A dynamic approach for the multi-compartment vehicle routing problem in waste management

M Mohammadi, G Rahmanifar… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Urban areas worldwide face a significant environmental challenge which is increasing
municipal solid waste rate. Addressing its negative consequences necessitates …

[HTML][HTML] Designing a resilient reverse network to manage the infectious healthcare waste under uncertainty: a stochastic optimization approach

K Govindan, FSN Fard, F Asgari, S Sorooshian… - Computers & Industrial …, 2024 - Elsevier
The global expansion of healthcare facilities has resulted in increased levels of infectious-
hazardous waste, posing serious threats to the environment and public health. Existing …

Turquoise hydrogen and waste optimization: A Bi-objective closed-loop and sustainable supply chain model for a case in Mexico

M Ramezani, M Khazaei, F Gholian-Jouybari… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Turquoise Hydrogen, a new generation of hydrogen production, is much closer to green and
less polluting than regular Hydrogen. Substantial evidence indicates that Mexico's organic …

Routing optimization for medical waste collection considering infectious risk and multiple disposal centers

N Wang, W Cui, M Zhang, Q Jiang - Expert Systems with Applications, 2023 - Elsevier
The routing optimization for medical waste collection severely affects the efficiency and
safety of medical waste disposal. The infectivity of medical waste exacerbates the potential …

[HTML][HTML] Design of a reverse logistics network for medical waste considering location and routing decisions

Y Palomino-Perez, M Rojas, R Amaya-Mier - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
Medical waste generated in healthcare facilities is categorized as hazardous due to its
infectious, toxic, or radioactive properties, posing substantial risks to human health and the …

[HTML][HTML] A bi-objective data-driven chance-constrained optimization for sustainable urban medical waste management

J Zhao, J Chen, GY Ke, Z Chen - Expert Systems with Applications, 2025 - Elsevier
The processing and transportation of medical waste pose uncertain threats to the
surrounding people and the environment in urban road networks. This paper aims to …

A Mathematical Optimization Model for the Pharmaceutical Waste Location‐Routing Problem Using Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization

S Aghakhani, P Pourmand… - Mathematical Problems in …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Pharmaceutical waste management is a significant concern that poses risks to human and
environmental health. The ineffective management of expired and unused medications can …

[HTML][HTML] A Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Algorithm for Multi-Objective Agricultural Site Selection and Logistics Optimization Problem

H Liu, J Zhang, Z Zhou, Y Dai, L Qin - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
The challenge of optimizing the distribution path for location logistics in the cold chain
warehousing of fresh agricultural products presents a significant research avenue in …

3D Hover Location and Drone Routing Optimization for One-to-Many Continuous Wireless Charging Problem

X Zhou, J Xu, T Guo, S Wang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The Internet of Things presents a significant economic value potential, where sensors play a
crucial role in its infrastructure. However, the restricted electricity of sensors limits the …

[HTML][HTML] A sustainable multi-objective model for the hazardous waste location-routing problem: A real case study

A Zabihian-Bisheh, HR Vandchali, V Kayvanfar… - Sustainable Operations …, 2024 - Elsevier
A substantial extent of harmful rubbish produced from manufacturing processes and health
segments has posed a significant warning to the health of humans by affecting …