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1. Agriculture and animal husbandry increased carbon footprint on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau during past three decades

Author:
Mingqi Li; Shiliang Liu; Yongxiu Sun; Yixuan Liu
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123963
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
animal husbandry; carbon; carbon footprint; carbon sequestration; carbon sinks; climate change; crop production; cropland; grasslands; greenhouse gas emissions; greenhouse gases; issues and policy; planning; population growth; sustainable agriculture; China
Abstract:
... Agriculture and animal husbandry are important sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and contribute to climate change, but the carbon sink function of cropland and grassland plays an important role in mitigating climate changes. Based on ecological footprint methodology, this study comprehensively considered carbon emission and carbon sequestration in order to calculate the carbon footprints fr ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123963

2. Air pollution and environmental information disclosure: An empirical study based on heavy polluting industries

Author:
Yutong Lin; Ruting Huang; Xin Yao
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 124313
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
air pollution; business enterprises; data collection; empirical research; environmental law; industry; information transparency; China
Abstract:
... China is facing some of the worst air pollution in the world and corporate environmental information disclosure (EID) has become an increasingly popular approach for environmental regulation. However, there is a lack of evidence on the corporate EID impacts of air pollution. This study examines the correlation between air pollution and corporate EID using a panel data collected from listed Chinese ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124313

3. Amino acid profile characterization during the co-composting of a livestock manure and maize straw mixture

Author:
Xiaofang Yao; Haibin Zhou; Haibo Meng; Jingtao Ding; Yujun Shen; Hongsheng Cheng; Xi Zhang; Ran Li; Shengyuan Fan
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123494
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
amino acid composition; amino acids; composting; corn straw; correlation; evolution; fermentation; hemicellulose; humic substances; humification; lignocellulose; pig manure; product quality; research
Abstract:
... Amino acids (AAs) are important functional substances in compost product. The evolution of three groups of AAs was determined during the co-composting of pig manure and maize straw mixture. And the correlations between AAs and other humification indicators such as lignocellulose, phosphatase activity, and humic substances (HSs) were analyzed. Results showed that the total AA content decreased duri ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123494

4. Analysis of the effectiveness of Renewable Portfolio Standards: A perspective of shared mental model

Author:
Zhao Xin-gang; Zhou Yu-qiao
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 124276
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
energy; game theory; models; prices; renewable energy sources; trade; uncertainty; China
Abstract:
... To promote energy production and consumption revolution, China introduced Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) in 2018. The investigation on power producers’ behaviors and the evaluation of the effectiveness of RPS could lay the foundation for the design of RPS, and scientific institution design is the key to promote the development of renewable energy. In this paper, the evolution process of power ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124276

5. Application of a tailored eco-friendly nanofluid in pressurized internal-cooling grinding of Inconel 718

Author:
Ruitao Peng; Xiangbo He; Jiawei Tong; Xinzi Tang; Yanping Wu
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123498
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
aviation; cooling; exhibitions; grinding; human health; lubrication; manufacturing; nanofluids; nanoparticles; paper; precision; soybean oil; superalloys; temperature
Abstract:
... In the precision machining and ultra-precision machining of superalloy, grinding fluids are used for cooling and lubricating to improve machining quality and efficiency, nevertheless conventional grinding fluid is harmful to human health and is neither environmental nor economical. As a novel cooling and lubricating medium, nanofluid exhibits excellent cooling and lubrication properties. In this p ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123498

6. Arsenic removal technologies and future trends: A mini review

Author:
Sadiya Alka; Shafinaz Shahir; Norahim Ibrahim; Mohammed Jibrin Ndejiko; Dai-Viet N. Vo; Fazilah Abd Manan
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123805
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
adsorption; anthropogenic activities; arsenic; carbon nanotubes; chemical precipitation; coordination polymers; ecosystems; electrocoagulation; fauna; graphene oxide; health hazards; industry; phytoremediation; pollutants; toxicity
Abstract:
... Arsenic contamination has been widely recognized as one of the most consequential environmental pollutants due to its anthropogenic activities. Arsenic toxicity and remediation have become the focus of many institutions, including industries, environmental groups, and the general public. The treatment of arsenic contamination is of irrefutable significance to lower floras and faunas, humanity, and ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123805

7. Artificial intelligence in nuclear industry: Chimera or solution?

Author:
Siddharth Suman
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 124022
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
accidents; algorithms; artificial intelligence; data collection; databases; nuclear power industry; power plants
Abstract:
... Nuclear industry is in crisis and innovation is the central theme of its survival in future. Artificial intelligence has made a quantum leap in last few years. This paper comprehensively analyses recent advancement in artificial intelligence for its applications in nuclear power industry. A brief background of machine learning techniques researched and proposed in this domain is outlined. A critic ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124022

8. Assessment of some governance aspects in waste management systems: A case study in Mexican municipalities

Author:
Dolores Elizabeth Turcott Cervantes; Elvira Olay Romero; María del Consuelo Hernández Berriel; Ana López Martínez; María del Consuelo Mañón Salas; Amaya Lobo
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123320
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
case studies; decision making; developing countries; governance; issues and policy; laws and regulations; management systems; municipal solid waste; normal values; uncertainty; waste management
Abstract:
... Many municipalities, particularly in developing countries, have a lack of information to guide decision-making to improve municipal solid waste management (MSWM). They need tools that systematize the collection and analysis of data, and then assess all aspects of the system, including both technical and non-technical ones. This work presents a field study covering 66 Mexican municipalities. A new ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123320

9. Auction-based cloud service allocation and sharing for logistics product service system

Author:
Kai Kang; Ray Y. Zhong; Su Xiu Xu; Bing Qing Tan; Lihui Wang; Tao Peng
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123881
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
auctions; consumers (people); manufacturing; resource allocation; supply balance; sustainable development
Abstract:
... Sustainability is increasingly viewed as a desired goal of social development. The logistics industry without exception is aware of the importance of sustainable development. To achieve this goal, the logistics industry is leveraging cutting-edge technologies, such as product service systems (PSS) and cloud manufacturing (CMfg), to design logistics product service systems (LPSS). In LPSS, public l ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123881

10. BIM-enabled computerized design and digital fabrication of industrialized buildings: A case study

Author:
Rui He; Mingkai Li; Vincent J.L. Gan; Jun Ma
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123505
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
artificial intelligence; automation; buildings; case studies; concrete; construction industry; cost effectiveness; decision making; geometry; industrialization; internet of things; manufacturing; models; robots; three-dimensional printing
Abstract:
... Industrialized construction leverages factory-based manufacturing and lean-site assembly to achieve higher industrial efficiency. Building information modeling (BIM) offers new opportunities to underpin the computerized design and fabrication of industrialized buildings, providing greater productivity and cost-effectiveness. In this study, attempts are made to review the state-of-the-art BIM appli ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123505

11. Bacterial cellulose/polyaniline nanocomposite aerogels as novel bioadsorbents for removal of hexavalent chromium: Experimental and simulation study

Author:
Hadi Hosseini; Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123817
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
adsorption; aerogels; biodegradability; cellulose; chromium; grapes; heavy metals; industrialization; nanocomposites; pH; polyaniline; sodium dodecyl sulfate; sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate; wastewater
Abstract:
... In most countries, rapid industrialization poses a threat to the environment upon discharging the wastewater streams containing heavy metals, especially hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)), into the environment. In this work, sustainable and biodegradable bacterial cellulose (BC)/polyaniline (PANI) nanocomposite aerogels with different morphology were fabricated in the presence of sodium dodecylbenzene-s ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123817

12. Board gender diversity and corporate social responsibility: Is there a case for critical mass?

Author:
Subba Reddy Yarram; Sujana Adapa
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123319
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
business enterprises; corporate social responsibility; decision making; ethics; females; society; stakeholders; sustainable development; Australia; United Kingdom; United States
Abstract:
... The role of business sector in addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is increasingly recognised around the world. The SDG 5 Gender Equality has given impetus to actions in many countries in the form of gender equality and gender diversity in businesses. Rapid progress has been made recently in achieving gender representation on corporate boards with voluntary initiatives such as the 30% ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123319

13. Carbon footprint of drinking water softening as determined by life cycle assessment

Author:
Mart Beeftink; Bas Hofs; Onno Kramer; Ingrid Odegard; Albert van der Wal
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123925
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
attributional life cycle assessment; business enterprises; calcite; carbon; carbon dioxide; carbon footprint; cleaning agents; crystallization; drinking water; ecosystem services; energy; ion exchange; longevity; nanofiltration; public health; reverse osmosis; water hardness; water storage; Netherlands
Abstract:
... In the Netherlands, central softening of drinking water is widely applied for reasons of public health, client comfort, economic and environmental benefits. Currently, the detrimental contributions of softening, in particular the use of chemicals and energy, are taken into account in the carbon footprint of the Dutch drinking water companies. The beneficial contributions have, however, until now n ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123925

14. China’s construction industry-linked economy-resources-environment flow in international trade

Author:
Xiaowei Chuai; Qinli Lu; Xianjin Huang; Runyi Gao; Rongqin Zhao
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123990
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
air pollution; construction industry; databases; emissions; energy; environmental protection; exports; greenhouse gases; international trade; models; profits and margins; Australia; China; Russia; Sweden; United Kingdom
Abstract:
... During construction, a large number of resources are consumed; concurrently, a large amount of greenhouse gas is emitted, which contributes to air pollution. There exist close interactions among construction regions. This study examined the main economy-resources-environment indexes associated with China’s construction industry, embodied in international trade based on the Eora database, by using ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123990

15. Cleaner heavy transports – Environmental and economic analysis of liquefied natural gas and biomethane

Author:
Marcus Gustafsson; Niclas Svensson
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123535
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
biogas; climate change; economic incentives; ecosystem services; electricity; environmental impact; feedstocks; food waste; guidelines; liquefied natural gas; markets; methane; mineral fertilizers; particulate emissions; production costs
Abstract:
... Looking to reduce climate change impact and particle emissions, the heavy-duty transport sector is moving towards a growth within technology and infrastructure for use of liquefied natural gas (LNG). This opens an opportunity for the biogas market to grow as well, especially in the form of liquefied biomethane (LBM). However, there is a need to investigate the economic conditions and the possible ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123535

16. Cleaner production of Pakistan’s chemical industry: Perspectives of energy conservation and emissions reduction

Author:
Muhammad Yousaf Raza; Boqiang Lin; Xiying Liu
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123888
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
capital; carbon dioxide; chemical industry; elasticities; energy; energy conservation; greenhouse gas emissions; issues and policy; labor; production functions; Pakistan
Abstract:
... The chemical industry is one of the highest energy-consuming and CO₂ (carbon dioxide) emitting sectors in Pakistan. It is important to understand and identify ways to improve the sustainability features of the input factors. This research has attempted to examine the potential of input factors (capital, labor and energy consumption), output elasticities, and substitution elasticities in Pakistan’s ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123888

17. Cleaner production of mulberry spun silk yarns via a shortened and gassing-free production route

Author:
R. Yin; Y.F. Xiang; Z.H. Zhang; X.M. Tao; J.M. Gluck; K. Chiu; W. Lam
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123690
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
burning; carbon footprint; crop production; dust; energy; fruit growing; knitted fabrics; labor; manufacturing; mulberries; odors; pollution; silk; spinning; thermal properties; wastes; yarns
Abstract:
... The green production of textiles via an eco-friendly approach has recently gained considerable interest. As a derivative industry of silk manufacturing, spun silk utilizes waste materials generated in different processes of silk production, which is considered as the re-use of silk waste. The spun silk industry is facing several problems now, including environmental pollution, low production effic ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123690

18. Cleaner production of rare earth elements from phosphorus-bearing sulfuric acid solution of vein deposit monazite

Author:
Sadia Ilyas; Hyunjung Kim; Rajiv Ranjan Srivastava; Sowon Choi
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123435
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
cerium; clean energy; coprecipitation; dissolved phosphorus; heat production; hydrogen peroxide; lanthanum; oxalic acid; phosphoric acid; phosphorus; spectral analysis; sulfates; sulfuric acid; sustainable development; temperature; yttrium
Abstract:
... In the present study, the recovery of rare earth elements (REEs; viz. cerium, lanthanum, and yttrium) from sulfate leach liquor of vein deposit Korean monazite has been investigated using the solvo-chemical techniques. The dissolved phosphorus (373 mg L⁻¹), which may significantly affect the products’ purity, was selectively removed using the benzyl-di-methyl amine (BDMA). The logarithmic distribu ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123435

19. Cleaner production progress in developing and transition countries

Author:
Lei Shi; Jingru Liu; Yutao Wang; Anthony Chiu
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123763
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
carbon; developed countries; econometric models; environmental impact; issues and policy; pollution; pollution control; technology
Abstract:
... As an integrated preventive environmental strategy, the development and diffusion of cleaner production (CP) concepts, tools and implementation have greatly improved the resource utilization efficiency and reduced pollution over the past thirty years. It has been proved that CP has contributed to the decoupling of economic growth and environmental impacts in most developed and industrialized count ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123763

20. Climate change adaptation and inequality in Africa: Case of water, energy and food insecurity

Author:
Linus Nyiwul
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.278 pp. 123393
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
climate change; energy; environmental policy; food security; pollutants; social inequality; Africa
Abstract:
... In this paper we analyze the relationship between social inequality and climate change policy actions in African countries. We examine whether the needs of the poor influence mitigation and adaptation policies in the region. The continent is characterized by an interesting dynamic between inequality and climate change: it is predicted to disproportionately bear the effects of climate change, at th ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123393