The disruptive action of Industry 4.0 technologies cross-fertilizing Circular Economy throughout society

C Sassanelli, JA Garza-Reyes, Y Liu… - Computers & Industrial …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The Industry 4.0 concept, invariably more intertwined with the Circular Economy
paradigm, has been increasingly applied outside the manufacturing domain. As a side …

Opportunities and Obstacles of Blockchain Use in Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal 11: A Systematic Scoping Review

M Shahmohammad, MM Salamattalab, W Sohn… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11), which focuses on
making cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and ecologically viable, is an essential framework for …

Measuring circular economy transition potential for industrial wastes

CK Yang, HW Ma, KH Liu, MH Yuan - Sustainable Production and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The circular economy (CE) represents a paradigm shift in global production system,
promoting a transition away from the linear model towards maximizing resource intensity …

A review of sustainability concerns in the use of blockchain technology: Evidence from the agri-food and the pharmaceutical sectors

M Kontopanou, G Tsoulfas, T Dasaklis… - E3S Web of …, 2023 - e3s-conferences.org
Blockchain is an evolving technology with promising applications in various sectors. The
introduction of blockchain in the industry has the potential to provide a significant …

Intelligent Waste-Volume Management Method in the Smart City Concept

K Lipianina-Honcharenko, M Komar, O Osolinskyi… - Smart Cities, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research paper proposes an innovative approach to urban waste management using
intelligent methods of classification, clustering, and forecasting. The application of this …

A computer vision-based system for real-time component identification from waste printed circuit boards

H Sharma, H Kumar - Journal of Environmental Management, 2024 - Elsevier
With an exponential increase in consumers' need for electronic products, the world is facing
an ever-increasing economic and environmental threat of electronic waste (e-waste). To …

Integrating blockchain technology success factors in the supply chain of circular economy-driven construction materials: An environmentally sustainable paradigm

AK Singh, VRP Kumar - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
Integrating blockchain technology (BT) with the circular economy (CE) concepts into the
building materials supply chain is a crucial yet understudied field of research. Incorporating …

Integration of advanced digital technologies in the hospitality industry: A technological approach towards sustainability

R Singh, A Gehlot, SV Akram… - Sustainable …, 2024 - sei.ardascience.com
The potential assimilation of Industry 4.0 technologies across diverse sectors unlocks the
pathways to achieve sustainability through innovative infrastructure with sustainable …

[HTML][HTML] Expert Perspectives on Blockchain in the Circular Economy: A Delphi Study with Industry Specialists.

G Caldarelli - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
The burgeoning interest in both the circular economy and blockchain technology has
spurred numerous proposed integrations. Despite this enthusiasm, empirical research …

Optimizing location-routing and demand allocation in the household waste collection system using a branch-and-price algorithm

J Han, J Zhang, H Guo, N Zhang - European Journal of Operational …, 2024 - Elsevier
In catering to the rapid development of urbanization and the growing urban population, it is
essential to design an efficient and effective household waste collection system for …