OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Waste Management & Research is 8. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Navigating regulatory challenges, technical performance and circular economy integration of mineral-based waste materials for sustainable construction: A mini review in the European context	117
Raman spectroscopy combined with active hyperspectral sensing for classification of waste plastics containing brominated flame retardants: A sensor fusion approach	109
Multiple-criteria decision analysis to substantiate the prospects of industrial and solid municipal wastes as slurry fuel components	89
Social cost–-benefit analysis of solid waste management options with application to Mumbai, India	87
Provision of extended producer responsibility system for products packaging: A case study of Iran	64
Measuring circularity: A (still) ongoing methodological challenge	59
A spatial decision support system for municipal solid waste landfill sites (case study: The Mazandaran Province, Iran)	55
Recycling alkali lignin-derived biochar with adsorbed cadmium into cost-effective CdS/C photocatalyst for methylene blue removal	47
Mini-review of waste sector greenhouse gas and short-lived climate pollutant emissions in Tyre Caza, Lebanon, using the Solid Waste Emissions Estimation Tool (‘SWEET’)	46
Energy recovery and waste treatment using the co-pyrolysis of biomass waste and polymer	45
A construction and demolition waste management model applied to social housing to trigger post-pandemic economic recovery in Mexico	44
Bad or worse? Applying critical theory to explore the impacts of Payatas dumpsite closure on the former waste pickers	44
Don’t waste our future – urban mining as a building block for activities in the building and construction sector	43
Thanks to Reviewers	42
Preventing food waste in subsidy-based university dining systems: An artificial neural network-aided model under uncertainty	41
Household food waste in rural China: A noteworthy reality and a systematic analysis	38
At-sea solid waste production by a small-scale fishery in Peru	38
Remediation of metals and plastic from e-waste by iron mine indigenous acidophilic bacteria	36
Enhancing oil–water emulsion separation via synergistic filtration using graphene oxide–silver oxide nanocomposite-embedded polyethersulfone membrane	36
Degradation of refractory organic matter in the effluent from a semi-aerobic aged refuse biofilter-treated landfill leachate by a nano-Fe₃O₄ enhanced ozonation process	36
Mini-review of sewage sludge parameters related to system modelling	34
The effect of dietary awareness on household food waste	33
Methodology to quantify single-use plastic products in municipal solid waste Part 2: Quantification of tobacco products with filters in Germany	32
Effect of thermal and ultrasonic pretreatment on lactic acid fermentation of food waste	32
Solid waste management and Aedes aegypti infestation interconnections: A regression tree application	32

Measurement of the NO_x reduction effect on food wastewater during waste incineration	32
Circular economy strategies for waste management in Sri Lanka: A focus on demolitions and repurpose and material recovery and production stages	32
Healthcare waste management assessment: Challenges for hospitals in COVID-19 pandemic times	30
Influence of organic loading rate and temperature fluctuation caused by solar energy heating on food waste anaerobic digestion	30
Application of a sustainable location index approach to landfill site selection in Monterrey, Mexico	28
Improvements in the anaerobic digestion of biological sludge from pulp and paper mills using thermal pretreatment	28
A systematic review of plastic recycling: technology, environmental impact and economic evaluation	28
Enrichment of hydrogen production from fruit waste biomass using ozonation assisted with citric acid	27
Effects of straw addition on the physicochemical and microbial features of black soldier fly larvae frass derived from fish meat and bone meal	27
Interrelationships among critical success factors for the planning of municipal solid waste management PPP projects in India using structural equation modelling	27
Municipal solid waste landfill: Evidence of the effect of applied landfill management on vegetation composition	26
Greenhouse gas mitigation scenarios in the solid waste sector for compliance with the Brazilian NDC: Case study of the Recife metropolitan area, Brazil	26
Sensor-based characterization of construction and demolition waste at high occupancy densities using synthetic training data and deep learning	26
Supply chain optimisation for recycling and remanufacturing sustainable management in end-of-life vehicles: A mini-review and classification	26
Waste of electrical and electronic equipment management from the perspective of a circular economy: A Review	25
Environment-friendly, efficient process for mechanical recovery of waste lithium iron phosphate batteries	25
A comprehensive study of temperature data during the filling and post-closure phases at a landfill in Québec, Canada: Application of a thermal–mechanical–biological model	25
Thermodynamic model of MSWI flue gas cooling path: Effect of flue gas composition on heavy metal binding forms	25
Environmental implications of reprocessing agricultural waste into animal food: An experience with rice straw and citrus pruning waste	25
Disaster waste management challenges and enabling factors for strategic planning: The case of the Beirut Port explosion	24
Pyrolysis of municipal solid waste compost: Pilot plant evaluation as a sustainable practise of waste management	23
Construction waste landfill volume estimation using ground penetrating radar	23
Fe-POM/attapulgite composite materials: Efficient catalysts for plastic pyrolysis	22
Disposal of hazardous industrial waste in cement kiln – A pilot study of acid tar sludge	21
Economic incentive in enhancing community waste separation and collection: A panel data analysis in China	21
Image capturing, segmentation and data analysis of shredded refuse streams	21
A multi-stakeholder digital platform for regional construction and demolition waste management	21
Assessment of medical and pharmaceutical waste flows during the coronavirus pandemic in the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region, Morocco	20
Socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on waste bank closed-loop system in Surabaya, Indonesia	20
The use of urban biowaste and excavated soil in the construction sector: A literature review	20
Self-reported behaviours and measures related to plastic waste reduction: European citizens’ perspective	20
Wedge method for landfill stability analysis considering temperature increase	20
Reducing waste management scenario space for developing countries: A hierarchical clustering on principal components approach	19
Use of a novel water separation process for the recovery of the mineral fraction from the stabilized organic fraction found in municipal waste	19
Celebrating WM&R’s first 40 years – And lessons learned for the future	19
Potential for the valorisation of brewer’s spent grains: A case study for the sequential extraction of saccharides and lignin	19
Developing and evaluating an intervention to improve the disposal of compostable packaging at UK workplaces	19
The effectiveness of stage-matched interventions in changing waste source separation behaviour: Evidence from a consecutive quasi-experiment	18
Shifting perceptions of informal operators in the service and value chains: A retrospective of 40 years of observation and advocacy for informal recyclers and waste service providers, through the eyes	18
Comparative study on the treatment of refractory organics in landfill leachate by homogeneous and heterogeneous Fenton advanced oxidation processes	18
The fire risk of portable batteries in their end-of-life: Investigation of the state of charge of waste lithium-ion batteries in Austria	18
Synergistic effect of polyvinyl chloride and coal ash on thermal separation of heavy metals from MSWI fly ash through molten salt process	18
Recovery of pure PET from wool/PET/elastane textile waste through step-wise enzymatic and chemical processing	18
Isolation and characterization of quorum quenching bacteria from municipal solid waste and bottom ash co-disposal landfills	18
Municipal solid waste collection systems: An indicator to assess the reusability of products	18
Investigating the distribution of microplastics in soils from e-waste dismantling sites and their adsorption of heavy metals	17
Policy scenario of plastic waste mitigation in Indonesia using system dynamics	17
WEEE treatment and system management in Italy and Serbia: A comparison	16
Mini-review: Nanoparticles for enhanced biogas upgrading	16
X-ray transmission imaging of waste printed circuit boards for value estimation in recycling using machine learning	16

Solving the waste bin location problem with uncertain waste generation rate: A bi-objective robust optimization approach	16
Methane emissions from trees planted on a closed landfill site	16
Mini review of microplastic pollutions and its impact on the environment and human health	16
How does plastic compare with alternative materials in the packaging sector? A systematic review of LCA studies	16
Impact of thermal soil treatment on heavy metal mobility in the context of waste management	16
Storage facilities reclamation using dredged sediments from waterways: Growing media formulation for plants according to the EU Ecolabel requirements	15
Clean environment index: A new approach for litter assessment	15
Transitioning towards a sustainable circular city: How to evaluate and improve urban solid waste management in Brazil	15
Use of polypropylene pyrolysis oil in alternative fuel production	15
Evaluation of the potential of feedstock combinations and their biochars for soil amendment	15
Capacity assessment and implementation analysis of common treatment facility for the management of infectious healthcare waste in rapidly urbanising city of Nepal	14
Effectiveness of NGOs in mountainous solid waste management: A case study from Healing Himalayas in Rakchham, Himachal Pradesh, India	14
Extended producer responsibility in developing economies: Assessment of promoting factors through retail electronic firms for sustainable e-waste management	14
Dynamic routing for waste collection and transportation with multi-compartment electric vehicle using smart waste bins	14
Investigation of plastic waste management in Thailand using material flow analysis	14
Determinants of reduction of food loss and waste in Indian agri-food supply chains for ensuring food security: A multi-stakeholder perspective	13
Re-assessing global municipal solid waste generation	13
The management and prevention of food losses and waste in low- and middle-income countries: A mini-review in the Africa region	13
Challenges confronting waste pickers in Indonesia: An on-field analysis	13
The global energy matrix and use of agricultural residues for bioenergy production: A review with inspiring insights that aim to contribute to deliver solutions for society and industrial sectors thro	13
Waste management evolution in the last five decades in developing countries – A review	13
Sustainable waste management of medical waste in African developing countries: A narrative review	13
Discharge of lithium-ion batteries in salt solutions for safer storage, transport, and resource recovery	13
An in-depth analysis of hospital food waste in terms of magnitude, nutritional value, and environmental and financial perspectives: A cross-sectional study	13
Assessment of bio-medical waste before and during the emergency of novel Coronavirus disease pandemic in India: A gap analysis	13
Exploring the household food-wasting behaviour: A bibliometric review	12
A review of advances in valorization and post-treatment of anaerobic digestion liquid fraction effluent	12
Pyrolysis and combustion of industrial hemp, coal and their blends for thermal analysis by thermogravimetric analysis/Fourier transform infrared spectrometer	12
Prediction of municipal solid waste generation and analysis of dominant variables in rapidly developing cities based on machine learning – a case study of China	12
Steps forward to adopt a circular economy strategy by the tourism industry	12
Recycling solar-grade silicon from end-of-life photovoltaic modules by Al–Si solvent refining	12
Sector arc routing-based spatial decision support system for waste collection in Brazil	12
Unlocking the significant worldwide potential of better waste and resource management for climate mitigation: with particular focus on the Global South	12
Towards circular economy in the textiles and clothing value chain through blockchain technology and IoT: A review	12
Municipal solid waste management with recyclable potential in developing countries: Current scenario and future perspectives	12
Seasonal variability of the quantity and morphological composition of generated waste and selectively collected waste	12
Quantification of food loss and waste and its percentage estimation along the food supply chain in Korea	12
A mini-review of the physical recycling methods for plastic parts in end-of-life vehicles	12
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare waste generation: Correlations and trends from a tertiary hospital of a developed country	11
Electronic waste control and management in Ghana: A critical assessment of the law, perceptions and practices	11
From dumping to circular economy: There is no success like failure	11
Effect of iron nitrate modification on elimination of organic matter from landfill leachate by sludge-based activated carbon	11
Time to dump the waste hierarchy?	11
Prediction of e-waste generation: Application of modified adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (MANFIS)	11
Investigation of reactions occurring in waste combustion ash using thermal analysis coupled with gas analysis and characterization	10
Prediction of oxygen distribution in the waste mass from an aeration well in bioreactor landfills	10
Waste to energy, indispensable cornerstone for circular economy: A mini-review	10
Forecasting medical waste in Istanbul using a novel nonlinear grey Bernoulli model optimized by firefly algorithm	10
Impact of regulatory policy instruments on plastic waste generation in India: A system dynamics approach	10
Assessing the management of healthcare waste for disease prevention and environment protection at selected hospitals in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo	10
Assessment of in situ properties of municipal solid waste with a large-diameter borehole method	10
Material studies for the recycling of abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG)	10
Megacities need both: Circular economy and final sinks!	10
Towards more sustainable oceans: A review of the pressing challenges posed by marine plastic litter	10
Risk minimizing framework for solar photovoltaics	10
A method for evaluating and verifying biochemical methane potential test completion performed with landfilled municipal solid waste	10
Biochar-based fertilizers from co-pyrolysis of algae and hazelnut shell with triple superphosphate: Physicochemical properties and slow release performance	9
Technical solutions for waste classification and management: A mini-review	9
Four-decades evolutionary development of municipal solid waste management in China: Implications for sustainable waste management and circular economy	9
The concept of food waste and food loss prevention and measuring tools	9
Food waste bioconversion into new food: A mini-review on nutrients circularity in the production of mushrooms, microalgae and insects	9
Comparison of different waste bin monitoring approaches: An exploratory study	9
Consumer survey on the final consumer behavior concerning the disposal of WEEE in Germany	9
Smart waste management and air pollution forecasting: Harnessing Internet of things and fully Elman neural network	9
Management of healthcare waste collection and segregation for developing countries	9
A comprehensive review of recycling and reusing methods for plastic waste focusing Indian scenario	9
Identifying and prioritizing sustainability indicators for China’s assessing demolition waste management using modified Delphi–analytic hierarchy process method	9
Biomedical waste generation at Ayurveda hospitals in South Asia: A mini review of the composition, quantities and characteristics	9
Review of the global evolution of regulations on single-use plastics and lessons drawn for Canada	8
Coconut shell and husk biochar: A review of production and activation technology, economic, financial aspect and application	8
Environmental ethics considerations in circular economy and waste management	8
Stakeholders’ participation in environmental regulation: A case study of the sectoral agreement of packaging reverse logistics in Brazil	8
Preparation of artificial MSW leachate for treatment studies: Testing on black soldier fly larvae process	8
Quantifying odour impacts from aged organic waste to be considered as a priority constraint in route optimization for waste collection trucks	8
Biowaste treatment through industrial insect farms: One bioeconomy puzzle piece towards a sustainable net-zero carbon economy?	8
The nine development bands: A conceptual framework and global theory for waste and development	8
Temperature effects on ageing properties and diffusivity of a HDPE GM in landfill	8
Education and training: Key solution to self-management and economic sustainability of waste pickers organisations	8
Forecasting e-waste recovery scale driven by seasonal data characteristics: A decomposition-ensemble approach	8