Development of a Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Framework for Hemp-Based Building Materials in AustraliaAbstract The construction industry, a cornerstone of global economic and social progress, is under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices due to its significant environmental footprint. Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has gained attention as a renewable material for buil [...] 76 705 |
Wind Turbines for Decarbonization and Energy Transition of Buildings and Urban Areas: A Reviewby
Kamal A. R. Ismail
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Fatima A. M. Lino
,
Pedro A. A. Baracat
,
Odenir de Almeida
,
Mohamed Teggar
and
Abdelghani Laouer
Abstract The recent tendencies of drastic variations of environmental conditions, inundations, severe winds, and gusts besides heavy and unexpected long-duration rains showed the world an image of what could happen if emissions and global warming are not adequately controlled. Implementing new energy solutio [...] 234 1214 |
Physical Education: Equity of Learning and Social Inclusion for Blind Studentsby
Brizeida Hernández Sánchez
,
Massiel Coronado-Morán
,
Greisy González-Cedeño
and
Tancredi Pascucci
Abstract Equity in the educational system is crucial to addressing the needs of all students without distinction, from their initial access to education through to graduation. Achieving equity requires implementing reasonable adjustments to ensure that all students can attend classes, actively participate, a [...] 91 518 |
The Remediation of Hexavalent Chromium Using Orange Peel Biosorbent from Industrial EffluentsAbstract One major cause of aquatic pollution is the accumulation of heavy metal ions. This study shows the biosorption properties of orange peel for removing chromium (CrVI) from industrial wastewater at a laboratory scale. This study focused on the biosorption of CrVI
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Community Empowerment in Peri-Urban Areas through Solar Technologies: A Case Study in Central Mexicoby
Diana Eréndira Lara-Llanderal
,
Juan Carlos Castro Dominguez
and
Karla Graciela Cedano Villavicencio
Abstract This article explores a strategy to empower vulnerable communities by transferring solar technology as a path to energy justice development. The proposed methodology is based on preliminary research on energy uses according to the needs, practices, and customs of the communities. The study focuses o [...] 192 995 |
Carbon Footprint Assessment Initiative and Trees Role in Reducing EmissionsAbstract Carbon emissions are quantified in terms of carbon dioxide equivalents, generated through a specific activity or accumulated throughout the life stages of a product or service. Given the growing concern about climate change and the role of carbon dioxide emissions in global warming, this initiative [...] 160 1070 |
Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination on Road Dust: A Case Study of Khulna Cityby
Mamun Mahmud
and
Md. Mujahid Hasan
Abstract The concentration of heavy metals in road dust poses significant risks to human health and the environment. This study investigates the characteristics of road dust, focusing on the contamination level of heavy metals like lead (Pb), iron (Fe), and arsenic (As). Road dust samples were co [...] 167 1279 |
On the Relation between Overwater Friction Velocity and the Wind Speed During Tropical Cyclonesby
Shih-Ang Hsu
Abstract In the realm of marine meteorology, physical oceanography, and coastal and ocean engineering, the wind-stress across the air-sea interface plays a dominant role. However, under tropical cyclone conditions, there is no consensus for the formulation of the drag coefficient, C 88 947 |
The Bio Steel Cycle Meets Indoor Farming - CCUS with the SusCiP Principle in AgricultureAbstract The World climate is changing, with a great impact on global food production systems. Extreme weather events, floods, wildfires and draughts are phenomena of disrupted previously stable natural weather patterns, which are vital for crop production and animal husbandry alike. Most of the World’s food [...] 121 1073 |
Research on the Whole Life Cycle Assessment of Automobile Instrument Cross Beam Based on LightweightAbstract To study the environmental impact of automobile components, life cycle assessment (LCA) is adopted to study the environmental impact of instrument cross beams made of steel and magnesium alloy crossbeams. Comparative environmental impact analyses of both instrument crossbeams are conducted through p [...] 127 854 |