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Atmospheric Emissions in the Life Cycle of Metro Rail Transport Systems
Abstract: AbstractIn 2007, the United Nations (UN) published a comprehensive report on "Climate Change," whichhighlighted the significant impact of greenhouse gases (GHGs) on climate variations and thealarming rise in global temperatures. In response, nations were urged to devise action plans aimed atreducing the emissions of these harmful gases. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emerged as the primarygreenhouse gas, with transportation systems accounting for approximately 25% of total globalemissions, primarily driven by private vehicle …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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The Critical Role of Renewable Energy in Mitigating Climate Change and Promoting Sustainable Development
Abstract: Renewable energy plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable development. This research explores how renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal can substantially decrease dependence on fossil fuels, the primary contributors to carbon emissions. Not only does transition to renewable energy cut down the rising global temperatures, but also helps achieve energy security, reduce air pollution …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Sorghum vulgare Plus Azospirillum lipoferum and Rhizobium tropici with NH4NO3 at 50% Reduce N2O Releasing
Abstract: Sorghum vulgare, a gramineae of commercial value, requires NH4NO3 for healthy growth, that in excess causes loss of soil productivity and the release of N2O, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. An alternative solution to reduce and optimize NH4NO3 with: Azospirillum lipoferum and Rhizobium tropici. The objective of this work was: to analyze the effect of A. lipoferum and R. tropici 50%. For this, A. lipoferum and R. …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Response of Zea mays to Rhizophagus Intraradices with 50% Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer Prevents the Release of N2O From the Soil
Abstract: The healthy growth of Zea mays (maize) requires NH4NO3/PO4--3 fertilizers (ammonium nitrate and phosphates), are applied in unregulated doses, are associated to denitrification, generating greenhouse gases, causing global warming, loss of soil productivity, and pollution of surface water in case of phosphates. An alternative is to decrease and optimize the dose of NH4NO3/PO4--3 by applying arbuscular vesicle fungi (AVF), to optimize, the dose of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, AVF endosymbionts …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Fermentation of Residual Wheat Straw by Penicillium chrysogenum and Streptomyces griseus Generates Phytohormones
Abstract: Residual lignin from wheat straw (RELIWS) is burned, that causes environmental pollution; as well as global warming by releasing greenhouse gases, an ecological alternative is its microbial by double fermentation by monosporic common fungi and native actinomycete that are able to transform it to phytohormones. The objectives of this work were: i) depolymerization of RELIWS by Penicillium chrysogenum, b) conversion of aromatics of RELIWS into phytohormones by Streptomyces griseus and …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Life Cycle Assessment of Traditional Clay Bricks and Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks: A Comparative Study in Environmental Sustainability
Abstract: Abstract: In today's construction industry, the imperative to merge quality with environmental responsibility has prompted a profound paradigm shift towards eco-friendly construction materials. This study conducts a comprehensive examination of the environmental impacts associated with traditional bricks and Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) blocks, with a specific focus on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). While traditional bricks, steeped in historical significance, offer durability and high thermal mass, their kilning process raises significant …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 55–64 Read article
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Climate Responsive Building Construction: An Analysis
Abstract: Climate is the prevailing meteorological condition in a given region. It is a measure of the average pattern of variation in elements such as temperature, humidity, solar radiation and wind over long periods of time. The design of pleasant buildings that safeguard physiological comfort of users is attained through an understanding of the climate and the human responsive systems. One of the greatest challenges facing human society in the 21st …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Carbon Neutral Materials and Techniques in Architecture
Abstract: Cities like New York, characterized by numerous industrialized skyscrapers and extensive urban construction, may not be ecologically sustainable for our future. Given the current global trajectory, carbon emissions leading to global warming are on a persistent rise. Buildings and construction activities are responsible for a substantial 39% of the total global carbon emissions. Recent research from the World Green Building Council reveals that while technology advancements can help reduce operational …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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The paradigm shift in design of residential building in post-covid-19 pandemic situation
Abstract: It has been experienced that building design is constantly evolving among the ongoing era, while the world slowly adapting to life in a pandemic. Architecture is being called upon to reshape our spaces. What might the future of design hold in the post-COVID era? Can building science help to reduce the risk of COVID 19 finding the balance between humans and nature? Discussing examples from the past how design has …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Potential of Urban Agriculture to Enhance Architecture and Lifestyle in Indian Context
Abstract: Since the dawn of humankind, there has been a need for food and shelter. As a result, human life and behaviors as a whole have evolved. But, in recent decades the world has seen tremendous growth in terms of population and usage of resources. The rapid and haphazard urbanization has caused a major loss in parts of rural agricultural lands to build urban infrastructure. India, being the world's largest population …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Assessment of Landscape Components in Hospital Environment for General Hospital Buildings in Enugu State, Nigeria
Abstract: The visible landscape is believed to have effect on human beings in many ways in provision of aesthetics appreciation, good health as well as the general well-being of human. It is observed that some of the hospitals in Enugu State, Nigeria lack landscaping elements which have resulted to unhealthy and uncomfortable environment especially to the patients. This research is aim to assess landscaping elements in hospital environment in order to …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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In Warming Cities Outer Belt Peoples Are More at Risk of Heat
Abstract: In India in the month of June-July (the hottest months of the year) percentage of death in now increasing day by day due to different policies, government trends, bigger housing leaves less space for greenery. So there are some areas exposed to more heat rather than other areas. The percentage of poorer people in hotter area is much higher. In various countries researchers’ state that urban heat increases rates of …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 43–43 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Punica gratum Extracts
Abstract: Nanotechnology is a branch of science which has open many routes of technologies. With the rapid development of nanotechnology, application has been extended further and now silver is the engineered nanomaterial most commonly used in consumer products. Green nanotechnology is an area with significant focus at present on the important objective of facilitating the manufacture of nanotechnology-based products that are eco-friendly and safer for all beings, with sustainable commercial viability. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Review on Quercetin Flavonoid
Abstract: Quercetin is a flavonoid widely distributed in nature. A food rich in quercetin includes black and green tea, apples, onion, red grapes, citrus fruit, tomato, broccoli and other leafy green vegetables, etc. It is water soluble polyphenolic compound, which is highly common and wide spread in the plant kingdom as their glycosides. Quercetin is the glycone form of a number of other flavonoid glycosides, such as rutin and quercetin, found …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Review on the Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy
Abstract: Human is well aware to habituate the wind energy since thousands of years, both for producing the power and soiling the boats at land. From all renewable strength resources, wind strength is best in term of industrial evolution due to its renewability and accessibility, this electricity source is appealing. Potency for evolution and improvement is significant, and the sector’s capacity is some distance bigger than the sector’s overall strength expenditure. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 47–62 Read article
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Cotton Seed for Biodiesel: A Review
Abstract: The planet's ecology is being harmed by our dependency on fossil fuels to supply its rising need for energy. Finding green technologies that produce fewer greenhouse gases is urgently needed. Even though there are different types of fuel such as liquified petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, ethanol, methanol, etc. still there is a need for eco-friendly fuel. With fewer adverse environmentalconsequences, biofuels have many benefits. Biodiesel derived from the transesterification …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 39–40 Read article
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A Review on Biodiesel Production
Abstract: Energy is the most important component to derive the nation. Among them, the oil sector has a majorcontribution in economic flocculation. Since with economical growth, pollution level also increaseswith same rate. Some alternative options have been recommended to minimise the contamination,among them biodiesel. Biodiesel is considered as a green fuel and capable of reducing greenhousegasses. The aim review is to recapitulate all about the biodiesel feedstocks, types of catalyst employed;process …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 26–39 Read article
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The new method of mixing in an advanced ceramics processing
Abstract: Ceramics for today’s engineering applications can be considered as advanced, new or fine, and utilize highly refined materials. These new or advanced ceramics, when used as an engineering material, possess several properties which can be viewed as superior to metal-based systems. These properties place this new group of ceramics in a most attractive position, not only in the area of performance but also cost effectiveness. These properties include high resistance …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 43–47 Read article
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A Review on the Multiscale Integrated Approach in Multiphase Reaction Engineering and Process Intensification: Sustainable Energy and Process Design
Abstract: Abstract: Multiphase reaction engineering and process is important path for conversion of natural resources into fuels and chemicals to reduce greenhouse gas emission and increasing energy supply to meet growing global demand. This requires multiphase reactor design and modeling development for methane conversion into chemical building blocks, upgrading heavy oil and carbon capture. This multiphase reactor modeling involves the multiscale approach, which requires the knowledge of how phenomena at a …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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GLOBAL WARMING AND ITS PREVENTION THROUGH BIOGAS
Abstract: The impact of global warming has drastically affected the ecosystem and also the life on earth. The main causes of global warming are the pollutant gases which are released into the atmosphere by different sources. The major one being the automobile industries followed by different wastes that are generated on a daily basis. So the gases released during the combustion or burning of wastes are responsible for global warming. The …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–18 Read article