The future belongs to biodegradable epoxies. In order to improve epoxy biodegradability, it is crucial to select suitable organic additives. The additives should be selected so as to (maximally) accelerate the decomposition of crosslinked epoxies und...
The formulation of eco-friendly coatings with protective properties against corrosion and/or mechanical degradation requires the selection of appropriate bio-based binders and functional additives. Although the concentration of additives remains limi...
Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement was studied with incorporation of an environmentally friendly eco-additive, sodium acetate (C2H3NaO2). This additive was added to PCC pavement in three different percentages of 2%, 4% and 6% of binder weight. F...
While significant efforts have been made to recycle metals like lithium or cobalt for sustainable development in the battery industry, the reuse of other high-value materials, such as fluorinated carbon nanotubes (FCNTs), remains underexplored. This...
The Michael addition reaction was revisited with a full focus on sustainability combined with efficiency, using mechanochemistry in mild conditions. First, the synthesis of cyclopentenone derivatives was chosen as a model reaction to find optimal con...
Sustainability is fundamental in the field of additive manufacturing (AM) for improving eco-consciousness and driving evolution toward environmentally responsible production methods. Compared to traditional manufacturing processes, AM technologies ca...
Traditional aquaculture can cause serious environmental pollution. Biofilm and biofloc technology have the potential to limit aquaculture pollution. An outdoor experiment was conducted to evaluate the combined effects of eco-substrates and carbon add...
This study contributes to promoting green farming and achieving sustainable pork production. Especially under the conditions of resource scarcity and rising environmental demands, efficient and eco-friendly feeding strategies have become key to indus...
Approximately half of the lubricants sold globally find their way into the environment. The need for Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) is gaining increased recognition. A lubricant is composed of a base oil and multiple functional additive...
Organic solar cells (OSCs) demonstrating high power conversion efficiencies have been mostly fabricated using halogenated solvents, which are highly toxic and harmful to humans and the environment. Recently, non-halogenated solvents have emerged as a...
In this study, the impact of binder granulometry as well as chemical additives on the early strength and early age stiffness development of eco-efficient mortars with low clinker content and ternary blended cements with high contents of slag and lime...
This study investigates the influence of limestone powder and metakaolin as sustainable eco-friendly additives on the properties and behavior of cementitious composite boards, with a focus on mechanical strength, physical properties, and microstructu...
The feasibility of using tamarind shell as an eco-friendly additive in natural rubber (NR) was studied. Tamarind shell powder (TSP) was prepared with different particle size ranges before being characterized by various techniques such as Fourier tran...
The present work focuses on studying and demonstrating the potential benefits of non-planar printing, as compared to conventional 3D printing, in terms of improved eco-impacts. To this end, a case study of a medical or ergonomic device, which may ben...
The growing negative consequences of climate change support the need to deepen and investigate factors that may sustain the engagement of pro-environmental behaviors. In this scenario, eco-emotions represent a key factor that can potentially shape su...
In order to improve the contribution to sustainability of cement production, several strategies have been developed, such as the incorporation of additions as clinker replacement. Regarding the production of commercial cements with additions, those m...
Using systematic literature observations, this study explains how 3D printing technology is being applied to innovative sustainable construction (Systematic Literature Review). Additive manufacturing, also referred to as 3D printing technology, has g...
This study explores the potential of graphene oxide (GO) as an additive in waterborne polyurethane (WPU) resins to create eco-friendly coatings with enhanced anticorrosive properties. Traditionally, WPU’s hydrophilic nature has limited its use...
In addressing the dual challenges of sustainable waste management and environmental conservation in the construction industry, particularly the disposal of waste tire crumb rubber (CR) and the demand for eco-friendly building materials, this study ex...
This study explores the rheological performance of bitumen modified with a synthetic polymer (styrene–butadiene–styrene, SBS) and two environmentally sustainable additives—animal bone ash (AB) and waste cooking oil (WCO)—to en...
Regarding the current state of the art on the utilization of zeolites in industry, the application of zeolites as an additive to eco-friendly energetic materials indicates the innovative character of the present research. One of the most commonly use...
The unconfined compressive strength (UCS) of a stabilised soil is a major mechanical parameter in understanding and developing geomechanical models, and it can be estimated directly by either lab testing of retrieved core samples or remoulded samples...
The main aim of this research is to study the water resistance properties of new eco-friendly gypsum composites made with low-density polyethylene (LDPE) waste additions in granular form. Three percentages of LDPE additions by weight have been used a...
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and high-performance concrete (HPC) are widely used in construction engineering applications. The quality and economy of this type of concrete are the main challenges in real construction systems due to their ex...
The present study aimed to evaluate the antifouling efficacy of Piper betle leaf extracts as a bioactive additive for eco-friendly antifouling coatings. The composition of P. betle extract was determined and analyzed. Phytochemical analysis revealed...
The application of lithium metal batteries is limited by the drawbacks of safety problems and Li dendrite formation. Quasi-solid-state electrolytes (QSSEs) are the most promising alternatives to commercial liquid electrolytes due to their high safety...
Eucalyptus plantations harbor great potential for supporting ecosystem services, but this prospect is weakened under long-term traditional silviculture regimes. To reform these traditional silviculture regimes, we carried out a long-term Eucalyptus e...
Concrete produced from electric arc furnace steel slag aggregates is one of the items that is highly regarded due to its strength, environmental friendliness and cost-effectiveness. Despite the growing interest in using this type of concrete, there a...
Current personalized treatment of neurological diseases is limited by availability of appropriate manufacturing methods suitable for long term sensors for neural electrical activities in the brain. An additive manufacturing process for polymer-based...
Ladle furnace slag (LFS) is used as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) due to its high calcium oxide (CaO) content. Its binding properties are enhanced in the presence of siliceous materials, such as metakaolin (MK), forming a ternary mixtur...
Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold et Zucc.) Endl. is cultivated in the temperate region of East Asia for its high-quality and profitable timber. The timber-processing industry produces a large amount of waste, such as tree bark, branches, and leaves, and...
This experiment evaluated the function of chlorogenic acid (CGA) in the growth, health status, and inflammation of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). Over eight weeks, CGA supplementation was designed at five levels: 0, 60, 120, 180, and 240 mg...
Over the years, the widespread diffusion of additive manufacturing, especially to produce metal objects, and the awareness of their poor surface quality due to the presence of a significant roughness, have highlighted the need to develop suitable pos...
An evaluation was conducted on the fabrication of an axial flow impeller by a hybrid system of wire arc additive manufacturing and machining. First, a four-bladed stainless steel axial flow impeller was fabricated to measure the number of chips and f...
Biomass ash is currently attracting the attention of science and industry as an inexhaustible eco-friendly alternative to pozzolans traditionally used in commercial cement manufacture (fly ash, silica fume, natural/calcined pozzolan). This paper expl...
Large-scale recycling of new industrial wastes or by-products in concrete has become a crucial issue for construction materials sustainability, with impact in the three pillars (environmental, social and economic), while still maintaining satisfactor...
Due to the heightened flood risk resulting from climate change, innovative and advanced green building materials are required to enhance the durability and biological resistance of concrete structures exposed to persistent moisture. This study invest...
Microbial pigments are gaining acceptance as a green, sustainable substitute for synthetic food pigments due to growing health issues and their adverse health impacts. This review provides an overview of the potential of microbial pigments as natural...
In this mini-review, we present our concepts for designing multicomponent reactions with reference to a series of sequential radical reactions that we have developed. Radical reactions are well suited for the design of multicomponent reactions due to...
Leucaena is a fast-growing tree in the legume family. Its leaf contains a significant amount of protein and is thus widely used as fodder for cattle. To broaden its application in the rubber field, the effects of Leucaena leaf powder and its extracte...
The fruit of Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as “Forsythiae fructus”. The species is also grown in parks and gardens, and on streets and building lots, as an ornamental plant, but it requires...
The analysis of motor activity has been revealed to be essential for monitoring dairy cows’ behavior, with the main aim of identifying the onset of oestrus in time. Pedometers used for oestrus detection have a current average working life on th...
Due to a continuously developing population, our consumption of one of the most widely used building materials, concrete, has increased. The production of concrete involves the use of cement whose production is one of the main sources of CO2 emission...
With environmental issues rapidly emerging on a global scale, a growing number of the companies are paying greater attention to the behavioral outcome of general consumers who are more or less prone to purchasing eco-friendly products. Based on this...
Although the production costs and prices of eco-labeled products are higher than those of conventional ones, the use of greener products can lead to better environmental outcomes. Thus, the consumers’ preferences for eco-labeled products should be in...
Drilling fluid represents the most important fluid that must fulfill numerous important assignments during drilling operations. Many commercially available additives for water-based drilling fluid fall into the category of non-degradable and environm...
This study aimed to provide an overview of eco-innovations in the Brazilian industry. To address this issue, we analyzed specific data of eco-innovative companies. In addition, we applied the cluster heatmap technique, which allowed us to analyze the...
Ecosystems that experience elevated CO2 (eCO2) are crucial interfaces where intricate interactions between plants and microbes occur. This study addressed the impact of eCO2 and a N supply on faba bean (Vicia faba L.) growth and the soil microbial co...
In pursuing innovation, eco-friendly deliberate practice will inevitably elevate eco-innovation performance without creative self-efficacy and perceived eco-innovation importance to organizations. This eco-friendly deliberate practice–eco-innov...
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An eco-label is an important tool for identifying green products in the marketplace. Most eco-labels, however, present a single icon that is simple and carries limited information, thus creating cognitive barriers for consumers. As a result, eco-labe...
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