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This study aims to optimize the production of biodiesel from <i>Blighia sapida</i> (Ackee) seed oil, a non-edible and underutilized feedstock, as a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil-based diesel fuels. The transesterification of <i>Blighia sapida</i> seed oil was...

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Macro- and microelements in waste can be returned to the soil as fertilizers and their sustainable use can reduce the need to extract natural resources. For example, the use of carbonate-clay flour, sewage sludge and waste sulfate sulfur to improve soil properties enables the natural recycling of th...

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The present study focused on the Upper Cretaceous to Middle Miocene sequence in the Central Gulf of Suez, Egypt. The Upper Cretaceous to Middle Miocene sequence in the October field is thick and deeply buried, consisting mainly of brown limestone, chalk limestone, and reefal limestone intercalated w...

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Unplanned dilution is a critical challenge in underground mining, directly affecting operating costs, resource recovery, stope stability and operational safety. This study presents an empirical–statistical framework that integrates the Mathews–Potvin stability graph, the Equivalent Linear Overbreak/...

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Cambuci is a native fruit from Brazil, and during the processing of this fruit, the peel is typically discarded due to limited knowledge of its physicochemical characteristics, which restricts its potential applications across various industries. Given the lack of detailed physicochemical characteri...

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This study analyzes the economic impacts of integrating floating offshore wind farms with a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The idea is to replace the use of natural gas for power supply with an offshore wind farm, considering the effects o...

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Concrete and mortar production consumes significant natural resources, leading to environmental concerns and sustainability challenges. Sustainable alternatives, such as industrial byproducts, have been explored to replace clinkers and aggregates. Basalt rock powder (BRP) is a promising option due t...

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Sustainable mineral resource management is critical amid escalating environmental concerns and growing demand for minerals in digital and clean energy technologies. While financial technology (FinTech) has been widely recognized for enhancing financial inclusion and economic efficiency, its role in...

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Using a relatively inexpensive method, phenol–cresol–formaldehyde resin (PhCR-F) was produced utilizing the byproducts of coal coking. It is shown that petroleum road bitumens, to which 1.0 wt.% PhCR-F is added, in terms of basic physical and mechanical parameters, comply with the requirements of th...

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This study was carried out at 10 randomly selected fringe villages of Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR) in the Terai region of West Bengal, India through personal interviews with 100 randomly selected respondents. The study documented 102 non-timber forest products (NTFPs) that were utilized throughout the y...

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Horizontal wells have revolutionized hydrocarbon production by enhancing recovery efficiency and reducing environmental impact. This paper presents an enhanced Black Oil Model simulator, written in Visual Basic, for three-dimensional two-phase (oil and water) flow through porous media. Unlike most e...

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Green coffee bean extracts (GCBEs) represent a promising alternative to improve ground beef’s microbial and oxidative stability. This study evaluated the content of bioactive metabolites, the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of extracts obtained from GCBE with different solvents (W, water; E,...

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The office furniture industry plays a pivotal role in shaping modern work environments, reflecting broader trends in industrial development and the diffusion of innovation. However, it faces significant imbalances globally – particularly in developing countries – such as fragmented competition, limi...

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Engineered laminated bamboo plays a crucial role in structural applications, addressing challenges such as bamboo’s natural variability, species differences, adhesives, and loading direction. This study examines the bending performance of three-layered laminated bamboo configurations using two speci...

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Wood plays an essential role in civil construction due to its structural and sustainable properties. The longitudinal (E) and the transverse (G) modulus of elasticity are crucial for designing beams under bending, where combined deformations occur due to normal and shear stresses. However, the estim...

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A Scotch pine wood annual ring (AR) structure was modeled using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software. The same AR was separately modeled to create earlywood (EW), transition wood (TW), and latewood (LW). All 3D models were additively manufactured using Hyper PLA material and Creality 3D printer. Compress...

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The article deals with composite materials based on caustic magnesite binder and wood fillers used in the fabrication of various types of objects in mechanical engineering, construction engineering, and oil and gas industries. Under operational conditions, caustic magnesite composites can be exposed...

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Rotary friction welding of wood typically uses dowels made from the same material as the base wood or involves specific modifications to the dowels, but these methods have practical limitations and are complex. This study focused on commonly used dowel materials (softwood: Scots pine, hardwood: birc...

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