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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type , Journal 2021 ItalyPublisher:MDPI AG Funded by:EC | NoAWEC| NoAWAuthors:Vannini M.;
Vannini M.
Vannini M. in OpenAIREMarchese P.;
Marchese P.
Marchese P. in OpenAIRESisti L.;
Sisti L.
Sisti L. in OpenAIRESaccani A.;
+3 AuthorsSaccani A.
Saccani A. in OpenAIREVannini M.;
Vannini M.
Vannini M. in OpenAIREMarchese P.;
Marchese P.
Marchese P. in OpenAIRESisti L.;
Sisti L.
Sisti L. in OpenAIRESaccani A.;
Mu T.;Saccani A.
Saccani A. in OpenAIRESun H.;
Celli A.;
Celli A.
Celli A. in OpenAIREWith the aim to fully exploit the by-products obtained after the industrial extraction of starch from sweet potatoes, a cascading approach was developed to extract high-value molecules, such as proteins and pectins, and to valorize the solid fraction, rich in starch and fibrous components. This fraction was used to prepare new biocomposites designed for food packaging applications. The sweet potato residue was added to poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) in various amounts up to 40 wt % by melt mixing, without any previous treatment. The composites are semicrystalline materials, characterized by thermal stability up to 260 °C. For the composites containing up to 10 wt % of residue, the tensile strength remains over 30 MPa and the strain stays over 3.2%. A homogeneous dispersion of the sweet potato waste into the bio-polymeric matrix was achieved but, despite the presence of hydrogen bond interactions between the components, a poor interfacial adhesion was detected. Considering the significant percentage of sweet potato waste used, the biocomposites obtained show a low economic and environmental impact, resulting in an interesting bio-alternative to the materials commonly used in the packaging industry. Thus, according to the principles of a circular economy, the preparation of the biocomposites closes the loop of the complete valorization of sweet potato products and by-products.
Polymers arrow_drop_down PolymersOther literature type . 2021License: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/7/1048/pdfData sources: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing InstitutePolymersArticleLicense: CC BYFull-Text: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/7/1048/pdfData sources: Sygmaadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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Esmeralda Mendez; August Luna; Joe Collins;Amit U. Raysoni
Amit U. Raysoni in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su14074288
Aggregate and limestone mining in San Antonio’s Bexar and Comal counties in Texas, USA, has caused considerable health concerns as of late. Aggregate mining actions can result in localized air quality issues in any neighborhood. Furthermore, heavy truck traffic, hauling, and transportation of the mined material contribute to pollution. In this research, PM species were sampled at four locations north of the San Antonio city limits. The data were collected using a TSI Air Quality Sampler that sampled PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10, wind speed, wind direction, temperature, and relative humidity. Continuous data with 1 min averages were recorded during the study period from August to September 2019. The instrument was stationed at every location for a period of 7 days each. The four locations were a ranch, an open field, a residential compound, and an elementary school. PM1 and PM2.5 concentration levels were lower compared to PM10 concentrations at all four studied sites. Our results suggest that PM concentrations are primarily impacted by mining activities. PM species were highest at the residential compound due to its proximity to an active mining area, resulting in deleterious health effects for neighbors living in the vicinity of the sampled site.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:NSF | Center for Energy and Env...NSF| Center for Energy and Environmental SustainabilityAuthors:Raghava R. Kommalapati;
Raghava R. Kommalapati
Raghava R. Kommalapati in OpenAIREDo-Eun Choe;
Do-Eun Choe
Do-Eun Choe in OpenAIREHongbo Du;
Venkata S. V. Botlaguduru; +2 AuthorsHongbo Du
Hongbo Du in OpenAIRERaghava R. Kommalapati;
Raghava R. Kommalapati
Raghava R. Kommalapati in OpenAIREDo-Eun Choe;
Do-Eun Choe
Do-Eun Choe in OpenAIREHongbo Du;
Venkata S. V. Botlaguduru; Venkata S. V. Botlaguduru; Jesuina Chipindula;Hongbo Du
Hongbo Du in OpenAIREThe Houston-Dallas (I-45) corridor is the busiest route among 18 traffic corridors in Texas, USA. The expected population growth and the surge in passenger mobility may result in a significant impact on the regional environment. This study uses a life cycle framework to predict and evaluate the net changes of environmental impact associated with the potential development of a high-speed rail (HSR) System along the I-45 corridor through its life cycle. The environmental impact is estimated in terms of CO2 and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per vehicle/passenger-kilometers traveled (V/PKT) using life cycle assessment. The analyses are performed referring to the Ecoinvent 3.4 inventory database through the phases: material extraction and processing, infrastructure construction, vehicle manufacturing, system operation, and end of life. The environmental benefit is evaluated by comparing the potential development of the HSR system with those of the existing transportation systems. The vehicle component, especially operation and maintenance of vehicles, is the primary contributor to the total global warming potential with about 93% of the life cycle GHG emissions. For the infrastructure component, 56.76% of GHG emissions result from the material extraction and processing phase (23.75 kgCO2eq/VKT). Various life cycle emissions of HSR except PM are significantly lower than for passenger cars.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2021 ItalyPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Ricciardi P.;
Ricciardi P.
Ricciardi P. in OpenAIREBelloni E.;
Belloni E.
Belloni E. in OpenAIREMerli F.;
Merli F.
Merli F. in OpenAIREBuratti C.;
Buratti C.
Buratti C. in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/app11020494
handle: 11391/1492585
Recycled waste materials obtained from industrial and agricultural processes are becoming promising thermal and acoustic insulating solutions in building applications; their use can play an important role in the environmental impact reduction. The aim of the present paper is the evaluation of the thermal performance of recycled waste panels consisting of cork scraps, rice husk, coffee chaff, and end-life granulated tires, glued in different weight ratios and pressed. Six panels obtained from the mixing of these waste materials were fabricated and analyzed. In particular, the scope is the selection of the best compromise solutions from the thermal and environmental points of view. To this aim, thermal resistances were measured in laboratory and a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis was carried out for each panel; a cross-comparative examination was performed in order to optimize their properties and find the best panels solutions to be assembled in the future. Life Cycle Analysis was carried out in terms of primary Embodied Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, considering a ‘‘cradle-to-gate” approach. The obtained thermal conductivities varied in the 0.055 to 0.135 W/mK range, in the same order of magnitude of many traditional systems. The best thermal results were obtained for the panels made of granulated cork, rice husk, and coffee chaff in this order. The rubber granulate showed higher values of the thermal conductivity (about 0.15 W/mK); a very interesting combined solution was the panel composed of cork (60%), rice husk (20%), and coffee chaff (20%), with a thermal conductivity of 0.08 W/mK and a Global Warming Potential of only 2.6 kg CO2eq/m2. Considering the Embodied Energy (CED), the best solution is a panel composed of 56% of cork and 44% of coffee chaff (minimum CED and thermal conductivity).
Applied Sciences arrow_drop_down Applied SciencesOther literature type . 2021License: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/494/pdfData sources: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Instituteadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2021Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Rebecca J. Barthelmie;
Rebecca J. Barthelmie
Rebecca J. Barthelmie in OpenAIRESara C. Pryor;
Sara C. Pryor
Sara C. Pryor in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/cli9090136
Global wind resources greatly exceed current electricity demand and the levelized cost of energy from wind turbines has shown precipitous declines. Accordingly, the installed capacity of wind turbines grew at an annualized rate of about 14% during the last two decades and wind turbines now provide ~6–7% of the global electricity supply. This renewable electricity generation source is thus already playing a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector. Here we document trends within the industry, examine projections of future installed capacity increases and compute the associated climate change mitigation potential at the global and regional levels. Key countries (the USA, UK and China) and regions (e.g., EU27) have developed ambitious plans to expand wind energy penetration as core aspects of their net-zero emissions strategies. The projected climate change mitigation from wind energy by 2100 ranges from 0.3–0.8 °C depending on the precise socio-economic pathway and wind energy expansion scenario followed. The rapid expansion of annual increments to wind energy installed capacity by approximately two times current rates can greatly delay the passing of the 2 °C warming threshold relative to pre-industrial levels. To achieve the required expansion of this cost-effective, low-carbon energy source, there is a need for electrification of the energy system and for expansion of manufacturing and installation capacity.
Climate arrow_drop_down ClimateOther literature type . 2021License: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/9/9/136/pdfData sources: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Instituteadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2021 ItalyPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Ciaccia, Corrado;
Ciaccia, Corrado
Ciaccia, Corrado in OpenAIRETestani, Elena;
Fiore, Angelo;Testani, Elena
Testani, Elena in OpenAIREIocola, Ileana;
+10 AuthorsIocola, Ileana
Iocola, Ileana in OpenAIRECiaccia, Corrado;
Ciaccia, Corrado
Ciaccia, Corrado in OpenAIRETestani, Elena;
Fiore, Angelo;Testani, Elena
Testani, Elena in OpenAIREIocola, Ileana;
Di Pierro, Marta; Mele, Giuseppe;Iocola, Ileana
Iocola, Ileana in OpenAIREFerlito, Filippo;
Cutuli, Marcello;Ferlito, Filippo
Ferlito, Filippo in OpenAIREMontemurro, Francesco;
Montemurro, Francesco
Montemurro, Francesco in OpenAIREFarina, Roberta;
Farina, Roberta
Farina, Roberta in OpenAIRECeccarelli, Danilo;
Persiani, Alessandro;Ceccarelli, Danilo
Ceccarelli, Danilo in OpenAIRECanali, Stefano;
Canali, Stefano
Canali, Stefano in OpenAIREDiacono, Mariangela;
Diacono, Mariangela
Diacono, Mariangela in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su13105532
handle: 11570/3330337
The implementation of agroecology principles within organic farming research is a crux to redesign sustainable agri-food systems. To govern this transition, the local research demand should be addressed by direct engagement of all stakeholders in the research process. The first step is the involvement of farmers and technicians, with the aim of restoring their decision-making role, switching governance to local scale. The co-design/co-management of Long-Term Experiments (LTEs) can be crucial to govern the above-described transition through networking and participatory activities. In this study, we report the experience of co-designing a new LTE in Southern Italy by local actors and scientists. Through a participatory action research methodology, an LTE was considered as a biophysical component of an agroecological living lab, a public–private environment aimed to design a local food system. The setup of parallel field trials in satellite farms stands for the other biophysical component, whereas the stakeholder platform represents the social one. Through definition of common objectives, a step-by-step process is presented, which highlights the interest of local organic actors to share ideas and perspectives for the territory, pointing out the inclusion of end-users (the consumers) in the process to complete the transition to sustainable food systems.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021 ItalyPublisher:American Chemical Society (ACS) Authors:Ferlin F.;
Ferlin F.
Ferlin F. in OpenAIREValentini F.;
Valentini F.
Valentini F. in OpenAIREMarrocchi A.;
Marrocchi A.
Marrocchi A. in OpenAIREVaccaro L.;
Vaccaro L.
Vaccaro L. in OpenAIREhandle: 11391/1504920
ispartof: ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING vol:9 issue:29 pages:9604-9624 status: published
ACS Sustainable Chem... arrow_drop_down ACS Sustainable Chemistry & EngineeringArticle . 2021 . Peer-reviewedLicense: CC BYData sources: Crossrefadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Bernabas Wolde; Sydney Oluoch; Andres Susaeta;Pankaj Lal;
Pankaj Lal
Pankaj Lal in OpenAIREAbstract Kenya has made considerable policy efforts to expand its renewable energy portfolio to meet energy demand and mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Development of proper policies requires a robust framework for analyzing the benefits of renewable energy investments. Towards this end, this study applied a choice experiment analysis to determine how attributes (type of energy, ownership, impact on environment, distance and visibility, community job creation, and yearly renewable energy tax) impact the public willingness to pay for renewable energy development in Kenya. A nationwide survey of 1020 households was conducted in nine counties using conditional logit (MNL) and random parameter logit (RPL) frameworks. The results reveal that the Kenyan public places a high value on environmental impact, followed by type of renewable energy and community job creation, respectively. On the other hand, respondents do not place much emphasis on ownership or distance and visibility. Policy simulation suggests that while renewable energy adoption is highly valued by households, the total willingness to pay is not enough to cover the higher capital cost for the development of various renewable energy technologies.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 2023Publisher:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Authors:Aubrey Streit Krug;
Emily B. M. Drummond;Aubrey Streit Krug
Aubrey Streit Krug in OpenAIREDavid L. Van Tassel;
David L. Van Tassel
David L. Van Tassel in OpenAIREEmily J. Warschefsky;
Emily J. Warschefsky
Emily J. Warschefsky in OpenAIRECurrent food systems are challenged by relying on a few input-intensive, staple crops. The prioritization of yield and the loss of diversity during the recent history of domestication has created contemporary crops and cropping systems that are ecologically unsustainable, vulnerable to climate change, nutrient poor, and socially inequitable. For decades, scientists have proposed diversity as a solution to address these challenges to global food security. Here, we outline the possibilities for a new era of crop domestication, focused on broadening the palette of crop diversity, that engages and benefits the three elements of domestication: crops, ecosystems, and humans. We explore how the suite of tools and technologies at hand can be applied to renew diversity in existing crops, improve underutilized crops, and domesticate new crops to bolster genetic, agroecosystem, and food system diversity. Implementing the new era of domestication requires that researchers, funders, and policymakers boldly invest in basic and translational research. Humans need more diverse food systems in the Anthropocene—the process of domestication can help build them.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2023 AustraliaPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Godfred Addai;
Godfred Addai
Godfred Addai in OpenAIREMatthew Abunyewah;
Michael Odei Erdiaw-Kwasie;Matthew Abunyewah
Matthew Abunyewah in OpenAIRESeth Asare Okyere;
+2 AuthorsSeth Asare Okyere
Seth Asare Okyere in OpenAIREGodfred Addai;
Godfred Addai
Godfred Addai in OpenAIREMatthew Abunyewah;
Michael Odei Erdiaw-Kwasie;Matthew Abunyewah
Matthew Abunyewah in OpenAIRESeth Asare Okyere;
Seth Asare Okyere
Seth Asare Okyere in OpenAIREMichael Asiedu Gyensare;
Michael Asiedu Gyensare
Michael Asiedu Gyensare in OpenAIRELawrence Guodaar;
Lawrence Guodaar
Lawrence Guodaar in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su15054239
In recent years, sustainability concerns have gained increasing attention among countries and stakeholders worldwide. Towards the transition to sustainable rural development, the rural web framework (RWF) has become a consistent tool. Indicators from the RWF have been used to explore sustainable rural development for decision-making tasks, which improves the social, economic, and environmental performance of rural regions. However, the application of the RWF in studies is on the decline. Furthermore, there is a lack of literature reviews on the importance of the RWF and its relationship with different facets of sustainable development. We conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) (a) to explore how studies have used the RWF in the context of sustainable development and (b) to identify areas for further research. This study found that the RWF has mostly been used in developed countries, with fewer applications in developing countries. We suggest that there should be increased application of the RWF, particularly in developing countries, to broaden the rural web–sustainable development discourse and its relevance. This paper presents several areas where the indicators of the RWF can be applied to illustrate their relevance for policy decisions towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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