Showing papers in "International Journal of Sustainable Engineering in 2021"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the assessment of sustainable manufacturing practices, and prioritisation of barriers, drivers, and indicators have become complex due to the involvement of existing existing stakeholders.
Abstract: At present sustainable development, assessment of sustainable manufacturing practices, and prioritisation of barriers, drivers, and indicators have become complex due to the involvement of existing...
60 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the fast depletion of resources and environmental degradation in the circular economy and propose a solution to deal with it, which is gaining considerable attention among global business professionals, organisations, and academia.
Abstract: Circular economy is gaining considerable attention among global business professionals, organisations, and academia. Industry and governments realise the fast depletion of resources & environmental...
53 citations
TL;DR: The CoVID-19 or novel coronavirus is not only an international emergency for public health but also has significant consequences on energy, economy, and environment as discussed by the authors. But although much of the World's attent...
Abstract: COVID-19 or novel coronavirus is not only an international emergency for public health but also has significant consequences on energy, economy, and environment. Although much of the World’s attent...
48 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the feasibility of applying coagulation/flocculation process for real textile wastewater treatment is investigated and batch experiments were performed to detect the optimum performance of fou...
Abstract: This study investigates the feasibility of applying coagulation/flocculation process for real textile wastewater treatment. Batch experiments were performed to detect the optimum performance of fou...
42 citations
TL;DR: A weighting preferences model was developed to achieve the best composites that have maximised desired properties considering combined evaluation criteria and supported the ambiguous selection of the best bio-composite alternatives regarding only individual evaluation criteria.
Abstract: The proper choice of green ingredients for environmentally bio-composites can totally improve achieving low-cost design for better sustainable societies. However, numerous factors usually affect at...
36 citations
TL;DR: In this article, sustainable supply chain management has become one of the significant areas of concern for modern industries and enterprises are now adopting management that implements viable practices involving sustainable supply chains involving envi...
Abstract: Sustainable supply chain management has become one of the significant areas of concern for modern industries. Enterprises are now adopting management that implements viable practices involving envi...
31 citations
TL;DR: A review of the recent developments in the field of PV power forecasting can be found in this article, where the authors present a review of some of the most important developments in this field.
Abstract: Accurate PV power forecasting techniques are a prerequisite for the optimal management of the grid and its stability. This paper presents a review of the recent developments in the field of PV powe...
29 citations
TL;DR: More than 45% of the desalination plants are located in the Middle East and due to global warming and population growth have been contributing factors to the decline of freshwater resources around the globe.
Abstract: Global warming and population growth have been contributing factors to the decline of freshwater resources around the globe. More than 45% of the desalination plants are in the Middle East. Due to ...
29 citations
TL;DR: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) gets the most attention in development and manufacturing industries as discussed by the authors. And the demand for FDM in industries increases gradually over time and attracts many researchers to...
Abstract: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) gets the most attention in development and manufacturing industries. The demand for FDM in industries increases gradually over time and attracts many researchers to...
29 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a top-lit updraft biomass conversion reactor with retort heating for the production of biochar from dry almond (Terminalia catappa) leaves and Low-Density Polye...
Abstract: The aim of this study was to utilise a top-lit updraft biomass conversion reactor with retort heating for the production of biochar from dry almond (Terminalia catappa) leaves and Low-Density Polye...
29 citations
TL;DR: In the last few decades, there has been increasing pressure on manufacturing organizations to reduce their current level of emissions due to governmental policies on climate change and increased demand on manufacturing organisations.
Abstract: Over the last few decades, there has been increasing pressure on manufacturing organisations to reduce their current level of emissions due to governmental policies on climate change and increased ...
TL;DR: In this article, the optimal strategy, emerging under the banner of "Circular Economy" (CE), would be to keep the product-related resources in the supply chain to overcome the problem of scarcity of presently available resources in future.
Abstract: To overcome the problem of scarcity of presently available resources in future, the optimal strategy, emerging under the banner of ‘Circular Economy (CE)’, would be to keep the product-related reso...
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of partial replacement of coarse aggregate by plastic waste on the performance of concrete under impact three-point bending loading was investigated experimentally and numerically, and the results showed that the impact of the replacement of aggregate with plastic waste was negligible.
Abstract: The effect of partial replacement of coarse aggregate by plastic waste on the performance of concrete under impact three-point bending loading was investigated experimentally and numerically. Speci...
TL;DR: In this article, a five facet Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) framework is proposed for the manufacturing sector to enhance organizational sustainability, which will facilitate managers and practitioners to execute a sustainable GLSS program in manufacturing firms.
Abstract: Modern organizations are in quest of initiatives that will facilitate them to be sustainable as well as provide a competitive advantage to remain a continuous stakeholder in the global market. Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) is an inclusive approach that not only improves environmental sustainability but also leads to improvement in the financial stability of the organizations. To implement the GLSS strategy, it is essential to integrate Green, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives under the umbrella of GLSS. In this study, GLSS integration has been proposed based on intangible features like enablers, toolsets, etc. Management dedication, participation, and team effort have been recognized as the most remarkable enablers to implement GLSS in the manufacturing sector. Moreover, this study also proposes a five facet GLSS framework for the manufacturing sector to enhance organizational sustainability. The current work will facilitate managers and practitioners to execute a sustainable GLSS program in manufacturing firms for increased operational excellence as well as environmental sustainability.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors presented green-concrete's mechanical properties modelling with cementitious portion replaced by PBA/BN ranging from 0-50% using fuzzy-logic.
Abstract: This study presents green-concrete’s mechanical-properties modelling with cementitious portion replaced by PBA/BN ranging from 0-50% using fuzzy-logic. Incorporation of these admixtures in concrete...
TL;DR: In this article, the potential reuse of different waste metallic particulates (aluminium, iron fillings and copper) from industrial operations in the development of conductive plastic composites was considered.
Abstract: The potential reuse of different waste metallic particulates (aluminium, iron fillings and copper) from industrial operations in the development of conductive plastic composites was considered in t...
TL;DR: In today's globally competitive market, manufacturing organizations must find innovative ways to delight stakeholders while achieving profitable growth as discussed by the authors, and Lean Six Sigma is one of the best techniques for this purpose.
Abstract: In today’s globally competitive market, manufacturing organisations must find innovative ways to delight stakeholders while achieving profitable growth. Lean Six Sigma is one of the best techniques...
TL;DR: In this paper, natural fibres have been used as fillers/reinforcement to improve the mechanical properties and obtain the characteristics demanded in specific applications in polymer composites.
Abstract: Polymer composites have been prepared with natural fibres as fillers/reinforcement to improve the mechanical properties and obtain the characteristics demanded in specific applications. In this stu...
TL;DR: In this article, a review of recent methods applied to extract silica and silicon from agricultural waste is presented, focusing on the beneficiation of agricultural waste for sustainable and renewable energy production.
Abstract: The beneficiation of agricultural waste is a topical issue in the field of sustainable and renewable energy production. This review focuses on recent methods applied to extract silica and silicon (...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors recognized the eco-friendly aspect in achieving a cooling effect by using a vapor cooling pad system made of different materials that are imported from abroad, such as glass, rubber, and steel.
Abstract: Evaporative cooling pad systems are recognized by their eco-friendly aspect in achieving a cooling effect. They are made of different materials that are imported from abroad. For Morocco and other ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyse and prioritise the sustainability barriers in the context of human and organisational dimensions in the Indian power sector and identify a total of eleven sustainability barriers.
Abstract: The present work analyses and prioritises the sustainability barriers in the context of human and organisational (HAO) dimensions in the Indian power sector. A total of eleven barriers were identif...
TL;DR: In this paper, the role of various natural fibres in green composites is assessed to predict their behaviour in different conditions, leading to optimise the use of green composite.
Abstract: Proper assessments of the role of various natural fibres in green composites are very significant to predict their behaviour in different conditions leading to optimise the use of green composites ...
TL;DR: In this article, the materials-to-product potentials of Nigeria in light of the need for sustainable national development was systematically reviewed and it was observed that agricultural and solid mine...
Abstract: In this study, the materials-to-product potentials of Nigeria in light of the need for sustainable national development was systematically reviewed. It was observed that agricultural and solid mine...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate the impact of coercive and non-coercive drivers of supply chain sustainability in chain performance, with regard to the role of intermediary monitoring, and propose a model to evaluate the impact on chain performance.
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to ‘investigate the impact of coercive and non-coercive drivers of supply chain sustainability in chain performance, with regard to the role of intermediary monitoring ...
TL;DR: The adoption of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) has a great perspective in reshaping the industry as it creates a working environment of integrated productivity between workers and machines as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Industry 4.0 (I4.0) has a great perspective in the reshaping the industry as it creates a working environment of integrated productivity between workers and machines. However, the adoption of I4.0 ...
TL;DR: The research work identifies and proposes a list of vital indicators of environmental sustainability (EN) that are utilised in the manufacturing sector through exhaustive review of the literature using statistical technique of decision-making ‘Pareto Analysis’.
Abstract: The purpose of the present study is to identify the vital indicators of environmental sustainability (EN) that are utilised in the manufacturing sector. Identifying vital indicators of environmenta...
TL;DR: The manufacturing sector accounts for 40% and 25% of global energy and resources consumption respectively as discussed by the authors, and mining is one of the most power-intense operations in the manufacturing sector making a...
Abstract: The manufacturing sector accounts for 40% and 25% of global energy and resources consumption respectively. Machining is one of the most power-intense operations in the manufacturing sector making a...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors have made industry practitioners to focus towards minimising resource consumption and even government is making strict regulations towards sustainable de-constrained de-consumption.
Abstract: Globalisation and competition in the market have made industry practitioners to focus towards minimising resource consumption and even government is making strict regulations towards sustainable de...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed a sustainable and sustainable option for economic progress, especially in the developing world, by extracting energy from biomass through gasificat-tation, which can be used as a renewable energy source.
Abstract: Biomass-based energy systems are significant and sustainable options for economic progress, especially in the developing world. Usable form of energy can be extracted from biomass through gasificat...
TL;DR: In this paper, the performance of an improved box-type solar cooker with thermal energy storage has been evaluated and compared with the original box-style solar cooker, and the improvement features are the same as in this paper.
Abstract: The main aim FIgure 9of this work is to design, develop and experimentally test the performance of an improved box-type solar cooker with thermal energy storage. The improvement features are the ab...