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Application of Circular Economy Principles to Power Generation: Extending the Life of A Hydropower Plant by Pumped Hydro Energy Storage

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The application of circular economy, which aims to maximize efficiency and reduce waste, to renewable energy sources necessitates, given the intermittent nature of the latter, robust energy storage solutions to ensure grid stability and avoid wasting energy.
Ó. Martín‐Llorente, E. Jiménez‐Macias, J. C. Sáenz‐Diez Muro, E. Martínez‐Cámara, J. Blanco‐Fernández   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Generative AI—the Transgression of Technology

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article offers a systems‐theoretical analysis of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) grounded in Niklas Luhmann's sociology of technology. It addresses a central conceptual problem: How GenAI can be understood within a theoretical framework that has traditionally defined technology as a means of stabilising action through causal ...
Jesper Tække
wiley   +1 more source

Barriers to Steel Decarbonization

steel research international, EarlyView.
Main identified barriers to steel decarbonization Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are a leading contributor to global climate change, necessitating urgent mitigation strategies. While various metrics—such as total national emissions, per‐capita output, and historical contributions—define responsibility, determining accountability remains complex ...
Pasquale Cavaliere
wiley   +1 more source

Combustion and Product Characteristics of Environmentally Friendly Flame Retardant 1,1,3,3,3‐Pentafluoropropene With Three Flammable Working Fluids

Safety Science and Technology, EarlyView.
This study investigated the combustion characteristics of mixtures of the environmentally friendly flame retardant HFO‐1225zc with three combustible working fluids (HFO‐1234yf, HFC‐32, and HFO‐1243zf). The flame retardant efficacy of HFO‐1225zc on three working fluids decreases in the order: HFO‐1234yf, HFC‐32, HFO‐UFL1243zf. ABSTRACT The environmental
Biao Feng, Siqi Li, Bingrui Wang, Chaofan Zhang, Hongying Wu, Xing Li, Guoqing Shi, Suxia Ma, Dan Wang   +8 more
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Enhancing durability of steam‐cured precast concrete culverts using SCMs: A comparative study with delithiated beta spodumene

Structural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract Steam curing is commonly used to manufacture precast culverts to accelerate early strength development. This study investigates the effect of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) on the permeability properties of steam‐cured precast concrete culverts.
Saugat Humagain, Prabir Kumar Sarker, Faiz Uddin Ahmed Shaikh, Daksh Baweja   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using Visual Systems Mapping to Improve Transparency and Comparability of Life Cycle Assessment Baseline Scenarios

Systems Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Visual systems mapping is a systems engineering approach used to represent complex processes and interactions. This study evaluates its application for documenting assumptions in life cycle assessment (LCA) baseline scenarios. In LCA, the baseline or reference case represents the business as usual system against which changes in impacts (e.g.,
Maggie R. Davis, Steven Conrad
wiley   +1 more source

Preliminary Study on Unit Commitment for Renewable Energy Integration Considering Operation Cost and Life Cycle Assessment

IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, EarlyView.
Most countries, including Japan, are focused on achieving net‐zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, which requires quick action. Despite the increasing level of renewable power generation in power grids, fossil fuel power plants still have a significant role in producing GHG emissions, causing serious environmental issues.
Kadyrbek Kozhobekov, Ryuto Shigenobu, Akiko Takahashi, Masakazu Ito, Kyungsoo Lee   +4 more
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A Low‐Cost Multifunctional PDMS Sponge Based on Boron Compounds and Waste‐Derived Candle Soot for Flame‐Retardancy, Oil–Water Separation, and Self‐Cleaning

Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, EarlyView.
A multifunctional PDMS sponge modified with boron compounds and candle soot exhibits superhydrophobicity, flame retardancy, and efficient oil adsorption. The porous structure enables rapid oil uptake, stable self‐cleaning behavior, and improved fire resistance, highlighting its potential for environmental remediation and safe oil–water separation ...
Sena Ayazoglu, Kübra Ozkan Hukum
wiley   +1 more source

The UK Clean Air Act at 70: An interdisciplinary analysis of historical air quality change

Weather, EarlyView.
2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the first UK Clean Air Act, a pivotal moment for air quality in modern British history. Previous narratives on this legislation have largely centred on pollution in London and monodisciplinary perspectives. This article integrates historical research with reconstructed estimates of PM2.5 concentrations to spotlight ...
Kathy Davies, Kirsty J. Pringle, James B. McQuaid   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of Intelligent Systems in CO2 Management: State of the Art and Future Prospects

CAAI Transactions on Intelligence Technology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Machine learning (ML) integration is becoming increasingly popular in advancing the 4th industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0. This review paper examines ML applications in CO2 management stages: emission, capture, and conversion. ML models, including multiple linear regression (MLR), multiple nonlinear regression (MNLR), and artificial
Muhammad Zulkefal, Iftikhar Ahmad, Asad Habib, Asad Ayub, Hamza Sethi, Ihsanullah Ihsanullah, Hakan Caliskan, Hiki Hong   +7 more
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