Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy

Papers
(The TQCC of Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy is 7. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Impact of nanomaterials on leather: a nano-Saga from processing to application167
Stability improvement of laccase for micropollutant removal of pharmaceutical origins from municipal wastewater94
Factors affecting renewable energy technology adoption policies of 50 states and district of Columbia in the USA87
Constructing solid waste-derived carbon fiber with self-doped Ti3+/TiO2 (SWCFs/Ti3+/TiO2) heterojunction for photocatalytic CO2 reduction84
Engine performance study for solketal-gasoline fuel blend in a four-stroke SI engine74
Black gram husk-derived carbon dots: characterization and catalytic dye reduction activities61
The potential of the P-graph for optimizing public service processes54
Material flow of nickel in nickel metal hydride batteries waste and possible circularity improvement in Thailand52
Performance evaluation of cement-stabilized coalmine overburden-furnace slag-fly ash mixes as economical and sustainable base course material for flexible pavement50
Correction to: Do Energy Resources matter for Growth Level? The dynamic effects of different strategies of renewable energy, carbon emissions on sustainable economic growth50
Correction: The effect of building orientation on energy efficiency46
A sustainable solution: mitigating sulphur dioxide emissions through adsorption on chemically modified iron oxide nanoparticles45
The impact of energy consumption permit trading scheme on green development efficiency: firm-level evidence in China44
Study on a transversal–longitudinal ventilation structure for the caged chicken house44
Optimal capacitated multi-product robust cement supply chain Network design considering carbon emission policies43
Activation of nanoparticles of nickel ferrite by divalent metal ions co-doping for the methyl orange dye’s photocatalytic degradation: a kinetic and adsorption isotherm study42
A SWOT-AHP analysis on biodiesel as an alternative future marine fuel41
Degradation of amoxicillin using CoFe2O4@three-dimensional TiO2@graphene aerogels composite: kinetic, reusability, mineralization, degradation pathway, and toxicity assessment40
Multi-criteria analysis of barriers to the use of green building technologies in residential buildings: a case study of Mashhad, Iran39
Green fabrication of Ag–Ni–Mn-Zn nanoparticles from watermelon peels and its antioxidant, dye degradation and molecular docking studies39
Melt processing of biodegradable poly(butylene succinate) (PBS)—a critical review36
Assessing eco-technological innovation efficiency using DEA approach: insights from the OECD countries36
Minimum marginal abatement cost curves (Mini-MAC) for CO2 emissions reduction planning34
Thermodynamic and economic evaluation and optimization of the applicability of integrating an innovative multi-heat recovery with a dual-flash binary geothermal power plant34
Nanozymes: advance enzyme-mimicking theragnostic tool: a review32
Sustainability and power generation: a comprehensive analysis of the Brazilian power sector’s energy and exergy aspects32
Achieving carbon neutrality through digital infrastructure and public debt31
Toward dynamic sustainability assessment in the digital age30
Sustainable utilization of incinerated paper mill sludge ash for the manufacture of building bricks29
Pretreatment of skins with masked silicates for low-pollution emission tanning technology29
A review on the handling of discounting in eco-efficiency analysis28
Comparative analysis of storage modules under different dispatch strategies for an optimum decentralized hybrid energy solution: a case study of a remote Indian village28
Research on biochar remediation of heavy metal contaminated soil based on CiteSpace visual analysis28
Combined theoretical and experimental approaches for bacterial aggregation studies towards the improvement of bioremediation processes27
A green approach for modification and functionalization of wool fabric using bio- and nano-technologies26
Bibliometric review of carbonaceous-based sorbent for hydrogen storage26
Potential and health impact assessment of air pollutant emission reduction: a case study of China26
The economics of clean coal power generation with carbon capture and storage technology in China26
Synthesis and performance characterization of green desiccant from cockle shell and marble waste25
Synthesis of green magnetic hybrid adsorbents and their application for reactive red methyl 4 BL dye removal25
Recent advancement in production of bioethanol from waste biomass: a review25
Sustainable recycling of paddy straw through development of short-fiber-reinforced composites: exploring gainful utilization of agricultural waste25
Development of emission reduction management scenario, techno-economic and environmental assessment at Iranian petrochemical companies24
The investigation of treatment design parameters on carbon integration networks23
Defatted spent coffee grounds-supported cobalt catalyst as a promising supercapacitor electrode for hydrogen production and energy storage23
Greener nanomaterials and their diverse applications in the energy sector23
Bio-electrochemical production of hydrogen and electricity from organic waste: preliminary assessment23
Iranian steel value chain: advantageous but unsustainable23
Understanding how climate preferences, environmental policy stringency, and energy policy uncertainty shape renewable energy investments in Germany23
Eco-friendly asphalt mixtures: examining the performance of PE pyrolytic wax-modified bitumen for road construction23
Recovery of catalytic metals from leaching solutions of spent automotive catalytic converters using plant extracts23
Reduction of carbon intensity of electrification by reservoir-to-wire integration with CO2 capture and storage: conceptual design and analysis23
Rethinking water policy in India with the scope of metering towards sustainable water future22
Coordination of bioenergy supply chains under government incentive policies: a game-theoretic analysis22
Decarbonization of EU energy sector: techno-feasibility analysis of 100% renewables by 2050 in Cyprus22
Comparative study of hydrogen production from seawater and groundwater using PV–TEG21
Geotechnical properties of problematic expansive subgrade stabilized with guar gum biopolymer21
Economic and cross-media effect analyses of best available techniques for caustic recovery from mercerization textile wastewater21
On the replacement of traditional stabilizers by guaiacol in environmentally safe nitrocellulose-based propellants21
Correction: Recent advancement in production of bioethanol from waste biomass: a review21
Modeling and optimization of reactive cotton dyeing using response surface methodology combined with artificial neural network and particle swarm techniques21
Environmental life cycle analysis of manufacturing options for humanitarian supplies: drinking water containers21
A graphical method for Heat Exchanger Storage Network synthesis to decarbonise the non-continuous industrial processes21
From regional integrated development toward sustainable future: evaluating the Belt and Road Initiative’s spillover impact between tourism, Fintech and inclusive green growth21
Clean treatment of rejected brine by zero liquid discharge thermal desalination in Persian Gulf countries21
Evaluation of physico-chemical characteristics of biochar produced from red bell pepper waste biomass20
Recovery of vanadium from spent refinery catalysts: optimizing the process and analyzing the environmental impact20
Agricultural low-cost waste adsorption of methylene blue and modelling linear isotherm method versus nonlinear prediction19
Coupling reverse logistics and dynamic modeling for waste management: a food service provider case study19
Improving hydrophilicity and comfort characteristics of polyester/cotton blend fabric through lipase enzyme treatment19
Impact of electric vehicle development on China’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions19
Impacts of electric vehicle charging station with the integration of renewable energy with grid connected system: a hybrid technique18
Electric vehicle battery charging framework using artificial intelligence modeling of a small wind turbine based on experimental characterization18
Medium-term forecast of multi-energy photovoltaic/biogas/battery system’s operation adopting smart energy management strategy18
Environmental footprint of gold production: a focus on sulfide mineral processing18
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Albizia procera leaf extract: Degradation of methylene blue dye via Advanced Oxidation Process and Box–Behnken Design18
An optimized mix for the manufacture of sustainable aerated concrete blocks using waste rubber powder18
Measurement, influencing factors and prediction on carbon emission performance of countries along the Belt and Road18
Upgradation of highly efficient and profitable eco-friendly nanofluid-based vegetable oil prepared by green synthesis method for the insulation and cooling of transformer18
Environmental regulations and government support drive green innovation performance: role of competitive pressure and digital transformation18
Oxygen vacancies engineering of ternary Co3O4/rGO/PANI composite for environmental and biomedical applications18
Sustainable planning of empty agrochemical containers valorization17
Comprehensive review and future research directions on using various lanthanum-based adsorbents for selective phosphate removal17
Dynamic decision-making and coordination of low-carbon closed-loop supply chain considering different power structures and government double subsidy17
Co-substrate facilitated charge transfer for bioelectricity evolution in a toxic blue-green alga-fed microbial fuel cell technology17
Optimization of cultivation condition of newly isolated strain Chlorella sorokiniana pa.91 for CO2 bio-fixation and nutrients removal from wastewater: Impact of temperature and light intensity17
Assessing the efficacy of green credit policy in fostering green innovation in heavily polluting industries17
Enhancing the efficiency of hybrid parabolic and parabolic trough concentrators for dual solar applications17
Performance analysis of paver blocks manufactured with an incorporation of waste from the disposable straw industry17
Exploring the role of ligands in metal phytoremediation and its influence on metal availability and toxicity17
Investigating the recovery of ferrous phosphate in a fluidized bed crystallizer by response surface methodology17
Thermal and geometrical assessment of parabolic trough collector-mounted double-evacuated receiver tube system16
The impact of green credit policy on heavily polluting enterprises’ financial risk: evidence from China16
Ultrasound assisted bio-acid leaching of sewage sludge ash for phosphorus extraction using lemon juice: optimization and ecological risk assessment16
Reduction of CO2 emissions by recycling low-potential heat from the Benfield CO2 removal process at a natural gas hydrogen production plant16
Highly active and cheap graphite/polytetrafluoroethylene composite coating cathodes for electrogeneration of hydrogen peroxide16
Investigation on the thermal behavior of g-C3N4/MoS2 nanocomposite produced by microwave-assisted method16
Green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles from Calotropis procera latex: an eco-friendly catalyst for biodiesel production from Calotropis procera seed oil16
Role of extractives in biomethane production: characterization and comparison of different varieties of rice straw16
Implementation of hybrid wind and solar energy in the transportation sector to mitigate global energy and environmental vulnerability16
Estimation of energy, economic and environmental efficiency for renovation of building heating system16
The implications of forest resources depletion, agricultural expansion, and financial development on energy demand and ecological footprint in BRI countries15
Sustainable stabilization of infinite slopes in the lesser Himalayan region using nano-silica: aligning with United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals15
“How effectively does the NARDL approach analyze and interpret the modern dynamics of entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and environmental sustainability?” A new look at China’s economy15
Performance analysis of the thermal flux effect and exergy analysis of a passive evaporative cooled double jacket wet clay-walled storage structure for pre-cooling of tomatoes15
Energy efficiency labels and urban residents’ intention to purchase energy-efficient household appliances: an empirical study based on the theory of planned behavior15
A comprehensive analysis on cost, combustion, performance and emissions for diesel engine fueled with preheated esters of waste cooking oil15
The global plastic waste challenge and how we can address it14
Band gap engineering of Ag/CeO2/Co3O4@biochar composite with superior light harvesting for photocatalytic removal of Diclofenac and Naphthalene from effluents14
Linking sustainability reporting and energy use through global reporting initiative standards and sustainable development goals14
Influence of waste-to-energy plant integration on local immission load14
Environmental assessment coupled with machine learning for circular economy14
Investigating the impact of chitosan nanocarrier for different dilution factors of Cornus circinata for bioremediation and antimicrobial applications14
Sustainable development challenges in Bangladesh: an empirical study of economic growth, industrialization, energy consumption, foreign investment, and carbon emissions—using dynamic ARDL model and fr14
A novel solar disk chamber reactor for agricultural waste recycling and biochar production14
NOx emission reduction in low viscous low cetane (LVLC) fuel using additives in CI engine: an experimental study14
Cellulose nanofibrils/polyvinyl alcohol gel microspheres loaded with nickel nanoparticles as catalysts to reduce Cr (VI) by formic acid14
Decommissioned facilities for renewables harvesting—recycling and environmental issues14
Novel sustainable metallic powder production process with water used as milling medium14
Market-incentive environmental regulation and performance of new energy vehicle enterprises: evidence from the dual credit policy in China13
Assessing the impact of manufacturing servitization on the urban green development efficiency in China13
Revealing the multiple impact mechanism of digital economy on renewable energy development in China13
Simulation and multi-objective optimization of liquid hydrocarbons production by coupling Blast Furnace Gas with Coke Oven Gas of steelwork13
Citrus limetta peels derived carbon dots as highly active carbocatalyst for carbon–carbon bond formation13
Analysis of low-carbon comprehensive energy system scheduling considering multiple uncertainties12
On economic aspect of passively cooled silicon-based photovoltaic panels12
Exploring the circularity potential regarding the multiple use of residual material12
Modeling and planning operation of directly coupled solar photovoltaic pump operated drip irrigation system with a case study12
Application of bacterial feather hydrolysates as biofertilizers in growing leafy vegetables: yield, nutritional, phytochemical, antioxidant and hepatoprotective profiles12
The effect of dynamic wireless charging systems on electric vehicle activation and sustainability12
Environmental innovations and energy security: novel insights from the European region12
Effect of prefabricated technology on ecological footprint in China: a perspective of land aggregation degree12
Biocatalyst for the environmentally friendly synthesis of vitamin E intermediate12
Global analysis of socioeconomic and environmental indicators and sources of electrical energy12
Do environmental target constraints promote the green technology innovation of Chinese enterprises?12
Correction: Strong, lightweight, thermally stable, and hydrophobic sustainable structural composites produced from coal-based waste and polymer-derived SiOC ceramics12
Towards green development: does carbon emission trading policy matter?12
Ghana’s nuclear power and its potential to curtail carbon dioxide emission12
Hydrogenolysis of succinic acid over Ru and Pd catalysts encapsulated in porous silica nanoparticles12
Effective thiocyanate biodegradation mediated by bacteria associated to Argentinean mining areas potentially applicable to wastewater biotreatment12
Investigating environmental and economic aspects of sustainability by recycling PET plastic bottles: A game-theoretic approach12
Multi-period automated targeting and optimisation for net zero11
Can the opening of high-speed rail reduce environmental pollution? An empirical research based on difference-in-differences model11
An irrigation scheduling algorithm for sustainable energy consumption in pressurised irrigation networks supplied by photovoltaic modules11
Anodic oxidation as promoting technology for treatment and reuse of industrial textile effluent using ruthenium-doped lead dioxide (PbO2) anode11
The impact of financial agglomeration and the transformation of energy consumption structure on the regional green innovation11
Conventional low-density particleboards produced from Mauritia flexuosa and Eucalyptus spp. wood11
Increased biomass and biomolecule productivity of Spirulina sp. LEB 18 cultivated with CO2 adsorbent nanofibers11
Efficient ozone decomposition over nickel-modified amorphous MnOx catalysts11
Environmental sustainability assessment of single-family modular homes using performance benchmarks of conventional homes: case studies in British Columbia, Canada11
Digital water: artificial intelligence and soft computing applications for drinking water quality assessment11
Investigating innovative techniques for biochar modification to enhance the removal of heavy metals from aqueous environments: a comprehensive review11
Biosynthesis and potential application of sustainable lignocellulolytic enzymes cocktail for the development of eco-friendly multifunctional cellulosic products11
Macroeconomy driven by climate change11
How can green industry policy facilitate carbon emissions reduction? Evidence from China’s National Eco-Industrial Demonstration Parks11
Overview of the current activities related to deep geothermal energy utilisation in the Republic of Croatia11
On the road to sustainable development: the role of ICT and R&D investments in renewable and nuclear energy on energy transition in Germany11
Special issue section of Clean Technology and Environmental Policy dedicated to 16th SDEWES conference11
Are cleaner energy and financial technologies needed? Contagion and causality evidence between global fintech markets, energy consumption, and environmental pollution11
An approach for a sustainable decision-making in product portfolio design of dairy supply chain in terms of environmental, economic and social criteria10
Recycling of steel slag as an alkali activator for blast furnace slag: geopolymer preparation and its application in composite cement10
Natural esters as sustainable alternating dielectric liquids for transformer insulation system: analyzing the state of the art10
Modular compressed air energy storage system for 5kw wind turbine: A feasibility study10
Strategies to promote circular economy in the management of construction and demolition waste at the regional level: a case study in Manaus, Brazil10
A multicriteria model, based on the PROMETHEE II, for assessing corporate sustainability10
Performance evaluation of agro-waste (sugarcane bagasse ash) for MB dye effluents removal under UV and dark environmental conditions: A cost-effective approach10
Economics, environmental foot print and sustainability of community scale solar desalination plant in water scarce Somalia coastal regions10
Evaluation of the viability potential of four grid-connected solar photovoltaic power stations in Jiangsu Province, China10
Performance of a novel hybrid membrane bioreactor (HMBR) treating synthetic dairy wastewater: assessment of coupled mechanical removal sections and MBR10
Investigating the pilot-scale performance of a hydroponic nutrient solution as potential draw solution for fertilizer drawn forward osmosis and hydroponic agriculture of lettuce10
Conversion of crude glycerol to biohydrogen by locally isolated Klebsiella pneumoniae via dark fermentation10
The impacts of ESG policy on clean technology innovation: a gateway to promote renewable energy transition10
Eco-friendly zinc oxide nanoparticles from Moringa oleifera leaf extract for photocatalytic and antibacterial applications10
Green financing and climate change: challenges and regulatory mechanisms in Malaysia and Indonesia10
Forecasting solar energy consumption using a fractional discrete grey model with time power term10
Statistical investigation of wave power potential in the North Aegean Sea10
Public policies and their influence on the development of the wind industry: comparisons between Brazil and China10
Financial feasibility of waste-to-energy technologies for municipal solid waste management in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman10
Optimization and environmental and economic impact evaluation of the micro-energy network system on the basis of the load characteristics analysis10
A novel clean biopolymer-based additive to improve mechanical and microstructural properties of clayey soil10
Evaluation of the addition of wheat residues in the production of Pinus oocarpa agglomerated panels10
The impact of industrial intelligence on green development: research based on intra- and inter-industry linkage effect10
Does environmental stress affect economic growth: evidence from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries?10
Preparation and characterization of composite sheets from solid leather waste with plant fibers: a waste utilization effort10
Using waste to treat waste: clean production of erdite/zeolite composite flocculant from groundwater treatment sludge for real electroplating wastewater treatment10
Suitability modeling and sensitivity analysis for biomass energy facilities in Turkey9
Carbon capture and storage using coal fly ash with flue gas9
Experimental study on wood chips gasification over Ni/dolomite9
Performance of environmentally friendly biopolymer-natural fiber on post-freeze–thaw behavior on silty sand: macro- and micro analysis9
Thermal energy transfer for green urban development: numerical investigation on the heat transfer and flow noise in heat exchangers with different helical and segmental baffles9
Do Energy Resources matter for Growth Level? The dynamic effects of different strategies of renewable energy, carbon emissions on sustainable economic growth9
The dual-effect of the CO2 capture efficient by red mud under atmospheric pressure and synergistic de–alkalization9
Particulate matter 2.5 air pollution mitigation strategy: the role of green investment, digitalization, and renewable energy in the organization for economic co-operation and development (OECD) countr9
Technology innovation and sustainability: challenges and research needs9
Marginal abatement costs for GHG emissions in Canada: a shadow cost approach9
A Bi-level programming approach to design a sustainable supply chain network under uncertainty: a real-life case study9
Taguchi’s approach for optimization of photocatalytic process for greywater treatment and energy harvesting using ZnO/TiO2/Ti heterojunction photoanode9
Implementation of sustainable development goals in the cosmetics industry based on the example of cleansing cosmetics containing a surfactin-rich digestate extract9
Optimizing simultaneous energy management for slow- and fast-charging electric vehicles: a hybrid approach9
Create or squeeze out? The effect of environmental protection tax on labor demand and labor demand transfer: evidence from China9
Potential pathway for reusing paper mill sludge ash as a supplementary material in alkali-activated bricks9
Soft computing techniques to predict the compressive strength of green self-compacting concrete incorporating recycled plastic aggregates and industrial waste ashes9
Recycling of solar cells from photovoltaic modules via an environmentally friendly and controllable swelling process by using dibasic ester9
Barriers to the adoption of the circular economy in the Brazilian sugarcane ethanol sector9
Improvement of effluent quality and operational cost reduction of a wastewater treatment plant using intelligent computational hybrid control schemes9
Risk assessment of sugarcane bagasse pellet plant equipment using hybrid multi‑criteria decision‑making techniques to reduce environmental hazards9
Antimicrobial and UV protection finishing of cotton fabric with copper nanoparticles synthesized using S.cumini leaf extract9
Optimum operations and performance comparison of CO2-propane and CO2-R152a mixture-based transcritical power cycles recovering diesel power plant waste heat9
Impact of financial technology innovation on sustainable transition finance: the moderating role of globalization in BRI, advanced and emerging economies9
Biochar supported manganese based catalyst for low-temperature selective catalytic reduction of nitric oxide9
Performance analysis of hydrogen blowing in high manganese stainless steel smelting8
Pilot VOC emissions mitigation by catalytic oxidation over commercial noble metal catalysts for cleaner production8
Enhancing photovoltaic/thermal performance with perforated tube within cooling water duct8
Optimizing pyrolysis process parameters of plastic grocery bag, with mass–energy assessment and characterization of oil at optimal condition8
Methane oxidation biosystem in landfill fugitive emissions using conventional cover soil and compost as alternative substrate—a field study8
The economic feasibility of utilizing small-scale solar PV systems in the residential sector based on Saudi regulations8
Development of multipurpose biomass-derived adsorbents using Coccinia grandis for removal of contaminants8
Evaluation of the microwave-assisted organic acid separation of organic sulfur from high-sulfur coal8
Charging demand based on the interaction among electric vehicles and renewable energy sources using hybrid technique8
Comparative life cycle assessment of synthesis routes for cathode materials in sodium-ion batteries8
Efficiency and economic assessment of wind turbine-powered pumped hydro-compressed air storage coupled with alkaline fuel cell using hybrid approach8
River pollution in India: exploring regulatory and remedial paths8
Can carbon cap-and-trade policy promote digital transformation of manufacturers? An evolutionary game analysis8
Tailoring the structure of layered double oxide for enhancing adsorption of anionic chemicals on collagen fibers in chrome-free leather processing8
Hydrogen in the energy transition: some roles, issues, and questions8
Sustainability analysis and exergy return on investment of a dual-chamber solar PV-powered evaporative cooling system based on conventional and extended exergy approach8
Role of microalgae in circular bioeconomy: from waste treatment to biofuel production8
Revenue efficiency of bioenergy industry: the case of European Union (EU) member countries8
Environmental regulation, economic policy uncertainty, and green technology innovation8
Investigating the impact of land use management on terrestrial carbon emissions in Nanjing city: past trajectories and multi-scenario simulation prediction8
A methodology to characterize energy consumption in small and medium-sized enterprises at national level in European countries8
Correction: Analysis of sugarcane production and transportation in Hoya del Río Suárez from a life cycle perspective8
Biomass waste as a raw material for the mesoporous catalyst synthesis and its application in HDO of guaiacol for biofuel production7
Do financial inclusion and green growth matter for environmental sustainability? A fresh insight through nonlinear model7
Prioritize rapidly scalable methane reductions in efforts to mitigate climate change7
Synthesis and characterization of precipitated calcium carbonate from marble waste for its application in papermaking7
Comparative study of Ti-alkaline biochar and Ti-acidic biochar photo catalysts for degradation of methyl orange,7
Optimisation of cogeneration system and fuel inventory with automated targeting model7
Economic feasibility of adopting a hydroponics system on substrate in small rural properties7
Nonlinear optimization of biomass fueled combined heat and power boilers in district heating systems in Japan7
Can policy advantages be transformed into environmental benefits? City-level evidence from a quasi-natural experiment in China7
Sustainable and equitable decarbonization7
Integration of waste biomass thermal processing technology with a metallurgical furnace to improve its efficiency and economic benefit7
Sustainable emission reduction in CI engines using cerium nanoparticles and acetylene-cedar wood oil biofuel7
Exploring the impact of dual environmental regulation on regional carbon emission: evidence from China7
Life cycle assessment of spray-drying encapsulation of crude peptides produced from defective green coffee beans7
Biopolyols obtained from rapeseed oil as a replacement of petrochemical components in the production of ecological thermal insulation materials7
Impact of temperature/diurnal conditions, refuelling quantity and prefill volume behaviour on two-wheeler refuelling emission7
Assessment of the thermodynamic, environmental and economic output of agro-ecosystems: onion set versus onion production7
Correction to: Technical principles of atmospheric carbon dioxide reduction and conversion: economic considerations for some developing countries7
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