Latest Publications on Ecological Design
This is our latest selection of worldwide publications on Ecological Design, between many scientific online journals, classified and focused on ecological design, ecodesign, sustainable design, passive design, regenerative design, upcycling and recycling.
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Physical Properties and Rheological Characteristics of Cigarette Butt-Modified Asphalt Binders
On 2025-02-03 by Xinhe Hu, Xianglong Chen, Jie Yu, Gang Cheng, Yunxiao Yuan, Lizhou Zhang @MDPI
Keywords: physical properties, rheological characteristics, cigarette butt, asphalt binders, recycling
AI summary: Cigarette butt waste is harmful to the environment and human health, recycling CB in infrastructure can raise awareness, lab tests showed improved properties with CB modification, further research needed for storage stability and low-temperature performance.
Abstract: Cigarette butt (CB) waste is abundant and difficult to biodegrade, which is dangerous for both the environment and human health. The key reason CBs are littered is that people do not know much about the harm CBs pose to the environment. Recycling CBs in infrastructure construction can help raise people&rsquo;s awareness. To promote the recycling of CB waste, this paper aimed to determine the feasibility of using CBs as a modifier for asphalt binders. In this research, CBs were preprocess[...]
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PLC-Controlled Intelligent Conveyor System with AI-Enhanced Vision for Efficient Waste Sorting
On 2025-02-03 by Natheer Almtireen, Viraj Reddy, Max Sutton, Alexander Nedvidek, Caden Karn, Mutaz Ryalat, Hisham Elmoaqet, Nathir Rawashdeh @MDPI
Keywords: PLC, AI, vision system, waste sorting, automation
AI summary: Efficient waste sorting system with AI-enhanced vision and PLC control. High-accuracy sorting achieved with YOLOv8 model. Real-time classification and seamless sorting operations. Promotes sustainable waste management and circular economy principles.
Abstract: Current waste sorting mechanisms, particularly those relying on manual processes, semi-automated systems, or technologies without Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration, are hindered by inefficiencies, inaccuracies, and limited scalability, reducing their effectiveness in meeting growing waste management demands. This study introduces a prototype waste sorting machine that integrates an AI-driven vision system with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for high-accuracy automated waste sorting[...]
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Carbon Dioxide Recycling into Fuels and Valuable Chemicals
On 2025-02-03 by Venko Beschkov @MDPI
Keywords: recycling, carbon dioxide, fuels, chemicals, remediation
AI summary: Approach for carbon dioxide recycling into fuels and valuable chemicals. Reduction of CO2 emissions through conversion to value-added products. Feasibility of methods compared to traditional technologies. Promising future potential for economic feasibility.
Abstract: The present review proposes an approach for remediation of atmosphere pollution by carbon dioxide. The global economic growth nowadays requires extensive energy consumption. Energy is produced traditionally by combustion of carbon containing fuels, resulting in the release of large amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These emissions of released CO2 lead to the greenhouse effect on the atmosphere with subsequent impact on the global climate. Remediation of this harmful effect requires re[...]
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Design, New Materials, and Production Challenges of Bioplastics-Based Food Packaging
On 2025-02-03 by Phil Rosenow, Carmen Fernández-Ayuso, Pedro López-García, Luis Francisco Minguez-Enkovaara @MDPI
Keywords: Design, Materials, Production Challenges, Bioplastics, Food Packaging
AI summary: Current design trends focus on sustainability and easier recycling. Bioplastics offer a sustainable alternative but face challenges in production and technical performance. Adoption of Industry 4.0 could help improve properties and processability.
Abstract: This paper outlines the current design trends in food packaging, its main environmentally friendly material alternatives, and industrial processing technologies. In this respect, this important product has undergone several evolutions throughout history. Initially acting as a containment device, it has later evolved into a source of information and even a marketing platform for food companies, always with a view to extending shelf life. However, these functionalities are highly dependent on the [...]
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Biomass-Derived Hard Carbon Materials for High-Performance Sodium-Ion Battery
On 2025-02-01 by Yixing Chen, Jiaming Cui, Sheng Wang, Wentao Xu, Ruoqi Guo @MDPI
Keywords: Biomass-Derived, Hard Carbon Materials, Sodium-Ion Battery, Pre-Oxidation, Moso Bamboo
AI summary: Resource recycling through biomass-derived hard carbon materials, overcoming obstacles for large-scale application, introducing oxygen atoms increases sodium-ion insertion, optimizing pre-oxidation duration for high performance.
Abstract: Using biomass-derived hard carbon materials as anode materials for sodium-ion batteries has facilitated resource recycling and brought significant economic benefits. However, the main obstacles to the large-scale application of these materials are the low Coulombic efficiency and high irreversible capacity of hard carbon materials. This study used waste moso bamboo as a carbon source to prepare and pre-oxidize hard carbon through a stepped temperature sintering process. The introduction of oxyge[...]
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Management and Disposal of Waste Tires to Develop a Company for the Manufacture of Products Based on Recycled Rubber in Tamaulipas, México
On 2025-02-01 by Ricardo Daniel López-García, Araceli Maldonado-Reyes, María Magdalena Reyes-Gallegos, José Amparo Rodríguez-García, Carlos Adrián Calles-Arriaga, Enrique Rocha-Rangel @MDPI
Keywords: waste tires, recycled rubber, recycling, management, manufacturing
AI summary: Reduction of waste tire pollution through recycling in Mexico, Simulation software used to optimize production and collection routes, Feasibility of a company for recycled rubber products in Tamaulipas, Mexico, Employment generation and environmental benefits of recycling waste tires.
Abstract: Currently, the disposal of waste tires is considered one of the priority environmental and public health problems worldwide. Every year, more than 1.4 billion unused tires are placed in landfills. Population growth, economic development, and a strong demand for vehicle production in the automotive industry increase this problem. In Mexico, nearly 36 million unused tires are deposited in landfills or clandestine deposits, the vast majority being burned or accumulated in the open air. The lack of [...]
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