Sustainability, Volume 16, Issue 23

The problem of removing NO_x and carbon particle emissions from diesel engines has been a challenge in the field of environmental protection, which is prompting people to actively explore ways to improve the efficiency of pollutant emission treatment....

The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant and accelerated developments in ventilation practises, where the need to ventilate buildings has been put centre stage. Longer-term ventilation approaches are now more likely to utilise hybrid...

The increasing integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, into the national electricity grid presents significant challenges in terms of frequency control and grid stability. Additionally, the imbalance between electrici...

Ecological compensation is one of the important measures to coordinate regional ecological protection and economic development. As the only inter-provincial river in Fujian Province and the second inter-provincial watershed of the eco-compensation pi...

Interest in the sustainable materials sector is growing and accelerated. These materials are designed to reduce the use of non-renewable resources, limit greenhouse gas emissions, and be recyclable or biodegradable, making them highly attractive to b...

This work integrates the circular economy (CE) into experiential learning in higher education, focusing on industrial and systems engineering. It addresses the need for suitable learning experiences and pedagogical strategies to enhance CE and sustai...

Corporate environmental protection investment is crucial for reducing pollution levels and controlling harmful substance emissions. We examine the relationship between corporate environmental protection investment and debt financing costs, utilizing...

In the realm of tourism intervention and the reconfiguration of social networks among residents in ethnic villages, research on tourism support behavior is pivotal for comprehending the motivations behind resident participation and fostering sustaina...

As global climate change becomes increasingly severe, industrial CO₂ emissions have received increasing attention, but the impact factors and driving mechanisms of industrial CO₂ emission intensity remain unclear. Based on panel data from 2010 to 202...

With the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the demand for reliable and user-friendly charging infrastructure has increased significantly. However, user dissatisfaction with public EV charging stations has also intensified, and the level...

The materials traditionally used in the construction of flexible and rigid pavements in modern road infrastructure present challenges in achieving sustainable development goals. Advances in technology have introduced the use of different pavement mat...

The current study highlights the potential of multimodal large language models (MLLMs) to transform higher education by identifying key factors influencing their acceptance and effectiveness. Aligning technology features with educational needs can en...

Investigating the determinants of global carbon emissions and developing carbon emission models are essential to meet the 2050 carbon neutrality goal. This paper initially examines the primary factors shaping global carbon emissions over the past two...

The gullies and valleys of the Loess Plateau, as key ecological zones for soil erosion control, play a critical role in the region’s sustainable development under increasing urbanization. This study employed the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT)...

The riparian ecosystem is highly susceptible to pollution, particularly heavy metals (HMs), due to its unique spatial position and landscape characteristics. Therefore, assessing the risks of HM pollution and identifying potential sources are crucial...

This study employs an integrated numerical modeling approach using MODFLOW and MT3D to simulate groundwater flow and nitrate transport in the alluvial aquifer of Hennaya plain. The groundwater flow model was calibrated and validated against observed...

Extreme natural hazard events are increasing across the globe, compelling increased climate research on resiliency. Research concerning issues as integrative as climate change and natural hazard resiliency often requires complex methodologies to acco...

Seawater electrodeposition is gaining renewed interest in the context of sustainable development, both to build climate-resilient coastal infrastructure and for ocean-based decarbonization applications. Most of the applications benefit from CaCO₃-ric...

The efficiency of scientific and technological innovation in universities is strongly influenced by both institutional structures and policies. However, existing research predominantly emphasizes the role of internal factors—such as resource al...

Frontier research has focused more on the sustainable economic development (SED) of developing countries, with slightly less attention paid to the SED of underdeveloped regions in developing countries, especially without analyzing their driving facto...

In the delicate context of climate change and global warming, new technologies are being investigated in order to reduce pollution. The SOFC stands out as one of the most promising fuel cell technologies for directly converting chemical energy into e...

In addressing complex water management issues, participatory modeling (PM) and scenario analysis (SA) have emerged as pivotal tools for fostering stakeholder engagement, social learning, and collaborative decision-making. This study explores the effi...

Climate change is seriously threatening ecological environments essential for human survival. Achieving the carbon neutrality goals of industrial parks (IPs), the gathering places of industrial activity, plays a crucial role in climate change mitigat...

New biobased processes and products are emerging to replace conventional ones in the search for sustainable development. Xylitol is one of the most commercially valuable products from xylan-rich lignocellulosic biomass. Xylitol has multiple applicati...

This Special Issue is based on the premise that urban sustainability (or the lack of it) is a prerequisite for all other efforts toward sustainable development [...]

Renewable energy systems have emerged as a crucial research area due to the escalating demand for sustainable energy solutions. With the advancement of renewable energy, the electric-thermal coupling within multi-energy systems has become more intric...

There is a growing awareness of the need to integrate non-financial information arising from environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into corporate strategies, processes, and credit risk assessment to generate long-term value. Our paper a...

Segregation of household waste is an important means of achieving resource recovery, minimization and harmlessness of waste, which is of great significance in addressing the dilemma of the “rubbish siege”. However, at present, urban commu...

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions are a significant global environmental concern, widely notable as a major cause of climate change. Meanwhile, transportation is the main sector contributing to CO₂ emissions, which are escalating at a faster rate than G...

The sustainability of diesel engines has come to the forefront of research with the growing global interest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency. The aim of this paper is to support the goal of sustainable development...

Utilizing coffee by-products in the fermentation process of coffee offers a sustainable strategy by repurposing agricultural waste and enhancing product quality. This study evaluates the effect of applying a starter culture, derived from coffee resid...

Renewable energy has been widely used in grid-connected and standalone hybrid renewable energy systems. These systems require a hybrid energy storage system due to the unpredictable climate and the inequality between the produced energy and the consu...

This paper analyses the asymmetric effects of air transport on CO₂ emissions from transport in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The analysis utilises CO₂ emissions from transport, which are more relevant and critical for assessing the environm...

The presence of pharmaceuticals in aquatic ecosystems is an issue of increasing concern. Regardless of the low concentration of pharmaceuticals in water, they can have a toxic effect on both humans and aquatic organisms. Advanced oxidation processes...

The reliable operation of power transformers is essential for grid stability, yet existing fault detection methods often suffer from inaccuracies and high false alarm rates. This study introduces a machine learning framework leveraging voltage signal...

The Chinese economy has shifted towards a stage of high-quality development, and promoting high-quality development of tourism is of great significance for its sustainable development. Based on the new development concept, using Geographic Informatio...

In this research, a new method of treating wastewater is introduced using a highly recyclable and sustainable material derived from coconut oil. This material aims to address the issues commonly faced by conventional sorbents, such as limited perform...

This study aims to contribute to the reduction of carbon dioxide and the production of hydrogen through an investigation of the photocatalytic reaction process. Machine learning algorithms can be used to predict the hydrogen yield in the photocatalyt...

Hydrogen is becoming recognized as a clean and sustainable energy carrier, with microbial fermentation and electrolysis serving critical roles in its production. This paper provides a thorough meta-analysis of BioH₂ production across diverse substrat...

This study explores the potential of inland navigation as a key component of Poland’s sustainable transportation strategy, focusing on the Opole–Szczecin route. It emphasizes inland waterways as an eco-friendly and efficient alternative t...

As global focus persists on gender variety and corporate social responsibility, the participation and influence of women in corporate governance, particularly their effect on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of corporations...

This critical review examines the interplay between air pollution and community well-being within the tourism industry. Utilizing a systematic literature review methodology, the study focuses on three domains: air quality, tourism, and sustainability...

Calcareous stones, such as marble and limestone, have been widely used in ancient architecture due to their durability, abundance, and ease of extraction and workability. However, their chemical nature renders them vulnerable to atmospheric pollutant...

This paper examines the progress, key themes, and future directions in sustainability reporting, aiming to identify critical insights, gaps, and research opportunities to enhance its effectiveness and impact. A comprehensive review was conducted, ana...

European policies on climate change (CC), food security (FS), and biodiversity (BD) represent the EU’s commitment to a sustainable agri-food system, highlighting the interdependence between environmental health and food security. By analyzing k...

This study fills a significant research gap by examining the factors influencing the circular economy in Thailand, particularly within the context of developing countries. Utilizing regression and correlation analysis, we investigate key environmenta...

With increasing global attention on carbon emission control and sustainable development, the carbon market has become an important tool for promoting environmental sustainability and carbon emission regulation. As an important part of energy trading,...

The Brazilian Amazon has one of the largest river networks in the world, connecting riverine communities, many of which have no roadways. The use of high-speed vessels, including those that are locally made, is necessary for the transportation of peo...

Aguama (Bromelia pinguin L.), a plant belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, possesses a rich content of organic compounds historically employed in traditional medicine. This research focuses on the sustainable synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles via an ec...

Lakes in cold zones have common characteristics of long frozen periods and fragile water ecosystems. More and more lakes in cold zones have been experiencing water quality deterioration due to eutrophication with climate change and human activities....