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Resources, Volume 15, Issue 4

2026 April - 11 articles

Cover Story: Recycled post-consumer cork stoppers emerge as a novel and sustainable raw material for the growing media industry. In this study, we demonstrate that the particle size of the granules obtained from used cork stoppers plays a critical role in determining key substrate properties, including water retention, aeration, and nutrient availability. The results highlight the potential of cork-based granulates to be tailored for horticultural applications through optimized granulometry. By providing a high-value pathway for cork waste valorization, this approach reduces dependence on peat-based substrates and supports circular economy strategies. Simple management practices, such as fertilization and pre-treatment, can further enhance the performance and applicability of this material. View this paper
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Articles (11)

  • Article
  • Open Access
794 Views
24 Pages

This paper investigates whether water-related climate stress predicts tail movements in food system assets and whether these spillovers vary across market regimes and investment horizons. Using daily data from January 2012 to January 2026, we examine...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,544 Views
47 Pages

Carbon Emissions Modeling of Coal and Natural Gas Use in Poland’s Net-Zero Energy Transition

  • Bożena Gajdzik,
  • Radosław Wolniak,
  • Dominik Bałaga and
  • Wiesław Grebski

This study develops econometric models to examine greenhouse gas emissions associated with coal and natural gas consumption in Poland between 2015 and 2023. Poland has one of the most carbon-intensive energy systems in Europe. Three complementary log...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Assessment and Optimization of Energy Efficiency: 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
841 Views
17 Pages

Adaptive Decarbonization Model for Russian Non-Ferrous Metallurgy Enterprises

  • Liudmila I. Boguslavskaya,
  • Olga Batova,
  • Elena Katysheva and
  • Yulia Lyubek

This paper proposes an adaptive decarbonization model for the Russian non-ferrous metallurgy sector. The model accounts for the specific structure of the national energy balance (with nuclear and hydropower accounting for up to 40%), existing technol...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,512 Views
25 Pages

Comparative Analysis of Crop Methods and Harvest Season on Agronomic Yield and Spear Quality of Asparagus in Thailand

  • Ornprapa Thepsilvisut,
  • Nuengruethai Srikan,
  • Preuk Chutimanukul and
  • Jutamas Romkaew

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) represents a high-value horticultural crop in Thailand with significant export potential; however, optimizing productivity in tropical environments requires a precise understanding of how cultivation practices and...

(This article belongs to the Topic Sustainability in Agri-Food and Forestry Ecosystems—2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,356 Views
20 Pages

Development of Potential Resources from Mine Waters from Hard Coal Mining as an Environmental Challenge for Sustainable Development—A Case Study of Poland

  • Andrzej Chmiela,
  • Beata Barszczowska,
  • Stefan Czerwiński,
  • Olena Trokhymets,
  • Małgorzata Magdziarczyk and
  • Adam Smoliński

Reducing and managing emissions of mine waters and the minerals dissolved in them, and above all, using these wastes as resources, is an important element of sustainable development in regions undergoing a gradual phase-out of fossil fuel extraction....

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,144 Views
22 Pages

Carbon Footprint Assessment of Food Waste Disposal Methods in a Thai Hypermarket’s Fresh Food Department

  • Thunyanat Hutangkoon,
  • Chumpol Yuangyai,
  • Tongchai Puttongsiri,
  • Viachaslau Filimonau and
  • Jarotwan Koiwanit

The global urgency to mitigate environmental degradation and promote sustainable resource use necessitates effective waste management strategies, particularly in the retail sector, which is a significant contributor to food waste. This study explores...

(This article belongs to the Topic Waste Management for Recycling and Environmental Protection)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,829 Views
40 Pages

Commodity and carbon markets are central to natural resource allocation, energy security, and the effectiveness of carbon-pricing policies, yet their risk linkages can intensify sharply during crises. This study examines nonlinear, tail-dependent vol...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,807 Views
40 Pages

This systematic review examines the use of plant-derived extracts as antibacterial and antifungal agents in medical textiles, with an emphasis on active components, extraction techniques, biological efficacy, target microorganisms, and fabric applica...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,344 Views
25 Pages

Enhancing Solar Thermal Resource Continuity in Mexican Climates Using PCM-Based Thermal Energy Storage: Transient Modeling and Performance Comparison

  • Cintia Monreal Jiménez,
  • Jonathan Rojas Ricca,
  • Robert Jäckel,
  • Joseph Adhemar Araoz Ramos,
  • Guillermo Barrios,
  • Alberto Ramos Blanco and
  • Geydy Gutiérrez-Urueta

The variability of solar energy limits its reliability as a thermal resource, motivating the use of thermal energy storage (TES) to extend heat availability beyond periods of direct irradiance. This study numerically compares latent and sensible TES...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,399 Views
19 Pages

Integrated Flash Vacuum-Expansion and Cryostructuring for Resource-Efficient Tamarillo Biomass Processing

  • Ubaldo Richard Marin Castro,
  • Marisol Castillo-Morales,
  • Guadalupe Luna-Solano,
  • Enrique Flores-Andrade,
  • Marco Antonio Salgado-Cervantes,
  • Manuel Vargas-Ortiz and
  • Adrien Servent

Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) processing is characterized by early biomass exclusion and thermal stabilization, which may limit in-process retention of phytochemicals. This study evaluated an integrated sequence combining Flash Vacuum Expansion (FVE)...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,057 Views
13 Pages

Used Cork Stoppers: A New Recycled Raw Material for the Growing Media Industry

  • Daniela Freitas,
  • Henrique Ribeiro,
  • Miguel Cabral and
  • Jorge Gominho

A characterization study of two by-products from the cork stopper industry was conducted to assess their suitability as components of growing media (substrate). Granulate of natural cork stopper (GNCS) and granulate of technical cork stopper (GTCS) w...

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