scholarly journals Application of carotenoids in sustainable energy and green electronics

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Singh ◽  
Trinetra Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Cells ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Natural Substances ◽  
Green Electronics

In sustainable development, one of the key factors is the usage of non-toxic and biodegradable natural substances for the development of green energy and technology. Photovoltaics and photoelectrochemical cells are...

scholarly journals Key Factors Influencing Sustainable Development of a Green Energy Industry in Taiwan

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Chih Huang ◽  
Chiu-Hua Jhong ◽  
Ji-Feng Ding
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Production Equipment ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Energy Industry ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Industry Chain ◽  
Factors Influencing

The main purpose of this paper was to apply the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) approach to explore key factors influencing the sustainable development of a green energy industry in Taiwan. Based on the literature and experts' opinions, a hierarchical structure with five assessment aspects and fifteen development factors was first constructed, and a FAHP algorithm model was then proposed. Finally, based on the AHP experts' questionnaires, we used the FAHP approach to evaluate the key factors. The results showed the following. (1) “Technology” is the most important aspect influencing sustainable development of green energy industry in Taiwan. (2) In order of relative importance, the top six key factors influencing sustainable development of green energy industry in Taiwan are “establishment of key technological capabilities,” “degree of integration of relevant laws and regulations,” “establishment of an industry chain,” “key raw materials and production equipment,” “protection of intellectual property,” and “preferential purchase price rates and various subsidies,” respectively.

Editor in Chief’s Note on the Green Hydrogen Fuel from Solar / Wind Power

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Ehsan Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Fuel Production ◽  
Crude Oil Prices ◽  
Trade War ◽  
The Cost

Renewable and sustainable energy has an evolving story as the ongoing trade war in the word is influencing crude oil prices. Moreover, the global warming is an inevitable consequence of the worldwide increasing rate of fossil fuel utilization which has persuaded the governments to invest on the clean and sustainable energy resources. In recent years, the cost of green energy has tumbled, making the price of renewables competitive to the fossil fuels. Although, the hydrogen fuel is still extremely expensive compared to the crude oil price, investigations about clean hydrogen fuel production and utilization has been developed significantly which demonstrate the importance of the hydrogen fuel in the future. This article aims to scrutinize the importance of green hydrogen fuel production from solar/wind energy.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Technological Evolution of Materials Requirements Included in Reactor Pressure Vessel Manufacturing Codes

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5498
Author(s):  
Alvaro Rodríguez-Prieto ◽  
Mariaenrica Frigione ◽  
John Kickhofel ◽  
Ana M. Camacho
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Pressure Vessel ◽  
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Reactor Pressure Vessel ◽  
Technical Literature ◽  
Pressurized Water ◽  
Water Reactors ◽  
Regulatory Commission ◽  
Reactor Pressure

The growth of green energy technologies within the frame of the 7th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) along with the concern about climatic changes make nuclear energy an attractive choice for many countries to ensure energy security and sustainable development as well as to actively address environmental issues. Unlike nuclear equipment (immovable goods), which are often well-catalogued and analyzed, the design and manufacturing codes and their standardized materials specifications can be considered movable and intangible goods that have not been thoroughly studied based on a detailed evaluation of the scientific and technical literature on the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) materials behavior. The aim of this work is the analysis of historical advances in materials properties research and associated standardized design codes requirements. The analysis, based on the consolidated U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.99 Rev.2 model, enables determination of the best materials options, corresponding to some of the most widely used material specifications such as WWER 15Kh2MFAA (used from the 1970s and 1980s; already in operation), ASME SA-533 Grade B Cl.1 (used in pressurized water reactor-PWR 2nd–4th; already in operation), DIN 20MnMoNi55 and DIN 22NiMoCr37 (used in PWR 2nd–4th) as well as ASTM A-336 Grade F22V (current designs). Consequently, in view of the results obtained, it can be concluded that the best options correspond to recently developed or well-established specifications used in the design of pressurized water reactors. These assessments endorse the fact that nuclear technology is continually improving, with safety being its fundamental pillar. In the future, further research related to the technical heritage from the evolution of materials requirements for other clean and sustainable power generation technologies will be performed.

scholarly journals Multimodal Transport in the Context of Sustainable Development of a City

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2239
Author(s):  
Marzena Kramarz ◽  
Edyta Przybylska
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Individual Character ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
Multimodal Transport ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Multimodal freight transport in cities is a complex, valid, and vitally important problem. It is more seldom underlined in scientific studies and included in cities’ strategies that devote more attention to passenger transport than freight transport. The increased utilization of multimodal transport matches current transport policy and at the same time, it is one of the most important challenges put before cities striving to achieve sustainable development. In this case, the paper embarks upon the problem of relations between multimodal transport development and the sustainable development of the cities. The objective of the paper is an analysis of the impact of the selected city of the Upper Silesian metropolis on the development of multimodal freight transport and an assessment of the impact of the development of multimodal transport on the sustainable development of the cities of the Upper Silesian metropolis. The authors developed three research questions in order to implement the adopted objective. The process of looking for the answer included four stages. Within the first and second stages, the literature studies and experts’ research allowed for identifying key factors of the multimodal transport development that a city may have an impact on. In the third stage, the research was two-fold and was based on a questionnaire and scenario analysis. Due to the individual character of each of the cities, scenarios were developed for Katowice, being the main economic center of Upper Silesian and Zagłębie Metropolis. As a result of the research, factors have been identified that must be included in a strategy of a city that strives for sustainable development. The last stage of the research focused on the initial concept of the multimodal transport development impact assessment on sustainable development of the cities. Conclusions developed at individual stages allowed for answering the research questions.

Statistical study of the economic security of the Moscow region

2021 ◽  
pp. 179-191
Author(s):  
Д.В. Дианов ◽  
И.С. Каблуков
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Statistical Study ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Economic Crime ◽  
Moscow Region ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Social Significance ◽  
Internal Affairs

Предлагаемая статья посвящена отражению основных полученных результатов научно-исследовательской работы, выполняемой в рамках прикладных исследований органов внутренних дел по выявлению и анализу факторов экономической преступности в регионах страны, и охватывает аналитические аспекты оценки и интерпретации закономерностей, оказывающих влияние на экономическую безопасность Московской области, а также вопросы моделирования тенденций, закономерностей и прогнозирования основных факторов, имеющих наибольшую социальную значимость в области обеспечения безопасности и устойчивого развития региона. The article investigates the main results of research work carried out within the framework of applied research of the internal Affairs bodies to identify and analyze the factors of economic crime in the country's regions, and covers analytical aspects of the assessment and interpretation of laws impacting on the economic security of the Moscow region, as well as modeling of trends, patterns and predicting the key factors that have the greatest social significance in the field of ensuring security and sustainable development of the region.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Energy Sector Development in Asia and the Pacific: Guidance Note

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Economic Crises ◽  
Asian Development ◽  
Guidance Note ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Response And Recovery

While the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has resulted in severe global health and economic crises, it also presents an opportunity for a green, sustainable, and resilient recovery enabled by sustainable energy. This guidance note examines the effects of COVID-19 on the energy sector in Asia and the Pacific. It looks at how the sector has responded so far and outlines key actions that energy stakeholders can take during the response and recovery phases. The guidance note also highlights how the Asian Development Bank’s support to the energy sector is helping its developing member countries recover from the pandemic and achieve sustainable development.

scholarly journals Recommendations for Effective and Sustainable Regulation of Biopesticides in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Abey Ashaolu ◽  
Chibuzor Okonkwo ◽  
Elizabeth Njuguna ◽  
Dennis Ndolo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Natural Substances ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
Scientific Technical ◽  
Micro Organisms

The global trend towards increased demand for organic food, greener environments, and the integration of biological control agents into pest management strategies has greatly enhanced the need for biological pesticides (biopesticides). Biopesticides are generally environmentally friendly and are made from micro-organisms or other natural substances. Despite their great potential, relatively few have been registered and commercialised in Nigeria compared to other African countries such as South Africa and Kenya. Biological active agents are so diverse such that ap-plying the same safety standards or environmental conditions to all of them is almost impossible. A review of risk assessment processes and comparative assessments of Nigeria's biopesticide regulations with other developing African countries and developed regions was conducted. Prolonged field testing, lack of bridged risk assessments and technical checklists have been identified as key factors hampering the timely development and commercialisation of biopesti-cides in Nigeria. Recommendations on necessary changes to the existing Nigeria biopesticide regulations have been made. Risk assessment matrices for microbial and biochemical biopesti-cides and a scientific/technical checklist have also been developed. Harmonisation and data ex-change among other countries in the region will also enhance the advancement of scientific and technical knowledge for sustainable regulation and cross-border trade.

Towards Smart Green Cities: Analysis of Integrated Renewable Energy Use in Smart Cities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Vukovic ◽  
Ulyana Koriugina ◽  
Daria Illarionova ◽  
Daria Pankratova ◽  
Polina Kiseleva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Effective Development ◽  
Green Cities

This study aims to estimate and explore the experience of introducing renewable energy use in the context of the world’s smart cities. In this regard, the study points out that the use of green energy is an important part of sustainable development. Environmental problems are a matter of global concern. Hence sustainable development is one of the approaches to end the harmful anthropogenic impact. The work includes quantitative assessment methods, for example, statistics, quantitative analysis, analogy, and synthesis. As a result, the analysis confirms that the effective development of a smart green city is impossible without the introduction of several renewable energy sources, the integrated use of which will reduce the likelihood of problems with the city’s energy supply. Likewise, the outcome accentuates that the desire to fully switch to renewable energy sources (RES) can be accompanied by several problems as the creation of RES technologies does not always take the risk of abnormal situations into account. In conclusion, the research findings are recommended to be taken into consideration by researchers in the field of smart and sustainable cities development, as well as urbanists and economists for designing future smart green cities based on renewable energy sources.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN LOW CARBON, CLEANER AND GREENER ENERGIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

SINERGI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 329
Author(s):  
Abdeen Mustafa Omer
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Heat Pumps ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Ground Source Heat Pumps ◽  
Biogas Technology

The increased availability of reliable and efficient energy services stimulates new development alternatives. This article discusses the potential for such integrated systems in the stationary and portable power market in response to the critical need for cleaner energy technology. Several issues relating to renewable energies, environment, and sustainable development are examined from both current and future perspectives throughout the theme. It is concluded that green energies like wind, solar, ground source heat pumps, and biomass must be promoted, implemented, and demonstrated from the economic and/or environmental point of view. Biogas from biomass appears to have potential as an alternative energy source, potentially rich in biomass resources. The current literature is reviewed regarding the ecological, social, cultural and economic impacts of biogas technology. Finally, this article gives an overview of the present and future use of biomass as an industrial feedstock to produce fuels, chemicals and other materials. However, to be truly competitive in an open market situation, higher-value products are required. Results suggest that biogas technology must be encouraged, promoted, invested, implemented, and demonstrated, especially in remote rural areas. Anticipated future energy use patterns and consequent environmental impacts (acid precipitation, ozone depletion, greenhouse effect, or global warming) are discussed in this article. An approach is needed to integrate renewable energies in a way to meet high building performance. However, their ability to match demand is determined by adoption of one of the following two approaches: the utilisation of a capture area greater than that occupied by the community to be supplied, or the reduction of the community’s energy demands to a level commensurate with the locally available renewable resources. Adopting green or sustainable approaches to how society is run is seen as an important strategy in finding a solution to the energy problem. The key factors to reducing and controlling CO2, which is the major contributor to global warming, are the use of alternative approaches to energy generation and the exploration of how these alternatives are used today and may be used in the future as green energy sources.

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