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1. Optimal allocation of tomato supply to minimize greenhouse gas emissions in major U.S. metropolitan markets

Author:
Eric Bell; Yuwei Qin; Arpad Horvath
Source:
Resources, conservation, and recycling 2023 v.188 pp. 106660
ISSN:
0921-3449
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; Monte Carlo method; algorithms; climate; soil; tomatoes;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Our food system is very resource and emissions intensive and contributes to a broad range of environmental impacts. We have developed cradle-to-market greenhouse gas emissions estimates of supplying fresh tomatoes to 10 of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States and applied a linear optimization algorithm to determine the optimal tomato distribution scheme that will minimize tomato-rel ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106660

2. A theoretical analysis of bubble-related fouling in ultra heat treatment plants for milk

Author:
Tomas Skoglund
Source:
Journal of food engineering 2023 v.336 pp. 111214
ISSN:
0260-8774
Subject:
dissolved gases,   etc   ; air; equations; evaporation; heat; heat exchangers; heat treatment; milk; solubility; steam; temperature;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... A thermodynamically based theoretical analysis of bubble formation on hot heat-exchanger wall surfaces in systems for continuous indirect thermal treatment of milk was performed. Whereas previous research on bubble-related fouling has been experimental with just hypothesis about mechanisms behind the impact of bubble formation on fouling, this research contribute with a novel theoretical anadlysis ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2022.111214

3. Automatic control and optimal operation for greenhouse gas mitigation in sustainable wastewater treatment plants: A review

Author:
Hao Lu; Huazhe Wang; Qinglian Wu; Haichao Luo; Qi Zhao; Banghai Liu; Qishi Si; Shanshan Zheng; Wanqian Guo; Nanqi Ren
Source:
Science of the total environment 2023 v.855 pp. 158849
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; automation; carbon dioxide; carbon footprint; environment; methane; nitrous oxide; pollution control; wastewater treatment;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... In order to promote low-carbon sustainable operational management of the wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), automatic control and optimal operation technologies, which devote to improving effluent quality, operational costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, have flourished in recent years. There is no consensus on the design procedure for optimal control/operation of sustainable WWTPs. In this ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158849

4. Data-driven estimation of building energy consumption and GHG emissions using explainable artificial intelligence

Author:
Yan Zhang; Bak Koon Teoh; Maozhi Wu; Jiayu Chen; Limao Zhang
Source:
Energy 2023 v.262 pp. 125468
ISSN:
0360-5442
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; algorithms; artificial intelligence; case studies; energy; geometry; models; natural gas; prediction; regression analysis;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... Energy consumption prediction is an integral part of planning and controlling energy used in the building sector which accounts for 40% of the global energy consumption and a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions. However, very few studies focused on the combined effect of building characteristics, building geometry, and urban morphology on energy performance. Such a research gap is addr ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.energy.2022.125468

5. Effect of hydrothermal pretreatment and compound microbial agents on compost maturity and gaseous emissions during aerobic composting of kitchen waste

Author:
Ting Xie; Zhaohan Zhang; Dawei Zhang; Chunzhong Wei; Yong Lin; Rongwei Feng; Jun Nan; Yujie Feng
Source:
Science of the total environment 2023 v.854 pp. 158712
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; bacterial communities; biodegradation; carbon dioxide; compost maturity; environment; kitchen waste; risk; seed germination;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... Though aerobic composting is commonly used in kitchen waste (KW) disposal, the high-oil and high-salt characteristics of KW could affect composting efficiency and lead to the land using risk of produced fertilizer. The impact of hydrothermal pretreatment (HTP) and addition of compound microbial agent (CMA) on compost maturity, greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions and bacterial community during the kitc ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158712

6. Dramatic decline of observed atmospheric CO2 and CH4 during the COVID-19 lockdown over the Yangtze River Delta of China

Author:
Miao Liang; Yong Zhang; Qianli Ma; Dajiang Yu; Xiaojian Chen; Jason Blake Cohen
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 712-722
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; COVID-19 infection; carbon dioxide; river deltas; temporal variation; terrestrial ecosystems; China; Yangtze River;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... The temporal variation of greenhouse gas concentrations in China during the COVID-19 lockdown in China is analyzed in this work using high resolution measurements of near surface △CO₂, △CH₄ and △CO concentrations above the background conditions at Lin'an station (LAN), a regional background station in the Yangtze River Delta region. During the pre-lockdown observational period (IOP-1), both △CO₂ a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.09.034

7. Effective removal of phosphorus from high phosphorus steel slag using carbonized rice husk

Author:
Zhongliang Wang; Yanping Bao; Dazhi Wang; Min Wang
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 156-164
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; biomass; carbon; environmental impact; fossil fuels; iron; phosphorus; rice hulls; slags; steel; temperature; China;     Show all 12 Subjects
Abstract:
... High phosphorus steel slag and carbonized rice husk are two common wastes characterized by high generation and low secondary use values. Through the reduction of high phosphorus steel slag by biomass, both wastes were fully utilized, thus reducing the negative impact on the environment. In this study, variables such as temperature, time, and amount of reactants were changed to determine the optima ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.10.024

8. Applicability of the environmental Kuznets curve to construction waste management: A panel analysis of 27 European economies

Author:
Zhikang Bao; Weisheng Lu
Source:
Resources, conservation, and recycling 2023 v.188 pp. 106667
ISSN:
0921-3449
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; climate change; data collection; economic development; environmental Kuznets curve; environmental protection; gross domestic product; waste management;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... The environmental Kuznets curve has received widespread attention from researchers and policymakers for its ability to vividly capture the dynamics between economy and environment. While attempts have been made to validate the environmental Kuznets curve and harness its explanatory power in different dilemmatic scenarios (e.g., economic development and greenhouse gas induced climate change), these ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106667

9. CO2 dynamics in a small and old subtropical reservoir in East Asia: Environmental controls driving seasonal and spatial variability

Author:
Chun Ngai Chan; Matthew J. Bogard; Fong Ching Ma; Yu Ching Ip; Boyi Liu; Shuai Chen; Lishan Ran
Source:
Science of the total environment 2023 v.856 pp. 159047
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; carbon; carbon dioxide; environment; hydrochemistry; lentic systems; lotic systems; primary productivity; solar radiation; surface water; China;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Inland waters have been increasingly viewed as hotspots for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions owing to their strong capability to intercept and mineralize carbon from the terrestrial environment. Although small waterbodies in humid subtropical climates have the potential to emit considerable amounts of GHG, their emission patterns have remained understudied. This study involved intensive measurements ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159047

10. A meta-analysis of ecological functions and economic benefits of co-culture models in paddy fields

Author:
Haiyang Yu; Xuechen Zhang; Wanyu Shen; Huaiying Yao; Xiangtian Meng; Jieyi Zeng; Guangbin Zhang; Kazem Zamanien
Source:
Agriculture, ecosystems & environment 2023 v.341 pp. 108195
ISSN:
0167-8809
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; agriculture; coculture; ecosystems; environment; grain quality; income; meta-analysis; paddies; poultry; rice; soil fertility; East Asia;     Show all 13 Subjects
Abstract:
... The co-culture of rice and poultry/aquatic animals has become a popular strategy to ensure the critical ecological functions and economic benefits of this ecosystem in recent years. Yet, quantitative synthetic effects of co-culture models on ecological functions and economic benefits in paddy fields are poorly understood. This study conducted a meta-analysis of 4707 observations from 224 published ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.agee.2022.108195

11. Influence of modified biochar supported sulfidation of nano-zero-valent-iron (S-nZVI/BC) on nitrate removal and greenhouse gas emission in constructed wetland

Author:
Fanlong Kong; Junru Wang; Weihao Hou; Yuqian Cui; Lihua Yu; Yi Zhang; Sen Wang
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 568-581
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; Comamonas; biochar; constructed wetlands; denitrification; greenhouse gas emissions; methane production; methanotrophs; nitrates; oxidation; sawdust; sludge; walnuts; China;     Show all 14 Subjects
Abstract:
... In this study, the biochar (BC) produced from sawdust, sludge, reed and walnut were used to support sulfidation of nano-zero-valent-iron (S-nZVI) to enhance nitrate (NO3−-N) removal and investigate the impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Batch experiment results showed the S-nZVI/BCₛₐwdᵤₛₜ ₍₂:₁, ₅₀₀₎, S-nZVI/BCₛₗᵤdgₑ ₍₂:₁, ₉₀₀₎, S-nZVI/BCᵣₑₑd ₍₂:₁, ₇₀₀₎, and S-nZVI/BC wₐₗₙᵤₜ ₍₂:₁, ₇₀₀₎ respectivel ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.02.040

12. Green development strategy of offshore wind farm in China guided by life cycle assessment

Author:
Jingjing Chen; Bingjing Mao; Yufeng Wu; Dongya Zhang; Yiqun Wei; Ang Yu; Lihong Peng
Source:
Resources, conservation, and recycling 2023 v.188 pp. 106652
ISSN:
0921-3449
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; carbon; copper; electric energy consumption; electricity; energy; environmental impact; life cycle assessment; prototypes; wind farms; wind power; China;     Show all 12 Subjects
Abstract:
... Offshore wind power contributes to the decarbonization of the power system; however, its green development faces many challenges, including environmental impact concerns, scale limitations, and grid parity to go carbon neutral. This study applies life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate the potential environmental impact of China's first high-power prototype windfarm. The environmental impact of th ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106652

13. Simultaneous use of nitrate and calcium peroxide to control sulfide and greenhouse gas emission in sewers

Author:
Guijiao Zhang; Gaowu Wang; Yongchao Zhou; David Z. Zhu; Yiping Zhang; Tuqiao Zhang
Source:
Science of the total environment 2023 v.855 pp. 158913
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; calcium peroxide; carbon dioxide; denitrification; environment; greenhouse gas emissions; greenhouses; hydrogen sulfide; methane; methanogens; nitrates; oxidation; oxygen; sewer systems;     Show all 14 Subjects
Abstract:
... The sewer system is a significant source of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and greenhouse gases which has attracted extensive interest from researchers. In this study, a novel combined dosing strategy using nitrate and calcium peroxide (CaO₂) was proposed to simultaneously control sulfide and greenhouse gases, and its performance was evaluated in laboratory-scale reactors. Results suggested that the addit ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158913

14. The development of a techno-economic model for assessment of cost of energy storage for vehicle-to-grid applications in a cold climate

Author:
Md Mustafizur Rahman; Eskinder Gemechu; Abayomi Olufemi Oni; Amit Kumar
Source:
Energy 2023 v.262 pp. 125398
ISSN:
0360-5442
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; ambient temperature; batteries; capital costs; cold zones; economic feasibility; economic performance; electric vehicles; electricity; electricity costs; energy; models; transportation industry; uncertainty;     Show all 14 Subjects
Abstract:
... With the growing number of electric vehicles in the transportation sector aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology can play an important role in stabilizing electricity grids. An electric vehicle could be used as an energy storage system (ESS) that provides electricity to the grid when required. Several studies have evaluated the economic performance of differen ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.energy.2022.125398

15. Dietary protein consumption profiles show contrasting impacts on environmental and health indicators

Author:
Elie Perraud; Juhui Wang; Marion Salomé; François Mariotti; Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot
Source:
Science of the total environment 2023 v.856 pp. 159052
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; databases; dietary protein; environment; environmental impact; fish; food quality; human health; land use; pork; poultry; protein composition; protein intake; risk; ruminants; surveys; vegan diet; France;     Show all 18 Subjects
Abstract:
... Patterns of protein intake are strong characteristics of diets, and protein sources have been linked to the environmental and nutrition/health impacts of diets. However, few studies have worked on protein profiles, and most of them have focused on specific diets like vegetarian or vegan diets. Furthermore, the description of the environmental impact of diets has often been limited to greenhouse ga ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159052

16. Biochemical, transcriptomic and metabolomic responses to total dissolved gas supersaturation and their underlying molecular mechanisms in Yangtze sturgeon (Acipenser dabryanus)

Author:
Yeyu Chen; Xiaoyun Wu; Xiaoqing Liu; Jiansheng Lai; Ya Liu; Mingjiang Song; Feiyang Li; Quan Gong
Source:
Environmental research 2023 v.216 pp. 114457
ISSN:
0013-9351
Subject:
dissolved gases,   etc   ; Acipenser dabryanus; amino acid metabolism; catalase; cell membranes; energy; fish; flagship species; glycerophospholipids; heat stress; histopathology; liver; metabolites; metabolomics; research; superoxide dismutase; transcriptomics; ubiquitin; water power; Yangtze River;     Show all 20 Subjects
Abstract:
... With the rapid development of hydropower facility construction, the total dissolved gas (TDG) generated by dam discharge is seriously threatening the survival of fish and has become an ecological environmental issue of global concern. However, how TDG affects fish physiology and the underlying molecular mechanism remain poorly known. In this study, Acipenser dabryanus, an ancient living fossil tha ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2022.114457

17. Repurposing of F-gases: challenges and opportunities in fluorine chemistry

Author:
Daniel J. Sheldon; Mark R. Crimmin
Source:
Chemical Society reviews 2022 v.51 no.12 pp. 4977-4995
ISSN:
1460-4744
Subject:
gases; greenhouse gases,   etc   ; environmental sustainability; fields; fluorine; global warming; volatile compounds;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... Fluorinated gases (F-gases) are routinely employed as refrigerants, blowing agents, and electrical insulators. These volatile compounds are potent greenhouse gases and consequently their release to the environment creates a significant contribution to global warming. This review article seeks to summarise: (i) the current applications of F-gases, (ii) the environmental issues caused by F-gases, (i ...
DOI:
10.1039/d1cs01072g

18. Free‐Phase Gas Detection in Groundwater Wells via Water Pressure and Continuous Field Parameters

Author:
Tiago A. Morais; Bethany Ladd; Neil A. Fleming; M. Cathryn Ryan
Source:
Ground water 2022 v.60 no.2 pp. 262-274
ISSN:
0017-467X
Subject:
dissolved gases; greenhouse gases,   etc   ; carbon dioxide; electrical conductivity; groundwater contamination; well water;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Detection of free‐phase gas (FPG) in groundwater wells is critical for accurate assessment of dissolved gas concentrations and the occurrence of FPG in the subsurface, with consequent implications for understanding groundwater contamination and greenhouse gas emissions. However, identifying FPG is challenging during routine groundwater monitoring and there is poor agreement on the best approach to ...
DOI:
10.1111/gwat.13135

19. Sensitivity of gas sensors enhanced by functionalization of hexabenzoperylene in solution-processed monolayer organic field effect transistors

Author:
Qi Gong; Qian Miao
Source:
Chemical communications 2022 v.58 no.50 pp. 7046-7049
ISSN:
1364-548X
Subject:
gases,   etc   ; chemical communication; fields; transistors;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... Solution-processed monolayer films consisting of unfunctionalized and functionalized hexabenzoperylenes in a single homogeneous phase have enabled highly sensitive detection of NH₃ and NO₂ on the basis of organic field effect transistors. ...
DOI:
10.1039/d2cc01899c

20. The effect of atmospheric greenhouse gases on firm value and firm size distribution

Author:
Richard Paul Gregory
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.358 pp. 131751
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
greenhouse gases,   etc   ; climate; greenhouses; models;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... I propose a model of firm heterogeneity and limited managerial commitment within an industrial equilibrium, where firms use natural resource and produce greenhouse gases. Firms are allowed to merge and commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas levels produce climate shocks that can close firms. Three hypotheses are produced from the model that are empirically verified. First, fir ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131751