoption levels of ESG indicators, outperforming centralized
Environmental sustainability
A new study on sustainability in the construction sector reveals that Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) manufacturing is a significant source of carbon emissions. Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the sustainability of alternative concrete mixtures, focusing on partial
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from the University of Virginia have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of sustainability, presenting an electrocatalytic semihydrogenation method that provides a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to conventional methods for purifying crude ethylene streams. This innovative approach has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from Tianjin University of Commerce have developed a groundbreaking Photooxidation-Pyrolysis Coupling (PPC) technology that significantly enhances the circular use of photocured waste (PCW). This innovation has the potential to revolutionize the recycling industry by achieving high-yield, sustainable, and clean disposal of PCW. The PPC technology was designed to efficiently
Environmental sustainability
Research by Liaocheng University has shed new light on the intricate interplay between carbon footprint methodologies, sustainable product development, and environmental protection in China's manufacturing sector. The study, published in Scientific Reports, analyzed data from 429 employees within the manufacturing sector and employed SmartPLS version 4.1 to
Environmental sustainability
A breakthrough in efficient sorting of lithium-ion batteries has been achieved through a new research method, providing a significant improvement in sorting time and energy consumption. Investigators at the Harbin Institute of Technology in Shandong, People's Republic of China have developed a fast sorting method using partial frequency
Environmental sustainability
Research from Jeonbuk National University in South Korea has developed a comprehensive process for metal recovery from waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs) using an environmentally friendly thiosulfate leaching method. The study's financial supporters included the Ministry of Environment (ME) and the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute. The
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from Wuhan Polytechnic University have developed a novel waste-based landfill cover material by combining industrial waste with construction waste and dredged sediment. This innovative approach aims to mitigate landfill pollution and reduce carbon emissions by converting harmful waste into a durable, low-permeability material. Key Takeaways: * The research utilized industrial
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology have made significant progress in the field of sustainability research, discovering a novel method to upcycle waste pyrolytic carbon black into ultra-high-performance anodes for sodium-ion batteries. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the field of energy storage and contribute to a
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have made significant strides in sustainability research by developing a novel composite material, CA-BNMG-1, for the selective recovery of rare earth elements (REEs) from complex aqueous environments. This innovation could potentially address both resource security and sustainability challenges associated with REE recovery from e-waste,
Environmental sustainability
Investigations into sustainability research have revealed significant gaps between the environmental commitments of large companies and those of their suppliers in the automotive industry. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo examined the alignment of sustainability practices among original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers in Canada&
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at the University of Quebec Trois-Rivieres have developed a method to produce cellulose filaments using only mechanical treatment, making them a sustainable alternative to non-biodegradable plastic packaging. This innovation has the potential to reduce environmental pollution and offer cost-effective solutions for packaging films. The team has successfully produced films
