scholarly journals Cassava Biomaterial Innovations for Industry Applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kashub Steven Tumwesigye ◽  
Jorge C. Oliveira ◽  
Sheila Namuwaya ◽  
Maria Jose Sousa-Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Resource Depletion ◽  
Carbon Footprints ◽  
Sustainable Environment ◽  
Industry Applications ◽  
Zero Carbon ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Industry Sectors ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
Traditional Strategy

Breakthrough innovations can spur growth in the modern era industry to realise sustainability and high returns on investments. Nowadays, biobased innovations for application in diverse industry sectors are considered as future pillars to counter resource depletion and ensure positive environmental impacts. Cassava is a strong flagship biomaterial promoting solution for resource-efficient use and green environment. Innovative industrial application of cassava biomaterials enriches literature, presenting cassava as a versatile and unrivalled crop that is cardinal for more sustainable environment and biodegradable industrial products. Work on novel cassava biomaterials, which are low-cost, unexploited and with zero competition for food supply, are included. Using an integrated sustainable process, it shows how to indirectly reduce waste streams, through their effective use, guaranteeing zero carbon footprints and acting as a non-traditional strategy for equilibrium atmosphere and active packaging systems. Applications of Cassava biomaterial in food, as food supplements and in packaging systems are also covered in this chapter.

scholarly journals Improving the Downwind Sail Design Process by Means of a Novel FSI Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 624
Author(s):  
Antonino Cirello ◽  
Tommaso Ingrassia ◽  
Antonio Mancuso ◽  
Vincenzo Nigrelli ◽  
Davide Tumino
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Methods ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Real ◽  
Weakly Coupled ◽  
Design And Manufacturing ◽  
Sailing Yacht ◽  
Computational Resources ◽  
Effective Use

The process of designing a sail can be a challenging task because of the difficulties in predicting the real aerodynamic performance. This is especially true in the case of downwind sails, where the evaluation of the real shapes and aerodynamic forces can be very complex because of turbulent and detached flows and the high-deformable behavior of structures. Of course, numerical methods are very useful and reliable tools to investigate sail performances, and their use, also as a result of the exponential growth of computational resources at a very low cost, is spreading more and more, even in not highly competitive fields. This paper presents a new methodology to support sail designers in evaluating and optimizing downwind sail performance and manufacturing. A new weakly coupled fluid–structure interaction (FSI) procedure has been developed to study downwind sails. The proposed method is parametric and automated and allows for investigating multiple kinds of sails under different sailing conditions. The study of a gennaker of a small sailing yacht is presented as a case study. Based on the numerical results obtained, an analytical formulation for calculating the sail corner loads has been also proposed. The novel proposed methodology could represent a promising approach to allow for the widespread and effective use of numerical methods in the design and manufacturing of yacht sails.

scholarly journals Design of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic System with a Novel Bi-Reflector PV System (BRPVS) and Optimal Control Mechanism: An Experimental Study

Electronics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Khan ◽  
Kamran Zeb ◽  
Waqar Uddin ◽  
P. Sathishkumar ◽  
Muhammad Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Input Voltage ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Building Integrated Photovoltaics ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Solar Pv System ◽  
Zero Carbon ◽  
The Cost

Environment protection and energy saving are the most attractive trends in zero-carbon buildings. The most promising and environmentally friendly technique is building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), which can also replace conventional buildings based on non-renewable energy. Despite the recent advances in technology, the cost of BIPV systems is still very high. Hence, reducing the cost is a major challenge. This paper examines and validates the effectiveness of low-cost aluminum (Al) foil as a reflector. The design and the performance of planer-reflector for BIPV systems are analyzed in detail. A Bi-reflector solar PV system (BRPVS) with thin film Al-foil reflector and an LLC converter for a BIPV system is proposed and experimented with a 400-W prototype. A cadmium–sulfide (CdS) photo-resistor sensor and an Arduino-based algorithm was developed to control the working of the reflectors. Furthermore, the effect of Al-foil reflectors on the temperature of PV module has been examined. The developed LLC converter confirmed stable output voltage despite large variation in input voltage proving its effectiveness for the proposed BRPVS. The experimental results of the proposed BRPVS with an Al-reflector of the same size as that of the solar PV module offered an enhancement of 28.47% in the output power.

Frugal Living for Our Collective and Mutual #Bestlife on a Distributed and Global Electronic Hive Mind

2019 ◽  
pp. 77-120
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Low Pressure ◽  
Shared Values ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Carbon Footprints ◽  
Peace Of Mind ◽  
Lifestyle Practices ◽  
Food Animals

What is not as commonly identified as an optimal life #bestlife is living #frugal, and yet, there is a global electronic hive mind about how to live sparingly based on highly variant local realities. There are blogs about living on a shoestring, stretching funds, cooking in, engaging in a DIY economy (bartering with like-minded others), living off the grid, taking low-cost and simple vacations, maintaining a food garden, raising food animals, and forgoing the more spendy aspects of modern living. The narrative goes that saving up and retiring early enables low-pressure and intentional lifestyles (and an ability to focus on family and friends), low-carbon footprints (with low impacts on the environment), and the embodiment of a frugal virtue. This chapter explores what a #frugal living EHM looks like and how it brings together people around shared values and lifestyle practices for personal peace of mind, social justice, and long-term sustainability.

scholarly journals THE EFFICACY OF MALAYSIAN ONLINE SMOKING CESSATION WEBSITE BASED ON KUANTAN SMOKERS ASSESSMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-217
Author(s):  
Mohamad Helmy Jaafar ◽  
Normalina Alias ◽  
Muhammad Lokman Md Isa
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Content Expert ◽  
Good Score ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Effective Use

Tobacco-related diseases are the leading causes of death worldwide. Tobacco use must be reduced and controlled. Due to its low cost, internet intervention has a high probability of attracting a large number of smokers, however, more research is needed to determine its most effective use. The purpose of this study was to analyze the efficacy of online smoking cessation websites in Malaysia based on assessment by Kuantan smokers. A cross-sectional study using a mix method was conducted among smokers in Kuantan, Pahang. The evaluation is divided into two phases: phase I is the selection of a website by a content expert, and phase II is the review of a selected local website by a local respondent. Random purposive sampling among 35 smokers were recruited in phase 2. There were predetermined criteria in both phase. Website search was conducted thru identified keyword using search engine google. In phase 2, the selected good score website will be assessed by local smokers based on validated checklist. Three websites which were JomQuit.com, Nicorette.com and Quit Smoking Clinic IJN was selected for the review. The website JomQuit.com was identified as comprehensive anti-smoking website in Malaysia. The Malaysian online smoking cessation was believed to be helpful to quit smoking, provide interesting content and information, increase awareness and increase promotion. Regular website assessments must be performed on a regular basis to ensure that the information on the website is applicable to local communities and for content improvement purposes.

scholarly journals The holiday carbon footprint in tourism education: Learning from practice and experience

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bas Amelung ◽  
Eke Eijgelaar
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Carbon Intensity ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Carbon Footprints ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Study Programme ◽  
Tourism Education ◽  
Zero Carbon ◽  
Reduce Emissions

Tourism is on course to thwart humanity’s efforts to reach a zero carbon economy because of its high growth rates and carbon intensity. To get out of its carbon predicament, the tourism sector needs professionals with carbon literacy and carbon capability. Providing future professionals in the full spectrum of tourism-related study programmes with the necessary knowledge and skills is essential. This article reports on ten years of experience at a BSc tourism programme with a carbon footprint exercise in which students calculate the carbon footprint of their latest holiday, compare their results with others and reflect on options to reduce emissions. Before they start, the students are provided with a handout with emission factors, a brief introduction and a sample calculation. The carbon footprints usually differ by a factor of 20 to 30 between the highest and lowest. Distance, transport mode and length of stay are almost automatically identified as the main causes, and as the main keys for drastically reducing emissions. The link to the students’ own experience makes the exercise effective, the group comparison makes it fun. As the exercise requires no prior knowledge and is suitable for almost any group size, it can be integrated into almost any tourism-related study programme.

scholarly journals Fluidyne Heat Engine Construction and Performance

1969 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
Y. Shahabasi
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Heat Engine ◽  
Rapid Rate ◽  
The World ◽  
Engine Construction ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Effective Use

Strictly speaking, all forms of energy are derived from the sun. However, our most common forms of energy, fossil-fuels, received their solar input eons ago and have changed their characteristics so that they are now in concentrated form. It is apparent that these stored concentrated energy forms are now being used at such a rapid rate that they will be depleted in the not-toodistant future. It would be useful to utilize the incoming solar energy directly. The effective use of the sun's energy in agriculture by any economically possible means will help the farmers continue their work with no disruption because of the lack of concentrated form of energy. The fluidyne heat engine utilizes solar energy to pump water. The simplicity, reliability, and low cost of this engine are of primary importance for the farmers in the part of the world whereas solar energy is abundant such as Puerto Rico.

scholarly journals Public Sector Responses to Climate Change: Evaluating the Role of Scottish Local Government in Implementing the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Jackson ◽  
William Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Carbon Consumption ◽  
Local Climate ◽  
Carbon Footprints ◽  
Mitigation And Adaptation

Effective climate change actions demand collaborative action from public bodies at all levels, placing local governance at the forefront of delivery. Scottish legislation imposes some of the most demanding legally-binding requirements for reducing greenhouse gas emissions currently to be found anywhere in the world. The new climate change obligations on Scottish local government are reviewed in the context of current Scottish emissions and UK energy policies. Analysis indicates that the pattern of carbon consumption rather than its production must be targeted, and that local government is well-placed to deliver many of the policies to this end. Case studies of Fife and Highland Councils show how Scottish local authorities (SLAs) are planning to discharge their climate change mitigation and adaptation responsibilities. Energy efficiency is driving the mitigation of carbon consumption, while new techniques for measuring carbon footprints are being used to adapt the development process to a low carbon mode. SLAs must pursue low-cost local climate change solutions not just to enhance the resilience of Scottish communities but also to demonstrate the feasibility of such approaches for local governance systems elsewhere in the face of growing financial constraints. Recent changes in Scottish waste management practices indicate the potential in this respect.

scholarly journals Robot-Assisted Floor Surface Profiling Using Low-Cost Sensors

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 2626
Author(s):  
Scott Wilson ◽  
Johan Potgieter ◽  
Khalid Mahmood Arif
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Surface Profile ◽  
Pavement Condition ◽  
Surface Profiling ◽  
Road Pavement ◽  
Floor Surface ◽  
Industry Applications ◽  
Measured Profile ◽  
Inspection Tasks

Low cost and accurate 3D surface profiling can help in numerous industry applications including inspection tasks, cleaning, minimizing bumps in navigation of non-uniform terrain, aid navigation, and road/pavement condition analysis. However, most of the available systems are costly or inaccessible for widespread use. This research presents investigation into the capability of cheap and accessible sensors to capture the floor surface profile information. A differential drive robotic platform has been developed to perform testing and conduct the research. 2D localization methods are extrapolated into 3D for the floor capturing process. Two different types of sensors, a 2D laser scanner and an RGB-D camera, are used for comparison of the floor profile capture ability. The robotic system is able to successfully capture the floor surface profile of a number of different type floors such as carpet, asphalt, and a coated floor. A key finding is that the surface itself is a significant factor on the measured profile, i.e. dirt or differing materials can cause false height measurements. Overall the methodology has proved a successful real time solution for creating a point cloud of the floor surface.

Storytelling and Narrative Marketing in the Era of Social Media

2018 ◽  
pp. 206-220
Author(s):  
Sonia Ferrari
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Viral Marketing ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Customer Relationship Marketing ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Image Building ◽  
Modern Era

This chapter is focused on the elements that, in post modern era, have greatly changed our society, both in terms of buying and consumption habits and, more generally, in terms of lifestyles. This is mainly due to the Internet, which provides low cost, faster and interactive information and communication. As described in detail in the chapter, companies have been forced to adopt new marketing strategies and, thanks to the spread of social media and viral marketing, tools such as word of mouth and storytelling have become even more effective than in the past. But today companies need to use them in a different way, actively involving the consumers, because they attribute a greater value to a product if they participate in the process of creation of its image and elements of differentiation. If managed in an innovative way, focusing on sensory and transmedia aspects, storytelling becomes a very powerful Customer Relationship Marketing and image building medium and, above all, a source of enduring competitive advantage.

An Investigation for Cellular Automata-Based Lightweight Data Security Model Towards Possible Uses in Fog Networks

2021 ◽  
pp. 209-226
Author(s):  
Arnab Mitra ◽  
Sayantan Saha
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Cellular Automata ◽  
Data Security ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Security Model ◽  
Physical Implementation ◽  
Security Models ◽  
Industry Applications ◽  
Computing Capacity

A lightweight data security model is of much importance in view of security and privacy of data in several networks (e.g., fog networks) where available computing units at edge nodes are often constrained with low computing capacity and limited storage/availability of energy. To facilitate lightweight data security at such constrained scenarios, cellular automata (CA)-based lightweight data security model is presented in this chapter to enable low-cost physical implementation. For this reason, a detailed investigation is presented in this chapter to explore the potential capabilities of CA-based scheme towards the design of lightweight data security model. Further, a comparison among several existing lightweight data security models ensure the effectiveness for proposed CA-based lightweight data security model. Thus, application suitability in view of fog networks is explored for the proposed CA-based model which has further potential for easy training of a reservoir of computers towards uses in IoT (internet of things)-based multiple industry applications.

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