The increasing global demand for cement significantly impacts greenhouse gas emissions
and resource consumption, necessitating sustainable alternatives. This study investigates …

This work started as a joint academia and company research project with the aim of finding
new applications for domestically sourced volcanic products and related waste (pumice …

A systematic study on the dissolution in concentrated alkali of two volcanic ashes from
Cameroon, denoted as DAR and VN, is presented here. One volcanic ash, DAR, was 2 wt …

In the present work, a statistical optimization of a sustainable coating for core–shell NPK
(Nitrogen–Phosphorus–Potassium) fertilizers was investigated. The environmental green …

In recent years, self-healing polymers have emerged as a topic of considerable interest
owing to their capability to partially restore material properties and thereby extend the …

The modern agriculture system based on open-field crops requires a lot of energy and
resources in terms of soil, water, and chemicals. Vertical farming (VF) systems could be a …

Few studies have explored the immobilization of organic macromolecules within the
geopolymer matrix, and some have found their chemical instability in the highly alkaline …

Cellulose nanofiber is the world's most advanced biomass material. Most importantly, it is
biodegradable. In this work, nanofibers were obtained from pineapple leaves, a large solid …

The horticulture sector has been directed by European guidelines to improve its practices
related to environmental sustainability. Moreover, the practice of horticulture in urban areas …

Over the years several colored ceramic-like materials have been prepared by using many
synthetic dyes, which are toxic and polluting. Up to date, no studies have been reported on …