A review on impressive Z-and S-scheme photocatalysts composed of g-C3N4 for detoxification of antibiotics

P Hemmati-Eslamlu, A Habibi-Yangjeh - FlatChem, 2023 - Elsevier
With the striking release of antibiotic wastewater into the aqueous environments, currently,
antibiotic contaminations have become a drastic worldwide issue. To alleviate this issue …

Sensors on Internet of Things Systems for the Sustainable Development of Smart Cities: A Systematic Literature Review

F Zeng, C Pang, H Tang - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a critical component of smart cities and a key contributor to the
achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG) 11 …

Greening smart cities: An investigation of the integration of urban natural resources and smart city technologies for promoting environmental sustainability

CX Hui, G Dan, S Alamri, D Toghraie - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2023 - Elsevier
The integration of urban natural resources and smart city technologies as a means to
promote sustainability is investigated in this study using a descriptive-analytical literature …

A thorough examination of smart city applications: Exploring challenges and solutions throughout the life cycle with emphasis on safeguarding citizen privacy

L Xia, DT Semirumi, R Rezaei - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2023 - Elsevier
With the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoTs), it is
crucial to acknowledge the potential security and privacy issues that arise from these …

[HTML][HTML] Optimal water management strategies: paving the way for sustainability in smart cities

AA Bouramdane - Smart Cities, 2023 - mdpi.com
Global urbanization and increasing water demand make efficient water resource
management crucial. This study employs Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) to evaluate …

Dynamic nonlinear effects of urbanization on wastewater discharge based on inertial characteristics of wastewater discharge

X Liu, W Guo - Science of The Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
This study examines the impact of urbanization on wastewater discharge (WD) in 30
provinces in mainland China, considering the inertia characteristics of WD. Various models …

[HTML][HTML] Waste management in the Smart City: Current practices and future directions

D Szpilko, A de la Torre Gallegos, F Jimenez Naharro… - Resources, 2023 - mdpi.com
The discourse surrounding sustainability, particularly in the urban environment, has gained
considerable momentum in recent years. The concept of a smart city epitomises the …

Aggravating or alleviating? Smart city construction and urban inequality in China

Z Yang, W Gao, Q Han, L Qi - Technology in Society, 2024 - Elsevier
A series of studies have been conducted in recent years to address the academic and policy
debate on smart cities, some of which argue that the adoption of smart technologies to …

[HTML][HTML] Urban dynamic in high spatiotemporal resolution: The case study of Porto

B Jardim, M de Castro Neto, P Calçada - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2023 - Elsevier
Cities that prioritize sustainability leverage data from daily urban activities to make informed
decisions. Research has shown the effectiveness of indicators regarding traffic, public …

Smart city air quality management through leveraging drones for precision monitoring

M Bakirci - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024 - Elsevier
Air pollution stands out as one of the most critical challenges impacting public health, the
overall quality of life, and the pursuit of sustainable development in urban environments …