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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1161.v1

Stability and Composting Behaviour of Pla-Starch Laminates Containing Active Extracts and Cellulose Fibres from Rice Straw

Pedro A. V. Freitas, Chelo González-Martínez, Amparo Chiralt

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: biodegradable materials; phenolic compounds; cellulose fibres; valorisation of residues; bilayer films

Online: 17 April 2024 (12:36:21 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1121.v1

Regenerative Cattle Farming in Latin America and the Caribbean, Far beyond the Oxymoron

Ricardo Abramovay, Alessandra Matte, Estela Catunda Sanseverino, Adrieli Luisa Ritt, Marina Walder Galiano

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: animal welfare; deforestation; moderate intensification; pastures; cattle farming

Online: 17 April 2024 (08:28:10 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1085.v1

Preparation and hydration properties of sodium silicate-activated municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash composite slag cementitious materials

Juan Deng, Guoxiong Wu, Yuchao Xia, Li Liu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: MSWIBA, sodium silicate-activated, hydration properties, equivalent age modeling

Online: 17 April 2024 (08:06:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0797.v1

The Effect of Climate Change on Organic Honey Efficiency in Türkiye via Machine Learning

Ayca Nur Sahin Demirel

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Climate Change; Organic Beekeeping; Sustainable Agriculture; Natural Source Management

Online: 11 April 2024 (11:30:33 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0737.v1

Identifying and Dealing with Interdependencies and Conflicts of Goals in Manufacturing Companies’ Sustainability Measures

David Koch, Alexander Sauer

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: sustainability; trade-off; interdependency; decision tool; sustainable production; production

Online: 11 April 2024 (02:55:30 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0613.v1

On the Cloud to Ground Lightning Flash Current Estimates of the Lightning Detection Sensor Network (LDSN)

Venkatesh Degala, Suryavanshi Arun, Alok Taori, G. Srinivasa Rao, Sunil Pawar, M. Mallikarjun

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: climate; lightning; society; environment

Online: 9 April 2024 (08:04:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0550.v1

Techno-Economic Evaluation on Solar-Assisted Post-Combustion CO₂ Capture in Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactors

Junkun Mu, Jinpeng Bi, Yuexia Lv, Yancai Su, Wei Zhao, Hui Zhang, Tingting Du, Fuzhao Li, Hongyang Zhou

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: solar thermal energy; membrane gas absorption; hollow fiber membrane contactor; technical feasibility; economic assessment

Online: 9 April 2024 (07:19:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0213.v1

Microbial Protein Production using Lignocellulosic Biomass and Nitrogen Fixation

Tawakalt Ayodele, Kudirat Alarape, Ibrahim Adebayo Bello, Abodunrin Tijani, Liadi Musiliu, Ademola Hammed

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Microbial protein; Lignocellulosic biomass; switchgrass hydrolysate; Klebsiella oxytoca M5A1; Fermentation, Organic acids.

Online: 2 April 2024 (15:41:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0451.v2

Promoting Green Transformations via Smart Engagement: An Assessment of 100 Citizen-led Urban Greening Projects

Eleni Oikonomaki, Ilektra Papadaki, Christina Kakderi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Urban Greening Initiatives; Civic action; Smart technologies; Green Transition; Climate change; Urban Transformation; Green City; Smart City Planning

Online: 1 April 2024 (10:27:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1813.v1

Thermophilic Composting as a Means to Evaluate the Biodegradability of Polymers used in Cosmetic Formulations

Timothy W. Gillece, Helen K. Gerardi, Roger L. McMullen, William T. Thompson

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: biodegradation; ASTM D5338; ASTM D6400; polysaccharides; sustainability; respirometry; microplastics; polymer; composting; OECD

Online: 29 March 2024 (17:08:52 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1625.v1

The Role of the Heterogeneous Catalyst to Produce Solketal from Biodiesel Waste: The Key to Achieve Efficiency

Catarina N. Dias, Alexandre M. Viana, Luís Cunha-Silva, Salete S. Balula

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: glycerol; acetalization; solketal; heterogeneous catalysts

Online: 26 March 2024 (16:42:39 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1453.v1

Identification of Key Drivers for Performance Measurement in Sustainable Humanitarian Relief Logistics: An Integrated Fuzzy Delphi-DEMATEL Approach

Muhammad Sarfraz Ahmad, Wang Fei, Muhammad Shoaib, Hassan Ali

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: humanitarian relief logistics; drivers; performance measurement; fuzzy delphi; Fuzzy DEMATEL; sustainable development

Online: 25 March 2024 (13:15:23 CET)

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Sustainable Humanitarian logistics is gaining attention due to increased disasters. It involves various operations to support people's survival efforts. Key characteristics include unpredictable demand, sudden large demand volumes, high stakes in delivery timeliness, and limited resources. However, the complexity and unpredictability of disaster scenarios necessitate robust and adaptable performance measurement models to evaluate the effectiveness of sustainable humanitarian relief logistics (SHRL). This study proposes a novel performance measurement model for sustainable humanitarian logistics and supply chains that integrates the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) and Fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (Fuzzy-DEMATEL) method. In this research, using 115 articles focused on sustainable humanitarian logistics and supply chains, crisis management, and humanitarian aid, this research identified 25 key performance indicators (KPIs) in the initial phase. Following the implementation of FDM, 19 KPIs were identified as crucial for further analysis. These KPIs were then divided into four distinct categories: "Quality," "Accountability," "Operational Excellence," and "Sustainability". Initially, FDM is utilized to reach a consensus among experts concerning KPIs for humanitarian logistics and supply chains. By incorporating the inherent uncertainty and vagueness in expert judgments, FDM refines the list of key performance indicators that reflect the real-life conditions and constraints in disaster operations. Finally, the fuzzy DEMATEL approach was used to analyze interrelationships among factors, identifying cause-and-effect behavior and ranking them, forming a robust theoretical framework. The study concludes with the development of a comprehensive performance measurement model that facilitates the strategic planning and operational assessment of humanitarian organization operations. The integration of FDM and fuzzy DEMATEL methods offers multiple perspectives for decision-making and helps stakeholders identify critical areas for improvement. Based on the acquired results, the KPIs attached to the Quality (P1) aspect of the proposed framework have gained significant importance and main cause in the cause-and-effect relationship which impacts and is helpful to improve the performance of humanitarian organizations in all phases of disaster management. The KPIs prompt delivery (D1), and delivery accuracy (D2) are more significant, while capacity building and training (D19) and delivery compliance (D15) are least significant in SHRL scenarios. This research is expected to support humanitarian organizations in enhancing their capabilities, thereby improving the effectiveness and efficiency of aid delivery in disaster-stricken areas.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1413.v1

Modelling of the Evapotranspiration Portion Calculation of the Water Footprint: A Global Sensitivity Analysis in the Brazilian Serra Gaúcha

Gustavo Mendes Platt, Vinícius Kuczynski Nunes, Paulo Roberto Martins, Ricardo Gonçalves de Faria Corrêa, Francisco Bruno Souza Oliveira

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Water footprint; Brazilian Viticulture; Sensitivity Analysis; Evapotranspiration

Online: 25 March 2024 (08:03:21 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1377.v1

Sustainable Development Goals for Education and Research in the Ranking of Green Universities of Mahasarakham University

Woraluck Sribanasarn, Rapeepat Techarungruengsakul, Mathinee Khotdee, Sattawat Thuangchon, Ratsuda Ngamsert, Anujit Phumiphan, Ounla Sivanpheng, Anongrit Kangrang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Green University; Sustainability; Education and Research; Mahasarakham University; UI Green Metric

Online: 25 March 2024 (07:35:41 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0981.v1

Sustainability-Oriented Innovations and Smart Farming Technologies in Wine Value Chains: Assessing their Impact on Sustainability Performance

Aikaterini Kasimati, George Papadopoulos, Valentina Manstretta, Marianthi Giannakopoulou, George Adamides, Damianos Neocleous, Vassilis Vassiliou, Savvas Savvides, Andreas Stylianou

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Sustainability-oriented innovations; Smart farming technologies; Wine value chains; Behaviour innovation; Collaborative business modelling innovation; Data-driven technological innovations; Key Performance Indicators; Sustainability assessment

Online: 18 March 2024 (09:53:52 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0567.v1

Coastal Vulnerability Assessment in the southern Valparaíso Region, Chile

Felipe Saavedra Véliz, Vicente Negro Valdecantos

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Valparaí; so; vulnerability; coastal zone; climate change

Online: 11 March 2024 (09:44:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0459.v1

Multi-Dimensional Impacts of Climate Change on China’s Food Security during 2002-2021

Huanhuan Zhou, Ning Cao, Lihua Yang, Jianjun Xu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Climate change; Food security; Economic-climate model

Online: 7 March 2024 (15:04:22 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0451.v1

Promoting Green Transformations via Smart Engagement: An Assessment of 100 Citizen-led Urban Greening Projects

Eleni Oikonomaki, Ilektra Papadaki, Christina Kakderi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Urban Greening Initiatives; Civic actions; Smart technologies; Smart Transition; Green Transition; Climate change; Urban Transformation; Green City; City Planning Model

Online: 7 March 2024 (12:55:29 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0260.v1

Research Review of GBRS under the Background of Carbon Neutralization

Jin Mao, Hao Yuan, Lun Xiong, Bo Huang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: green building; rating system; weight setting; indicators setting; automation

Online: 5 March 2024 (12:24:29 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0197.v1

Evolution of Hottest Research Topics in E-Mobility over Period of 20 Years and How It Will Help State of Kuwait in Catching Up

Hidab Hamwi, Andri Ottesen, Rajeev Alasseri, Sara Aldei

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Cluster analysis; Bibliometric Analysis; EV Battery performance; EV Charging Facilities

Online: 5 March 2024 (07:22:49 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0179.v1

Comparison of Cut-to-Length Harvesting Methods in Tree Plantations in Brazil

Teijo Palander, Antti Pasi, Annamari Laurèn, Heikki Ovaskainen

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: time study; productivity study; cut-to-length method; harvester; forwarder; Eucalyptus

Online: 4 March 2024 (19:01:59 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0191.v1

Ecological Safety Assessment and Convergence of Resource-Based Cities in Yellow River Basin

Changju Liu, Xiaowei Zhai, Keyu Ai

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Yellow River Basin; Resource-based city; Ecological safety; Convergence

Online: 4 March 2024 (16:21:59 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1655.v1

A Two-Stage Twisted Blade μ-Vertical Axis Wind Turbine – An Enhanced Savonius Rotor Design

Andrés Pérez-Terrazo, Martin Moreno, Iván Trejo-Zúñiga, J. Alberto López

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: VAWT; Energy Harvesting; Two-Stage Design; Renewable Energy; Wind Technology

Online: 2 March 2024 (17:13:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0038.v1

Environmental Factors Affecting Requirements for Wind Power Stations

Olga Orynycz, Paweł Ruchała, Karol Tucki, Andrzej Wasiak

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: wind turbine; efficiency; power, environmental

Online: 1 March 2024 (12:33:10 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1749.v1

Plastics Are Paving the Way for a Greener Future and Accelerating Decarbonization

Zaid Binhazzaa

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Plastic; Polymers; Decarbonization; Sustainability; Sustainable Future; Green Economy; Renewable energy; Material Solutions

Online: 29 February 2024 (17:00:50 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1652.v1

History, Architectural and Technological Characteristics, and Feasibility of Repurposing of Italy’s Ammasso Grain Storage Silos

Víctor Marcelo, Salvatore Faugno, F. Javier López-Díez, Pablo Pastrana, José B. Valenciano

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Wheat; grain store; silo: ammasso; ammassi granari obbligatori; Italy; industrial heritage

Online: 29 February 2024 (08:11:25 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1588.v1

Hydrogen and Other Bioenergy Fuels for Australia’s Net-Zero Strategy: A Critical Review

Anirudh Singh, Dhrishna Charan

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: hydrogen; Australia’ s net-zero strategy; energy transition; energy storage; hydrogen fuel cell; lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Online: 28 February 2024 (08:18:04 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1571.v1

Digital Traceability in Agri-Food Supply Chains: A Comparative Analysis of OECD Member Countries

Sylvain Charlebois, Noor Latif, Ibrahim Ilahi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: digital traceability; food safety; oecd; technology; blockchain

Online: 27 February 2024 (16:04:34 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1544.v1

The Impact of AI in Sdg Implementation: A Delphi Study

Simon Ofori Ametepey, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, Hutton Addy

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Sustainable Development Goals; Delphi Study; Global Sustainability; Consensus

Online: 27 February 2024 (11:51:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1389.v1

Meteorological and Agricultural Drought Risk Assessment via Kaplan-Meier Survivability Estimator

Cem Polat Cetinkaya, Mert Can Gunacti

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Kaplan-Meier estimator; Drought Risk Assessment; SPI; SPEI

Online: 23 February 2024 (15:30:39 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1250.v1

Sustainable Continuous Cover Forestry Dynamics, Optimal Decisions, and Empirical Estimations

Peter Lohmander

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: sustainable forestry; sustainability; continuous cover forestry; size distribution; forest dynamics; optimization; estimation

Online: 21 February 2024 (23:41:55 CET)

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Sustainable continuous cover forestry is defined and analyzed in several ways. The differential equation representing growth of the basal areas of individual trees, motivated by fundamental biological production theory by Lohmander (2017a), is analyzed and extended in different directions. From the solution of the differential equation, the basal area and the tree diameter are obtained as explicit functions of time. The diameter is a strictly increasing function of time. In the absence of competitors, the diameter increment is shown to be a strictly decreasing function of time. Hence, the diameter increment can also be interpreted as a strictly decreasing function of the diameter. Alternative forms of adjustment of the differential equation, with consideration of competition, are defined. If the competition is strong, with large trees in the vicinity of a particular tree, then the basal area increment, and the diameter increment, are reduced. The growth of a large tree is less sensitive than the growth of a small tree, to competition from other trees. Under strong competition, the basal area increment, and the diameter increment, are strictly concave functions of the size of the tree. The unique maximum of the diameter increment occurs at a higher diameter, if the competition increases. In dynamic equilibrium, the tree size frequency distribution is stationary. If natural tree mortality can be avoided via the harvest strategy, the tree size frequency distribution is a function of the size and competition dependent growth function, and the harvest strategy. Empirical tree size frequency data are used to simultaneously estimate parameters of a size and competition dependent growth function and the applied harvest strategy, via nonlinear optimization. The properties of the estimated growth function are consistent with the corresponding properties of the production theoretically motivated hypothetical function, and the properties of the estimated harvest strategy confirm the corresponding hypotheses. The R2 of the nonlinear regression exceeds 0.97. With access to an empirically estimated equilibrium tree size distribution, it is possible to: 1. Estimate size frequency relevant parameters of tree size and competition dependent growth functions for individual trees. 2. Estimate the applied harvest strategy. 3. Explain and reproduce the empirically estimated tree size equilibrium distribution.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1242.v1

Designing for Successful Circular Action: A Longitudinal Case Study in the Energy Sector

Henrike Holwerda, Willem Haanstra, Jan Braaksma

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: circular action; energy transition; distribution system operator; asset management; design science research; change management; corporate sustainability reporting directive

Online: 21 February 2024 (16:17:22 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1160.v1

Impact Assessment of Photovoltaic Panels with Life Cycle Analysis Techniques

Nikolaos Skarkos, Anthoula Menti, Konstantinos Kalkanis, Ioannis Chronis, Constantinos S. Psomopoulos

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Photovoltaic (PV) technologies; Photovoltaic (PV) panels; Life cycle analysis (LCA); Life cycle impact assessment (LCIA)

Online: 20 February 2024 (14:04:20 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1085.v1

Decoupling Economic Growth from Carbon Emissions: A Transition towards Low Carbon Energy Systems – a Critical Review

Oluwatoyin Joseph Gbadeyan, Joseph Muthivhi, Linda Z. Linganiso, Nirmala Deenadayalu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Decoupling; Economic growth; Carbon Emissions; Low carbon; Energy Systems

Online: 20 February 2024 (11:25:17 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0949.v1

Influence upon Biogas Production of the C/N Ratio and the Heavy Metal Incidence in the Manure Composition

Ioana-Ancuta Halmaciu, Ioana Ionel, Maria- Cristina Miutescu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: animal manure; biogas; C/N ratio; heavy metals

Online: 19 February 2024 (10:05:40 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0877.v1

Investigating Barriers to Low-Carbon Policy Implementation among Mining Companies in Ghana

Seth Adom, Kenichi Matsui

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Mining companies; Carbon Emissions; Policy; Low-carbon Technology; Ghana

Online: 16 February 2024 (07:40:15 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0859.v1

Climate Change and Architecture: The Link Overlooked

Rajarshi Majumder

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Climate Change; Sustainable Development; EKC; Plastic Pollution; Architecture

Online: 16 February 2024 (03:59:18 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0778.v1

Green Ammonia Production in Stochastic Power Markets

Ezio Lauro, Amélie Têtu, Helyette Geman

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Stochastic electricity prices; PPAs; Electrolysis; Green Ammonia; Green Fertilizers; Renewable Energy

Online: 14 February 2024 (09:28:08 CET)

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Preprint ESSAY | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0592.v1

Climate Change and Precautionary Policy: Insights from Small Prototype Models

Edward J. Garrity

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Climate change; system dynamics; affective risk; neoliberalism; mental models; socio-ecological systems, sustainability

Online: 12 February 2024 (04:55:42 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0471.v1

Reflecting Regional Conditions in Circular Bioeconomy Scenarios: A Multi-criteria Approach for Matching Technologies and Regions

Almut Güldemund, Vanessa Zeller

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: circular bioeconomy; CBE; regional; transition; technology scenario; success criteria; barrier & driver; social acceptance; biomass supply chain

Online: 8 February 2024 (07:34:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0448.v1

Method and Simulation of a Power Supply System Operation Based on Methane Generator Supported by Energy Storage System, to Cover High Fluctuation Electrical Loads: Greenhouse Case Study

Costas Elmasides

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Energy Storage System; Energy saving in greenhouses; Energy Management

Online: 7 February 2024 (13:29:29 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0427.v1

Refining Municipal Green Waste through Pyrolysis

Sven Wüstenhagen, Anna Theresa Hülle, Michél Schnitz, Jeannine Dallmann

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Value chains in the circular economy; Comparison of alternatives for regional waste management in innovative treatment processes

Online: 7 February 2024 (10:33:40 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0236.v1

The Backgrounds of Renaissance Paintings in the Ancient Duchy of Ur-Bino (Central Italy): Exploring New Forms of Valorization of Geoheritage through Their Inclusion in UNESCO Cultural Landscapes

Olivia Nesci, Rosetta Borchia, Laura Valentini

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Geoheritage; Landscapes in backgrounds; Renaissance paintings; Duchy of Urbino; UNESCO cultural landscapes

Online: 5 February 2024 (07:50:44 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1927.v1

Changes in Social Media Big Data on Healing Forests : A Time-series Analysis on the Use Behavior of Healing Forests Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Korea

Sangwook Kim, Juyeong Youn

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: healing forest; COVID-19; text mining; network analysis; quadratic assignment; procedure correlation analysis

Online: 26 January 2024 (13:41:21 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1830.v1

Tomato and Pepper Seeds as Pathways for the Dissemination of Phytopathogenic Bacteria: A Constant Challenge for the Seed Industry and the Sustainability of Crop Production

Bekri Xhemali, Davide Giovanardi, Enrico Biondi, Emilio Stefani

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Seed-borne bacteria; seed health; seed testing; seed disinfection; sustainable agriculture

Online: 26 January 2024 (01:56:37 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1763.v1

Coupling and Coordination Relationship of Social-Economic-Natural Composite Ecosystem in Central Yunnan Urban Agglomeration

Anran Yang, Junsan Zhao, Yilin Lin, Guoping Chen

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Composite Ecosystem; Central Yunnan Urban Agglomeration; Ecosystem Services; Coupling Coordination Degree; Spatio-temporal Differentiation Characteristics

Online: 25 January 2024 (01:51:08 CET)

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Exploring the spatio-temporal differentiation characteristics and coupling coordination relationship of the composite ecosystem of urban agglomerations is of great significance for promoting the synergistic development and integration construction of urban agglomerations. This paper is based on LUCC data, DEM, temperature, precipitation and other multi-source data, taking the central Yunnan urban agglomeration as an example. The entropy weight method is first used to determine the comprehensive weights to evaluate the regional economic and social development level. Then, the InVEST (Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade-offs)model was used to quantitatively calculate and analyze the spatial and temporal evolution characteristics of the four ecosystem services, including water conservation, soil conservation, carbon sequestration services, and habitat quality. The coupling coordination model was used to quantitatively analyze the evolution of the coupling coordination of the composite ecosystems in the central Yunnan urban agglomeration during the period of 2010-2020, and to reveal its development law. The results show the following: ①During the study period, the socio-economic subsystems in central Yunnan urban agglomeration demonstrated an outward radiative growth from Kunming City, marked by underdeveloped sub-centers and prevalent low-level areas. ②Trends in ecosystem services varied, with water and soil conservation showing fluctuating increases, carbon sequestration remaining stable, and habitat quality declining. The integrated ecosystem services critically important zone is mainly located in the northeastern region and southwestern edge of the study area. ③Economic, social and ecological subsystems are highly coupled, with consistent overall development trends and strong interactions. ④The increase in the degree of harmonization amounted to 7.82%, with lagging subsystems varying in different degree of harmonization subregions. The study can provide a scientific basis for urban agglomerations to formulate scientific and reasonable development policies, promoting regional sustainable development and optimizing the spatial pattern of the national territory.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1718.v1

An Overview of Artificial Intelligence Application for Optimal Control of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Process

Jian Tang, Tianzheng Wang, Heng Xia, Canlin Cui

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Municipal solid waste incineration; Optimal control; Artificial intelligence; Modeling; Control; Optimization; Maintenance

Online: 24 January 2024 (09:29:25 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1552.v1

Researching the Structure of Species to Propose Exploitation the Potential for Food and Medicine and to Expand Natural Land by Polder from Mangroves in the Western Mekong Delta of Vietnam

THAI THÀNH LƯỢM, Bao Manh Ngoc Nguyen

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: ; Structure of plant community, western Mekong Delta, mangrove forest species, sustainably development, ;
Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Online: 22 January 2024 (09:57:49 CET)

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Abstract: In the Western of Mekong Delta belong to Vietnam a amount of alluvium sediments flows from upstream China to Vietnam, they are going from the river branches to in the Mekong Delta, then get out the Western Sea of Vietnam. This sediments accumulated gradually elevation the new land. The increase elevation of the land creates a fertile coastal plain where mangrove forests with a rich ecosystem of plants and animals. Over time, these forests change, with different plant species succeeding each other. This aims of this study to finding plant species in the forest, classification of forest types based on ecological regions, assessement the biodiversity of tree species, and compare the abundance communities, measuring the growth of the forest in these regions. In 2023, a comprehensive survey was conducted by using a systematic approach. The number of survey plots have done depend on the density of the forest, Base on the width of the forest range, the number of survey plots from 500m to 1,000m set up 1-2 plots, sub region set up from 10 to 15 plots. In total, 68 plots have done established in the erea, the area of plot is 100 square meters (10m x 10m). Using the statistical software in forestry to survey and analysis data. The result provided a complete picture of the tree species composition, distribution, and community structure characteristics in each ecological sub-region. The result of survey showed in the sub-region 1 have seven species as Sonneracia ovate, Rhzophora apiculata, Excoecaria agallochha, Avicennia officinalis, Avicennia alba, Agricerasvcoculatum, Bruguiera gymnorhiza. In the sub region 2 have eleven species as Sonneracia caseolaris, Annona reticulata, Lumnitzera littorea, Lumnizera racemosa, Rhizophora apiculata, Excoecaria agallocha, Avicennia officinalis, Avicennia alba, Hibiscus tillacerus, Bruguiera gymorhiza, Aericeras comiculatum. In the sub region 3 have eight as Sonratia caseolaris, Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora apiculata, Excoecaria agallocha, Avicennia marine, Avicennia alba, Bruguiera gymorhiza. In the region 4 have ten species as Sonneracia caseolaris, Sonneracia ovate, Lumnizera racemosa, Rhizophoa apiculata, Excoecaria agallocha, Avicennia marina, Avicennia officinalis, Aviecnnia alba, Bruguiera gymorhiza, Bruguiera cylindrica The total species of the mangrove forest in the Western Mekong Delta have 16 species from 11 plant families have been identified. Among these species have 6 dominant species include Avicennia oficinali),Avicennia alba, Rhizophora apiculata, Excoecaria agallocha, Someratia caseolaris, and Bruguiera yipamoriza. Two species easy grow on the new land are Avicennia officinalis Avicennia alba this findings show they can develope on the original new land for the shore of the Western Mekong Delta. The surveyed results also calculated the average of the height, diameter (D1.3), canopy, health of the nature mangrove tree for each sub region and total region. From these results showed the division of foresty structure, the structure of height, diameter (D1.3), canopy, vitality of the sub region and total region in the Western Mekong Delta.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1282.v1

A Quantitative Analysis of the Need for High Conversion Efficiency PV Technologies in Carbon Mitigation Strategy

Kenneth Hughes, Chris C. Phillips

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: photovoltaics; solar power conversion efficiency; Shockley-Queisser limit; carbon mitigation; energy infrastructure

Online: 17 January 2024 (14:02:01 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1225.v1

Origin, Architectural and Technological Characteristics, and Feasibility of Repurposing of Portugal’s EPAC Silo Network

Víctor Marcelo, Arlindo Almeida, Pablo Pastrana, Javier López-Díez, José B. Valenciano

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: wheat; grain store; silo; EPAC; industrial heritage

Online: 16 January 2024 (10:48:48 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1210.v1

Construction of a Risk Indicator Evaluation System for the Sustainable Utilization of Brownfields by Local Governments in China --A Study Based on Hierarchical Analysis

Dahan Yang, Xinlei Xu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: brownfield; local government; risk indicators

Online: 16 January 2024 (08:39:46 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1057.v1

Potential of Renewable Energy Technologies to Reduce Operational Water Consumption

Mohammed Braimah

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Water; Renewable Energy; Water Consumption; Water Withdrawal; Solar Energy; Hydrogen

Online: 15 January 2024 (10:27:47 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0924.v1

Tree Diversity and Its Ecological Importance Value in Silvopas-Toral Systems: A Study along Elevational Gradients in the Su-Maco Biosphere Reserve, Ecuadorian Amazon

Bolier Torres, Robinson J. Herrera-Feijoo, Alexandra Torres Navarrete, Carlos Bravo, Antón García

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Trees in grasslands; Diversity indices; Endangered species; Ecuadorian Amazon

Online: 11 January 2024 (12:01:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0769.v1

Maturity Model for Sustainability Assessment of Chemical Analyses Laboratories in Public Higher Education Institutions

Marco Antonio Souza, Mario Orestes Gonzalez, Andre Luis Pinho

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Integrated Management Systems; Maturity Model; Sustainable Development; Laboratory; ISO 17025

Online: 10 January 2024 (09:53:29 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0643.v1

Design and Implementation of a Smart Photovoltaic Hydroponic Greenhouse for Sustainable Agriculture in Tunisia

Rym Marouani, Sofiane Khachroumi, Mahamat Chabakata, Salwa Bouadila, Adnane Cherif

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Sustainable agriculture; Smart greenhouse; Hydroponic; Photovoltaic; Field oriented control; IoT

Online: 9 January 2024 (05:17:18 CET)

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Sustainable agriculture has become increasingly important in Tunisia due to the drought that has been affecting the country's climate in recent years. This has become a major threat to the economy, making it necessary to explore alternative methods of agriculture that are more sustainable. Moreover, smart hydroponic cultivation based on renewable energies has become increasingly widespread, promoting the quality and efficiency of agricultural production despite weather parameters variations and global warming. This work aims to create a sustainable agriculture system in Tunisia through the design and implementation of a smart photovoltaic (PV) hydroponic greenhouse. The greenhouse will utilize advanced technology to optimize plant growth and reduce water usage, while also incorporating solar panels to generate renewable energy. The end goal is to create a self-sufficient and eco-friendly agricultural system that can provide fresh produce to local communities year-round. In this work, we are interested to the automation of the hydroponic greenhouse (HG)’s thermal conditioning system based on an asynchronous motor pump and powered by a PV generator. In the first stage, we analyzed the mathematical modeling of a stand-alone PV-HG system that consists of a PV generator, a three-phase inverter, an asynchronous motor pump, and a hydroponic system. After that, we developed a Field Oriented Control based on proportional integral (PI) regulators to adjust the rotation speed of the asynchronous motor pump, which aimed to provide the cooling and heating needs of the plant. The simulation results demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed system . Additionally, we designed and implemented a smart system based on the internet of things (IoT) to enable remote control of internal and external parameters of the HG. This intelligent solution utilizes sensors, microcontrollers, and other devices and ensures the monitoring and the maintaining of the ideal growing conditions for our plants, guaranteeing that they receive the proper amount of temperature, humidity, and lighting. This type of system can be an invaluable tool for maximizing yields and achieving optimal results. With the right approach and attention to detail, we can create a sustainable and efficient growing environment that will help our plants flourish year-round.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0645.v1

Spline Regression Mathematical Model for Obtaining a Sustainable Management in Young Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) Stands

Ghiţă Cristian Crainic, Mircea Curila, Sorin Curila, Anamaria Supuran, Alexandru Mihai Bica

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: sustainable forest management; spacing of the stands; forest productive potential; silvicultural interventions; density of the stands; growing space; crown diameter; cubic spline regression

Online: 9 January 2024 (02:50:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0592.v1

Enhancing Sustainability through Ecosystem Services Evaluation A Case Study of the Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System in Digang Village

Shuyang Tang, Ziwei Liu, Yumei Li, Mingqin Zhou

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Analytical hierarchy process; fuzzy comprehensive evaluation; Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System; ecosystem service evaluation

Online: 8 January 2024 (10:23:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0345.v1

Integration of Land-Use Potential in Energy System Optimization Models at Regional Scale: The Pantelleria Island Case Study

Daniel Mosso, Luca Rajteri, Laura Savoldi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Energy system optimization models; Land Use; Spatially explicit energy planning

Online: 4 January 2024 (07:39:39 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0290.v1

Energy Production from Pv Systems Located in Poland Based on Solar Irradiation Data Obtained from PVGIS

Jurand Bień, Beata Bień

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: energy generation; solar irradiance; Poland; PV system power output; PVGIS dataset

Online: 4 January 2024 (07:25:54 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.2297.v1

Sustainable Tourism Assessment: A QGIS Plugin Approach for Integrated Economic, Environmental, and Social Indice.

Samir Haloui, Fouad EL Mansouri, Jamal Chao

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: evaluation; stakeholders; model; indicators; tourist sustainability plugins; QGIS

Online: 3 January 2024 (09:56:56 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1867.v1

Importance of STEM and STEAM Education for Improvement of the Land in the RURAL Environment: Examples in Latin America

ELISA ISABEL GAVARI STARKIE, Patricia-Teresa Espinosa Gutiérrez, Cristina Lucini Baquero, Josep pastrana Huguet

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: 1; STEM and STEAM Education2; Interdisciplinary Education3; Sustainable Development4; Environment 5; Rural Environment6; Land 7; Latin American 8; Spain

Online: 25 December 2023 (10:33:04 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1795.v1

Unveiling the Spatial Distribution of Heat Demand in North-West-Europe Compiled With National Heat Consumption Data

Alexander Jüstel, Elias Humm, Eileen Herbst, Frank Strozyk, Peter Kukla, Rolf Bracke

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: heat demand map; geographic information system; python; spatial data analysis; renewable energy; sustainable energy

Online: 25 December 2023 (05:40:17 CET)

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Space and water heating for residential and commercial buildings amount to a third of the European Union’s total final energy consumption. Approximately 75% of the primary energy is still produced by burning fossil fuels, leading to high greenhouse gas emissions in the heating sector. Therefore, policymakers increasingly strive to trigger investments in sustainable and low-emission heating systems. This study forms part of the “Roll-out of Deep Geothermal Energy in North-West-Europe”-project and aims at quantifying the spatial heat demand distribution in the Interreg North-West-Europe region. An open-source geographic information system and selected Python packages for advanced geospatial processing, analysis, and visualization are utilized to constrain the maps. These were combined, streamlined, and optimized within the open-source Python package PyHeatDemand. Based on national and regional heat demand input data, three maps are developed to better constrain heat demand at a high spatial resolution of 100*100m2 for the residential and commercial sectors, and for both together (in total). The developed methodology cannot only be applied to transnational heat demand mapping but also on various scales ranging from city district level to states and countries. In addition, the workflow is highly flexible working with raster data, vector data, and tabular data. Results reveal a total heat demand of the Interreg North-West-Europe region of about 1,700TWh. The spatial distribution of the heat demand follows specific patterns, where heat demand peaks are usually in metropolitan regions like for the city of Paris (1,400MWh/ha), the city of Brussels (1,300MWh/ha), the London metropolitan area (520 MWh/ha), and the Rhine-Ruhr region (500 MWh/ha). The developed maps are compared with two international projects, Hotmaps and Heat Roadmap Europe’s Pan European Thermal Atlas. The average total heat demand difference from values obtained in this study to Hotmaps and Heat Roadmap Europe is 24 MWh/ha and 84 MWh/ha, respectively. It is assumed that the implementation of real consumption data is an improvement in spatial predictability. The heat demand maps are therefore predestined to provide a conceptual first overview for decision-makers and market investors. The developed methods will further allow for anticipated mandatory municipal heat demand analyses.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1729.v1

Climate Change: Causes, Impacts, and Strategies for a Sustainable Future

Md Redowan Rashid

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Global Warming; Greenhouse Gases; Sea-Level Rise; Deforestation; Fossil Fuels; Renewable Energy; Climate Resilience; Sustainable Practices

Online: 22 December 2023 (14:38:57 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1588.v1

Organic Horticulture as a Potential Tool to Mitigate Climate Change and for the Production of Healthier Fruit and Vegetables

Awabo Manyaku, Hildegard Witbooi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: organic horticulture; natural farming; climate change; sustainable farming systems; carbon footprint; greenhouse gas emissions.

Online: 21 December 2023 (03:54:43 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1549.v1

Decoding Green Transition: Unraveling Behavioral Catalysts in the Adoption of Low-Carbon Transportation for Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Off-Road Equipment in California

Vuban Chowdhury, Farzana Mehzabin Tuli, Suman Kumar Mitra

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: low-carbon transportation; generative AI; California; heavy-duty vehicles; off-road equipment

Online: 20 December 2023 (13:01:08 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1229.v1

Decision Support Systems in Silvicultural Practices and the Essential Prioritization of Ecosystem Services: A Review

Neelesh Yadav, Shrey Rakholia, Reuven Yosef

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Decision Support System; Climate Resilience; Ecosystem Services; Deep Neural Networks; Sustainability

Online: 18 December 2023 (10:44:48 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1241.v1

Comprehensive Evaluation of the Environmental Footprint across Energy Sources: Toward Sustainable Solutions

Amaya Kavya, Seema Yadav

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: energy sources; environmental impacts; sustainability; renewable energy; fossil fuels; nuclear power; biomass

Online: 18 December 2023 (06:18:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1153.v1

Energy Consumption in Higher Education Institutions. A Computational Bibliometric Analysis Focused on Scientific Trends and Common Drivers

Juan P. Laporte, José M Cansino

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Academic Trends; Energy Consumption; Higher Education Institutions; Systematic Literature Review; Scholarly output; University buildings

Online: 15 December 2023 (11:38:43 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1158.v1

An Assessment of Urban Wind Potential and the Stakeholders Involved in Energy Decision-Making

Alexander Vallejo Díaz, Idalberto Herrera Moya, Edwin Garabitos Lara, Cándida K. Casilla Victorino

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: urban wind energy; renewable energy; RACI matrix; energy potential, small wind turbines, Dominican Republic

Online: 15 December 2023 (08:57:18 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0859.v1

Design and Performance Study of Decarbonization Tower for Ship Exhaust Gas

Zhongcheng Wang, Zihao ZHAO, Hao Guo, Hongzheng Zhou, Changqing Dong

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: ship CO2; decarbonization tower; liquid-to-gas ratio; NaOH concentration

Online: 12 December 2023 (09:17:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0592.v1

Kinetics, Catalysis, and Optimization of Liquid Hot Water (LHW) and Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) for Production of Platform Chemicals Form Coffee Berry Waste

Alejandra Sophia Lozano-Pérez, And Carlos Alberto Guerrero-Fajardo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Coffee Berry waste, Valorization, Hydrothermal process, Kinetic analysis, Platform chemicals.

Online: 11 December 2023 (02:54:50 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0515.v1

Environmental Sustainability Knowledge, Habits and Attitudes Among University and Non-university Population

Shaikha Albedwawi, Mohamed Benhima, Aysha Alsalami, Alreem Alshemeili, Khaled A. El-Tarabily, Seham M. Al Raish

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Sustainability; Environmental knowledge; Environmental attitude; Environmental practices; UAE; university

Online: 7 December 2023 (11:25:48 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0230.v1

Environmental Impacts of Crops Production Systems in Subtropical Plateau Regions: Case Study of Yunnan, China

Yousheng He, Dan Mao, Wei Zhang, Qi Huang, Yuan Wang, Xinping Chen, Xiangshu Dong, Zhi Yao

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: subtropics; plateau region; environmental impact; life cycle assessment

Online: 5 December 2023 (04:47:37 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0067.v1

The Use of Fungi of the Trichoderma Genus in Anaerobic Digestion: A Review

Adrianna Kubiak, Agnieszka A. Pilarska, Agnieszka Wolna-Maruwka, Alicja Niewiadomska, Katarzyna Panasiewicz

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: anaerobic digestion; Trichoderma sp.; biogas, biomethane; lignocellulosic biomass; waste plant biomass; pretreatment methods; biological pretreatment methods; digestate; organic carrier

Online: 1 December 2023 (10:08:42 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1914.v1

Land-Use Optimization and Allocation for Saltwater Intrusion Regions: A Case Study in Soc Trang Province, Vietnam

Quang Chi Truong, Thao Hong Nguyen, Vu Thanh Pham, Trung Hieu Nguyen

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: multi-objective optimization; land-use; land-use allocation; saltwater intrusion; Mekong Delta; Soc Trang

Online: 30 November 2023 (07:29:37 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1926.v1

Combined Potential of Quarry Waste Fines and Eggshells for the Hydrothermal Synthesis of Tobermorite at Varying Cement Content

Shem Quiawan Saldia, Hernando P. Bacosa, Maria Cristina Vegafria, Joshua B. Zoleta, Naoki Hiroyoshi, Christian Dagunsa Calleno, Wilyneth Sindico Cantong, Ephraim Ibarra, Maricar Aguilos, Ruben F Amparado

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: eggshells; hydrothermal synthesis; quarry waste fines; tobermorite

Online: 30 November 2023 (04:19:46 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1538.v1

Short-Term Solar Irradiance Prediction with a Hybrid Ensemble Model using EUMETSAT Satellite Images

Jayesh Thaker, Robert Höller, Mufaddal Kapasi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: PV power forecasting; deterministic forecast; machine learning; deep learning; satellite forecast, ensemble models; solar; clear sky index, short-term forecast, NWP

Online: 23 November 2023 (13:39:39 CET)

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Accurate short-term solar irradiance forecasting is crucial for the efficient operation of solar energy driven photovoltaic (PV) power plants. In this research, we introduce a novel hybrid ensemble forecasting model that amalgamates the strengths of machine learning tree-based models and deep learning neuron-based models. The hybrid ensemble model integrates the interpretability of tree-based models with the capacity of neuron-based models to capture complex temporal dependencies within solar irradiance data. Furthermore, stacking and voting ensemble strategies are employed to harness the collective strengths of these models, significantly enhancing prediction accuracy. This integrated methodology is enhanced by incorporating pixels from satellite images provided by the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT). These pixels are converted into structured data arrays and employed as exogenous inputs in the algorithm. The primary objective of this study is to improve the accuracy of short-term solar irradiance predictions, spanning a forecast horizon up to 6 hours ahead. The incorporation of EUMETSAT satellite image pixels data enables the model to extract valuable spatial and temporal information, thus enhancing the overall forecasting precision. This research also includes detailed analysis of the derivation of GHI using satellite images. The study was carried out and the models tested across three distinct locations in Austria. A detailed comparative analysis was carried out for traditional Satellite (SAT) and Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models with hybrid models. Our findings demonstrate a higher skill score for all of the approaches compared to smart persistent model and consistently highlight the superiority of the hybrid ensemble model for short-term prediction window of 1 to 6 hours. This research underscores the potential for enhanced accuracy of the hybrid approach to advance short-term solar irradiance forecasting, emphasizing its effectiveness at understanding the intricate interplay of the meteorological variables affecting solar energy generation worldwide. The results of this investigation carry noteworthy implications for advancing solar energy systems, thereby supporting the sustainable integration of renewable energy sources into the electrical grid.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1313.v1

Utilizing the Genetic Potentials of Traditional Rice Varieties and Conserving Rice Biodiversity with System of Rice Intensification Management

Yheni Dwiningsih

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: System of Rice Intensification; Traditional Rice Varieties; Conserving Rice Biodiversity

Online: 22 November 2023 (14:36:08 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1343.v1

A Sustainable Supply Chain Management Framework using Industry 4.0 Technologies in the Healthcare Sector: A Comprehensive Review

Kouayep Sonia Carole, Biswajit Mohapatra, Sushanta Tripathy, Deepak Singhal, Moon IL Joo, Hee- Cheol Kim

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Industry 4.0; healthcare; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Sustainability; literature review; sustainable chain management(scm); Sustainable Supply Chain Management(SSCM)

Online: 22 November 2023 (07:39:52 CET)

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In modern times, sustainability in supply chain management is one of the keys to boosting the performance of the supply chain, and it enables the accomplishment of SSCM. It has been found in recent years that SSCM with assist of industry 4.0 applications, can benefit splendid productivity and efficiency in the supply chain. The numerous industry 4.0 applications that are involved are Artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT) Big Data Analytics (BDA), etc. Industry 4.0 with SSCM has gained a lot of interest from various authors and scholars across the world. Healthcare is one of the most critical sectors due to its importance in handling public health. More recently, the COVID-19 pandemic and other viruses (SARS and Ebola) have highlighted supply chain vulnerabilities that are further mitigated by their lean and globalized structures. Covid-19 underlined the need for supply chain visibility problems within the healthcare sector. When the need for medical supplies became urgent and global distribution was disrupted, companies faced the consequences of needing the technology, systems, and plans in place to correctly predict the onslaught. One report shows that about 94 percent of Fortune 1000 companies reported supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 global outbreak. Existing studies have discussed supply chain issues and the importance of AI in addressing these challenges. AI, like Industry 4.0 in the healthcare supply chain, is proving to be a game-changer. This paper aims to review and present the various aspects of SSCM and industry 4.0 applications to get a comprehensive literature review, which contains the analysis of multiple articles published from 2010-2020. In addition, the various challenges SSCM and industry 4.0 applications face are identified and discussed. Also, the impact of Industry 4.0 and sustainable practices brings together the healthcare supply chain. This study will help in getting a good understanding of the different industry 4.0 technologies that are important for setting up SSCM.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1320.v1

Resource and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Effects through Recycling of Platinum-Containing Waste

Hyeon Jeong Hwang, Tack kwan Kweon, Hong Yoon Kang, Yong Woo Hwang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: circular economy; platinum recycling; greenhouse gas emission reduction; resource saving; life cycle assessment

Online: 22 November 2023 (02:28:07 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1091.v1

Multi-Site Multi-Pollutant Air Quality Data Modeling

Min Hu, Bin Liu, Guosheng Yin

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Air quality; Multi-pollutant prediction; Graph convolutional neural network; Long short term memory

Online: 17 November 2023 (05:16:35 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1003.v1

Study on the Impact of Automotive Noise and Vibration on Human Health and Environment

Mariana Ratiu, Mariana Adriana Prichici, Alexandru Rus, Sanda Bogdan, Mircea Bogdan Tataru

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: automotive; noise; vibration; harshness; human health; environment; sustainability

Online: 15 November 2023 (11:52:15 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0895.v1

Biogas Plants: Fundamentals, Operation and Prospects

Gulnar Gadirli, Agnieszka A. Pilarska, Jacek Dach, Krzysztof Pilarski, Alicja Kolasa-Więcek, Klaudia Borowiak

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: biogas plans; anaerobic digestion; feedstock sustainable energy; prospects and barriers

Online: 14 November 2023 (09:38:05 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0824.v1

Least-Cost-Path and Closest Facility Analysis for Generating District Heating Networks on a Communal Level

Aneta Strzałka, Jacek Malicki, Jan Blachowski

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Least-Cost-Path; Closest Facility, District Heating Network; Restructuring of Heat Infrastructure; Replication

Online: 13 November 2023 (15:55:34 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0756.v1

Dynamic Assessment of Urban Carrying Capacity Load Number Using the Enhanced UCCLN Model

Marissa Pastor Liponhay, Alyssa Valerio, Glydel Fornan, Christian Alis, Christopher P. Monterola

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: enhanced urban carrying capacity load number (EUCCLN) model; load number; dynamic impact assessment; urban carrying capacity; Baguio City

Online: 13 November 2023 (11:12:55 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0696.v1

The Twelve Components. A Guide for the Government’s Role in Sustainable Food Chains

Victor M. Rodriguez-Moreno, José Ariel Ruíz-Corral

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: food chain; sustainability; farmer’s organizations; government

Online: 10 November 2023 (11:38:23 CET)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0472.v1

Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence Medical Waste Classification System and Method

Pao-Ju Chen, Wei-Kai Liou

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: medical waste; classified environmental protection signs; augmented reality; artificial intelligence identification technology

Online: 8 November 2023 (01:33:50 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0332.v1

Contributions of Nano-Nitrogen Fertilizers (NNFs) to Sustainable Development Goals: A Comprehensive Review

Gunaratnam Abhiram

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: crop responses; environmental impacts; nanoparticles; smart fertilisers; synergist

Online: 7 November 2023 (02:36:49 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0211.v1

Automatic System for the Study the Interaction Between Porous Media and Atmosphere, Clime Change and Environmental Conditions

Roberto Rodríguez-Pacheco

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: automatic system; porous media; suction; relative humidity; degree of saturation, shrinkage; loss water by evaporation; environmental condition; interaction between porous media and atmosphere; volumetric water content

Online: 3 November 2023 (05:02:18 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0126.v1

Assessment Methodology for Calculating Environmental Indicators in the Production of Metal Parts based on the Wire and Arc Manufacturing Method (WAAM)

Brunna Mothé Mattos, João da Cruz Payão Filho, Claudinei de Souza Guimarães

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: environmental indicators; wire and arc additive manufacturing; life cycle assessment; atmospheric emission; carbon footprint; energy demand; sustainable development

Online: 2 November 2023 (06:11:06 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.2089.v1

Life Cycle Assessment Method for Avoided Impact Enabled by Specific Digital ICT Services

Anders S.G. Andrae

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: avoided impact; digital; ICT services; life cycle assessment

Online: 1 November 2023 (03:50:13 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.2026.v1

Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Chilean and World Economy through a Clustering Approach

Orietta Nicolis, Jean Paul Maidana, Fabian Contreras, Danilo Leal

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Covid-19; Infection rate; k-Means; Hierarchical Clustering, Dynamic Time Warping (DTW)

Online: 31 October 2023 (10:22:04 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1971.v1

The Modern Campus Fails as Pedestrian Space

Michael W. Mehaffy, Nikos A. Salingaros, Alexandros A. Lavdas

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: pedestrian realm; campus design; public space; urban space; path-network; university layout; Christopher Alexander; Jane Jacobs; Visual Attention Software

Online: 31 October 2023 (03:55:42 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1865.v1

A Review on Transparent Solar Panels

Rishi Rajesh Mutagekar, Sakshi Anil Kachare, Pratham Satish Babre, Gunjan Dilip Bhirud, Himanshu Nagraj Pendor, Avanti Vasant Shinde

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: transparent solar panels; renewable energy; OPV; DSSC; Perovskite Solar Cells; Thin-Film Silicon; building-integrated photovoltaics; production costs; integration hurdles.

Online: 30 October 2023 (10:11:34 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1761.v1

Reuse of Wood in the Light of Circular Building Construction in Slovenia, Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro

Manja Kitek Kuzman, Martina Zbašnik-Senegačnik, Saja Kosanović, Marija Miloševska Janakieska, Nevena Novaković, Irena Rajković, Petra Grošelj

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: reused wood; building construction; architecture; circular construction

Online: 27 October 2023 (06:52:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1679.v1

Electrification of Last-Mile Delivery: A Fleet Management Approach with a Sustainability Perspective

Oscar Castillo, Roberto Álvarez

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Sustainable logistics; Multi-Objective linear programming; Urban freight transport; Carbon footprint; Fleet replacement problem; Fuel cell range extender; Electric light commercial vehicles

Online: 26 October 2023 (09:10:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1533.v1

A Sustainable Approach to Tourist Signage on Heritage Trails

Maria Grazia Deri, Letizia Chiti, Augusto Ciuffoletti

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Inland areas; heritage trail; digital sustainability; slow tourism; destination governance; community-involved tourism; cultural heritage; holistic approach; QR-code; trail signage

Online: 25 October 2023 (08:10:15 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1297.v1

The Advent of Biotechnology in Resource Technology

Robert Braun, Franziska L. Lederer

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: biomining; bioleaching; biosorption; bioaccumulation; biomolecules; cobalt; nickel; arsenic

Online: 23 October 2023 (05:24:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1046.v1

Life Cycle Assessment in Flange Part Production Comparing Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing Method (WAAM) and Conventional Manufacturing in Terms of Energy Consumption, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Solid Waste Generation

Brunna Mothé Mattos, João da Cruz Payão Filho, Claudinei de Souza Guimarães

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing; Life Cycle Assessment; carbon footprint; solid waste; greenhouse gas emissions; energy consumption; environmental impact; sustainable development

Online: 17 October 2023 (12:02:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1067.v1

An Investigation of Wind Shear Coefficients and Their Impact on Electrical Energy Generation in Coastal Locations of Balochistan, Pakistan

Yasir Jan, Saeed Ahmed, Yong Wang, Mutale Sydney

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: wind Energy; wind turbine; wind shear; wind power density

Online: 17 October 2023 (11:54:28 CEST)

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