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View article: Sustainable extraction of chitosan from blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) by green solvents
Sustainable extraction of chitosan from blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) by green solvents Open
Chitosan, one of the significant marine polysaccharides, has attracted widespread attention due to its excellent biocompatibility and broad application prospects. This study proposes a novel green extraction method based on Brønsted acid-b…
View article: Environmental impact assessment of organic Rankine cycle using waste heat from the aluminium industry
Environmental impact assessment of organic Rankine cycle using waste heat from the aluminium industry Open
Waste heat recovery technologies play an important role in enhancing energy efficiency and supporting sustainable energy production. This study investigates the utilization of waste heat from aluminium production through an Organic Rankine…
View article: Monitoring Beach Litter in the Mediterranean Sea Using the REMEDIES Mobile App
Monitoring Beach Litter in the Mediterranean Sea Using the REMEDIES Mobile App Open
The Mediterranean Sea region's coastal zones are densely populated, with 427 million inhabitants, and attract a significant number of tourists. This high level of human activity, combined with the region's topography and inadequate waste m…
View article: When Technology Meets Sustainability: Microplastic Removal from Industrial Wastewater, Including Impact Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment
When Technology Meets Sustainability: Microplastic Removal from Industrial Wastewater, Including Impact Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment Open
Microplastics (MPs) that are ubiquitous in aquatic environments and industrial wastewater streams have been identified as key hotspots of MP contamination. It is significantly more effective to remove MPs at these points before they enter …
View article: Review and environmental footprint assessment of various formalin production pathways
Review and environmental footprint assessment of various formalin production pathways Open
Formalin is among the most important commodity chemicals, used mainly as a precursor to a wide range of value-added products. Currently, formalin is widely produced from methanol derived from natural gas, however a transition from fossil-b…
View article: Sustainable industrial ecology and environmental analysis: A case of melamine etherified resin fibres
Sustainable industrial ecology and environmental analysis: A case of melamine etherified resin fibres Open
Increasing global plastic consumption and its related plastic waste have become a major concern in the world. Achieving sustainable development in the plastics industry requires a systematic insight into all the relevant life cycle phases …
View article: Environmental Analysis of Hydrothermal Decomposition of Melamine Etherified Resin Fibre
Environmental Analysis of Hydrothermal Decomposition of Melamine Etherified Resin Fibre Open
Plastic waste presents a significant problem for the environment as significant amounts of plastics are produced, of which the majority are still landfilled contaminating soils, waterways and aquifers. A particular challenge present thermo…
View article: Technology Readiness Level Assessment of Formalin Production Pathways
Technology Readiness Level Assessment of Formalin Production Pathways Open
Formalin is among the highest production volume chemicals and can be obtained by several production pathways, though there are several potential production pathways in earlier development stages. To evaluate the maturity level of formalin …
View article: Reducing the environmental impacts of the production of melamine etherified resin fibre
Reducing the environmental impacts of the production of melamine etherified resin fibre Open
Conventional plastic products present a serious burden to the environment, especially during their end-of-life phase. To tackle the rapid growth in plastic production, use and pollution, it is desirable to produce plastic materials more su…
View article: Reduction of Cost, Energy and Emissions of the Formalin Production Process via Methane Steam Reforming
Reduction of Cost, Energy and Emissions of the Formalin Production Process via Methane Steam Reforming Open
Production of formalin, which is among the highest production volume chemicals, is highly energy-intensive; thus, reduction of energy use is very important in reducing cost and emissions. The aim of this and its larger overall research is …