Biochar, a carbon-rich material made from the partial combustion of biomass wastes, is an
emerging material of interest as it can remediate pollutants and serve as a negative carbon …

The increasing agro-demands with the burgeoning population lead to the accumulation of
lignocellulosic residues. The practice of burning agri-residues has consequences viz …

The impacts of urbanization on water quality, hydrology, society, and the environment can
be minimized through low impact development (LID) practices in urban areas. This study …

Asphalt has been the primary material for pavements and other building components such
as roof shingles and waterproofing systems, which can be the path for stormwater runoff …

Green roofs have been widely promoted as a means to enhance ecosystem services in
cities, but roofs present a harsh growing environment for plants. Biochar is suggested to be a …

Managing stormwater is a major concern in cities characterized by high risk of floods and
water pollution. Nature-based solutions (NbS) have emerged as a valuable alternative for …

Background and aim Nature-based solutions to engineering challenges are essential to limit
climate change impacts on the urban environment. Quantitative understanding of multiple …

Abstract Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) are commonly used to control
flooding in urban areas. These structures store and treat stormwater runoff. Several studies …

Semarang City is the capital of the Central Java Province, located in the lowlands and
directly adjacent to the north side of the Java Sea. This geographical condition makes this …

The use of bioretention areas is common in urban stormwater management, but their
performance varies significantly depending on rainfall characteristics and design conditions …