Enhancing the Efficiency of Plastic Recovery Facilities: Systematically Integrating Seasonal and Regional Variations of Municipal Solid Recyclable Waste Through Infeed Management.

Plastic Recovery Facilities are typically designed to process a specific, predetermined mix of plastic in the infeed. However, in many cases, the composition of the infeed varies seasonally and regionally. These variations may result in bottlenecks within sorting machines, thereby causing inconsistencies in the quality and quantity of recovered material.

New circularity indicator for decision making in the stockpile management of construction and demolition waste: Perspectives of Australian practitioners.

Despite the increasing popularity of the circular economy, there remains a lack of consensus on how to quantify circularity, a critical aspect of the practical implementation of this model. To address this gap, this article examines the industry's perspective and efforts toward implementing the circular economy in real-world scenarios. We conducted 40 interviews with engineers, project leaders, and top-level managers in the Australian construction sector.

Effect of Graphene Oxide Nanomaterials on the Durability of Concrete: A Review on Mechanisms, Provisions, Challenges, and Future Prospects.

This review focuses on recent advances in concrete durability using graphene oxide (GO) as a nanomaterial additive, with a goal to fill the gap between concrete technology, chemical interactions, and concrete durability, whilst providing insights for the adaptation of GO as an additive in concrete construction. An overview of concrete durability applications, key durability failure mechanisms of concrete, transportation mechanisms, chemical reactions involved in compromising durability, and the chemical alterations within a concrete system are discussed to understand how they impact the overall durability of concrete. The existing literature on the durability and chemical resistance of GO-reinforced concrete and mortar was reviewed and summarized.

The Role of Diet in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent gastrointestinal disorder that has a significant impact on the general population. The suboptimal medical treatments available for IBS contribute to its large economic burden. The pathophysiology of IBS is complex, and treatments often focus on managing specific symptoms.

A Review on Cementitious and Geopolymer Composites with Lithium Slag Incorporation.

This study critically reviews lithium slag (LS) as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM), thereby examining its physiochemical characteristics, mechanical properties, and durability within cementitious and geopolymer composites. The review reveals that LS's particle size distribution is comparable to fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), which suggests it can enhance densification and nucleation in concrete. The mechanical treatment of LS promotes early hydration by increasing the solubility of aluminum, lithium, and silicon.