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Climate & Environment

Explore climate observation, carbon reduction, pollution control, and environmental technology research.

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Experimental investigation and theoretical modeling of gas expansion energy during coal and gas outburst based on multi-source emission

This study presents a new theoretical model to evaluate gas expansion energy during coal and gas outbursts by separating the gas into three sources and using specialized models to understand gas release mechanisms.

Published 2026-10-03View evidence and readiness →
Recycling

From E-Waste to Environmental Sensors: An Evidence-Based Recovery-to-Sensor Framework for Recycled Ag, Au, and Cu Functional Materials

This study presents an evidence-based framework for evaluating the recovery-to-sensor pathway of recycled Ag, Au, and Cu materials for environmental sensing applications.

Published 2026-10-02View evidence and readiness →
Frontiers in Marine Science

Africa’s first permanent Ocean Observatory: powering science, defending nature, and shaping policy for ocean governance and the blue economy

Africa's first permanent ocean observatory was established in Mozambique using a resort-to-research model to support marine conservation and ocean governance.

Published 2026-10-01View evidence and readiness →
Applied and Environmental Microbiology

Microfluidic-based high-throughput isolation enhances the recovery of novel strains and diversity from Arctic soil microbiome

The study demonstrates that microfluidic droplet technology significantly improves the recovery of Arctic soil microbiota compared to conventional plate-based methods, enhancing both yield and throughput.

Published 2026-09-29View evidence and readiness →
Scientific Reports

Short-term climate scenario sensitivity of a Riyadh office building: energy consumption, operational life cycle cost, and simulation-derived thermal comfort indicators

This study evaluates the impact of climate change on energy consumption, operational costs, and thermal comfort in a Riyadh office building using measured electricity data and detailed building information.

Published 2026-09-25View evidence and readiness →
International Journal of Social Science and Human Research

Sagari Berdikari as a Community-Based Social Innovation: Integrating Sustainable Mango Agriculture, Circular Economy, And Women Empowerment in Indramayu, Indonesia

This study explores the Sagari Berdikari program's approach to developing sustainable mango agriculture, circular economy practices, and women's empowerment in Indramayu, Indonesia.

Published 2026-09-24View evidence and readiness →
Environmental Science & Technology

From Trace Element Biogeochemistry to Critical Minerals Resourcing: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Innovation

This perspective article explores how principles from trace-element biogeochemistry can inform strategies for critical mineral resourcing, emphasizing their potential for selective recovery from complex feedstocks.

Published 2026-09-22View evidence and readiness →
Scientific Reports

Waste heat recovery from power plants for solar desalination: a mechanical power engineering approach

This study presents a thermal design for solar stills using waste heat from power plant cooling water to improve energy recovery and reduce mechanical energy use.

Published 2026-09-21View evidence and readiness →
Minerals Engineering

Coupling of wear sensor measurements with numerical modelling for grinding mill charge dynamics prediction

This study presents a method that combines wireless wear sensors with numerical models to predict grinding mill charge dynamics over the liner lifecycle.

Published 2026-09-16View evidence and readiness →
Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Eco‐Friendly Nonfluorinated Coating of Omniphobic Membranes With ZnO Nanoparticles Re‐Entrant Structures: Design, Characterization, and Desalination Performance via Membrane Distillation

This study developed an eco-friendly, nonfluorinated omniphobic membrane using zinc oxide nanoparticles and stearic acid grafting to improve desalination performance by preventing wetting, fouling, and scaling.

Published 2026-09-13View evidence and readiness →
Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Fabrication and Performance of Asymmetric Polyetherimide Air Separation Membranes Using N‐Butyl Pyrrolidinone as a Greener Solvent

This study demonstrates the use of N‐butyl pyrrolidone as a green solvent to fabricate asymmetric polyetherimide membranes for efficient air separation.

Published 2026-09-13View evidence and readiness →
CATENA

Shrub expansion drives coupled declines in wetland particulate and mineral-associated organic carbon stability

This study shows that shrub expansion in wetlands leads to reduced stability of both particulate and mineral-associated organic carbon, as indicated by lower thermal stability and increased labile fractions.

Published 2026-09-13View evidence and readiness →
Engineering and Technology Journal

Design and Construction of a Solar-Powered Street Lighting Prototype for the University of Garoua- Cameroon Campus

This study presents the design and construction of a solar-powered street lighting system for the University of Garoua campus, using a 170 Wp monocrystalline photovoltaic panel, a 20A PWM controller, a 100 Ah GEL battery, and a 50W LED floodlight.

Published 2026-09-10View evidence and readiness →
AI Innovation and Resilience for the Environment (AIR)

Green Artificial Intelligence Framework for EnergyEfficient Smart Agriculture in Tropical Environments

This study presents a Green Artificial Intelligence framework that integrates IoT sensors, machine learning, and energy-aware data processing to improve energy efficiency and resource utilization in tropical smart agriculture.

Published 2026-09-09View evidence and readiness →
International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology

Operational Management of the Eicher Service Eco System

This study presents a model for managing automotive service excellence by integrating global technological standards with local market expertise through a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors.

Published 2026-09-07View evidence and readiness →
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Nutrient Adequacy and Biological-Architecture Classification: A Two-Axis Framework for Evaluating Variable Fresh-Food Diets in Companion Animals

This study proposes a two-axis framework called BARC to evaluate the quality of fresh-food diets for companion animals by assessing both biological appropriateness and nutritional adequacy.

Published 2026-09-07View evidence and readiness →
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

GRAPHERGIA Deliverable 6.3 Preliminary Social Assessment

This report presents a social life cycle assessment framework for graphene-based energy technologies, combining stakeholder surveys with secondary data to evaluate social impacts.

Published 2026-09-07View evidence and readiness →
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

GRAPHERGIA Deliverable 6.1 Preliminary LCA and LCC Assessment

This study presents a preliminary sustainability assessment of graphene-based technologies, analyzing their life cycle impact and cost for three demonstrators: self-charging textiles, self-powered aerospace sensors, and graphene-enhanced lithium-ion batteries for space applications.

Published 2026-09-07View evidence and readiness →
Scientific Reports

Effect of biodiesel–DEE premix ratios on PCCI engine performance and emissions: an experimental and statistical study

This study used experimental testing and response surface methodology to optimize PCCI engine performance and emissions by adjusting biodiesel-DEE premix ratios.

Published 2026-09-07View evidence and readiness →
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Scaling the Unsustainable? Technical Architecture, Energy Sustainability, and Scalability Constraints in Multinational AI Data Center Megaprojects

This dissertation evaluates the technical and environmental scalability of major multinational AI data center megaprojects using a quantitative multi-case assessment.

Published 2026-09-06View evidence and readiness →
Journal of High School Science

Optimizing high-altitude peach fermentation biochemistry across the Colorado front range via 2x3 mixed level full factorial design

This study used a 2×3 mixed-level full-factorial design to optimize peach wine fermentation under high-altitude conditions in Colorado by testing different yeast assimilable nitrogen levels and aeration rates.

Published 2026-09-06View evidence and readiness →
Journal of Hydrology Regional Studies

From multi-source data uncertainty to interval-based robust calibration: A transferable solution for hydrological modeling in data-scarce alpine basins

This study presents interval-based robust calibration (IROC) using multiple evapotranspiration products as observational bounds for hydrological modeling in data-scarce alpine basins.

Published 2026-09-05View evidence and readiness →
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

A CFD-driven digital twin for automated mold sandblasting in digital manufacturing

A CFD model was developed to simulate particle-laden jets interacting with mold surfaces for optimizing sandblasting processes in manufacturing.

Published 2026-09-03View evidence and readiness →
Scientific Reports

AC flashover voltage prediction of silicone rubber insulators under mechanical defects and non-uniform pollution using experimental, machine learning, and numerical approaches

This study combines experimental, machine learning, and numerical methods to predict AC flashover voltage of silicone rubber insulators under mechanical defects and non-uniform pollution conditions.

Published 2026-09-02View evidence and readiness →
Scientific Reports

Optimization of paper mill sludge ash in sustainable concrete mixes for enhanced strength and durability performance

This study investigates the use of paper mill sludge ash as a sustainable alternative to conventional cement in concrete mixes to improve strength and durability.

Published 2026-09-02View evidence and readiness →
Angewandte Chemie

Formaldehyde‐Ozone Battery for the Detoxification of Hazardous Wastes and Electricity Generation

A formaldehyde-ozone battery is developed that simultaneously detoxifies hazardous waste and generates electricity through coupled anodic oxidation and cathodic reduction reactions.

Published 2026-08-31View evidence and readiness →
Scientific Reports

Validated stability indicating reverse phase liquid chromatography method for oxcarbazepine and its degradation products with greenness evaluation

A stability-indicating RP-HPLC method was developed for oxcarbazepine and its degradation products with a focus on environmental consciousness.

Published 2026-08-31View evidence and readiness →
Scientific Reports

Experimental evaluation of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and anti-stripping additive on the performance of half-warm mix asphalt (HWMA)

This study evaluated the performance of half-warm mix asphalt (HWMA) with varying percentages of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and anti-stripping additives.

Published 2026-08-31View evidence and readiness →
Scientific Reports

Energy performance optimization of BIPV windows in dust-prone semi-arid climates

This study evaluates a system for improving the energy performance of BIPV windows in dusty semi-arid climates through the use of secondary-layers with protective, optical, thermal, and anti-soiling properties.

Published 2026-08-24View evidence and readiness →
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Ecological Homeostasis in the Classroom: A Relational Model of Load, Regulatory Capacity and Recovery

This paper introduces a relational model of classroom regulation based on ecological homeostasis, exploring how perturbations affect learning and recovery through teacher–learner interactions and system resilience.

Published 2026-08-23View evidence and readiness →
Scientific Reports

Energy-efficient and secure federated learning framework for wireless sensor networks in smart agriculture applications

This study proposes an energy-efficient and secure federated learning framework for wireless sensor networks in smart agriculture, enabling local model training and secure data sharing without transmitting raw data.

Published 2026-08-23View evidence and readiness →
npj Clean Water

The multi-functional solar interfacial evaporators based on almond shells

This study develops a high-performance solar evaporator using delignified almond shells coated with a photothermal layer, achieving efficient water evaporation under sunlight.

Published 2026-08-21View evidence and readiness →