Mahmoud Alhashash¹, Abdullah Alariyan², Ameen Mokhles Youns³, Favzi Ghreivati⁴, Ahed Habib^5,*, Maan Habib⁶

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.070194 - 08 January 2026

Abstract Concrete production often relies on natural aggregates, which can lead to resource depletion and environmental harm. In addition, improper disposal of thermoplastic waste exacerbates ecological problems. Although significant attention has recently been given to recycling various waste materials into concrete, studies specifically addressing thermoplastic recycled aggregates are still trending. This underscores the need to comprehensively review existing literature, identify research trends, and recognize gaps in understanding the mechanical performance of thermoplastic-based recycled aggregate concrete. Accordingly, this review summarizes recent investigations focused on the mechanical properties of thermoplastic-based recycled aggregate concrete, emphasizing aspects such as compressive… More >

Alya Penta Agharid¹, Indra Permana², Linlan Chang¹, Yi-Han Luo², Fujen Wang^2,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.9, pp. 3839-3866, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.068586 - 26 August 2025

Abstract Air conditioning (AC) is essential for maintaining indoor comfort during Taiwan’s hot and humid summers but significantly contributes to increased energy consumption. This study evaluates the effects of AC duty-cycling strategies on energy performance, thermal comfort, and operational costs in office environments. Duty-cycling was implemented using a building energy management system (BEMS), which remotely controlled the ON/OFF cycles of AC units. Five duty-cycling modes were tested, with some modes incorporating air circulation during OFF periods. Field measurements of energy consumption, temperature, humidity, and air velocity were conducted and integrated with thermal comfort analysis tools to… More >

Jianwei Sun, Shuqing Guo^*, Shikai Li

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.9, pp. 3625-3646, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.067159 - 26 August 2025

Abstract Since lithium-ion batteries have been put into use, the recession of work cycle efficiency at low temperatures has received widespread attention. In this paper, we investigated the effect of low temperature (−5°C, 0°C, 5°C) environments on the performance of lithium-ion batteries, which are well-known for their excellent discharge performance, cycle life, and safety. However, lithium-ion batteries exhibit significant capacity degradation at low temperatures, especially at 0°C, losing availability after only 10 cycles. Therefore, we conducted cycle degradation tests at 1C discharge and 100% charge-discharge conditions. In this paper, we analyzed the surface morphology, structure, and More > Graphic Abstract

Anjie Wang^1,2, Haining Jiao^1,2,*, Zhichao Chen^1,2,*, Jie Yang^1,2

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.3, pp. 5773-5790, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.066852 - 30 July 2025

Abstract With the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and big data, waste-sorting systems must balance high accuracy, low latency, and resource efficiency. This paper presents an edge-friendly intelligent waste-sorting system that integrates a lightweight visual neural network, a pentagonal-trajectory robotic arm, and IoT connectivity to meet the requirements of real-time response and high accuracy. A lightweight object detection model, YOLO-WasNet (You Only Look Once for Waste Sorting Network), is proposed to optimize performance on edge devices. YOLO-WasNet adopts a lightweight backbone, applies Spatial Pyramid Pooling-Fast (SPPF) and Convolutional Block Attention Module… More >

Md Tanjil Sarker^1,*, See Wei Jing¹, Gobbi Ramasamy^1,*, Siva Priya Thiagarajah¹, Md. Golam Sadeque²

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.7, pp. 2891-2909, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.065331 - 27 June 2025

Abstract Industrial processes often involve rotating machinery that generates substantial kinetic energy, much of which remains untapped. Harvesting rotational kinetic energy offers a promising solution to reduce energy waste and improve energy efficiency in industrial applications. This research investigates the potential of electromagnetic induction for harvesting rotational kinetic energy from industrial machinery. A comparative study was conducted between disk and cylinder-shaped rotational bodies to evaluate their energy efficiency under various load conditions. Experimental results demonstrated that the disk body exhibited higher energy efficiency, primarily due to lower mechanical losses compared to the cylinder body. A power… More >

Enas Hassan¹, Wafaa Abou-Elseoud^1,2, Samar El-Mekkawi³, Mohammad Hassan^1,2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.6, pp. 1169-1187, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02024-0030 - 23 June 2025

Abstract Saccharification of lignocellulosic wastes is the bottleneck of different bio-based chemical industries. Using enzymes for saccharification of lignocellulosic materials has several advantages over using chemicals. In the current work, the application of the Maximyze^® enzyme system, which is industrially used in papermaking, was investigated in the saccharification of paper sludge and fiber dust wastes from the tissue paper industry. For optimizing the saccharification process, the effects of the consistency %, enzyme loading, and incubation time were studied and optimized using the Response Surface Methodology. The effect of these factors on the weight loss of paper sludge… More > Graphic Abstract

See Wei Jing, Md Tanjil Sarker^*, Gobbi Ramasamy^*, Siva Priya Thiagarajah, Fazlul Aman

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.3, pp. 905-927, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.058916 - 07 March 2025

Abstract Electrical energy can be harvested from the rotational kinetic energy of moving bodies, consisting of both mechanical and kinetic energy as a potential power source through electromagnetic induction, similar to wind energy applications. In industries, rotational bodies are commonly present in operations, yet this kinetic energy remains untapped. This research explores the energy generation characteristics of two rotational body types, disk-shaped and cylinder-shaped under specific experimental setups. The hardware setup included a direct current (DC) motor driver, power supply, DC generator, mechanical support, and load resistance, while the software setup involved automation testing tools and… More >

Adil Mihoub^1,*, Mohammed Mesnoua¹, Nabil Touzout², Reguia Zeguerrou¹, Nourelislm Siabdallah¹, Chawqi Benchikh¹, Saliha Benaoune¹, Aftab Jamal³, Domenico Ronga⁴, Jakub Černý^5,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.11, pp. 2993-3011, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.057536 - 30 November 2024

Abstract Globally, salinity is a brutal environmental constraint that poses a major threat to agriculture worldwide, causing nutrient imbalances and oxidative stress, leading to reduced crop yields and quality. Date palm waste from the agro-industry is a major environmental problem, but its conversion to biochar for soil amendment could help alleviate the effects of salinity stress. Pepper is a commonly grown horticultural crop that is sensitive to salinity. That’s why the current experiment was conducted with the novel idea of exploring the potential use of biochar-based fertilizer derived from date palm waste as a mitigation strategy… More >

Lizheng Zhang^1,2, Jimin Chen^1,2,*, Yong Zeng^1,2,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011127

Abstract In laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), the unmelted powder recovered from the powder bed is degraded due to particle-laser interaction during continuous processing. The sensitivity of LPBF performance and molding quality to powder properties, waste powder is usually discarded after several molding cycles, which increases the cost of raw materials. At the same time, the low laser absorption rate and high thermal conductivity of copper and copper alloys inhibit the complete melting of copper powder prepared by LPBF. Therefore, it is challenging to fabricate copper alloy components with full high density and high conductivity through… More >

Aline Ferreira Knihs, Larissa Klen Aragão, Miguel Angelo Granato, Andrea Cristiane Krause Bierhalz^*, Rita de Cassia Siqueira Curto Valle

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.9, pp. 1557-1571, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.052963 - 25 September 2024

Abstract The textile industry generates large volumes of waste throughout its production process. Most of this waste is colored, therefore, discoloration is an important step toward recycling and reusing this waste. This study focused on the chemical reductive discoloration of textile waste composed of cotton dyed with reactive dye. The experimental design demonstrated the significant influence of the concentration of reducing agent and time of reaction on the degree of whiteness of the cotton fibers. The concentration of the alkaline agent was not significant in the process. The optimization of the reaction conditions lead to Berger… More > Graphic Abstract