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Innovation, Quality and Sustainability for a Resilient Circular Economy: The Role of Commodity Science, Volume 2 (Circular Economy and Sustainability)
by Carlo Ingrao Giovanni Lagioia Annarita Paiano Vera Amicarelli Teodoro GallucciThis book is the second volume of a selection of the best papers presented at the XXX National Conference of Commodity Science held in Bari, Italy on 27–28th October, 2022. It is designed to help advance the knowledge and application of Commodity Science in innovation, quality, and sustainability principles and goals. Furthermore, it provides support in confronting the current environmental and socioeconomic challenges and contributes to addressing and solving those concerns in a circular economy context. Under this perspective, the book highlights the central role that Commodity Science can play, also considering the multiple possibilities of interacting with other relevant research sectors, like food production and packaging, engineering, environmental science, organization, management, decision science, and social science, so enabling valorization and maximization. These interactions will appeal to academics, producers, decision- and policymakers, and other stakeholders. Thus, this book has a multidisciplinary holistically integrated approach to Commodity Science that contributes to enhancing the current literature and knowledge.
Innovation, Regional Development and the Life Sciences: Beyond clusters (Regions and Cities)
by Kean BirchThe life sciences is an industrial sector that covers the development of biological products and the use of biological processes in the production of goods, services and energy. This sector is frequently presented as a major opportunity for policy-makers to upgrade and renew regional economies, leading to social and economic development through support for high-tech innovation. Innovation, Regional Development and the Life Sciences analyses where innovation happens in the life sciences, why it happens in those places, and what this means for regional development policies and strategies. Focusing on the UK and Europe, its arguments are relevant to a variety of countries and regions pursuing high-tech innovation and development policies. The book’s theoretical approach incorporates diverse geographies (e.g. global, national and regional) and political-economic forces (e.g. discourses, governance and finance) in order to understand where innovation happens in the life sciences, where and how value circulates in the life sciences, and who captures the value produced in life sciences innovation. This book will be of interest to researchers, students and policy-makers dealing with regional/local economic development.
Innovation-Based Development of the Mineral Resources Sector: Proceedings of the 11th Russian-German Raw Materials Conference, November 7-8, 2018, Potsdam, Germany
by Vladimir LitvinenkoInnovation-Based Development of the Mineral Resources Sector: Challenges and Prospects contains the contributions presented at the XI Russian-German Raw Materials Conference (Potsdam, Germany, 7-8 November 2018). The Russian-German Raw Materials Conference is held within the framework of the “Permanent Russian-German Forum on the Issues of the Use of Raw Materials”, which has as goals to develop new approaches to effectively use energy, mineral and renewable natural resources and to initiate cooperation in the field of sustainability and environmental protection. The contributions cover current trends in the development of raw materials markets and the world economy, the state of the environment and new technologies applied in the sector, effectively responding to modern challenges. The 63 accepted papers are grouped into four main sections: • Mineral exploration and mining• Mining services• Processing of raw materials• Other Innovation-Based Development of the Mineral Resources Sector: Challenges and Prospects will be of interest to academics and researchers involved in the mineral resources sector, but also to professionals in the public, foreign trade and education fields, and representatives of major corporations and professional associations.
Innovations and Breakthroughs in the Gold and Silver Industries: Concepts, Applications and Future Trends
by Vaikuntam Iyer Lakshmanan Barun GorainThe book describes all aspects of technical innovation related to the gold and silver industries, from ore identification through to processing. It includes details of comminution, pre-concentration and beneficiation, commercially available and recently developed innovative pyro and hydrometallurgical processes, including leaching processes, separation and purification, and recovery and refining. The book focuses on capital and operating cost estimation, process simulation, waste remediation and minimization. Sustainable gold and silver processes are examined with the use of clean technologies and efficient use of energy and water. Topics such as supply and demand of gold and silver, their exchange in major global markets, and the factors that influence gold and silver prices and major economic indices are discussed.Presents emerging trends and innovations in the areas of ore body knowledge, mining, processing, waste management, economics, finance and automation;Describes emerging enablers for the gold and silver industries such as digitization, automation and remote operations;Promotes breakthroughs in mining, processing, waste management, energy and water from an integrated operations perspective.
Innovations for Circularity and Knowledge Creation: Participation and Cooperative Approaches for Sustainability
by Massimiliano Mazzanti Andrea Bernardi Salvatore MonniCo-operatives are increasingly being recognized as important contributors to inclusive, sustainable and fair development. However, the co-operative movement faces a multitude of challenges, including the lack of access to credit. This book presents existing cases and new examples of the intersection between the co-operative economy and sustainability challenges. Chapters explore innovative circular and low carbon sustainable economy cases and practical examples of the role of co-operative organizations within the European Union. It asks how policy factors influence sustainability innovations, explores the role of workers’ involvement in firm strategies and analyses the management style of cooperative firms in facing sustainability challenges. This book will be an essential resource for scholars and students of sustainability and the circular economy, innovation management, HRM and labour studies.
Innovations for Sustainable Building Design and Refurbishment in Scotland
by Branka DimitrijevićThis book presents innovations for sustainable building design and refurbishment developed and tested through feasibility studies undertaken by researchers at Scottish universities in collaboration with small to medium size enterprises in Scotland during the 'CIC Start Online' project that ran from September 2009 to February 2013. The project was led by Glasgow Caledonian University in collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University, Glasgow School of Art, Heriot-Watt University, the Robert Gordon University, University of Edinburgh and the University of Strathclyde Glasgow. The book includes chapters on Context and Policies, Planning, Building Design, Technologies, Construction, Refurbishment and Performance. The contents of each chapter are based on 63 completed studies that were initiated by businesses operating in the construction sector or providing services to the sector, indicating the scope of research required to assist the industry to develop more sustainable products and processes. The book informs the reader about the range of innovations that were tested and highlight potential future research areas. Readers can find in-depth information by accessing the project website www. cicstart. org, where full reports on most studies and the video recordings of interactive online seminars that presented the outcomes of the studies are available. Along with the new knowledge on how innovations for sustainable building design and refurbishment can be applied in practice, the book demonstrates how joint projects of several universities can be successfully managed and how an immediate knowledge transfer can be organized by using web tools to reach over 2,200 current members nationally and internationally (in UK and 53 other countries).
Innovations in 3D Geo-Information Sciences
by Umit Isikdag3D GeoInfo aims to bring together international state-of-the-art research and facilitate the dialogue on emerging topics in the field of 3D geo-information. The conference offers an interdisciplinary forum in the fields of 3D data collection and modeling; reconstruction and methods for 3D representation; data management for maintenance of 3D geo-information or 3D data analysis and visualization. The book covers the best papers from 3D GeoInfo held in Istanbul in November 2013.
Innovations in Circular Economy and Renewable Energy in Africa (World Sustainability Series)
by Mona-Maria Narra Satyanarayana NarraIn many African countries, access to electricity and modern energy fuels remains a significant concern. Over 570 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa still lack electricity, and only 18% have access to modern cooking fuels. The region faces immense challenges, including massive debts, lack of maintenance, and system failures, underscoring the urgent need for investment in the energy sector's transition. Africa's overreliance on fossil fuels and the growing demand for energy, driven by economic expansion and population growth, could lead to sharp increases in greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, urbanization, economic activities, and rising living standards are increasing waste production, making waste management a pressing issue. The absence of adequate waste treatment technologies, financing, and regulatory frameworks exacerbates this challenge. Biomass remains a predominant energy source in Sub-Saharan Africa, often used in its raw state, leading to health hazards from incomplete combustion. However, the continent's abundant agricultural residues and other energetic wastes offer a significant opportunity. These can be transformed into various energy carriers, helping to meet or supplement Africa's energy and fuel needs. The current situation presents a unique opportunity for Africa to shift from a fossil-based economy to a sustainable green economy. Leveraging technology, knowledge, and skills can support this rapid transition and drive economic growth. Innovations in Circular Economy and Renewable Energy highlights current advancements in waste management, biomass utilization for energy, and innovations in green hydrogen production in Africa. This book showcases predominantly African research and insights first presented at the "First International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energy, and Green Hydrogen" in Kumasi, Ghana, in September 2023. Dive into this essential resource to explore transformative waste-to-energy technologies, the hybridization and flexibilization of renewable energy systems, and the path towards a sustainable future for Africa.
Innovations in Green Urbanization and Alternative Renewable Energy (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Federica Rosso Donato Morea Didit Okta PribadiThis book thoroughly examines the aims of green urbanism, providing a perspective to help responding to the growing environmental challenges posed by the enormous increase in human needs. The book gives insights about architectural intervention in urban planning which provides green design strategies in a way that improves the efficiency of building in terms of energy consumption and environmental conservation. The book also gives attention to the paradigm of the `intermediate city’, thus, helping in overcoming the challenges posed by the growing urbanization process. Finally, the book gives a futuristic vision of cities, anticipating their challenges and providing possible solutions for them. The book targets a wide audience interested in implementing the SDG goals in energy and green urban planning, and those interested the interdisciplinary nature of green urbanization and alternative and renewable energy accommodates.The book is a culmination of selected research papers from the 4th version of the International Online Conference on Green Urbanism (GU) of Roma Tre University, Italy (2020) & the 3rd version of the International Online Conference on Alternative and Renewable Energy Quest (2020).
Innovations in Ground Water and Soil Cleanup: From Concept to Commercialization
by Committee on Innovative Remediation TechnologiesMost books on ground water and soil cleanup address only the technologies themselves--not why new technologies are or are not developed. Innovations in Ground Water and Soil Cleanup takes a holistic approach to the entire field, addressing both the sluggish commercial development of ground water and soil cleanup technologies and the attributes of specific technologies. It warns that, despite cleanup expenditures of nearly $10 billion a year, the technologies remain rudimentary.This engaging book focuses on the failure of regulatory policy to link cleanup with the financial interests of the company responsible for the contamination. The committee explores why the market for remediation technology is uniquely lacking in economic drivers and why demand for innovation has been so much weaker than predicted.The volume explores how to evaluate the performance of cleanup technologies from the points of view of the public, regulators, cleanup entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders. The committee discusses approaches to standardizing performance testing, so that choosing a technology for a given site can be more timely and less contentious. Following up on Alternatives for Ground Water Cleanup (NRC, 1994), this sequel presents the state of the art in the cleanup of various types of ground water and soil contaminants. Strategies for making valid cost comparisons also are reviewed.
Innovations in Land Rights Recognition, Administration, and Governance
by Paul Munro-Faure Clarissa Augustinus Stig Enemark Klaus DeiningerThe importance of good land governance to strengthen women's land rights, facilitate land-related investment, transfer land to better uses, use it as collateral, and allow effective decentralization through collection of property taxes has long been recognized. The challenges posed by recent global developments, especially urbanization, increased and more volatile food prices, and climate change have raised the profile of land and the need for countries to have appropriate land policies. However, efforts to improve country-level land governance are often frustrated by technical complexities, institutional fragmentation, vested interests, and lack of a shared vision on how to move towards good land governance and measure progress in concrete settings. Recent initiatives have recognized the important challenges this raises and the need for partners to act in a collaborative and coordinated fashion to address them. The breadth and depth of the papers included in this volume, all of which were presented at the World Bank's Annual Conference on Land Policy and Administration, illustrate the benefits from such collaboration. They are indicative not only of the diversity of issues related to land governance but, more importantly, highlight that, even though the topic is complex and politically challenging, there is a wealth of promising new approaches to improving land governance through innovative technologies, country-wide policy dialogue, and legal and administrative reforms. The publication is based on an on-going partnership between the World Bank, the International Federation of Surveyors, the Global Land Tool Network and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization provide tools that can help to address land governance in practice and at scale. It is our hope that this volume will be of use to increase awareness of and support to the successful implementation of innovative approaches that can help to not only improve land governance, but also thereby contribute to the well-being of the poorest and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
Innovations in Land, Water and Energy for Vietnam’s Sustainable Development (UNIPA Springer Series)
by Mariano AnderleThis book presents recent innovative trends in land, water and energy management in Vietnam. Presenting the main projects and outcomes of a close collaboration between Italian and Vietnamese researchers in the last three years, the book is divided into three main sections: environment, climate change and land management in Vietnam; energy for Vietnam; and cities and utilities in Vietnam. The first section focuses on water systems, including rivers and seacoasts, and on new growing methods for more sustainable agriculture. The second section addresses energy and wastewater. The country’s rapid growth is a major challenge in terms of reinforcing the electrical infrastructures, and as such this section offers an overview of the government’s planned measures and their impact on the Vietnamese power system. The third section highlights cities and utilities in the context of increasing urbanization, exploring the urban morphology of the Vietnamese metropolis, particularly Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Innovations in Manufacturing for Sustainability (Materials Forming, Machining and Tribology)
by Kapil GuptaThis book provides details on the innovations made to achieve sustainability in manufacturing. It highlights the trends of current progress in research and development being done to achieve overall sustainability in manufacturing technology. Green-EDM, Hybrid machining, MQL assisted machining, sustainable casting, welding, finishing and casting, energy- and resource-efficient manufacturing are some of the important topics discussed in this book.
Innovations in Mass Timber: Sequestering Carbon with Style in Commercial Buildings
by Boyce ThompsonTrending topic on which there are few books, none written from a purely design point of view. Wooden Buildings Reach for the Skyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/30/todaysinyt/wooden-buildings-reach-for-the-sky-in-vaxjo-sweden.html?referringSource=articleShareFive Stories Tall and Made of Woodhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/17/realestate/five-stories-tall-and-made-of-wood.html?referringSource=articleShareAs Concerns Over Climate Change Rise, More Developers Turn to Woodhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/business/mass-timber-wood-buildings.html?referringSource=artichttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/20/style/engineered-wood-tower-construction.html?.?mc=aud_dev&ad-keywords=auddevgate&gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7KJBhDyARIsAHrAXaHHY8errrxRyekMa3u1yfaO3-hlB6P4tpWt23X1l9NnbkdQxH2J8z8aAtAcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Innovations in Mining Backfill Technology
by F.P.HASSANI; M.J.SCOBLE; T.R.YUProceedings of the 4th International Symposium held in Montreal, Oct.2-5, 1989. Paper topics include: review, laboratory testing, modelling and design, rockburst control, soft rock mining, and system design.
Innovations in Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
by Simon Jones Karin ReinkeRemote sensing of our environment is becoming increasingly accessible and important in today's society. This book aims to highlight some of the broad and multi-disciplinary applications, and emerging practices, that remote sensing and photogrammetric technologies lend themselves to. The papers have been selected from the 13th and 14th Australasian Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Conferences given by experts in remote sensing, spatial analysis and photogrammetry from across the Asia Pacific region. They are presented here as a collection of peer reviewed papers covering research into areas such as data fusion techniques and their applications in environmental monitoring, synoptic monitoring and data processing, terrestrial and marine applications of remote sensing, and photogrammetry.
Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture
by Muhammad Farooq Michele PisanteThis volume is a ready reference on sustainable agriculture and reinforce the understanding for its utilization to develop environmentally sustainable and profitable food production systems. It describes ecological sustainability of farming systems, present innovations for improving efficiency in the use of resources for sustainable agriculture and propose technological options and new areas of research in this very important area of agriculture.
Innovations in Sustainable Energy and Technology: Proceedings of ISET 2020 (Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology)
by P. Muthukumar Dilip Kumar Sarkar Debasis De Chanchal Kumar DeThis book presents best selected research papers presented at Innovation in Sustainable Energy and Technology India (ISET 2020), organized by Energy Institute Bangalore (A unit of RGIPT, an Institute of National Importance), India, during 3–4 December 2020. The book covers various topics of sustainable energy and technologies which includes renewable energy (solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and CSP, biomass, wind energy, micro hydro power, hydrogen energy, geothermal energy, energy materials, energy storage, hybrid energy), smart energy systems (electrical vehicle, cybersecurity, charging infrastructures, IOT & AI, waste management, PHEV (CNG/EV) and mobility (smart grids, IOT & AI, energy-efficient buildings, mart agriculture).
Innovations in Sustainable Mining: Balancing Environment, Ecology and Economy (Earth and Environmental Sciences Library)
by Kirtikumar Randive Shubhangi Pingle Anupam AgnihotriThis book explores sustainable mining knowledge, assessing researchers on the impacts of waste and new approaches to negotiating these impacts. Mining has always been a profitable venture; however, it comes with several boons and banes. The significant advantages of mining include employment generation, the establishment of townships and trade centers, and socio-economic growth. However, the mining activity is a significant cause of environmental degradation, including soils, atmosphere, water, solid wastes, changed topography, and health hazards. This book emphasizes value-added products from mining wastes and innovations for balancing environment, ecology, and economy. This book is designed for miners, policymakers, professionals, researchers, scientists, industrialists, and environmental agencies.
Innovations in Technologies: Infrastructural Development and Sustainable Materials (Sustainable Civil Infrastructures)
by Sudarshan Kurwadkar Bhalchandra V. Khode P. Y. Pawade Sujesh D. Ghodmare Hasim Ali KhanThis book harmoniously unites diverse cosmic perspectives, nurturing a collective understanding of current trends and cosmic challenges. In the book realm of engineering symphonies, the "International Conference on Recent Trends in Infrastructural Development and Sustainable Materials (IC-RTIDSM-2023)" stood tall as a grand compilation of ingenious research. Curated by the visionary Department of Civil Engineering at G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, this symposium danced into existence on the 25th and 26th of November 2023, a celestial stage for academia, business professionals, and aspiring engineers to unite in an ethereal exchange of creativity and knowledge. In pursuit of sustainable dreams, the conference ensemble aspired to unravel the secrets of eco-conscious materials and resilient infrastructure. The grand publication titled "International Conference on Recent Trends in Infrastructural Development and Sustainable Materials" adorned the illustrious pages of the esteemed Sustainable Civil Infrastructures book series indexed by Scopus. The grand stage of IC-RTIDSM-2023 sought to integrate the dazzling constellations of ongoing research and innovation from every corner of the globe. United under the cosmic banner of progress, luminaries, practitioners, and researchers merged their brilliance to orchestrate a celestial symphony of knowledge sharing and harmonious collaboration. This celestial chronicle, born from the harmonies of IC-RTIDSM-2023, emerges as a guiding star, illuminating the path of civil engineering's future. In the grand crescendo of its cosmic symphony, the International Conference on Recent Trends in Infrastructural Development and Sustainable Materials (IC-RTIDSM-2023) marks a celestial chapter of knowledge and cosmic cooperation in the realm of civil engineering. The celestial masterpiece borne from this cosmic gathering serves as a guiding star, illuminating the celestial paths of research, policy, and action toward resilient and sustainable civil infrastructures. Like a celestial conductor, it propels humanity forward, orchestrating a celestial ode to the present and future, resounding with the melody of a better tomorrow.
Innovations in Urban and Regional Systems: Contributions from GIS&T, Spatial Analysis and Location Modeling
by Jean-Claude ThillThis book presents cutting‐edge research on urban and regional systems applying modern spatial analytical techniques of Geographic Information Science & Technologies (GIS&T), spatial statistics, and location modeling. The contributions, written by leading scholars from around the globe, adopt a spatially explicit analytical perspective and highlight methodological innovations and substantive breakthroughs on many facets of the socioeconomic and environmental reality of urban and regional contexts. The book is divided into three parts: The first part offers an introduction to the research field, while the second part discusses critical issues in urban growth and urban management, presenting case studies on city and urban environments, their growth, data infrastructures and spatial and management issues. The third part then broadens the analysis to the regional scale, addressing growth, convergence and adaptation to new economic and information‐based realities. This book appeals to scholars of spatial and regional sciences as well as to policy decision-makers interested in advanced methods of spatial analysis, location modeling, and GIS&T.
Innovations in Ventilative Cooling (PoliTO Springer Series)
by Maria Kolokotroni Giacomo Chiesa Per HeiselbergThis book includes the most recent outcomes from research and professional practice in the ventilative cooling field, gathered by the selected panel of authors. It provides essential contents to face and reduce the rise of space cooling and ventilation energy uses in buildings by alternative ventilation and cooling solutions. The book is organised into three parts which include a detailed description of ventilative cooling boundaries and implications (working principles, KPIs, standards, comfort models, control techniques) and of principal techniques (night ventilation, controlled natural ventilation, hybrid solutions, PCM and mass activation, evaporative cooling, earth-to-air heat exchangers) along with an updated analysis of the background to the topic. Furthermore, the last part of the book defines a unique practical and theoretical framework to include ventilative cooling solutions in different building typologies along with their principal implications.
Innovations in the Development of Sustainable Infrastructure: Proceedings of the International Conference on Technological Innovations in Multidisciplinary Engineering and Sciences (TIMES-2024) (Sustainable Civil Infrastructures)
by Lokesh Choudhary Vaishali Sahu Aman GargThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge insights and research in sustainable infrastructure development, offering valuable solutions tailored to meet contemporary challenges. Encompassing a diverse range of topics such as green building technologies, climate-resilient infrastructure, smart applications, and low-carbon construction techniques, it presents essential knowledge for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders alike. With a keen focus on fostering innovation and promoting sustainable practices, this series serves as an indispensable resource for anyone invested in the advancement of sustainable infrastructure. Whether you're an academic seeking the latest research or a professional navigating real-world challenges, this series provides informative, engaging, and thought-provoking content to inspire action and drive positive change. To discover the roadmap to a greener, smarter future --this book series is your guide.
Innovative Approach for the Development of Sustainable Settlements in East Africa: Affordable Housing for Mogadishu (Research for Development)
by Oscar Eugenio Bellini Andrea Campioli Claudio Del Pero Cinzia M. L. Talamo Davide Chiaroni Stefano Guidarini Camillo MagniThis book deals with sustainable affordable housing in developing countries, providing the main results of the BECOMe research project of the Politecnico di Milano. Sustainable, affordable housing in developing countries is increasingly important for African and international stakeholders, with massive urbanization processes involving many countries consuming large territories and natural resources minus any strategy of sustainability and social equality and without consideration of the long-term effects on the environment and subsequent generations. While the issue of affordable housing requires approaches adapted to the many specific African contexts, the case of Somalia seems representative of a fragile context characterized by the uncertainty of the social, political, and economic situations and the lack of common shared legislative references and strategies. The book aims to provide knowledge and propose a methodological framework developed from this particular situation that can serve as a template. On the basis of this main objective, the book deals with approaches and problems related to the creation of sustainable housing ecosystems, activating and boosting local enterprises and stimulating foreign investors to revamp the national AEC sector and related manufacturing industries, models for modular settlements, and business models and assessment methodologies useful for evaluating a set of appropriate technological solutions. Chapters 03 and 07 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Development: Theories and Practices in Agriculture
by Syed Sheraz Mahdi Rajbir SinghThis book provides recent understanding about the sustainable development in agriculture. It includes information regarding new approaches for sustainable development in agriculture, horticulture and fisheries. It examines the effect of climate change and provides information on climate smart practices. In addition, some important aspects like quality seed production, role of bioinoculants, on-farm water harvesting, non-thermal processing of food, importance of water use in organic agriculture have also been discussed. It also presents in detail plant disease aspect and their management strategies. This book aims to provide an overall understanding of all aspects related to the study of environment resources, its protection for sustainable development. To meet the growing food demand of the over nine billion people who will exist by 2050 and the expected dietary changes, agriculture will need to produce 60 percent more food globally in the same period. The goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet society’s food and textile needs in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Practitioners of sustainable agriculture seek to integrate three main objectives into their work: a healthy environment, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. Every person involved in the food system growers, food processors, distributors, retailers, consumers, and waste managers can play a role in ensuring a sustainable agricultural system.