Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Article	Citations
Photocatalytic application of spinel ferrite nanoparticles and nanocomposites in wastewater treatment: Review	106
Honeycomb structural rGO-MXene/epoxy nanocomposites for superior electromagnetic interference shielding performance	87
A comprehensive review of global production and recycling methods of polyolefin (PO) based products and their post-recycling applications	86
Two-dimensional fluorine-free mesoporous Mo2C MXene via UV-induced selective etching of Mo2Ga2C for energy storage	84
Edible coatings and antimicrobial nanoemulsions for enhancing shelf life and reducing foodborne pathogens of fruits and vegetables: A review	83
Natural fibers as reinforcement additives for geopolymers – A review of potential eco-friendly applications to the construction industry	70
An advance review of solid-state battery: Challenges, progress and prospects	67
A review of physical processes used in the safe recycling of lithium ion batteries	66
Carboxymethyl cellulose-based multifunctional film combined with zinc oxide nanoparticles and grape seed extract for the preservation of high-fat meat products	64
Recent trends in recycling and reusing techniques of different plastic polymers and their composite materials	62
Future antiviral surfaces: Lessons from COVID-19 pandemic	58
Laser induced graphene for biosensors	55
A direct recycling case study from a lithium-ion battery recall	54
Sustainable criterion selection framework for green building materials – An optimisation based study of fly-ash Geopolymer concrete	54
Biomass derived Janus solar evaporator for synergic water evaporation and purification	50
A sustainable synthesis of green carbon quantum dot (CQD) from Catharanthus roseus (white flowering plant) leaves and investigation of its dual fluorescence responsive behavior in multi-ion detection	47
Research gaps in environmental life cycle assessments of lithium ion batteries for grid-scale stationary energy storage systems: End-of-life options and other issues	47
Carbon dot/polymer nanocomposites: From green synthesis to energy, environmental and biomedical applications	45
Ecological, economical and technological perspectives based sustainability assessment in hybrid-cooling assisted machining of Ti-6Al-4 V alloy	39
Antimicrobial nanofillers reinforced biopolymer composite films for active food packaging applications - A review	38
Ambient-cured geopolymer concrete with single alkali activator	37
Preparation and characterization of B, S, and N-doped glucose carbon dots: Antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant activity	37
Recent trends in the application of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for the removal of toxic dyes and their removal mechanism-a review	37
Nanocellulose functionalized with cinnamon essential oil: A potential application in active biodegradable packaging for strawberry	33
Carbon-based absorbers for solar evaporation: Steam generation and beyond	32

Modern sustainable cement and concrete composites: Review of current status, challenges and guidelines	32
Mechanical recycling of an end-of-life automotive composite component	30
A review of photocatalytic characterization, and environmental cleaning, of metal oxide nanostructured materials	28
Defect engineering for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction at ambient conditions	27
Achieving long-cycle-life Zn-ion batteries through interfacial engineering of MnO2-polyaniline hybrid networks	26
Sustainable recycling of cathode scraps via Cyrene-based separation	26
Recycling of mixed discarded lithium-ion batteries via microwave processing route	26
A review on VOCs from recycled plastics	25
Impact of biomass inorganic impurities on hard carbon properties and performance in Na-ion batteries	25
Efficient elimination of chlorpyrifos via tailored macroporous membrane based on Al-MOF	24
Recent advances in carbonaceous sustainable nanomaterials for wastewater treatments	24
Ionic liquid based Fluoropolymer solid electrolytes for Lithium-ion batteries	24
Biodegradation and catalytic-chemical degradation strategies to mitigate microplastic pollution	24
Sustainable synthesis, reduction and applications of graphene obtained from renewable resources	24
Microcrack generation and modification of Ni-rich cathodes for Li-ion batteries: A review	23
Biomaterial based shrink resist treatment of wool fabric: A sustainable technology	23
Improving water harvesting efficiency of fog collectors with electrospun random and aligned Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) fibers	23
3D printing of PCL/nano-hydroxyapatite scaffolds derived from biogenic sources for bone tissue engineering	23
Modulation of metal organic framework hybrid cotton for efficient sweeping of dyes and pesticides from wastewater	23
Durability studies on ferrochrome slag as coarse aggregate in sustainable alkali activated slag/fly ash based concretes	22
Recycling of different types of polyurethane foam wastes via acidolysis to produce polyurethane coatings	22
Enhancing the solar still output using micro/nano-particles of aluminum oxide at different concentrations: An experimental study, energy, exergy and economic analysis	22
Biocarbons as emerging and sustainable hydrophobic/oleophilic sorbent materials for oil/water separation	22
Design for sustainable additive manufacturing: A review	22
CuO and CuO-based nanocomposites: Synthesis and applications in environment and energy	21
Identification and selection of building façade's smart materials according to sustainable development goals	21
Estimation of daily global solar radiation using empirical and machine-learning methods: A case study of five Moroccan locations	20
Fungal melanin-based electrospun membranes for heavy metal detoxification of water	20
Carbon dots derived from human hair for ppb level chloroform sensing in water	20
Construction of metal-organic framework derived Co/ZnO/Ti3C2Tx composites for excellent microwave absorption	20
Sustainable rubber recycling from waste tyres by waterjet: A novel mechanistic and practical analysis	20
Green synthesis of Spirulina-based carbon dots for stimulating agricultural plant growth	19
Si/C composite embedded nano-Si in 3D porous carbon matrix and enwound by conductive CNTs as anode of lithium-ion batteries	19
In pursuit of sustainable cutting fluid strategy for machining Ti-6Al-4V using life cycle analysis	19
2D and 3D printing for graphene based supercapacitors and batteries: A review	19
Recovery of lithium and cobalt from waste lithium-ion batteries through a selective isolation-suspension approach	18
Hard carbon derived from hazelnut shell with facile HCl treatment as high-initial-coulombic-efficiency anode for sodium ion batteries	18
Eco-design and Eco-materials: An interactive and collaborative approach	18
Lignocellulose-based materials and their application in the removal of dyes from water: A review	18
A biopolymer network for lean binder in silicon nanoparticle anodes for lithium-ion batteries	17
Carbon and nitrogen co-doped MoS2 nanoflakes as an electrode material for lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors	17
Effects of node with discontinuous hierarchical fibers on the tensile fracture behaviors of natural bamboo	17
Performance of cryogenically treated carbide inserts under sustainable cryo-lubrication assisted milling of Inconel X750 alloy	17
Spent graphite from end-of-life Li-ion batteries as a potential electrode for aluminium ion battery	17
Construction of N and Fe co-doped CoO/CoxN interface for excellent OER performance	16
Carbon-coated single crystal O3-NaFeO2 nanoflakes prepared via topochemical reaction for sodium-ion batteries	16
Toward sustainable future: Strategies, indicators, and challenges for implementing sustainable production systems	16
Acoustic and thermal characterization of a novel sustainable material incorporating recycled microplastic waste	16
Rational design of sustainable transition metal-based bifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions	16
Green Silica: Industrially scalable & sustainable approach towards achieving improved “nano filler – Elastomer” interaction and reinforcement in tire tread compounds	16

Towards the chemical upgrading of the recovered carbon black derived from pyrolysis of end-of-life tires	15
Selective liberation in dry milled spent lithium-ion batteries	15
Eco-friendly extraction for the recovery of bioactive compounds from Brazilian olive leaves	15
Toward waste valorization by converting bioethanol production residues into nanoparticles and nanocomposite films	15
Recycling of discarded mobile printed circuit boards for extraction of gold and copper	15
Utilization of acai stone biomass for the sustainable production of nanoporous carbon for CO2 capture	15
Food waste eggshell valorization through development of new composites: A review	15
Recent progress in the development of hole-transport materials to boost the power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells	14
Life-cycle analysis, by global region, of automotive lithium-ion nickel manganese cobalt batteries of varying nickel content	14
A review on global warming potential, challenges and opportunities of renewable hydrogen production technologies	14
Impact of the lignin type and source on the characteristics of physical lignin hydrogels	14
Activated carbon derived from mango leaves as an enhanced microwave absorbing material	14
Facile fabrication of natural superhydrophobic eleostearic acid-SiO2@cotton fabric for efficient separation of oil/water mixtures and emulsions	14
A solar-powered multifunctional and multimode electrochromic smart window based on WO3/Prussian blue complementary structure	14
Prospects of sustainable and renewable source-based carbon quantum dots for food packaging applications	14
PLLA grafting draws GO from PGA phase to the interface in PLLA/PGA bone scaffold owing enhanced interfacial interaction	14
Bio-waste composites for cost-effective self-powered breathing patterns monitoring: An insight into energy harvesting and storage properties	14
Titanium niobium oxides (TiNb2O7): Design, fabrication and application in energy storage devices	14
Novel integrated strategies toward efficient and stable unassisted photoelectrochemical water splitting	14
Antifreezing zwitterionic hydrogel electrolyte with high conductivity at subzero temperature for flexible sensor and supercapacitor	14
Cu-MOF-derived and porous Cu0.26V2O5@C composite cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	13
Electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 to hydrocarbon and alcohol products: Realities and prospects of Cu-based materials	13
Rhodium nanodendrites catalyzed alkaline methanol oxidation reaction in direct methanol fuel cells	13
Bio-derived hard carbon nanosheets with high rate sodium-ion storage characteristics	13
Recent advances in polysaccharide-based carbon aerogels for environmental remediation and sustainable energy	13
Essential oil derived biosynthesis of metallic nano-particles: Implementations above essence	13
Green synthesis and characterization of copper nanoparticles using Phragmanthera austroarabica extract and their biological/environmental applications	13
Bioinspired surface with special wettability for liquid transportation and separation	13
Dopant-free hole-transporting polymers for efficient, stable, and hysteresis-less perovskite solar cells	13
Replacement of Lead stabilizer in electroless Nickel-Boron baths: Synthesis and characterization of coatings from bismuth stabilized bath	13
Energy consumption and ecological analysis of sustainable and conventional cutting fluid strategies in machining 15–5 PHSS	12
Organic matter removal from landfill leachate by adsorption using spent coffee grounds activated carbon	12
Recent advances of two–dimensional molybdenum disulfide based materials: Synthesis, modification and applications in energy conversion and storage	12
Tool wear, economic costs, and CO2 emissions analysis in cryogenic assisted hard-turning process of AISI 52100 steel	12
Life cycle energy and greenhouse gas emissions implications of using carbon fiber reinforced polymers in automotive components: Front subframe case study	12
Critical appraisal and systematic review of 3D & 4D printing in sustainable and environment-friendly smart manufacturing technologies	12
Mechanical, physical, thermal and morphological properties of polypropylene composite materials developed with particles of peach and cherry stones	12
Recent advances in synthesis of two-dimensional conductive metal-organic frameworks and their electrochemical energy storage application	12
Cement-based composites with waste expanded perlite - Structure, mechanical properties and durability in chloride and sulphate environments	12
Durability properties of concretes made with sand and cement size basalt	12
Sustainable and superhydrophobic spent coffee ground-derived holocellulose nanofibers foam for continuous oil/water separation	12
Natural biomass-derived carbon dots as potent antimicrobial agents against multidrug-resistant bacteria and their biofilms	12
Atmospheric-pressure plasma seawater desalination: Clean energy, agriculture, and resource recovery nexus for a blue planet	12
A new Sc-doped La0.5Sr0.5MnO3-δ cathode allows high performance for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells	12
Spin coating method improved the performance characteristics of films obtained from poly(lactic acid) and cellulose nanocrystals	12
Performance of concrete containing Nigerian electric arc furnace steel slag aggregate towards sustainable production	12
Layered double hydroxide as multifunctional materials for environmental remediation: from chemical pollutants to microorganisms	11
Universal avenue to metal-transition metal carbide grafted N-doped carbon framework as efficient dual Mott-Schottky electrocatalysts for water splitting	11
Boosting the cyclic stability and supercapacitive performance of graphene hydrogels via excessive nitrogen doping: Experimental and DFT insights	11
Hydration of sustainable ternary cements containing phosphogypsum	11
Life cycle assessment of environmentally friendly initiatives for sustainable machining: A short review of current knowledge and a case study	11
Mo-induced in-situ architecture of NixCoyP/Co2P heterostructure nano-networks on nickel foam as bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting	11
Grand canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) study on adsorption performance of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) for carbon capture	11
Global market trends of tantalum and recycling methods from Waste Tantalum Capacitors: A review	11
Efficient daily solar radiation prediction with deep learning 4-phase convolutional neural network, dual stage stacked regression and support vector machine CNN-REGST hybrid model	11
New approach for cooling and lubrication in dry machining on the example of internal cylindrical grinding of bearing rings	11
Antipathogenic upcycling of face mask waste into separation materials using green solvents	11
Li-based all‑carbon dual-ion batteries using graphite recycled from spent Li-ion batteries	11
Designing photocured macromolecular matrices for stable potassium batteries	11
Internal de-crosslinking of scrap tire crumb rubber to improve compatibility of rubberized asphalt	11
Evaluating the potential of natural dyes from nutshell wastes: Sustainable colouration and functional finishing of wool fabric	11
Recent advances in engineering strategies of Bi-based photocatalysts for environmental remediation	11
Environmental impact of carbon fibers fabricated by an innovative manufacturing process on life cycle greenhouse gas emissions	10
Chitosan oligosaccharide derived polar host for lithium deposition in lithium metal batteries	10
Progress and challenges pertaining to the earthly-abundant electrocatalytic materials for oxygen evolution reaction	10
An account on the deep eutectic solvents-based electrolytes for rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors	10
Large-scale fabrication of superhydrophobic shape memory composite films for efficient anti-icing and de-icing	10
A sustainable hydrophobic luffa sponge for efficient removal of oils from water	10
Nano-sized FeSe2 decorated rGO as a potential anode material with enhanced lithium-ion storage	10
Enhanced removal of phosphate and nitrate ions by a novel Zn Fe LDHs-activated carbon composite	10
Electrospun nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers for electrocatalysis	10
Fluoride-ion batteries: State-of-the-art and future perspectives	10
Synergistic engineering of 1D electrospun nanofibers and 2D nanosheets for sustainable applications	10
Production of sustainable, low-permeable and self-sensing cementitious composites using biochar	10
A comparative appraisal of sustainable strategy in Ultrasonic Assisted Grinding of Nimonic 80A using novel green atomized cutting fluid	10
Green and facile fabrication of nanoporous silicon@carbon from commercial alloy with high graphitization degree for high-energy lithium-ion batteries	10
Highly enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity of graphitic carbon nitride with 3D connected mesoporous structure	10
Morphology controllable NiCo2O4 nanostructure for excellent energy storage device and overall water splitting	10
Confining a spent lead sorbent in a polymer made by inverse vulcanization prevents leaching	10
Carbon aerogel based materials for secondary batteries	10

Natural dyeing of cellulose fibers using syzygium cumini fruit extracts and a bio-mordant: A step toward sustainable dyeing	9
Coupling graphene microribbons with carbon nanofibers: New carbon hybrids for high-performing lithium and potassium-ion batteries	9
Development of biodegradable pots from different agroindustrial wastes and byproducts	9
Superhydrophobic sponge decorated with hydrophobic MOF-5 nanocoating for efficient oil-water separation and antibacterial applications	9
Electrochemical oxidation using Ti/RuO2 anode for COD and PAHs removal from aqueous solution	9
Carbonized sorghum straw derived 3D cup-shaped evaporator with enhanced evaporation rate and energy efficiency	9
A Glimpse on the plethora of applications of prodigious material MXene	9
Evaluation of in-situ microwave reduction for metal recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries	9
Potential of distributed recycling from hybrid manufacturing of 3-D printing and injection molding of stamp sand and acrylonitrile styrene acrylate waste composite	9
3D printing of fully cellulose-based hydrogels by digital light processing	9
From soil to cosmetic industry: Validation of a new cosmetic ingredient extracted from chestnut shells	9
A novel morphology-controlled synthesis of Na+-doped Li- and Mn-rich cathodes by the self-assembly of amphiphilic spherical micelles	9
MOF-derived carbon and composites as advanced anode materials for potassium ion batteries: A review	9
Reprocessing vs direct disposal of used nuclear fuels: The environmental impacts of future scenarios for the UK	9
Superlithiophilic N, S-codoped carbon on Ni foam as a stable 3D host for dendrite-free Li metal anodes	9
Micelle-templating interfacial self-assembly of two-dimensional mesoporous nanosheets for sustainable H2O2 electrosynthesis	8
A facile dual-functional hydrothermal-assisted synthesis strategy of hierarchical porous carbon for enhanced supercapacitor performance	8
Sustainability assessment of in-house developed environment-friendly hybrid techniques for turning Ti-6Al-4V	8
Upcycled aquaculture waste as textile ingredient for promoting circular economy	8
A critical review of end-of-life fluorescent lamps recycling for recovery of rare earth values	8
Suction or gravity-fed oil-water separation using PDMS-coated glass filters	8
Environmental performance of miscanthus-lime lightweight concrete using life cycle assessment: Application in external wall assemblies	8
Utilization of commodity thermoplastic polyethylene (PE) by enhanced sensing performance with liquid phase electrolyte for a flexible and transparent triboelectric tactile sensor	8
Interfacial oxidation using potassium ferrate to fabricate self-supported hydrophilic NiFe-LDH nanoarrays for overall water splitting at high current density	8
Transformation of stainless steel 316 into a bifunctional water splitting electrocatalyst tolerant to polarity switching	8
Performance of eco-benign lubricating/cooling mediums in machining of superalloys: A comprehensive review from the perspective of Triple Bottom Line theory	8
Light soaking effect driven in porphyrin dye-sensitized solar cells using 1D TiO2 nanotube photoanodes	8
Two-step thermochemical cycles using fibrous ceria pellets for H2 production and CO2 reduction in packed-bed solar reactors	8
Investigation of mechanical and thermal activation on metal extraction from red mud	8