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Biodeterioration of archivalmaterials involves alteration of physicochemical and mechanical properties by organisms. This causes loss of aesthetic properties and irreversible degradation of documents. Since ancient times...

Concentrated sulfuric acid is widely used in industrial processes all around the world. Its handling can generate spills with an enormous risk for the operator and the environment. Usually, alkalis are used to remedy thi...

The deposition of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) from food service and residential sources in sewer pipes causes frequent blockages, sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), and high maintenance costs, mainly due to saponification r...

Bismuthoxide-based catalysts gained attention for photocatalytic remediation of environmental pollutants owing to their low cost, feasibility, stability, small, and tunable band gap. In the present work, bismuth molybdat...

The use of pesticides in agriculture and other areas of human activity is interrelated with a major global issue of environment protection. This article analyzes domestic and international literature over a 20-year perio...

Abstract The enhancement of durable and environmentally friendly superhydrophobic (SHP) coatings for metal protection remains a significant challenge. This study presents a green and effective strategy for fabricating a ...

Camouflage is an important technology in various scenarios. Usually, this involves the visible compatibility of the background, which however is facile under infrared thermal radiation detection. The simultaneous visible...

Many materials have been explored for the purpose of creating structures with high radiative cooling potential, such as nanocellulose-based structures and nanoparticle-based coatings, which have been reported with enviro...

The success of MSMEs in developing the sustainability-based halal fashion sector will largely depend on the implementation of effective strategies, as well as their ability to compete in the local and international marke...

Plants are sophisticated and intelligent natural construction materials. They can be used for enhancing the stability of shallow soil slopes and minimizing surface erosion. It is evident that the use of plants can be low...

Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) are attractive for the easy operation and high compatibility with building integrated photovoltaics due to their low cost, large-scale and applicability. However, underutilized sunl...

Abstract This study explores the valorization of ceramic waste (CW) and waste tire particles in the development of eco-friendly cementitious tiles for outdoor roof shielding applications. CW, sourced from industrial bypr...

Environmental pollution caused by non-biodegradable plastic waste has become a major global concern, prompting the development of eco-friendly alternative materials. Bioplastics derived from natural polymers are consider...

Radiative cooling is a passive cooling strategy that leverages thermal radiation to dissipate heat into a cooler environment, offering an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional cooling ...

Accurate knowledge of nonlinear optical parameters is essential for optimizing energy deposition in ultrafast laser 3D printing, yet these values remain undetermined for many commonly used materials. In this study, we ad...

Abstract The elastocaloric effect, driven by stress-induced martensitic transformations, offers a promising route toward efficient and environmentally friendly solid-state cooling. However, its practical implementation h...

Abstract As the bridge between basic principles and applications of nanotechnology, nanofabrication methods play significant role in supporting the development of nanoscale science and engineering, which is changing and ...

Photoelectric properties of all-inorganic perovskite quantum dots (IPQDs) highly depend on their synthetic route. However, current synthetic processes of IPQDs are widely facing potential unsustainable issues of containi...

AbstractCatalysts are involved in many industries and due to their high cost, therefore, the research was directed to the exploitation of environmentally friendly materials, which are the natural raw materials that are a...

The global shift towards sustainability has driven significant advancements in construction methodologies. Among these innovations, 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) stands out as a transformative technology that employs gantr...