Enhancing Decentralized Energy Storage Investments with Artificial Intelligence-Driven Decision Models

Academic Background As the global energy structure transitions towards renewable energy, the importance of decentralized energy storage is becoming increasingly prominent. Unlike traditional centralized energy storage systems, decentralized energy storage localizes the energy production and storage processes, reducing the risk of large-scale system...

A Systematic Survey of Hybrid ML Techniques for Predicting Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) in Open-Cast Mine Blasting Operations

Blasting operations in open-cast mines are crucial for mineral extraction but also come with significant environmental and structural risks. The peak particle velocity (PPV) generated during blasting is a key metric for assessing the impact of blasting vibrations on surrounding structures and the environment. Accurate PPV prediction is essential fo...

Pythagorean Linguistic Information-Based Green Supplier Selection Using Quantum-Based Group Decision-Making Methodology and the MULTIMOORA Approach

With the increasing severity of global environmental issues, companies are placing greater emphasis on green and sustainable development in supply chain management. Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has become a crucial means for enterprises to enhance competitiveness and achieve sustainable development. However, Green Supplier Selection (GSS) i...

Impact of Truck Electrification on Air Pollution Disparities in the United States

Academic Background As global climate change intensifies and air pollution becomes increasingly severe, reducing carbon emissions and pollutant emissions in the transportation sector has become a focus for governments and research institutions worldwide. Heavy-duty trucks (Class 8), as the primary means of freight transport in the United States, co...

Economic Costs of Wind Erosion in the United States

Wind erosion and the resulting dust issues have profound impacts on the environment and human society. Since the 1990s, despite significant changes in climate and socioeconomic conditions, the United States has not conducted a comprehensive assessment of the economic costs of wind erosion. In recent years, with global warming, increasing droughts, ...

Towards Sustainable Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes

As global attention to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability continues to grow, light-emitting diode (LED) technology has become a mainstream choice in the lighting and display sectors. However, despite significant advancements in the energy efficiency and performance of traditional LEDs, their reliance on rare materials during manufac...

Certifying the Sustainability of Herding Practices in Mongolia

Background Introduction Globally, unsustainable agricultural practices have led to ecosystem degradation, particularly the destruction of grassland ecosystems due to overgrazing. Mongolia, as the world’s second-largest producer of cashmere, has significant economic, cultural, and ecological impacts from its nomadic herding practices. However, with ...

Alarming Patterns of Mature Forest Loss in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Academic Background The Brazilian Atlantic Forest is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, harboring a high number of endemic species and providing critical ecosystem services. However, a long history of deforestation has reduced its original forest cover to just 24%. Despite existing legal protections, the rate of forest loss remains alarming....

Rising Socio-Economic Costs of PM2.5 Pollution and Medical Service Mismatching

Rising Socio-Economic Costs of PM2.5 Pollution and Medical Service Mismatching

Academic Background As global population ageing intensifies, the impact of air pollution on public health becomes increasingly significant. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution is recognized as a major factor contributing to health issues such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory illnesses, and cognitive impairments. Particularly in...

Electrochemical Lithium Recycling with Electricity Generation

Electrochemical Lithium Recycling with Electricity Generation

Academic Background With the global transition to a low-carbon society, the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) as an important energy storage technology is rapidly increasing. However, the limited availability of lithium resources and the disposal of spent batteries have become pressing issues. Traditional lithium recycling methods, such as py...