Esta es nuestra última selección de publicaciones y patentes mundiales en inglés sobre Diseño Ecológico, entre muchas revistas científicas en línea, clasificadas y centradas en diseño ecológico, ecodiseño, diseño sostenible, diseño pasivo, diseño regenerativo, upcycling y reciclaje.
Methods and systems for processing and recycling of carbonaceous materials
Patent published on the 2025-03-06 in WO under Ref WO2025049276 by NANOTECH ENERGY INC [US] (El-kady Maher F [us], Peng Zhiwei [us])
Abstract: Provided herein are methods of processing carbonaceous compositions, recycling battery materials, and producing lithium and/or graphene from carbonaceous compositions or spend battery materials. Also disclosed herein are compositions formed from carbonaceous materials and recycled battery materials. The methods may include disposing carbonaceous electrodes in a fluid to form a composition, carbonaceous electrodes comprising graphite, separating a fluid from the composition; combining the fluid w[...]
Our summary: Methods for processing and recycling carbonaceous materials, including recycling battery materials and producing lithium and/or graphene. Compositions formed from carbonaceous materials and recycled battery materials are also disclosed, with methods involving disposing carbonaceous electrodes in a fluid, separating the fluid, combining with alkaline and acidic compositions, filtering, adding a surfactant, and shearing to form a graphene dispersion.
recycling, carbonaceous materials, processing, graphene
Patent
Washing water recycling and water saving device having purification unit and vortex unit, displaying saved water amount and number of times water has
Patent published on the 2025-03-06 in WO under Ref WO2025048008 by KIM EUETACK [KR] (Kim Euetack [kr])
Abstract: The washing water recycling and water saving device according to the present invention may comprise: a storage unit which is located in the lower part of one or more washbasins and into which a drain pipe through which washing water used in the one or more washbasins is discharged is inserted; an inlet unit connected to the drain pipe inserted into the storage unit such that washing water used in one or more washbasins is introduced thereinto; a purification unit connected to the inlet unit such[...]
Our summary: Washing water recycling and water saving device with purification and vortex units, displaying saved water amount and number of times water has been used.
water recycling, purification unit, vortex unit, water saving
Patent
Method for generating recycling record of solar panel and recycling system implementing the same
Patent published on the 2025-02-19 in EP under Ref EP4510062 by NATIONAL UNIV OF TAINAN [TW] (Fu Yao-hsien [tw], Hung Chia-tsung [tw])
Abstract: A method for generating a recycling record of a solar panel is implemented by a computer that is connected to a dismantling equipment. The method includes: upon the dismantling equipment receiving the solar panel that is provided with an information element, controlling the dismantling equipment to capture the information element, and obtaining product information related to the solar panel based on the information element; controlling the dismantling equipment to dismantle the solar panel and t[...]
Our summary: Method for generating recycling record of solar panel using dismantling equipment connected to a computer, capturing information element, obtaining product information, dismantling and collecting data, generating and storing recycling record in blockchain ledger.
recycling record, solar panel, dismantling equipment, blockchain
Patent
Game-Theoretic Analysis of Policy Impacts in Competition Between Reverse Supply Chains Involving Traditional and E-Channels
Published on 2025-02-18 by Asra Aghaei, Fulin Cai, Teresa Wu @MDPI
Abstract: Smart cities aim to enhance the quality of life by advancing infrastructure, leveraging technology, and promoting sustainability, balancing environmental, societal, and economic needs for long-term efficiency. Given resource scarcity and environmental regulations, advanced supply chains play a crucial role in developing smart cities by adopting the circular economy concept, which emphasizes maximizing resource efficiency through recycling and remanufacturing. This study delves into the competiti[...]
Our summary: This study analyzes the competition between traditional and e-channels in reverse supply chains within the context of smart cities, focusing on economic and environmental outcomes under different policy settings. It highlights the importance of aligning economic and environmental goals through tailored strategies to optimize supply chain performance.
Game-Theoretic Analysis, Reverse Supply Chains, Circular Economy, Smart Cities
Publication
Self-standing nitrogen-doped hollow biochar bi/sno2@n-hcfs composite material, preparation method and application thereof
Patent published on the 2025-02-10 in NL under Ref NL2036091 by SHAANXI UNIV OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY [CN] (Yanling Yang [cn], Huajun Chen [cn], Yu Sun [cn], Jingeng Chen [cn], Guoquan Suo [cn], De'an Xie [cn], Zigang Chen [cn], Xiaojiang Hou [cn], Xiaohui Ye [cn], Li Zhang [cn], Rumei He [cn], Shengli Wei [cn])
Abstract: A self-standing nitrogen-doped (N-doped) hollow biochar Bi/SnOz@N-HCFs composite material, and a preparation method and an application are provided in the present application, 5 belonging to the technical field of energy storage materials for sodium-ion batteries. Firstly, willow catkin fibres are collected and cleaned with deionized water and ethanol for several times and dried. Then, the dried willow catkin fibres are soaked in a precursor solution composed of Sn source and Bi source, then tak[...]
Our summary: Self-standing nitrogen-doped hollow biochar Bi/SnOz@N-HCFs composite material is prepared using willow catkin fibres as a carrier for active substances, providing improved cycle stability for sodium-ion batteries.
nitrogen-doped, hollow biochar, Bi/SnO2, energy storage materials
Patent