Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy

Article	Citations
Analyzing the determinants of carbon emissions from transportation in European countries: the role of renewable energy and urbanization	100
The green solvent: a critical perspective	83
The production of fuels and chemicals in the new world: critical analysis of the choice between crude oil and biomass vis-à-vis sustainability and the environment	73
South Korean efforts to transition to a hydrogen economy	70
Economic feasibility analysis and optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems for rural electrification in Peru	61
Applications of machine learning algorithms for biological wastewater treatment: Updates and perspectives	60
Ecofriendly geopolymer concrete: a comprehensive review	58
Sustainable business model: A review and framework development	58
Industrial hydrogen production technology and development status in China: a review	56
Steps toward a resilient circular economy in India	56
Environmental regulation, economic policy uncertainty, and green technology innovation	52
The nexus between misallocation of land resources and green technological innovation: a novel investigation of Chinese cities	45
Air pollution forecasting application based on deep learning model and optimization algorithm	44
Carbon footprint in Higher Education Institutions: a literature review and prospects for future research	44
Toward green technology: a review on some efficient model plant-based coagulants/flocculants for freshwater and wastewater remediation	44
Construction and demolition waste management in Korea: recycled aggregate and its application	43
Sustainable approach to decolourize methyl orange dye from aqueous solution using novel bacterial strain and its metabolites characterization	43
Green innovation efficiency: a threshold effect of research and development	40
Prospects, progress, challenges and policies for clean power generation from biomass resources	38
A high-resolution geographic information system-analytical hierarchy process-based method for solar PV power plant site selection: a case study Algeria	38
Banana fibre: a natural and sustainable bioresource for eco-friendly applications	36
Designing a resilient and sustainable closed-loop supply chain network in copper industry	34
Flash pyrolysis of biomass: a review of recent advances	34
Removal of organic pollutants from produced water by batch adsorption treatment	34
Assessment of carbon footprint from transportation, electricity, water, and waste generation: towards utilisation of renewable energy sources	33

Microbial technologies for heavy metal remediation: effect of process conditions and current practices	33
Development of an automatic sorting robot for construction and demolition waste	33
German energy transition (Energiewende) and what politicians can learn for environmental and climate policy	32
Artificial neural networks for sustainable development: a critical review	32
Striving towards a circular economy: climate policy and renewable energy in India	32
Damage detection of wind turbine system based on signal processing approach: a critical review	31
Experimental study of a combined biomass and solar energy-based fully grid-independent air-conditioning system	30
Allocation of carbon emission quotas in Chinese provinces based on Super-SBM model and ZSG-DEA model	30
Turkey’s energy transition from fossil-based to renewable up to 2030: milestones, challenges and opportunities	30
Circular economy pillars: a semi-systematic review	30
Thematic exploration of sectoral and cross-cutting challenges to circular economy implementation	30
Preparation of Au nanoparticles by Q switched laser ablation and their application in 4-nitrophenol reduction	29
Exploring the innovation efficiency of new energy vehicle enterprises in China	28
Examining construction waste management policies in mainland China for potential performance improvements	28
Big data analytics application for sustainable manufacturing operations: analysis of strategic factors	28
Risk assessment for sustainability in e-waste recycling in circular economy	27
Global prospects and challenges of latent heat thermal energy storage: a review	27
An overview of wind energy development and policy initiatives in India	27
Policy incentives in carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) investment based on real options analysis	26
Framework for the implementation of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based water distribution and management system	25
Analysis of industrial eco-efficiency and its influencing factors in China	25
Effects of Fe2O3 and Al2O3 nanoparticle-diesel fuel blends on the combustion, performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine	25
Pyrolysis of different date palm industrial wastes into high-quality bio-oils: A comparative study	25
Revisiting the environmental impact of financial development on economic growth and carbon emissions: evidence from South Asian economies	24
Decision support tools for wind and solar farm site selection in Isfahan Province, Iran	24
Laser-assisted preparation of C3N4/Fe2O3/Au nanocomposite: a magnetic reusable catalyst for pollutant degradation	24
Catalytic decomposition and kinetic study of mixed plastic waste	23
An analysis of UK retailers’ initiatives towards circular economy transition and policy-driven directions	23
Investigating the effect of multidimensional network capability and eco-innovation orientation for sustainable performance	23
Economic potential of bioremediation using immobilized microalgae-based microbial fuel cells	23
Soft computing techniques to predict the compressive strength of green self-compacting concrete incorporating recycled plastic aggregates and industrial waste ashes	23
Efficiency assessment of green technology innovation of renewable energy enterprises in China: a dynamic data envelopment analysis considering undesirable output	22
A study on the thermochemical co-conversion of poultry litter and elephant grass to biochar	22
Enhanced paraquat removal from contaminated water using cell-immobilized biochar	22
Techno-economic assessment of microalgae cultivation in a tubular photobioreactor for food in a humid continental climate	22
Regional integration degree and its effect on a city’s green growth in the Yangtze River Delta: research based on a single-city regional integration index	21
Investigating the inverted N-shape EKC in the presence of renewable and nuclear energy in a global sample	21
Practices and roles of bamboo industry development for alleviating poverty in China	21
Life cycle cost analysis of natural indigo dye production from Indigofera tinctoria L. plant biomass: a case study of India	21
An overview of the inequality in China’s carbon intensity 1997–2016: a Theil index decomposition analysis	21
Functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes for oil spill cleanup from water	21
Textile wastewater bioremediation using immobilized Chlorella sp. Wu-G23 with continuous culture	21
Catalytic pyrolysis and kinetic study of real-world waste plastics: multi-layered and mixed resin types of plastics	21
Strategic analysis of single-use plastic ban policy for environmental sustainability: the case of Pakistan	20
Evolutionary game of end-of-life vehicle recycling groups under government regulation	20
Management of waste electrical and electronic equipment based on circular economy strategies: navigating a sustainability transition toward waste management sector	20
Design of agrivoltaic system to optimize land use for clean energy-food production: a socio-economic and environmental assessment	20
Biochar–nZVI nanocomposite: optimization of grain size and Fe0 loading, application and removal mechanism of anionic metal species from soft water, hard water and groundwater	20
Prospects and challenges of renewable energy-based microgrid system in Bangladesh: a comprehensive review	19
The impact of policy mixes on new energy vehicle diffusion in China	19

Impacts of Paris agreement, fossil fuel consumption, and net energy imports on CO2 emissions: a panel data approach for three West European countries	19
Sustainability perspectives on lithium-ion batteries	19
Bibliometric analysis of the evolution of biochar research trends and scientific production	19
Characterization and sustainable management strategies of municipal solid waste in Egypt	19
Strengthening potential of xanthan gum biopolymer in stabilizing weak subgrade soil	19
Comparison of energy transition of Turkey and Germany: energy policy, strengths/weaknesses and targets	18
Comparative analysis of waste vegetable oil versus transesterified waste vegetable oil in diesel blend as alternative fuels for compression ignition engine	18
Effectiveness of energy efficiency improvements in the context of energy subsidy policies	18
Aluminum nanoparticles from liquid packaging board improve the competitiveness of (bio)diesel	18
A techno-economic feasibility of a process for extraction of starch from waste avocado seeds	18
Environmental impacts of cross-laminated timber production in Japan	18
Effect of growth factors on the production of mycelium-based biofoam	18
Textile industry and environment: can the use of bacterial cellulose in the manufacture of biotextiles contribute to the sector?	18
Global growth in offshore wind turbine technology	17
Synthesis of modified layered double hydroxide of MgAl catalyst with Ba and Li for the biodiesel production	17
Design and performance analysis of a hydrogen liquefaction process	17
CuAg and AuAg bimetallic nanoparticles for catalytic and heat transfer applications	17
Experimental investigation of novel hybrid phase change materials	17
Impact of electric vehicle development on China’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions	17
Biomimetic building facades demonstrate potential to reduce energy consumption for different building typologies in different climate zones	17
Sustainable technologies for waste reduction and pollutants removals	17
Estimation of waste heat and its recovery potential from energy-intensive industries	17
Analysis and evaluation of distributed photovoltaic generation in electrical energy production and related regulations of Turkey	17
Microalgal potential for sustainable aquaculture applications: bioremediation, biocontrol, aquafeed	16
Life cycle assessment of bio-methane and biogas-based electricity production from organic waste for utilization as a vehicle fuel	16
Utilization of cationic polymer-modified fly ash for dye wastewater treatment	16
Barriers to the adoption of the circular economy in the Brazilian sugarcane ethanol sector	16
Toward sustainable and eco-friendly production of coffee: abatement of wastewater and evaluation of its potential valorization	16
Insights into the reuse of urban forestry wood waste for charcoal production	16
Guar gum-stabilized soil: a clean, sustainable and economic alternative liner material for landfills	16
Do environmental concern and perceived risk contribute to consumers' intention toward buying remanufactured products? An empirical study from China	16
Water, energy, and food security assessment in regions with semiarid climates	16
Features influencing policy recommendations for the promotion of zero-emission vehicles in Slovenia, Spain, and Poland	16
Blended formaldehyde adhesive bonded particleboards made from groundnut shell and rice husk wastes	15
Optimization of production parameters of fish protein hydrolysate from Sarda Orientalis black muscle (by-product) using protease enzyme	15
Clean treatment of rejected brine by zero liquid discharge thermal desalination in Persian Gulf countries	15
Life cycle emissions assessment of transition to low-carbon vehicles in Japan: combined effects of banning fossil-fueled vehicles and enhancing green hydrogen and electricity	15
Retort carbonization of bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) waste for thermal energy recovery	15
Building information modelling knowledge harvesting for energy efficiency in the Construction industry	15
Spray drying absorption for desulphurization: a review of recent developments	15
Identifying cost-optimal options for a typical residential nearly zero energy building’s design in developing countries	15
Algal bioplastics: current market trends and technical aspects	15
Framework for calculating ecological footprint of process industries in local hectares using emergy and LCA approach	15
Evaluation of green growth efficiency of oil and gas resource-based cities in China	15
Site suitability analysis for solar farms using the geographic information system and multi-criteria decision analysis: the case of Antalya, Turkey	15
Modelling to analyse the process and sustainability performance of forestry-based bioenergy systems	15
Life cycle assessment of rail freight transport in Belgium	14
Ecological impacts and limits of biomass use: a critical review	14
Feasibility limits of using low-grade industrial waste heat in symbiotic district heating and cooling networks	14
Regulating light-duty vehicle emissions: an overview of US, EU, China and Brazil programs and its effect on air quality	14
Climate change and the UN-2030 agenda: Do mitigation technologies represent a driving factor? New evidence from OECD economies	14
Dynamic decision-making and coordination of low-carbon closed-loop supply chain considering different power structures and government double subsidy	14
Minimum marginal abatement cost curves (Mini-MAC) for CO2 emissions reduction planning	14
Strategies to promote circular economy in the management of construction and demolition waste at the regional level: a case study in Manaus, Brazil	14
Performance analysis of a heat pump-based photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system	14
CO2 biofixation by Synechococcus elongatus from the power plant flue gas under various light–dark cycles	14
Technology innovation and sustainability: challenges and research needs	14
Optimization of solar thermal systems with a thermocline storage tank	13
Diverse community energy futures in Saskatchewan, Canada	13
Multi-criteria decision analysis for prospective sustainability assessment of alternative technologies and fuels for individual motorized transport	13
Impacts of wind turbines on vegetation and soil cover: a case study of Urla, Cesme, and Karaburun Peninsulas, Turkey	13
Recycling of used lubricating oil by solvent extraction: experimental results, Aspen Plus simulation and feasibility study	13
The economics of renewable energy power in China	13
Energy performance of typical large residential apartments in Kolkata: implementing new energy conservation building codes of India	13
Effects of geometric and heat transfer parameters on adsorption–desorption characteristics of CO2-activated carbon pair	13
A hybrid multi-criteria decision approach to analyze key factors affecting sustainability in supply chain networks of manufacturing organizations	13
Is atmospheric water generation an economically viable solution?	13
Use phase and end-of-life modeling of biobased biodegradable plastics in life cycle assessment: a review	13
Role of microalgae in circular bioeconomy: from waste treatment to biofuel production	13
Emission reduction in diesel engine with acetylene gas and biodiesel using inlet manifold injection	13
Nano-enhanced PCMs for low-temperature thermal energy storage systems and passive conditioning applications	13
Towards regional cooperation on sustainable plastic recycling: comparative analysis of plastic waste recycling policies and legislations in Japan and Malaysia	12
Mechanisms and strategies for ash deposition reduction in flue gas heat exchanger	12
Efficiency of carbon sorbents in mitigating polar herbicides leaching from tropical soil	12
Upcycling of plastic waste to carbon nanomaterials: a bibliometric analysis (2000–2019)	12
Assessing the sustainability of a manufacturing process using life cycle assessment technique—a case of an Indian pharmaceutical company	12
Heavy metal recovery from electroplating effluent using adsorption by jute waste-derived biochar for soil amendment and plant micro-fertilizer	12
Interrelation between the climate-related sustainability and the financial reporting disclosures of the European automotive industry	12
A review of current challenges and legal advances in the global management of plastic waste	12
Saving energy while maintaining the feeling of safety associated with urban street lighting	12

Evaluation of the coordinated development of economic, urbanization and environmental systems: a case study of China	12
Can energy self-sufficiency be achieved? Case study of Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship (Poland)	12
Adoption of floating solar photovoltaics on waste water management system: a unique nexus of water-energy utilization, low-cost clean energy generation and water conservation	12
Economic feasibility studies for Carbon Capture and Utilization technologies: a tutorial review	12
Numerical and experimental investigation on the thermochemical gasification potential of Cocoa pod husk (Theobroma Cacoa) in an open-core gasifier	12
Sustainable enhancement of district heating and cooling configurations by combining thermal energy storage and life cycle assessment	12
Minimization of blast-induced dust emission using gene-expression programming and grasshopper optimization algorithm: a smart mining solution based on blasting plan optimization	12
Does income inequality affect direct and indirect household CO2 emissions? A quantile regression approach	12
Investigating the relevance of Environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in Saudi Arabia: towards energy efficiency and minimal carbon dioxide emission	11
Comparative study of hot air drying and microwave drying for dewatered sludge	11
Pinch analysis to reduce fire susceptibility by redeveloping urban built forms	11
Ammonia control represents the key for PM2.5 elimination: insights for global air pollution control interconnected from PM2.5 events in China	11
Meeting the targets of the Paris Agreement: an analysis of renewable energy (RE) governance systems in West Africa (WA)	11
Photocatalyst (TiO2) as an enhancer: an attempt to enhance the production of carotenoids and lipids with the combined oxidative stresses in Coelastrella sp. M60	11
Conversion of tobacco processing waste to biocrude oil via hydrothermal liquefaction in a multiple batch reactor	11
Photocatalytic degradation of caffeine and E. coli inactivation using silver oxide nanoparticles obtained by a facile green co-reduction method	11
Hybrid treatment systems: a paradigm shift to achieve sustainable wastewater treatment and recycling in India	11
Update on air pollution control strategies for coal-fired power plants	11
Cleaner dyeing and antibacterial activity of wool fabric using Henna dye modified with Acacia nilotica pods	11
Blockchain-enhanced trading systems for construction industry to control carbon emissions	11
The impacts of environmental performance and development of financing decisions on economic sustainable performance: from the view of renewable and clean energy industry	11
The economic prospect of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system in the commercial buildings in Bangladesh: a case study	11
Reduction in household air pollution and associated health risk: a pilot study with an improved cookstove in rural households	11
A Lean and Green approach for the eco-efficiency assessment on construction sites: description and case study	10
Benchmarking of sustainability to assess practices and performances of the management of the end of life cycle of electronic products: a study of Brazilian manufacturing companies	10
Decarbonising road freight: Is truck automation and platooning an opportunity?	10
Do Energy Resources matter for Growth Level? The dynamic effects of different strategies of renewable energy, carbon emissions on sustainable economic growth	10
Tannery wastewater treatment after activated sludge pre-treatment using electro-oxidation on inactive anodes	10
Comparative analysis of storage modules under different dispatch strategies for an optimum decentralized hybrid energy solution: a case study of a remote Indian village	10
A comparative life cycle assessment of three high-performance glazing systems for office buildings in a hot desert climate zone	10
A study on reducing the carbon footprint of architectural buildings based on their materials under the guidance of eco-design strategies	10
Decarbonization of EU energy sector: techno-feasibility analysis of 100% renewables by 2050 in Cyprus	10
Sustainable supply chain management in construction industry: a Turkish case	10
Effect of urban traffic-restriction policy on improving air quality based on system dynamics and a non-homogeneous discrete grey model	9
Analysis of an application possibility of geopolymer materials as thermal backfill for underground power cable system	9
Environmental impact assessment of bioplastics production from agricultural crop residues	9
Qualitative and energy recovery potential analysis: plastic-derived fuel oil versus conventional diesel oil	9
Prioritizing novel wastewater-to-hydrogen production technologies based on different decision-making approaches	9
Selecting sustainable renewable energy-powered desalination: an MCDM framework under uncertain and incomplete information	9
How is the transition away from fossil fuels doing, and how will the low-carbon future unfold?	9
A critical review of emission and performance characteristics of CI engine using bio-additives	9
Plasma catalysis: a feasible solution for carbon dioxide valorization?	9
Thermodynamic and economic evaluation and optimization of the applicability of integrating an innovative multi-heat recovery with a dual-flash binary geothermal power plant	9
The effect of replacing sand with aggregate from sanitary ceramic waste on the durability of stucco mortars	9
An experimental study on conversion of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene to liquid fuel	9
Digital water: artificial intelligence and soft computing applications for drinking water quality assessment	9
Bioengineered and biocompatible silver nanoparticles from Thalictrum foliolosum DC and their biomedical applications	9
Analytics of cap-and-trade policy for dual supply chain network structures	9
An experimental investigation on the combustion characteristics of a direct injection diesel engine fuelled with an algal biodiesel and its diesel blends	9
Porous 3D printed concrete beams show an environmental promise: a cradle-to-grave comparative life cycle assessment	9
Fuzzy optimization model for enhanced weathering networks using industrial waste	9
Estimate greenhouse gas emissions from water-saving and drought-resistance rice paddies by deNitrification-deComposition model	9
Financial feasibility of waste-to-energy technologies for municipal solid waste management in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman	9
Global declarations on electric vehicles, carbon life cycle and Nash equilibrium	9
Assessing sustainability of Islamic countries via data envelopment analysis (DEA)	9
Assessment of solar PV potential and performance of a household system in Durban North, Durban, South Africa	9
Investigation of the effect of barium-based additive on smoke and NOx emissions of a diesel engine fueled with conventional and biodiesel fuels	9
Separation of emulsified oil from wastewater using polystyrene and surfactant modified sugarcane bagasse wastes blend	8
Review of scientific technology-based solutions for vehicular pollution control	8
Environmental-friendly mortar produced with treated and untreated coal wastes as cement replacement materials	8
Sustainable bioethanol and value-added chemicals production from paddy residues at pilot scale	8
Practices of environmental protection, technological innovation, economic promotion and social equity in hydropower development: a case study of cascade hydropower exploitation in China’s Dadu River b	8
Suitability modeling and sensitivity analysis for biomass energy facilities in Turkey	8
Analyzing interrelationships among environmental sustainability innovation factors	8
Evaluation of the viability potential of four grid-connected solar photovoltaic power stations in Jiangsu Province, China	8
Electronic waste vulnerability: circular economy as a strategic solution	8
Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential in an industrial park in China	8
Assessment of wastewater reuse potential for irrigation in rural semi-arid areas: the case study of Punitaqui, Chile	8
The global plastic waste challenge and how we can address it	8
Process integration for emerging challenges: optimal allocation of antivirals under resource constraints	8
Energy-efficient design of a carbon fiber-based self-heating concrete pavement system through finite element analysis	8
Separation of alumina from aluminum-rich coal fly ash using NaOH molten salt calcination and hydrochemical process	8
Maximizing intrinsic value of microalgae using multi-parameter study: conjoint effect of organic carbon, nitrate, and phosphate supplementation	8
A multicriteria model, based on the PROMETHEE II, for assessing corporate sustainability	8
Making a case for sustainable building materials to promote carbon neutrality in Indian scenario	8
Measuring sustainable development goals: an application of modern portfolio theory on sustainability systems	8
The trends and projections of greenhouse gas emission by the livestock sector in Malaysia	8
The technical and economical feasibility study of offshore wind farms in Turkey	8
Environmental assessment coupled with machine learning for circular economy	8
Economic efficiency of resource recovery—analysis of time-dependent changes on sustainability perception of waste management scenarios	8
Effect of pre-treatment on mesophilic anaerobic co-digestion of fruit, food and vegetable waste	8
Investigations on thermal–hydraulic performance and entropy generation characteristics of sinusoidal channeled printed circuit LNG vaporizer	8
Accelerating electric vehicle adoption: techno-economic assessment to modify existing fuel stations with fast charging infrastructure	8
Integration of low-grade heat from exhaust gases into energy system of the enterprise	8
Technology adoption to reduce the harvesting losses and wastes in agriculture	8
Optimisation of biochar-based supply chains for negative emissions and resource savings in carbon management networks	8
Environmental aspects and economic evaluation of new green hydrolysis method for waste feather processing	8
Enhanced biomethane production via thermophilic anaerobic digestion of cattail amended with potassium phosphate- and magnesium-modified biochar	8