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Sustainable Production: Treatment to Avoid Water Contamination by the Paper Mill in Uruguay
(2023-11)The UPM mill is designed to produce pulp from eucalyptus wood and is estimated to produce up to 2.1 million tons per year. This implies a great risk to the environment as the wastewater flows through the rivers. The solution ... -
Renewable Electricity Supply: Alternative Energies for Remote Areas in Argentina
(2023-11)Abstract- In Argentina, approximately 500,000 people in remote rural areas lack electricity due to infrastructure challenges. Access to reliable electricity is vital for well-being and socio-economic development. Geographic ... -
Urban Heat Islands: Green Roofs as a Potential Way to Attenuate Temperatures in Cities
(2024-02-27)The excessive construction and the destruction of green spaces have had notable consequences on the environment within cities. Under this context, green roofs have been proposed to attenuate these issues and to achieve ... -
Radioactive Waste Management: Practices for Safe and Effective Disposal
(2023-11)Abstract— Nuclear energy is an important source of electricity that can help meet the world’s growing energy needs. However, the safe and effective disposal of radioactive waste generated from nuclear power plants and other ... -
Agricultural Pollution: Mitigating the Effects of Pesticides
(2023-11)Abstract— Modern agricultural practices have started the process of agricultural pollution with the use of pesticides on crops. Pesticides are substances used to control or eradicate pests. The overuse of pesticides can ... -
Water Scarcity and the Construction Industry: Implementation of Alternative Sources of Drinking Water for Civil Works
(2023-12-19)Abstract— This article focuses on the importance of using potable water, a limited and essential resource, in the production of concrete in the construction industry. It is also highlighted that the use of non-potable water ... -
Lack of Sanitation: Algae Ponds for Wastewater Treatment in Remote and Rural Areas
(2023-12-19)Abstract— Millions of people around the world do not have decent access to sanitation to meet their basic hygiene and health needs, leading to disease and thousands of deaths per year. The objective of this work is to ... -
Lack of Energy in Isolated Communities: Micro and Small Hydropower Generators for Creeks and Rivers
(2023-12-19)Abstract— Currently, there are millions of people who do not have electricity because they live in small towns or far from cities. In addition to distance, poverty is also a factor that affects access to energy and the ... -
Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Efficient Management and Reuse by means of Batch Recirculation Electrocoagulation
(2023-12-19)Abstract—In the last few decades the exponential urban growth and the development of new technologies have been demanding more resources from the earth. The minerals extraction and the following production processes that ... -
Solar-Thermal Energy: The Solution to the Energy Storage Problem in Industries
(2023-12-19)Abstract— Renewable energies, like solar energy, are stored in batteries for later use. These batteries supply electrical energy when production is not possible or stops, for example at nights or on cloudy days. However, ... -
Transforming Waste into a Valuable Resource: Plasma Technology as a Clean Energy Source
(2023-11-29)Abstract— In an era of rapid urbanization and industrial expansion, this paper addresses the pressing issue of overpopulation and its direct consequence: environmental contamination. To tackle this challenge, a sustainable ... -
Low-Carbon 3D Printed Concrete: A General Review of the Technology and Method
(2023-11-28)Abstract— During the last decades, there has been an increase in interest in news about technologies and application methods to turn concrete into a less polluting material. 3-D Printed Concrete technology is an innovation ... -
Dumping of Phosphate in Sources of Water: Impact on Rivers and Possible Solution
(2023-11-28)Abstract— The main objective of this work is to address the contamination of the rivers due to the presence of phosphate, a highly harmful chemical waste. Phosphates trigger a high volume of algae, change river colour and ... -
Smart Farming for a Sustainable Future: Automating Hydroponics
(2023-11-21)Abstract - As the population grows, so does food consumption, but the planet has a limited capacity for growing fruit or vegetables. Moreover, there are vast areas of challenging soils worldwide where traditional farming ... -
Hunger Zero: Agriculture Optimization Using Modern Technologies
(2023-11)Abstract— Hunger is a persistent and complex global issue. Inadequate access to food and essential nutrients, especially among children, leads to malnutrition with severe health implications. This paper highlights the ... -
CO2 Capture in Large Industries: The Post-Combustion Method
(2023-11-27)Abstract— This paper presents methods for CO2 capture that are important to address the problem of contamination in large scale industries. The impact of carbon dioxide in the environment is described to understand why it ... -
Water Overconsumption: Devices for Efficient Water Management in Tourist Cities
(2023-11-27)Abstract— This project presents the actions and activities that generate lack of water in tourist cities in tourist seasons, showing which ones generate more consumption and the problems that they cause. In addition to ... -
Diversifying the Energy Matrix: Implementation of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines in Urban Areas in Argentina
(2023-11-17)In the global shift towards renewable energy, efforts to expedite implementation are underway. Currently, renewable energy constitutes 13.47% of the world's total energy matrix. However, Argentina, despite embracing various ... -
Lithium Batteries: Recycling Methods to Reduce their Environmental Impact
(2023-11)Abstract—In recent years, the tech industry has seen significant growth, with lithium batteries (LIBs) playing a crucial role in powering portable devices. However, the widespread use of LIBs has raised concerns about their ... -
Decarbonizing the environment: Viability analysis of carbon emission reduction processes in thermoelectric power plants
(2022-11-02)Abstract— The uncontrolled emission of CO2 gases into the atmosphere is one of the main causes of global warming. This gas, made up of carbon and oxygen, is produced by the combustion of fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, ...