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Open AccessA second life for mining waste as an amendment for soil remediation
Mining is a cornerstone of the productive system, particularly in sectors, such as renewable energy and electronic equipment production, where its significance is anticipated to grow in the coming years. Align...
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Open AccessEffects of the recycled coarse aggregate mixing ratio on the characteristics of concrete with different design strengths
In this study, the characteristics of recycled aggregate concrete according to the mixing ratio of recycled coarse aggregate(RCA) were analyzed for different design strengths to explore the use of recycled mat...
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Open AccessScenario analysis tool for estimating future waste composition and amounts toward a circular economy
Municipal solid waste management has a potential to increase circularity by reduction of virgin material extraction and use of secondary materials. A scenario analysis tool was developed to assess whether circ...
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Open AccessImpacts of a municipal solid waste classification policy on carbon emissions: case study of Bei**g, China
National and local governments implement municipal solid waste classification policies to reduce waste disposal and minimize environmental pollution. Bei**g started implementing its classification of municipa...
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Open AccessPractical applications of spent mushroom compost in cultivation and disease control of selected vegetables species
Mushroom cultivation is an important branch of the agricultural industry, and global mushrooms production has increased more than sixfold in the last decade. This industry uses large amounts of agricultural, f...
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Open AccessPotential of activated sludge-derived mixed microbial culture enriched on acetate to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates from various substrates
The use of waste activated sludge (WAS) as a biocatalyst to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) from waste streams may help promote the beneficial use of WAS for low-carbon, sustainable wastewater treatment. H...
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Open AccessOptimization of municipal solid waste collection system: systematic review with bibliometric literature analysis
Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) requires significant planning and objective definitions of each of its stages. Waste collection and transportation stages are of utmost importance, and they represent a ...
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Open AccessSpeciation of antimony and vanadium in municipal solid waste incineration ashes analyzed by XANES spectroscopy
The use of ashes from municipal solid waste incineration as secondary building materials is an important pillar for the circular economy in Germany. However, leaching of potential toxic elements from these mat...
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Open AccessWaste silica sand as a possible pozzolanic filler to produce cement mortars: experimental investigation
The present paper discusses experimental results obtained on several mortars prepared using a commercial type1 OPC cement, a commercial limestone aggregate with maximum particles dimension below 5 mm, superpla...
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Open AccessExploring the comminution process of waste printed circuit boards in recycling: a review
The increasing amount of electronic waste (e-waste) has placed significant burdens on society and the environment, particularly with regards to waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs), which are essential in elec...
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Open AccessDiscarded e-waste/printed circuit boards: a review of their recent methods of disassembly, sorting and environmental implications
The improper disposal of discarded electronic and electrical equipment raises environmental and health concerns, spanning air pollution to water and soil contamination, underscoring the imperative for responsi...
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Open AccessThe intergenerational learning effects of a home study program for elementary and junior high school children on knowledge and awareness of plastic consumption
Education through intergenerational learning (IGL) can be a key to consumer behavior change to combat plastic issues. The objectives of this study are to create a home study program that fosters IGL, targeting...
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Open AccessEffect of cold plasma pretreatment on biodegradation of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polystyrene (PS)
Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) pretreatment of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polystyrene (PS) was investigated to evaluate its effect on biodegradation. Weight and wettability measurement, surface topogr...
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Open AccessRecent chemical methods for metals recovery from printed circuit boards: A review
As the volume of e-waste continues to rise, it is crucial to sustainably manage printed circuit boards (PCBs) and their valuable metal components. PCBs are ubiquitous in modern society, powering a variety of e...
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Open AccessCharacterization of recycled nitrile butadiene rubber industrial scraps
The amount of rubber scraps derived from rubber goods production consists of about 20–30% of the processed material, so it is necessary to enhance this material by develo** new recycling techniques as well a...
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Open AccessThermal pre-treatment of reactive aluminium alloy waste powders
This study focussed on assessing the efficiency of thermal pre-treatment of Al alloy waste powders to facilitate their subsequent treatment and disposal. Five samples originating from aluminium surface finishi...
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Open AccessImproving waste management strategies in the food sector: case studies from Spain, Tunisia and Hong Kong
Appropriate waste generation and management is becoming increasingly important in making food systems more sustainable. It is, therefore, imperative to both reduce waste generation and sustainably manage the w...
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Open AccessCharacterization and differentiation of dissolved organic matter in leachate derived from an old Japanese landfill site through Orbitrap mass spectrometry
Elucidating the characteristics of dissolved organic matter (DOM) is crucial to assessing its impact on the bioavailability and mobility of pollutants in landfill leachate. This study reports a comprehensive 5...
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Open AccessEffect of electric pulse treatment on silver recovery from spent solar panel sheet by acid-leaching
The number of spent photovoltaic (PV) panels is expected to increase significantly in the coming decades. Crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells contain materials, such as silver, copper, aluminum, silicon, gl...
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Open AccessPerformance of concrete produced with alkali-activated artificial aggregates
The excessive use of natural aggregates raises mining activity. Further, it leads to environmental damage, which can be reduced using artificial aggregates produced from waste powdered materials. This study di...
