This century, greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogen oxides must be significantly reduced. Greenhouse gases absorb and emit infrared radiation that contributes to global warming, which can lead to irreversible negative consequences for humans and the environment. Greenhouse …

A novel synthetic approach to 2,6-bis(acrylamido)pyridine (BAAPy) has been developed, producing a dual-function monomer able to self-crosslink while providing functional binding sites through its amide and pyridine groups. The monomer's structure and purity were confirmed through NMR, FTIR, and HPLC …

Rembang Regency is one of the regencies in Central Java that often experiences drought. Based on the results of the mapping of drought-prone areas for 2020 carried out by the Rembang Regency government, there are 63 villages spread across 14 sub-districts, 18,885 families are recorded as experiencing …

This study provides insights into novel combinations of hydrothermal modifications and mineral enrichment by demonstrating the versatility of this environmentally more benign approach compared to other common chemical starch modifications like crosslinking. Heat-moisture treatment (HMT) (15% moisture, …

This paper evaluates the potential impacts of introducing low-carbon intensity hydrogen technologies in two oil refineries with different complexity levels, emphasizing the role of hydrogen production in reducing CO2 emissions. The novelty of this work lies in three key aspects: Comprehensive system …

Increased climate impacts threaten coastal functions globally, highlighting the need for multifunctional coastal climate adaptation. Sand nourishment can adapt sandy coasts to sea level rise, mitigate erosion, increase flood safety, enhance ecological habitats and expand recreational space. Therefore, …

This paper investigate to use of information technology, i.e. machine learning algorithms for water assessment in Timor-Leste. It is essential to access clean water to ensure the safety for humans and others livings in this world. The Water Quality Index (WQI) is the standard tool for assessing water …

In Nederland en omringende landen zijn in de afgelopen jaren en decennia verschillende projecten gerealiseerd rond decentrale innovatieve concepten voor afvalwaterbehandeling en gebruik van re-genwater. Om gemeenten, waterschappen en andere belanghebbenden een rationele grondslag te bieden voor keuzes …

Dit special issue behandelt een onderwerp van groot maatschappelijk belang, namelijk de rol van communicatie en communicatieonderzoek om de uitdagingen aan te gaan en de vooruitgang te bevorderen transformatie naar een duurzamere samenleving. De urgentie van de noodzaak om onderzoek te doen, deze transformatie …

This text reflects on the recent Landscape Makers Congress co-organised by Studio Inscape as a design intervention seeking to re-politicise the South-Western Delta region (SWD) of the Netherlands. Like many coastal regions around the world, the Dutch coast (including the SWD) is facing serious challenges …