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2. A facile technique to develop conductive paper based bioelectrodes for microbial fuel cell applications.
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U S J, Inoue S, and Goel S
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- Electrodes, Filtration instrumentation, Filtration methods, Printing, Three-Dimensional trends, Vacuum, Bioelectric Energy Sources, Biosensing Techniques methods, Renewable Energy standards
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Electronic devices with multifunctional capabilities is forever an attractive area with diverse scope including towards developing solutions to sustainable energy technology. Microbial biofuel cells (MiBFCs) are one such sustainable energy technology based electronic device which can not only harvest energy, but can perform biosensing leading to bioremediation. However, low energy yield, costly fabrication procedures and bulky devices are some of the limitations of such MiBFCs. In this work, for the first time a simple vacuum filtration fabrication technique is used for making thin and conductive electrodes with homogeneous CNT solution for MiBFC application. The fully paper-based MiBFC is integrated into a compact micro device with 3D printed components which adds novelty to the work. The MiBFC is capable of maintaining a stable open circuit voltage of 410 mV for more than 1 h and can deliver a maximum power density of 192 μW/cm
2 which is reasonably high for such paper-based MiBFCs operating with micro-volume of substrate. This device will help in developing more freestanding power sources for instant diagnostics and data transfer., (Copyright © 2022 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)- Published
- 2022
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3. A review on photocatalytic hydrogen production potential from paper and pulp industry wastewater
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Moses, Aashish, Komandur, Janaki, Maarisetty, Dileep, Mohapatra, Priyabrat, and Baral, Saroj Sundar
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- 2024
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4. Flowsheet Analysis of Valourising Mixed Lignocellulose and Plastic Wastes via Fast Pyrolysis at a Paper Mill
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Petersen, Abdul M., Brown, Logan J., Collard, François-Xavier, and Görgens, Johann F.
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- 2021
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5. Testing the agriculture-induced Environmental Kuznets Curve with moderation effect of human capital and renewable energy: insights from BRICS economies.
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Ritu RK and Kaur A
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- Humans, Climate Change, Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture, Renewable Energy
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The surge in economic growth and increased agricultural output can augment societal well-being whilst proliferating environmental stressors. So, the study tests the validity of the "agriculture-induced Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis" (AEKC) by assessing the varied environmental proxies that have yet to be accounted for earlier in the case of BRICS economies. Furthermore, most studies have utilised "first-generation econometric approaches" as the "cross-sectional dependency" has not been deemed in estimation. On account of this, the research employed "second-generation CIPS and CADF unit root test", "Westerlund cointegration test", "fully modified ordinary least square" (FMOLS) and "dynamic ordinary least square" (DOLS) to test the validity of AEKC in "BRICS countries" for 30 years. A positive association between agriculture and "ecological footprint" has been found which evidences the presence of an "inverted U-shaped AEKC" in BRICS nations. Another finding shows that the favourable impact of agriculture towards climate change can be moderated by illustrating the interaction effect of "human capital" and "renewable energy" with "agriculture". Lastly, the investigation brings forth the policy repercussions and acumens for the BRICS governments and policymakers in halting climate change by using renewable energy in agriculture and building human capital., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2024
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6. Environmental impacts of international tourism: examining the role of policy uncertainty, renewable energy, and service sector output.
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Ali S, Hamid ABBA, Ya'akub NIB, and Iqbal S
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- Uncertainty, Environment, Humans, Conservation of Natural Resources, Renewable Energy, Tourism
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The contributions of the tourism sector and its development to economic growth are widely recognized across the economies. However, development in this sector also has its impacts on environmental quality and sustainability. In addition, elevated economic policy uncertainty also has repercussions on the environment. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of international tourism on environmental sustainability while considering EPU, renewable energy consumption (REC), and service sector output (SSO) in the model estimated based on panel data from 17 economies. Having the heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation issues in the panel data, the author used multiple econometric methods (pooled OLS with Drisk/Kraay standard errors (DKSEs), GLS, PCSE, and quantile regressions) to examine the relationship between international tourism and environmental sustainability. DKSEs address the common issue of heteroskedasticity and GLS also accounts for both heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation. PCSE method corrects these errors. Finally, quantile regression estimates the relationships between variables at different points of the distribution. The results show that international tourism and EPU adversely impact environmental quality and sustainability by increasing GHG emissions. The findings show that increased GHG emissions from international tourism and EPU harm environmental sustainability. Furthermore, SSO and REC significantly reduce GHG emissions and enhance sustainability. Nevertheless, the tourism sector should adopt sustainable practices like using eco-friendly lodging, conserving energy and water, and utilizing renewable energy (RE) to reduce negative environmental impacts. Conserving biodiversity and regional cultures while minimizing waste and resource use is also essential. Tourists should embrace eco-friendly practices such as choosing green hotels, conserving energy and water, and supporting environmental causes while adhering to regulations to reduce emissions. The study recommends establishing uniform trade laws that support green technology and RE to reduce EPU. The findings stress the need for international collaboration to promote eco-friendly tourist practices and minimize the sector's environmental impact., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2024
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7. How to use a systems diagram to analyse and structure complex problems for policy issue papers
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van der Lei, TE, Enserink, B, Thissen, WAH, and Bekebrede, G
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- 2011
8. Carbon reduction through renewable energy and digitalization in emerging economies: Moderating role of public debt.
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Abbas Q, HongXing Y, Ramzan M, and Fatima S
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- Renewable Energy, Carbon
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Utilizing renewable energy (RE) and embracing the digital economy (DIG) can significantly contribute to achieving economic, energy, and climate goals by promoting carbon reduction. In this regard, public debt (DEB) is particularly important since it provides the funds required to achieve these goals by investing in renewable energy and digital economy projects. This study examines the impact of public debt on the link between renewable energy and carbon emissions (CE), as well as the association between the digital economy and carbon emissions in emerging economies from 2003 to 2022. The study employed cross-sectional augmented autoregressive distributed lag (CS-ARDL) estimation to check the relationship between the variables. The findings of our study suggest that the integration of renewable energy sources and the growth of the digital economy have a positive impact on reducing carbon emissions. On the other hand, public debt has a positive effect on carbon emissions. In addition, the findings support the notion that interaction terms (RE × DEB) and (DIG × DEB) have a diminishing effect on carbon emissions. It can be concluded that the reduction of carbon emissions is contingent upon the utilization of public debt to promote the growth of renewable energy and the digital economy. Based on our study, it is recommended that emerging economies' needs focus on boosting renewable energy usage and digital economy initiatives. Additionally, it is necessary for these economies to maintain a sustainable level of debt., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2024
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9. Do circular economy, renewable energy, industrialization, and globalization influence environmental indicators in belt and road initiative countries?
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Karimi Alavijeh N, Saboori B, Dehdar F, Koengkan M, and Radulescu M
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- Industrial Development, Carbon Dioxide analysis, Environment, Renewable Energy, Internationality
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This paper is the first comprehensive research to examine the effect of circular economy on environment employing two environmental degradation indicators (CO
2 emissions, ecological footprint) and one environmental quality indicator (load capacity factor) for 57 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries during 2000-2019. The effect of other variables such as renewable energy, industrialization, and globalization was also controlled. The study applied the cross-sectional autoregressive distributed lag method (CS-ARDL), the augmented mean group (AMG), and common correlated effects mean group (CCEMG) methods as a robustness checks. The empirical findings reveal that circular economy and renewable energy have pro-environmental effects by decreasing carbon emissions and ecological footprint and increasing the load capacity factor in BRI countries. However, industrialization and globalization have detrimental effects on the environment. The result of causality shows a bidirectional causality between renewable energy, circular economy, industrialization, and three environmental indicators, but the relationship of globalization with CO2 emissions and the load capacity factor is unidirectional and with the ecological footprint is bidirectional. All the results are confirmed by the robustness tests. The study suggests policy implications for the BRI government., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)- Published
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10. The refinery of the future.
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Vogt ETC and Weckhuysen BM
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- Carbon Cycle, Coal adverse effects, Coal supply & distribution, Hydrogen chemistry, Natural Gas adverse effects, Natural Gas supply & distribution, Petroleum adverse effects, Petroleum supply & distribution, Carbon Dioxide adverse effects, Carbon Dioxide isolation & purification, Fossil Fuels adverse effects, Fossil Fuels supply & distribution, Renewable Energy statistics & numerical data, Oil and Gas Industry methods, Oil and Gas Industry trends
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Fossil fuels-coal, oil and gas-supply most of the world's energy and also form the basis of many products essential for everyday life. Their use is the largest contributor to the carbon dioxide emissions that drive global climate change, prompting joint efforts to find renewable alternatives that might enable a carbon-neutral society by as early as 2050. There are clear paths for renewable electricity to replace fossil-fuel-based energy, but the transport fuels and chemicals produced in oil refineries will still be needed. We can attempt to close the carbon cycle associated with their use by electrifying refinery processes and by changing the raw materials that go into a refinery from fossils fuels to carbon dioxide for making hydrocarbon fuels and to agricultural and municipal waste for making chemicals and polymers. We argue that, with sufficient long-term commitment and support, the science and technology for such a completely fossil-free refinery, delivering the products required after 2050 (less fuels, more chemicals), could be developed. This future refinery will require substantially larger areas and greater mineral resources than is the case at present and critically depends on the capacity to generate large amounts of renewable energy for hydrogen production and carbon dioxide capture., (© 2024. Springer Nature Limited.)
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- 2024
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11. Navigating sustainable horizons: exploring the dynamics of financial stability, green growth, renewable energy, technological innovation, financial inclusion, and soft infrastructure in shaping sustainable development.
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Nauman M, Naheed R, and Khan J
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- Conservation of Natural Resources, Sustainable Growth, Inventions, Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy
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This paper examines sustainable development, which employs an integrated approach to tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges. It provides a theoretical underpinning by examining sustainable development's inception, fundamental tenets, and conceptual structures. This study highlights the interdependence of social equity, economic prosperity, and environmental conservation, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach. Quantitative methodology is utilized in this study, and the dependent variable is sustainable development. Financial risk, green growth, technological innovation, renewable energy, financial inclusion, and soft infrastructure are all independent variables. The analysis is predicated on secondary data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and World Development Indicators databases spanning 2004 to 2019. An entropy-weighted method used for the green growth index is a metric that enhances the precision of variable indicators. Cointegration, correlation, VIF, cross-sectional dependency, and stationarity tests are among the diagnostic tests that inform the selection of methods for the panel data set. It is determined that fully modified ordinary least squares is the suitable technique. The findings suggest statistically significant positive correlations among greenhouse gases, financial inclusion, and soft infrastructure. Conversely, significant negative correlations exist between financial risk, green growth, renewable energy, and technological innovation. An estimated 55% long-run variance is present. The study's key finding is that financial risk has an adverse effect on sustainable development, while an impactful relationship where increased green growth is linked to decreased GHG emissions. This association is notably significant. Results show that renewable energy has a negative coefficient and significant negative impact on greenhouse gases, showing an active relation to enhancing sustainable development. In contrast, financial inclusion has a significant positive effect on sustainable development. The implications imply that providing incentives to institutions engaged in alternative energy, precisely renewable sources, could positively impact the environment. Government policies and funding regulations oriented toward sustainable development are indispensable for environmental sustainability. Government policies and incentives are pivotal in advancing an environmentally conscious and sustainable future. This study's contribution lies in elucidating the positive correlation between government interventions and promoting renewable energy adoption, thereby paving the way for a greener tomorrow., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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12. Traversing the European Ed Tech Scene: Paper Windmills
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Walker, Kevin
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- 2008
13. Renewable energy and occupational health and safety research directions: a white paper from the Energy Summit, Denver Colorado, April 11-13, 2011.
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Mulloy KB, Sumner SA, Rose C, Conway GA, Reynolds SJ, Davidson ME, Heidel DS, and Layde PM
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- Colorado, Humans, Safety, Industry, Occupational Diseases prevention & control, Occupational Exposure prevention & control, Occupational Health, Renewable Energy, Research
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Renewable energy production may offer advantages to human health by way of less pollution and fewer climate-change associated ill-health effects. Limited data suggests that renewable energy will also offer benefits to workers in the form of reduced occupational injury, illness and deaths. However, studies of worker safety and health in the industry are limited. The Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center (MAP ERC) Energy Summit held in April 2011 explored issues concerning worker health and safety in the renewable energy industry. The limited information on hazards of working in the renewable energy industry emphasizes the need for further research. Two basic approaches to guiding both prevention and future research should include: (1) applying lessons learned from other fields of occupational safety and health, particularly the extractive energy industry; and (2) utilizing knowledge of occupational hazards of specific materials and processes used in the renewable energy industry., (© 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)
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- 2013
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14. Paper title: thermochemical heat storage behavior of ZnSO4.7H2O under low-temperature
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Rehman, Ata Ur, Khan, Muhammad, Maosheng, Zheng, Khan, Ahsen Riaz, and Hayat, Asif
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- 2021
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15. EFFLUENTS OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES IN SWEDISH PAPER PRODUCTION
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Gronow, Tito
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- 1997
16. Discussion of Ulf Hansen's Paper "Technological Options for Power Generation"
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Blom, Jan H.
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- 1998
17. "Sustainable" biomass: A paper tiger when it comes to reducing carbon emissions.
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Booth, Mary S.
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CARBON emissions , *FORESTS & forestry , *FOSSIL fuels , *FUELWOOD , *BIOMASS - Abstract
As the tragedy in Ukraine deepens, it's clear that the world should end its dependency on Russian oil. It will be ironic, however, if nations disentangling themselves from this compromised energy source instead turn to another energy source with destructive impacts: harvesting and burning forest wood for fuel, which increases carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels, and degrades forests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Selected paper from 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy Sources (ICoRES 2019)
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Jewiarz, Marcin and Jewiarz, Marcin
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Research & information: general ,Biochemical Methane Potential Correction Coefficient ,Borehole Heat Exchanger (BHE) ,CFD ,Chinese cabbage ,Cup plant ,FEFLOW ,Giant miscanthus ,Miscanthus ,Scots pine ,Virginia mallow ,agriculture ,algae ,anti-gravity ,artificial neural network ,biogas ,biomass ,biomass conversion ,briquettes production ,bubble pump ,calorific value ,carbon dioxide ,combustion ,combustion simulation ,compaction ,corn ,cylindrical LED light coat ,decision support system ,density ,design ,die ,disc-mill ,drying ,durability ,efficiency ,exploitation of energy sources ,finite element modeling ,greenhouse gases ,grinding ,ground source heat pump ,heating and ventilation systems ,industrial-scale efficiency ,laboratory-scale efficiency ,loss prevention ,management ,mechanical durability ,moisture content ,multilayer perceptron ,passive heat transport ,pellets ,perennial biomass ,photobioreactor ,photosynthetic microorganisms ,pollutant emissions ,poultry slaughterhouse waste ,pressure compaction ,reduction of pollutant emissions ,refuse-derived fuel ,refuse-derived fuel (RDF) ,renewable energy ,rice ,sawdust ,single-family houses ,slow release fertilizers ,small-scale thermal energy storage ,solar collector ,solid density ,specific density ,spent coffee grounds ,stove ,thermal imbalance of the ground source ,thermal measurements ,thermosiphon ,tracking lighting ,willow - Abstract
Summary: Thank you for reaching for this book. It is a summary of the research presented at the 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy Sources (ICORES19), which took place in Krynica, Poland, in June 2019. This event is the most recognizable scientific meeting connected to RES in Poland. From the very beginning, this conference has been a unique occasion for gathering Polish and international researchers' perspectives on renewable energy sources and balancing them against governmental policy considerations. Accordingly, the conference has also offered panels to discuss best practices and solutions with local entrepreneurs and federal government bodies. The meeting attracts not only scientists but also industry representatives, as well as local and federal government personnel. We are open to new and fresh ideas concerning renewable energy, which is why so many scientists from Central and Eastern Europe visit Krynica to discuss the "Green Future" of this region. In 2019, the conference was organized by the University of Agriculture in Krakow, in cooperation with the AGH University of Science and Technology (Krakow), the State Agrarian and Engineering University in Podilya, the University of Žilina, the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (CIGR) and the Polish Society of Agricultural Engineering. Honorary auspices were made by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland, the rector of the University of Agriculture in Krakow, the rector of the AGH University of Science and Technology and the rector of the State Agrarian and Engineering University in Podilya.
19. Application of artificial intelligence to maximize methane production from waste paper.
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Olabi, A.G., Nassef, Ahmed M., Rodriguez, Cristina, Abdelkareem, Mohammad A., and Rezk, Hegazy
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WASTE paper , *STANDARD deviations , *ARTIFICIAL intelligence , *METHANE , *FUZZY logic , *PARTICLE swarm optimization - Abstract
Summary: This article proposes a methodology based on artificial intelligence to enhance methane production from waste paper. The proposed methodology combines fuzzy logic‐based modelling and modern optimization. Firstly, a robust Adaptive Network‐based Fuzzy Inference System model of methane production process through fuzzy logic modelling is created using experimental datasets. Second, a particle swarm optimizer was used to obtain the optimal process conditions. During the optimization procedure, the beating time and feedstock/inoculum ratio are employed as decision variables in order to maximize methane production. The obtained resulted from the proposed methodology are compared with those obtained by response surface methodology. The results of the comparison confirmed the superiority of the proposed methodology. The fuzzy model shows a better fitting to the experimental data compared to ANOVA. The fuzzy model showed a higher coefficient of determination and a lower value of root mean squared errors compared to ANOVA. Moreover, the proposed strategy, that is, modelling and optimization, is an effective method for increasing the biomethane yield at extended range conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Financial fragility, human resource management, and transition to renewable energy in Asian economies: a comparative analysis.
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Yi Q
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- Humans, Asia, Asia, Eastern, Asia, Southern, Workforce, Economic Development, Renewable Energy, Carbon Dioxide
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The main hurdle in deploying renewable energy projects is the high initial cost, making it difficult for businesses and individuals to afford it. The fragility of the financial sector and human resource management further slows the pace of renewable energy demand. Therefore, we aim to investigate the impact of financial fragility and human resource management on renewable energy consumption over time horizon 1997-2020. To that end, the analysis employed the ARDL-PMG model. For Asia as a whole and all other sub-regions, including South East Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and Western Asia, the estimates for bank non-performing loans are notably negative. In general, these findings imply that a rise in financial fragility significantly reduces renewable energy consumption in the long run. In the short run, the estimates attached to both bank non-performing loans and bank costs are negatively significant in Asia and sub-regions of Western Asia only. The results for the human resources show that it exerts a significant and positive influence on renewable energy demand in Asia as a whole, South Asia, East Asia, and Western Asia. The estimates attached to human resources are statistically insignificant in all models in the short run. In the end, some important public strategies and their implementations have been discussed., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2023
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21. Nexus between biomass energy, economic growth, and ecological footprints: empirical investigation from belt and road initiative economies.
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Anwar MA, Arshed N, and Tiwari AK
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- Biomass, Carbon Dioxide, Energy-Generating Resources, Economic Development, Renewable Energy
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Several emerging economies, including economies in belt and road initiative (BRI), are experiencing difficulty attaining sustainable development goals. The efficient utilization of biomass energy sources plays an essential role in attaining sustainable development goals, especially among developing economies. This study empirically investigates the ecological footprints, biomass energy demand, and per capita income association for 30 BRI economies from 1995 to 2021. The study incorporates cointegration and panel quantile regression (PQR) to identify the relationship among discussed variables. Empirical outcomes indicate a negative significant biomass energy demand and ecological footprints relationship, especially among the economies with high traits of ecological footprints. Moreover, the empirical findings also confirm the negative significant per capita income and ecological footprints relationship, while the square of per capita income approves a significant positive association with ecological footprints. These estimates confirm the EKC hypothesis among per capita income and ecological footprints. The findings of the current study help to determine the optimum level of modern biomass energy consumption, which helps to attain economic growth without compromising ecological sustainability., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2023
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22. Impact of cap-and-trade mechanism on investment decision of new electric power system.
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Chen W, Zhu R, Da F, and Matthew Q
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- Investments, Electric Power Supplies, Power Plants, Electricity, Renewable Energy
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Under the background of cap-and-trade mechanisms, this article constructs a game model of the electricity supply chain, which is dominated by electricity generators and followed by electricity sellers, taking into account the situation of electricity generators investing in renewable energy and energy storage under the grandfathering mechanism (GM) and benchmarking mechanism (BM). By comparing the equilibrium solutions in different cases, the research finds that (1) compared with the grandfathering mechanism, the benchmarking mechanism has more investment in renewable energy and higher energy storage quality; (2) in the consumer market, compared with GM, the electricity price and the electricity demand are higher under BM; (3) an increase in the renewable energy preference coefficient or carbon price will lead to an increase in the electricity wholesale price, renewable energy investment, energy storage quality, electricity price, and electricity demand. Further, an increase in the energy storage cost coefficient or renewable energy investment cost coefficient will result in lower electricity wholesale price, renewable energy investment, energy storage quality, electricity price, and electricity demand; and (4) the profit of the generator under GM is higher than that under BM when the total carbon quota is larger, while the profit of the generator under BM is higher than that under GM when the unit carbon quota is larger., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2024
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23. The driving forces behind renewable energy consumption: A comprehensive analysis of key determinants and environmental concerns in ASEAN countries.
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Yusoff NYM, Aris H, Nasiruddin WHM, Rusli AKC, Yurnaidi Z, Safrina R, Utama NA, and Rosalia SA
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- Air Pollution, Renewable Energy, Climate Change
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Renewable energy consumption is a crucial solution to addressing pressing environmental issues, particularly climate change and air pollution. Investigating the factors that drive its adoption is highly significant, as it provides policymakers and stakeholders with valuable insights to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources. Through this approach, we can minimise the negative consequences of our reliance on fossil fuels, thereby protecting the integrity of the environment. Therefore, the primary goal of this study is to thoroughly investigate the main factors that influence renewable energy consumption and environmental change in six specifically chosen ASEAN countries. The stationarity of the 1990-2019 data was tested using panel data techniques such as Levin, Lin, and Chu (LLC), Im Pesaran (IPS), and the Shin W-stat test. According to the stationarity tests, after the first order, all variables exhibit stationarity. Additionally, Pedroni's co-integration test result confirmed that there was a long-term relationship among the variables. Different methods, such as dynamic ordinary least squares (DOLS), fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS), and pooled ordinary least squares (POLS), are used for cointegration estimating. The results suggest that there is a positive co-integration between renewable energy use and GDP in six ASEAN countries, indicating a long-term relationship. The positive relationship between GDP and renewable energy use suggests that economic growth is the primary driving force behind ASEAN's renewable energy adoption. However, factors like carbon emissions, population density, and foreign direct investment (FDI) negatively impact the demand for renewable energy. The limited availability of renewable energy in certain ASEAN countries may discourage foreign direct investment (FDI) due to the inverse relationship between FDI and renewable energy use. The studies also revealed that carbon emissions, which contribute to environmental pollution, do not motivate industries to invest in renewable energy. This finding would challenge the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis. According to the EKC, there is a significant transition towards renewable energy as a response to environmental degradation. However, it is worth noting that several ASEAN countries have experienced economic growth while also experiencing higher levels of carbon emissions. Given that economic expansion might not be environmentally beneficial, this research has implications for ASEAN energy policies. The ASEAN region faces a challenge in investing in renewable energy due to the excessive dependence on fossil fuels. Therefore, an in-depth evaluation of the main factor behind ASEAN's environmental concerns, which promotes the adoption of renewable energy, can greatly influence policy decisions, particularly in attaining net zero emissions. Policymakers can utilise this comprehensive analysis to establish informed objectives for policies related to renewable energy and develop strategic plans, i.e. reforming fuel subsidies. The goal is to encourage the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable energy plans for the future in the ASEAN region., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2024
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24. Turnaround Value and Valuation: Reassessing Scott Paper
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Calandro,, Joseph
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- 2011
25. CORPORATE CANADA'S PAPER TRAIL: Canadian businesses publish whole forests worth of paper documents. It seems environmental ignorance is bliss
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Lawn, Caroline and Tennant, Mieka
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- 2005
26. The ecological footprint of industrial value added and energy consumption in Indonesia
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Kurniawan, Robert, Nugroho, Novan Adi Adi, Fudholi, Ahmad, Purwanto, Agung, Sumargo, Bagus, Gio, Prana Ugiana, and Wongsonadi, Sri Kuswantono
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- 2024
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27. Exploring the potential of the belt and road initiative as a gateway for renewable energy in diverse economies.
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Ucler G, Inglesi-Lotz R, and Topalli N
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- China, Commerce, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Economic Development
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The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), spearheaded by China, is anticipated to bolster trade, investment, and economic growth among participating countries to advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 7 through international trade. Within this context, renewable energy has emerged as a promising avenue to address environmental degradation and foster sustainable development. However, the impact of BRI's trade volume on renewable energy development and adoption in these nations remains unresolved. To address this, our study examines the influence of trade openness, foreign direct investment, economic growth, and oil prices on renewable energy consumption in 94 BRI countries with varying income levels from 2000 to 2019. Employing panel data analysis, including fixed effects (FE), random effects (RE), and the system generalised method of moments (GMM), we present findings across income groups: i) Trade openness exhibits a positive effect on renewable energy consumption in high-income and upper-middle-income countries; ii) In contrast, it diminishes renewable energy consumption in lower-middle-income countries; iii) Trade openness demonstrates insignificant effects on renewable energy consumption in low-income countries; iv) On the panel level, trade openness significantly and positively impacts renewable energy consumption. Our research underscores the significance of trade openness as a crucial instrument for advancing renewable energy development in high-income BRI countries, thereby fostering environmental sustainability. Policy interventions targeting renewable energy hold promise for enhancing environmental quality in low-income countries., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2023
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28. Sectoral foreign direct investment and environmental degradation: new insights from diversification of energy mix containing fossil fuels and renewable energy.
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Solarin SA and Sahu PK
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- Brazil, China, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, Agriculture
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The objective of the study is to extend the existing literature by investigating the effects of foreign direct investment, gross domestic products and per capita and energy diversification on the nitrogen oxide emissions in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) by using annual data during the period 1992-2019. As per our knowledge, the present study is a first of its kind to examine the impact of a new energy diversification index, based on Herfindahl-Hirschman framework on pollution. This study has adopted a new quantile regression augmented method of moments, which is capable of producing the total impacts of the independent variables across the entire distribution of nitrogen oxides emissions. The findings suggest that an increase in foreign direct investment leads to a decrease in nitrogen oxides emissions at the aggregate level and in both manufacturing and service sectors. We observe that foreign direct investment leads to an increase in nitrogen oxides emissions in the agricultural sector in most of the quantiles. Diversification towards renewable energy causes a decrease in nitrogen oxides emissions in most quantiles at aggregate level, agricultural and manufacturing sectors, whilst diversification leads to an increase in nitrogen oxides emissions in the service sector. The findings also suggest that GDP per capita leads to an increase in NOx emissions in all the quantiles. The study suggests the policy to use and attract more clean energy through foreign direct investment for towards the achievement of sustainable development., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2023
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29. Exploring the impact of natural resources and energy transition on CO 2 intensity in China.
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Gu F and Liu X
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- Humans, Cross-Sectional Studies, China, Natural Resources, Economic Development, Carbon, Carbon Dioxide analysis, Renewable Energy
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As reported at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), worsening climate situation has led to frequent extreme weather events around the world. The main cause of climate change is carbon emissions from human activities. While realizing rapid economic development, China has become the world's largest energy consumer and carbon emitter. To achieve the goal of carbon neutrality by 2060, it should reasonably use natural resources (NR) and promote energy transition (ET). In this study based on panel data on 30 Chinese provinces from 2004 to 2020, second generation panel unit root tests were performed after validating slope heterogeneity and cross-sectional dependency. Mean group (MG) estimation and error correction model were used to empirically test the impact of natural resources and energy transition on CO
2 intensity (CI). The results show that natural resources exerted adverse effects on CI, whereas ET, economic growth and technological innovation were beneficial to CI. Analysis of heterogeneity indicates that natural resources exerted the greatest impact on CI in central China, followed by west China. Its impact in east China was positive but did not pass significance test. West China achieved the best result in carbon reduction through ET, followed by central China and east China. The robustness of the results was checked with augmented mean group (AMG) estimation. Our policy suggestions are to urge reasonable development and utilization of natural resources, accelerate ET to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy, and implement differentiated policies on natural resources and ET based on regional characteristics., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)- Published
- 2023
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30. In the era of globalization, can renewable energy and eco-innovation be viable for environmental sustainability in BRICS economies?
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Ojekemi OS and Ağa M
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- Carbon Dioxide analysis, Fossil Fuels, Carbon Footprint statistics & numerical data, Air Pollution statistics & numerical data, Environmental Policy, Economic Development, Internationality, Renewable Energy
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Although energy is a necessary component of production and hence a contaminant, the environmental effect varies depending on the type of energy used. Renewable sources of energy can provide ecological advantages, particularly when contrasted with fossil fuels, which emit high levels of CO2 emissions. Thus, the research explores the impact of eco-innovation (ECO), green energy (REC), and globalization (GLOB) on the ecological footprint (ECF) in the BRICS nations using the panel nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (PNARDL) technique between 1990 and 2018. The empirical results indicate that there is cointegration in the model. The results from the PNARDL show that a positive shift in renewable energy, eco-innovation, and globalization decreases the ecological footprint, while positive (negative) shifts in non-renewable energy and economic growth intensify the ecological footprint. The paper suggests several policy recommendations based on these results., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2023
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31. Do financial development and renewable energy shocks matter for environmental quality: evidence from top 10 emitting emissions countries.
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Samour A, Joof F, Ali M, and Tursoy T
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- Environmental Pollution analysis, Economic Development, Carbon, Carbon Dioxide analysis, Renewable Energy
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Creating a reliable energy supply, ecological quality, and economic development has become a global effort. Finance is at the center stage ecological transition to low-carbon emission. Against this backdrop, the present work analyses the impact of the financial sector on CO
2 emissions using data from the top 10 emitting emissions economies from 1990 to 2018. Using the novel method of moments quantile regression, the findings illustrate that renewable energy usage enhances ecological quality while economic growth lowers it. The results also affirm that financial development is positively linked with carbon emission in the top 10 emitting emissions economies. These results can be explained by the fact that financial development facilities offer low borrowing rates with less restrictions for environmental sustainability projects. The empirical findings of this study highlight the necessity for policies that boost the proportion of clean energy consumption in the top 10 polluting nations' overall energy mix to reduce carbon emissions. It follows that the financial sectors in these nations must invest in cutting-edge energy-efficient technology and clean, green, and environmentally friendly initiatives. This trend will increase productivity, improve energy efficiency, and reduce pollution., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)- Published
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32. A comprehensive review of demand side management in distributed grids based on real estate perspectives.
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Dahiru AT, Daud D, Tan CW, Jagun ZT, Samsudin S, and Dobi AM
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- Reproducibility of Results, Renewable Energy, Climate
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A major challenge in renewable energy planning and integration with existing systems is the management of intermittence of the resources and customer demand uncertainties that are attributed to climates. In emerging distributed grids, state-of-the-art optimization techniques were used for cost and reliability objectives. In the existing literature, power dispatch and demand side management schemes were implemented for various techno-economic objectives. In renewable energy-based distributed grids, power dispatch is strategic to system operations. However, demand side management is preferred, as it allows more options for customer participation and active management of energy in buildings. Moreover, the demand side management can simply follow supplies. This paper investigates the implications of demand side management as it affects planning and operations in renewable energy-based distributed grids. Integration of demand side management in customer-oriented plans such as the time-of-use and real-time-pricing on residential and commercial demands is conceptualised to ensure effective customer participation which maintains the valued comforts. Moreover, the optimised tariff integrated demand side management implementations based on the utility-initiated demand response programmes are envisaged to offset conflicting objectives of the economy and customer comforts within residential and commercial demands and are also viewed as a step towards efficient management of energy in buildings., (© 2023. Crown.)
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- 2023
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33. Parchmentization process for low cost novel separator for cheese whey treatment in microbial fuel cell
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Abdulwahhab, Maha A. and Najim, Sarmad T.
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- 2024
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34. Recent Research from Shizuoka University Highlight Findings in Biofuel (Bioethanol Production From Paper Sludge By Subcritical Water Pretreatment and Semi-simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation).
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ETHANOL as fuel ,BIOMASS energy ,FERMENTATION ,RENEWABLE energy sources ,WASTE paper - Abstract
Researchers from Shizuoka University in Hamamatsu, Japan have conducted a study on the potential for bioethanol production from paper sludge (PS) obtained from paper mills. The researchers found that waste-paper-containing PS can be used as a raw material for bioethanol production, as the global waste paper utilization rate has increased. They used subcritical water pretreatment to selectively decompose enzyme inhibitors in the PS without generating other enzyme inhibitors, resulting in a significant increase in bioethanol yield. The researchers concluded that this method could enable the use of large amounts of PS as ethanol feedstock in the future. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
35. Potential for energy conservation: A portable desktop paper reusing system for office waste paper
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Zutao Zhang, Yajia Pan, Yanping Yuan, Tingsheng Zhang, and Liu Xinglong
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Computer science ,Transportation ,Reuse ,computer.software_genre ,Grayscale ,lcsh:TD1-1066 ,lcsh:TH1-9745 ,Compensation (engineering) ,Save energy and resources ,Font ,lcsh:Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering ,Civil and Structural Engineering ,Database ,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment ,business.industry ,Paper reusing system ,Greyscale sensor ,Schematic ,Building and Construction ,Font area detection ,Environmentally friendly ,Renewable energy ,Energy conservation ,business ,computer ,lcsh:Building construction - Abstract
Renewable paper reusing plays a significant role in the sustainable environment under the background of the shortage in forest resources and the pollution from the paper industry. The conventional reusing stream of waste office paper appears to have low reusing rates while consuming massive amounts of energy in intermediate steps. In this study, we developed a novel portable renewable desktop paper reusing system based on font area detection and greyscale sensor. The proposed system consists of two main parts, namely, a greyscale sensor and font area detection model and a polishing mechanism. Acting as an ink mark detector for waste desktop paper, the greyscale sensor and font area detection model can detect the font in the waste desktop paper using an adaptive dynamic compensation schematic. The polishing mechanism will grind the font area of the wasted desktop paper, and this paper reusing processing is non-chemical, energy saving and environmentally friendly. The proposed system is demonstrated through simulations and experimental results, which show that the proposed renewable desktop paper reusing system is portable and is effective for reusing waste office paper in the office. An accuracy of 99.78% is demonstrated in the greyscale sensor and font area detection model, and the average reuse rate of one piece of paper is 2.52 times, verifying that the proposed portable system is effective and practical in renewable desktop paper reusing applications.
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- 2020
36. EHP Paper of the Year, 2010
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Tilson, Hugh A.
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- 2010
37. A bibliometric analysis of top-cited papers in the biogas field
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Coelho, Michele Silveira, Barbosa, Fabiana Gonçalves, and da Rosa Andrade Zimmermann de Souza, Michele
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- 2019
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38. Waste paper and macroalgae co-digestion effect on methane production.
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Rodriguez, Cristina, Alaswad, Abed, El-Hassan, Zaki, and Olabi, Abdul G.
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WASTE paper , *METHANE , *BIOMASS , *FEEDSTOCK , *FERTILIZERS - Abstract
The present study investigates the effect on methane production from waste paper when co-digested with macroalgal biomass. Both feedstocks were previously mechanically pretreated to reduce their particle size. The study was planned according two factors: the feedstock to inoculum (F/I) ratio and the waste paper to macroalgae (WP/MA) ratio. The F/I ratios checked were 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 and the WP/MA ratios were 0:100, 25:75, 50:50, 75:25 and 100:0. The highest methane yield (386 L kg −1 VS added ) was achieved at an F/I ratio of 0.2 and a WP/MA ratio of 50:50. A biodegradability index of 0.87 obtained in this study indicates complete conversion of feedstock at an optimum C/N ratio of 26. Synergistic effect was found for WP/MA 25:75, 50:50 and 75:25 mixing ratios compared with the substrates mono-digestion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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39. ICEED OCCASIONAL PAPER SERIES—CUMULATIVE ABSTRACTS
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The International Research Center for Energy and Economic Development
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40. Ending the Paper Chase: ABA, EPA seek smaller eco-footprint from law firms
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HANSEN, MARK
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- 2008
41. SPECIAL ISSUE PAPER: Green light: a signal to slow down or stop
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Folta, Kevin M. and Maruhnich, Stefanie A.
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- 2007
42. Anaerobic co-digestion of paper sludge: Feasibility of additional methane generation in mechanical–biological treatment plants.
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Gievers, Fabian, Walz, Meike, Loewe, Kirsten, Bienert, Christian, and Loewen, Achim
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SEWAGE sludge digestion , *ANAEROBIC digestion , *MINERAL oils , *METHANE , *PULP mills , *ANAEROBIC capacity - Abstract
[Display omitted] • A total of 20 different paper sludges were investigated. • A wide range of biomethane potentials was determined. • Inhibiting substances for some paper sludge were identified. • Co-digestion resulted in methane yield increase of 5–10%. • The possibility of anaerobic co-digestion could be demonstrated. In this work, the feasibility of the anaerobic digestion of paper sludge as a co-substrate in anaerobic digestion mechanical–biological treatment (MBT) plants is investigated. In the first phase, the biochemical properties, biomethane potential (BMP), and pollutant contents of 20 different industrial paper sludges are determined. Following the general evaluation in the BMP tests, the second phase of the project involves the semi-continuous co-digestion of six paper sludges in continuous stirred reactors (CSTR). Paper sludges are categorized according to their origin within the pulp and paper mills: Deinking Sludge (DS), Primary Sludge (PS) and Biological Sludge (BS). The analysis of potentially inhibiting elements shows that the concentrations of chlororganic compounds, mineral oil and some heavy metals are highest in DS, while the mean heavy metal loads in all paper sludges are relatively low compared to other industrial sludges. Large differences in total solids (TS) and volatile solids (VS) contents are observed among the different paper sludges investigated, with DS having the highest TS due to the high inorganic contents. The BMP of the investigated sludges ranges from 90 to 355 NL CH 4 kg−1 VS. In subsequent semi-continuous co-digestion experiments simulating MBT conditions, three DS and two fiber sludges (a mixture of PS and BS) show good methane generation rates, while one fiber sludge causes inhibition and indicates an increase in viscosity. In general, co-digestion of paper sludge in anaerobic digestion MBT plants can be a viable option for energy production and also facilitates a safe disposal of the paper sludge digestates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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43. A Green Paper on Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation
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- 1990
44. Converting campus waste into renewable energy - a case study for the University of Cincinnati.
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Tu Q, Zhu C, and McAvoy DC
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- Cooking, Garbage, Ohio, Oils analysis, Paper, Biofuels analysis, Renewable Energy, Universities, Waste Management
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This paper evaluates the implementation of three waste-to-energy projects at the University of Cincinnati: waste cooking oil-to-biodiesel, waste paper-to-fuel pellets and food waste-to-biogas, respectively. The implementation of these waste-to-energy (WTE) projects would lead to the improvement of campus sustainability by minimizing waste management efforts and reducing GHG emissions via the displacement of fossil fuel usage. Technical and economic aspects of their implementation were assessed and the corresponding GHG reduction was estimated. Results showed that on-site implementation of these projects would: (1) divert 3682L (974 gallons) of waste cooking oil to 3712L (982 gallons) of biodiesel; (2) produce 138tonnes of fuel pellets from 133tonnes of waste paper (with the addition of 20.75tonnes of plastics) to replace121tonnes of coal; and (3) produce biogas that would be enough to replace 12,767m(3) natural gas every year from 146tonnes of food waste. The economic analysis determined that the payback periods for the three projects would be 16months for the biodiesel, 155months for the fuel pellet, and 74months for the biogas projects. The reduction of GHG emission from the implementation of the three WTE projects was determined to be 9.37 (biodiesel), 260.49 (fuel pellets), and 11.36 (biogas) tonnes of CO2-eq per year, respectively., (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2015
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45. White Paper Powering Sustainable Low-Carbon Economies: Some Fact and Figures
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Youinou, Gilles
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- 2015
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46. Evaluating strategies for developing renewable energies considering economic, social, and environmental aspects: a case study.
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Mostafaeipour A and Le T
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- Environment, International Cooperation, Vietnam, Economic Development, Renewable Energy, Wind
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Due to fast industrial expansion and the increasing population in Vietnam, this country is confronting a mounting lack of energy. While this country has considerable renewable energy (RE) potentials, including wind, solar, biomass, and hydropower sources, it has yet to exploit them entirely because of a lack of proper planning. This research aimed to find and assess solutions for encouraging RE growth in Vietnam. RE development solutions were formulated through SWOT analysis and evaluated in terms of their social, economic, and environmental dimensions. The SWARA approach weighed the strategy evaluation criteria. The most influential sub-criteria were initial investment cost, reduction of adverse environmental impacts, and natural capacity of the region, with weights of 0.155, 0.127, and 0.114, respectively. Strategy evaluation was performed using the Gray ARAS, and the results were validated with the Gray COPRAS, the Gray TOPSIS-G, and the Gray MABAC. In the strategy ranking, the top strategy is to reduce the cost of renewable power generation. This can be achieved by using advanced technologies and promoting cooperation between domestic and foreign industries and companies. Increasing domestic and foreign investment in RE infrastructure by providing financial facilities for investors, developing domestic and international cooperation, and creating a competitive environment between different companies to reduce electricity production costs were the most suitable strategies., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2024
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47. Mechanical pretreatment of waste paper for biogas production.
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Rodriguez, C., Alaswad, A., El-Hassan, Z., and Olabi, A.G.
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PAPER recycling , *BIOGAS production , *FERMENTATION , *PARTICLE size distribution , *LIGNOCELLULOSE , *ANAEROBIC digestion - Abstract
In the anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic materials such as waste paper, the accessibility of microorganisms to the fermentable sugars is restricted by their complex structure. A mechanical pretreatment with a Hollander beater was assessed in order to reduce the biomass particle size and to increase the feedstock’ specific surface area available to the microorganisms, and therefore improve the biogas yield. Pretreatment of paper waste for 60 min improves the methane yield by 21%, from a value of 210 ml/gVS corresponding to untreated paper waste to 254 ml/gVS. 30 min pretreatment have no significant effect on the methane yield. A response surface methodology was used to evaluate the effect of the beating time and feedstock/inoculum ratio on the methane yield. An optimum methane yield of 253 ml/gVS was achieved at 55 min of beating pretreatment and a F/I ratio of 0.3. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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48. Prediction of the minimum fluidization velocity of different biomass types by artificial neural networks and empirical correlations
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Matos, Thenysson, Perazzini, Maisa Tonon Bitti, and Perazzini, Hugo
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- 2024
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49. The impact of ICT infrastructure, technological innovation, renewable energy consumption and financial development on carbon dioxide emission in emerging economies: new evidence from Vietnam
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Nguyen, Van Cam Thi and Le, Hoi Quoc
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- 2024
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50. Determinants of renewable energy production in emerging and developed countries
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Elmassah, Suzanna
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- 2024
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