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View article: Monitoring Strawberry Plants’ Growth in Soil Amended with Biochar
Monitoring Strawberry Plants’ Growth in Soil Amended with Biochar Open
This study evaluated the impact of biochar on the growth of strawberry plants, combining visual and proximal sensing monitoring. The plants were rooted in soil enriched with biochar, derived from pyrolysis of soft wood at 550 °C and applie…
View article: Selective recovery of lithium carbonate from lithium-ion battery black mass through microwave-assisted carbothermal reduction and water leaching
Selective recovery of lithium carbonate from lithium-ion battery black mass through microwave-assisted carbothermal reduction and water leaching Open
This study investigates lithium recovery from lithium-ion batteries black mass using microwave-assisted carbothermal reduction followed by water leaching. Conventional hydrometallurgical processes often face challenges in lithium recovery …
View article: CIRCuS-IV: a circularity and sustainability assessment tool for companies manufacturing industrial vehicles
CIRCuS-IV: a circularity and sustainability assessment tool for companies manufacturing industrial vehicles Open
Sustainability reports are essential for companies to publicly disclose their efforts towards the achievement of Circular Economy principles and of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This work presents CIRCuS-IV, a circularity and s…
View article: Environmental Footprints of Red Wine Production in Piedmont, Italy
Environmental Footprints of Red Wine Production in Piedmont, Italy Open
Italy is a global top wine producer, with emphasis on high-quality wines. This study investigates the Carbon Footprint (CF), Water Footprint (WF), and Ecological Footprint (EF) of twelve red wine producers in Piedmont, Northern Italy. The …
View article: Recyclability of Plastics from Waste Mobile Phones According to European Union Regulations REACH and RoHS
Recyclability of Plastics from Waste Mobile Phones According to European Union Regulations REACH and RoHS Open
Small waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) such as waste mobile phones are rich in plastic components. Recycling mobile phones is particularly challenging, since the main interest for recyclers is printed circuit boards, r…
View article: Resilience to flow variability of an open-air green wall for greywater treatment
Resilience to flow variability of an open-air green wall for greywater treatment Open
Water management in urban areas is challenged by climate change and increasing population, and the reduction of water consumption in urban areas is becoming a major issue. Thus, domestic greywater (GW) can be a valuable water source for no…
View article: Optimising the Selective Leaching and Recovery of Cobalt, Lanthanum, and Strontium for Recycling End-of-Life Solid Oxide Cells
Optimising the Selective Leaching and Recovery of Cobalt, Lanthanum, and Strontium for Recycling End-of-Life Solid Oxide Cells Open
This study explored the selective recovery of Co, La, and Sr from end-of-life solid oxide cells (SOCs) using ultrasound-assisted leaching in HCl. HCl concentration (1, 5, and 10 M) and solid-to-liquid ratio (S/L, 100 and 200 g/L) were vari…
View article: Evaluating GHG Emissions and Renewable Energy Use in the Italian Energy Sector: Monitoring, Reporting, and Objectives
Evaluating GHG Emissions and Renewable Energy Use in the Italian Energy Sector: Monitoring, Reporting, and Objectives Open
This study investigates the greenhouse gas (GHG) and renewable energy use reporting practices among thermal power plants (TPPs), waste incinerators (WIs), and hydropower plants (HPPs) in Italy, as reflected in their EMAS environmental stat…
View article: Life Cycle Assessment of the Production of Biofertilizers from Agricultural Waste
Life Cycle Assessment of the Production of Biofertilizers from Agricultural Waste Open
This study reviewed 98 references on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the conversion of agricultural waste into biofertilizers. Feedstocks were manure (39%), organic/food/wood waste (30%), and crop waste (26%). Biofertilizers were digest…
View article: Selective Leaching for the Recycling of Lithium, Iron, and Phosphorous from Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes’ Production Scraps
Selective Leaching for the Recycling of Lithium, Iron, and Phosphorous from Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes’ Production Scraps Open
The market for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries is projected to grow in the near future. However, recycling methods targeting LFP batteries, especially production scraps, are still underdeveloped. This study investigated the extracti…
View article: Long-term retention rate, adverse event temporal patterns and rescue treatment strategies of mycophenolate mofetil in systemic sclerosis: insights from real-life
Long-term retention rate, adverse event temporal patterns and rescue treatment strategies of mycophenolate mofetil in systemic sclerosis: insights from real-life Open
Objectives MMF is a mainstay for the treatment of SSc. The occurrence and implications of MMF-related adverse events (AEs) on drug retention rates in real life remain poorly defined. We aimed to determine the MMF retention rate and to inve…
View article: Release of microplastic fibers from synthetic textiles during household washing
Release of microplastic fibers from synthetic textiles during household washing Open
Textile materials are one of the primary sources of microplastic pollution. The washing procedure is by far the most significant way that textile products release microplastic fibers (MPFs). Therefore, in this study, the effects of various…
View article: Environmental reporting in Italian thermal power plants: insights from a comprehensive analysis of EMAS environmental statements
Environmental reporting in Italian thermal power plants: insights from a comprehensive analysis of EMAS environmental statements Open
The global energy sector heavily relies on fossil fuels, significantly contributing to climate change. The ambitious European emissions' reduction targets require sustainable processes and alternatives. This study presents a comprehensive …
View article: Review of lithium-ion batteries’ supply-chain in Europe: Material flow analysis and environmental assessment
Review of lithium-ion batteries’ supply-chain in Europe: Material flow analysis and environmental assessment Open
European legislation stated that electric vehicles' sale must increase to 35% of circulating vehicles by 2030, and concern is associated to the batteries' supply chain. This review aims at analysing the impacts (about material flows and CO…
View article: Separation and Identification of Microfibers in the Wastewater of Textile Finishing Process
Separation and Identification of Microfibers in the Wastewater of Textile Finishing Process Open
Microplastic pollution is an important global problem caused by the textile industry, which accounts for 35% of microplastics emitted as microfibers (MFs). Microplastics interact with a variety of organisms due to their small dimensions, l…
View article: Closed-loop recycling of lithium iron phosphate cathodic powders via citric acid leaching
Closed-loop recycling of lithium iron phosphate cathodic powders via citric acid leaching Open
Lithium recovery from Lithium-ion batteries requires hydrometallurgy but up-to-date technologies aren’t economically viable for Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) batteries. Selective leaching (specifically targeting Lithium and based on mild or…
View article: Environmental Assessment of Lithium-Ion Battery Lifecycle and of Their Use in Commercial Vehicles
Environmental Assessment of Lithium-Ion Battery Lifecycle and of Their Use in Commercial Vehicles Open
This review analyzed the literature data about the global warming potential (GWP) of the lithium-ion battery (LIB) lifecycle, e.g., raw material mining, production, use, and end of life. The literature data were associated with three macro…
View article: Medial or Lateral, That Is the Question: A Retrospective Study to Compare Two Injection Techniques in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis Pain with Hyaluronic Acid
Medial or Lateral, That Is the Question: A Retrospective Study to Compare Two Injection Techniques in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis Pain with Hyaluronic Acid Open
Background: Mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis (KOA) can be successfully treated using intra-articular hyaluronic acid (IA-HA). The medial infrapatellar (MIP) approach and lateral infrapatellar (LIP) approach are two of the most used tec…
View article: Low-cost and environmentally friendly physic-mechanical pre-treatments to recycle lithium iron phosphate cathodes
Low-cost and environmentally friendly physic-mechanical pre-treatments to recycle lithium iron phosphate cathodes Open
Recycling Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries is challenging, as their low economic value hinders the profitability of full-scale processes. Optimized pre-treatments are crucial for the overall efficiency and economic profitability of r…
View article: Shoulder Pain Biomechanics, Rehabilitation and Prevention in Wheelchair Basketball Players: A Narrative Review
Shoulder Pain Biomechanics, Rehabilitation and Prevention in Wheelchair Basketball Players: A Narrative Review Open
Wheelchair basketball (WB) is an increasingly popular sport that guarantees numerous health benefits for people with disabilities who regularly practice it, such as an improved quality of life and psychophysical well-being. However, WB is …
View article: Environmental reporting in the hydropower sector: analysis of EMAS registered hydropower companies in Italy
Environmental reporting in the hydropower sector: analysis of EMAS registered hydropower companies in Italy Open
Hydropower (HP) is a key source of renewable energy, but also poses significant environmental challenges, including habitat fragmentation, hydropeaking and perturbations of flow and sediment regime. This study analyzed how Italian companie…
View article: Biomethane potential of wine lees from mesophilic anaerobic digestion
Biomethane potential of wine lees from mesophilic anaerobic digestion Open
Wine lees (WL) are undervalued residues from the wine-making process. Anaerobic digestion (AD) of WL is highly challenging due to the acidic pH and high content of readily biodegradable compounds. This study investigated the biomethane pot…