Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy

Papers
(The TQCC of Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy is 6. 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.)
ArticleCitations
Circular Economy: not just another name for waste treatment157
Forecasting solar energy consumption using a fractional discrete grey model with time power term94
Assessing eco-technological innovation efficiency using DEA approach: insights from the OECD countries90
Low-hazardous multi-functional textile through one-step nano-assisted processing83
Experimental elucidation of performance of four extracting solvents for reclamation of spent lubricating oil using extraction–flocculation process82
A sustainable solution: mitigating sulphur dioxide emissions through adsorption on chemically modified iron oxide nanoparticles81
Understanding the nexus: economic complexity and environmental degradation in Sub-Saharan Africa72
Informal economy and CO2 emissions: threshold effects of information and communication technology65
Nexus between green innovation, policy stability, and environmental sustainability on sustainable economic growth: the case of China60
Investigation of freeze–thaw resistance of natural and sintered magnesia wastes in self-compacting concrete54
Techno-economic assessment of common reed and sewage sludge co-fermentation improved by vapothermal pre-treatment50
Sustainable supply chain management in construction industry: a Turkish case48
Sustainable Development Goals—Climate Action Nexus:Quantification of Synergies and Trade-offs46
A SWOT-AHP analysis on biodiesel as an alternative future marine fuel44
Technological and dimensional improvements in onshore commercial large-scale wind turbines in the world and Turkey44
Recent advances in ultrasensitive electrochemical sensors and biosensors for determination of antibiotics in environment samples43
Assessment of carbon emission reduction potential in industrial heating processes in Ruicheng, China42
Biosynthesized MgO@SnO2 nanocomposite and their modification with polyvinylpyrrolidone. Efficiency for removal of heavy metals and contaminants from industrial petroleum wastewater41
Implementation of sustainable development goals in the cosmetics industry based on the example of cleansing cosmetics containing a surfactin-rich digestate extract40
Analyzing the Nexus of development and environmental impact in China: sustainable pathways40
Batteries and flow batteries-life cycle assessment in Indian conditions38
Economic and environmental analysis of composite recycling techniques for the design of future waste management supply chains38
Application of sugarcane bagasse and peanut shell in natura as bioadsorbents for vinasse treatment38
Epipremnum aureum-derived nano-iron as a sustainable adsorbent for enhanced remediation of lead and chromium37
Spatial autocorrelation analysis of the environmental efficiency of coal-fired power plants in China36
Carbon dots support for preconcentration and analysis of anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen: an innovative remedy for wastewater treatment36
The CCLW collagen biocomposite consisting Ag–Fe3O4 nanoparticles as a novel biomaterial with a view to facile green approach32
Would surgery duration affect the microbial concentration in operating rooms? Implications for sustainable and low-carbon healthcare environments32
Antimicrobial and UV protection finishing of cotton fabric with copper nanoparticles synthesized using S.cumini leaf extract31
Balancing agriculture, environment and natural resources: insights from Pakistan’s load capacity factor analysis31
The evaluation of catalytic activity, reaction mechanism and catalyst classification in diesel particulate filter: a review30
Optimum operations and performance comparison of CO2-propane and CO2-R152a mixture-based transcritical power cycles recovering diesel power plant waste heat30
Experimental study on wood chips gasification over Ni/dolomite30
The impact of energy consumption permit trading scheme on green development efficiency: firm-level evidence in China29
Multi-criteria analysis of barriers to the use of green building technologies in residential buildings: a case study of Mashhad, Iran27
Material flow of nickel in nickel metal hydride batteries waste and possible circularity improvement in Thailand27
Benchmarking the darrieus wind turbine configurations through review and data envelopment analysis26
Multi-objective assessment for industrial sustainability26
Optimizing compression ignition engine performance and emissions with onboard oxygen concentrator: an experimental study26
Physical, microstructure and leaching assessments for pavement road base containing mixed steel slag and cathode ray tube glass26
Optimizing simultaneous energy management for slow- and fast-charging electric vehicles: a hybrid approach25
Analyzing driving forces of China’s carbon emissions from 1997 to 2040 and the potential emission reduction path: through decomposition and scenario analysis24
Degradation of amoxicillin using CoFe2O4@three-dimensional TiO2@graphene aerogels composite: kinetic, reusability, mineralization, degradation pathway, and toxicity assessment24
Risk assessment of sugarcane bagasse pellet plant equipment using hybrid multi‑criteria decision‑making techniques to reduce environmental hazards23
The dual-effect of the CO2 capture efficient by red mud under atmospheric pressure and synergistic de–alkalization23
Exploring the potential of cutting battery use in electric vehicles23
Does green finance policy promote green total factor productivity? Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment in the green finance pilot zone23
Recycling price and service of a platform-based WEEE reverse supply chain under government subsidy23
Taguchi’s approach for optimization of photocatalytic process for greywater treatment and energy harvesting using ZnO/TiO2/Ti heterojunction photoanode23
The application of scCO2 medium in cellulosic fibers: a sustainable approach in textile production23
Optimal capacitated multi-product robust cement supply chain Network design considering carbon emission policies23
Digital twins for dynamic sustainable decision making: a research need in the study of engineering sustainability22
Thermodynamic and economic evaluation and optimization of the applicability of integrating an innovative multi-heat recovery with a dual-flash binary geothermal power plant22
Green fiscal interventions and air quality improvement: empirical insights on PM2.5 reduction from Chinese counties22
Impacts of wind turbines on vegetation and soil cover: a case study of Urla, Cesme, and Karaburun Peninsulas, Turkey22
Thermal energy transfer for green urban development: numerical investigation on the heat transfer and flow noise in heat exchangers with different helical and segmental baffles21
MILP model for optimal operation of biomass facility treatment for efficient oil palm biomass management21
Comparative life cycle assessment for end-of-life treatment of expanded polystyrene produced in street markets of the municipality of Thessaloniki, Greece21
Influence of nano bentonite clay and nano fly ash on the mechanical and durability properties of concrete21
Study on a transversal–longitudinal ventilation structure for the caged chicken house21
Investigating coconut shell biochar as a sustainable solution for removing iron residues in recycled concrete aggregates21
Sustainability and availability prioritization of solar thermal energy technologies for enhanced oil recovery using T-spherical fuzzy set-based ordinal priority approach20
Enhancing microbial fuel cell performance: anode modification with reduced graphene oxide and iron(III) for improved electricity generation20
Research on dispatchable potential calculation and energy joint optimization of electric vehicle clusters under the background of carbon neutralization20
Engine performance study for solketal-gasoline fuel blend in a four-stroke SI engine20
A review of combustion properties, performance, and emission characteristics of diesel engine fueled with Al2O3 nanoparticle-containing biodiesel20
The potential of the P-graph for optimizing public service processes19
Impact of government subsidy strategies on bio-pesticide supply chain considering farmers' environmental safety preferences19
A circular bioeconomy concept: Enhanced bioconversion of crude glycerol into 1,3-PDO production by immobilized Clostridium butyricum JKT 3719
Enhancing the performance of wood-based bio-asphalt: strategies and innovations19
Minimum marginal abatement cost curves (Mini-MAC) for CO2 emissions reduction planning18
Black gram husk-derived carbon dots: characterization and catalytic dye reduction activities18
Sustainability assessment and impact of different recycled rubber aggregates on the performance of cement mortars18
Power generation with negative CO2 emissions through bio-electricity with CCS using dry co-gasification of coal-biomass blends18
Modular compressed air energy storage system for 5kw wind turbine: A feasibility study18
Estimate greenhouse gas emissions from water-saving and drought-resistance rice paddies by deNitrification-deComposition model18
Novel cerium–tungsten–titanium-based catalyst for an efficient oxidative desulfurization material in fuel oil under a laboratory-scale setup18
Evaluation of the influence of the addition of bean residue in gypsum matrices17
The impacts of ESG policy on clean technology innovation: a gateway to promote renewable energy transition17
Modeling of CO2 emissions via optimum insulation thickness of residential buildings17
Performance of environmentally friendly biopolymer-natural fiber on post-freeze–thaw behavior on silty sand: macro- and micro analysis17
Integration of low-grade heat from exhaust gases into energy system of the enterprise17
State-of-charge estimator design and experimental verification for a lithium-titanate battery cell17
Create or squeeze out? The effect of environmental protection tax on labor demand and labor demand transfer: evidence from China17
Evaluation of the completeness of LCA studies for residential buildings17
Modelling the impact of legislative interventions on future waste production within territorial division17
Heavy metal recovery from electroplating effluent using adsorption by jute waste-derived biochar for soil amendment and plant micro-fertilizer16
The carbon emissions calculation, decomposition and peak scenario simulation of meat, egg, and milk in China: from a production and consumption perspective16
Recycled pangasius pond sediments as organic fertilizer for vegetables cultivation: strategies for sustainable food production16
Stability improvement of laccase for micropollutant removal of pharmaceutical origins from municipal wastewater16
Energy and environmental performance evaluation of China's non-ferrous metals industry from the perspective of network structure16
Technological environment and commercialization of Carbon Mineralization Flagship in Korea: production and utilization of complex carbonates using coal ash16
Multi-criteria decision analysis for prospective sustainability assessment of alternative technologies and fuels for individual motorized transport16
Activation of nanoparticles of nickel ferrite by divalent metal ions co-doping for the methyl orange dye’s photocatalytic degradation: a kinetic and adsorption isotherm study16
A multicriteria model, based on the PROMETHEE II, for assessing corporate sustainability16
Recycling and remanufacturing technology analysis of permanent magnet synchronous motor16
Factors affecting renewable energy technology adoption policies of 50 states and district of Columbia in the USA16
Maximizing intrinsic value of microalgae using multi-parameter study: conjoint effect of organic carbon, nitrate, and phosphate supplementation16
Performance evaluation of a gaseous pollution control device suitable for in situ heating, ventilation and air conditioning applications16
Recycling of solar cells from photovoltaic modules via an environmentally friendly and controllable swelling process by using dibasic ester15
Novel approach for the synthesis of hybrid clay-based nanopigments and their application as coloring agents15
Impact of e-governments on carbon emission reduction targets: evidence from global 51 countries15
Constructing solid waste-derived carbon fiber with self-doped Ti3+/TiO2 (SWCFs/Ti3+/TiO2) heterojunction for photocatalytic CO2 reduction15
Barriers to the adoption of the circular economy in the Brazilian sugarcane ethanol sector15
Impact of nanomaterials on leather: a nano-Saga from processing to application14
Correction to: Sustainable bioethanol and value‑added chemicals production from paddy residues at pilot scale14
Cleaner construction of social housing infrastructure with load-bearing alkali-activated masonry14
Enzymatic extraction and characterization of nanocellulose from cornhusk fiber14
A novel modeling approach on the water–electricity–climate nexus in the context of resource sustainability14
Modeling and optimization of the pyrolysis oil production process from polypropylene for the production of aviation kerosene14
Sustainable methane energy from bagasse treated via bokashi technology: comparative between neural network and mathematical modeling14
Enhancement of energy efficiency in greenhouses with solar-selective plastic incorporating ATO nanoparticles14
Environmental impact assessment of bioplastics production from agricultural crop residues14
Carbon capture and storage using coal fly ash with flue gas13
Using waste to treat waste: clean production of erdite/zeolite composite flocculant from groundwater treatment sludge for real electroplating wastewater treatment13
Optimization and environmental and economic impact evaluation of the micro-energy network system on the basis of the load characteristics analysis13
Optimization-based design for lignocellulosic ethanol production: a case study of the state of Maharashtra, India13
A mixed-integer linear programming model with multi-unit strategy for distributed biorefinery superstructures with economic and social benefits13
Evaluation of the addition of wheat residues in the production of Pinus oocarpa agglomerated panels13
Environmental impacts arising from the production of two surface coating formulations13
An integrated lignocellulosic biorefinery design for nanomaterial and biochemical production using oil palm biomass13
Marginal abatement costs for GHG emissions in Canada: a shadow cost approach13
Energy and nutrient recovery from dairy and municipal wastewater sources in a terracotta-biochar bioelectrochemical system13
Renewable green hydrogen energy: performances amidst global disturbances12
Covalently grafting cationized sericin to silk fabric for achieving economical salt-free dyeing and antibacterial property and minimizing strength loss12
Improvement of effluent quality and operational cost reduction of a wastewater treatment plant using intelligent computational hybrid control schemes12
Environmental performance analysis of coated austenitic steels for their use in supercritical steam turbines12
Synergetic effect using green nano-zero-valent iron and biodegradation (Pseudomonas BSPS_PHE2) for cyanide and phenol removal in coke-oven wastewater12
Do Energy Resources matter for Growth Level? The dynamic effects of different strategies of renewable energy, carbon emissions on sustainable economic growth12
Correction to: Do Energy Resources matter for Growth Level? The dynamic effects of different strategies of renewable energy, carbon emissions on sustainable economic growth12
Regulating light-duty vehicle emissions: an overview of US, EU, China and Brazil programs and its effect on air quality12
Green fabrication of Ag–Ni–Mn-Zn nanoparticles from watermelon peels and its antioxidant, dye degradation and molecular docking studies12
A Bi-level programming approach to design a sustainable supply chain network under uncertainty: a real-life case study12
Green synthesis of single phase of ZrO2 nanoparticles via Sonchus asper aqueous extract: antibacterial, antioxidant, cytotoxic, and photocatalytic applications11
Comprehensive review of solar radiation modeling based on artificial intelligence and optimization techniques: future concerns and considerations11
Suitability modeling and sensitivity analysis for biomass energy facilities in Turkey11
Critical success factors for the adoption of circular economy in sustainable healthcare waste management11
A meta-analysis on economic performance of organic vis-à-vis conventional farming in India11
The role of green finance, infrastructure, and technological capabilities in enhancing competitiveness resilience of Pakistani manufacturing firms: a sequential mediation–moderation analysis11
Detailed analysis of Türkiye's agricultural biomass-based energy potential with machine learning algorithms based on environmental and climatic conditions11
Experimental and numerical investigation of using waste glass aggregates in asphalt pavement to mitigate urban heat islands11
Floating offshore wind projects development in South Korea without government subsidies11
Performance evaluation of cement-stabilized coalmine overburden-furnace slag-fly ash mixes as economical and sustainable base course material for flexible pavement11
Reversed cooling and heating performance of modernized courtyard envelope in hot-arid climates: a case study at an educational campus11
Correction: Nanozymes: advance enzyme-mimicking theragnostic tool: a review11
A reliability-based rock engineering system for clean blasting: risk analysis and dust emissions forecasting11
Biomimetic building facades demonstrate potential to reduce energy consumption for different building typologies in different climate zones11
Green hydrogen revolution for a sustainable energy future11
Correction: The effect of building orientation on energy efficiency11
Design and performance analysis of a hydrogen liquefaction process10
Forecasting municipal solid waste generation using advanced transformer and multi-layer perceptron techniques10
Sustainable rigid polyurethane foam composites based on used palm oil and turkey feather fiber: structural, morphological, thermal, insulation and mechanical properties10
Soft computing techniques to predict the compressive strength of green self-compacting concrete incorporating recycled plastic aggregates and industrial waste ashes10
Digital economy's impact on green innovation efficiency: bottom-up or top-down?10
Photocatalytic degradation of caffeine and E. coli inactivation using silver oxide nanoparticles obtained by a facile green co-reduction method10
Establishing a sustainable development assessment framework for a smart city using a hybrid Z-fuzzy-based decision-making approach10
Biomethane production kinetics of rumen pretreated lignocellulosic wastes10
Impact of financial technology innovation on sustainable transition finance: the moderating role of globalization in BRI, advanced and emerging economies10
Practices of environmental protection, technological innovation, economic promotion and social equity in hydropower development: a case study of cascade hydropower exploitation in China’s Dadu River b10
Revisiting the environmental impact of financial development on economic growth and carbon emissions: evidence from South Asian economies10
Technology innovation and sustainability: challenges and research needs10
An evolutionary game-theoretic approach for analysis of green innovation and environmental performance of tech firms under stakeholders’ policies based on system dynamics10
Exploring the role of green investment, energy intensity and economic complexity in balancing the relationship between growth and environmental degradation10
Retort carbonization of bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) waste for thermal energy recovery10
A study on the thermochemical co-conversion of poultry litter and elephant grass to biochar10
Particulate matter 2.5 air pollution mitigation strategy: the role of green investment, digitalization, and renewable energy in the organization for economic co-operation and development (OECD) countr10
Nanozymes: advance enzyme-mimicking theragnostic tool: a review10
Early prediction of Spirulina platensis biomass yield for biofuel production using machine learning10
Adoption of floating solar photovoltaics on waste water management system: a unique nexus of water-energy utilization, low-cost clean energy generation and water conservation10
Melt processing of biodegradable poly(butylene succinate) (PBS)—a critical review10
Rice husk fibers and their extracted silica as promising bio-based fillers for EPDM/NBR rubber blend vulcanizates10
Correction: Comprehensive investigation on microplastics from source to sink9
Eco-friendly asphalt mixtures: examining the performance of PE pyrolytic wax-modified bitumen for road construction9
Intelligent monitoring method of UAV for fugitive dust environmental protection in construction bare land area based on lightweight improvement YOLOv59
Bibliometric review of carbonaceous-based sorbent for hydrogen storage9
Life cycle assessment of energy saving and circular economy strategies: contributions to the environmental footprint lemon and by-product production in Argentina9
Potential and health impact assessment of air pollutant emission reduction: a case study of China9
Electric vehicles as an emission mitigation option: expectations and reality9
Technological and policy innovations toward cleaner development9
Catalytic pyrolysis and kinetic study of real-world waste plastics: multi-layered and mixed resin types of plastics9
Charging demand based on the interaction among electric vehicles and renewable energy sources using hybrid technique9
A comprehensive review on the application of semiconductor nanometal oxides photocatalyst for the treatment of wastewater9
Performance and emission of a SI engine using different isopropanol/n-butanol/ethanol (IBE) and gasoline fuel blends: optimization of fuel additive formulation via response surface methodology (RSM)9
Special issue section of clean technology and environmental policy dedicated to SDEWES 2020 conferences9
Geotechnical properties of problematic expansive subgrade stabilized with guar gum biopolymer9
Performance evaluation of an industrial solar dryer in Indian scenario: a techno-economic and environmental analysis9
Performance and emissions characteristics of tire pyrolysis oil in diesel engine: an experimental investigation9
Evaluation of spectroscopic analysis, performance and emissions of enriched Jatropha and Madhuca methyl ester for clean environment9
Revenue efficiency of bioenergy industry: the case of European Union (EU) member countries9
Use phase and end-of-life modeling of biobased biodegradable plastics in life cycle assessment: a review9
Simulation of sustainable structural composites produced from waste plastics and bitumen9
Recent trends in remediating Basic Red 46 dye as a persistent pollutant from water bodies using promising adsorbents: a review9
Toward dynamic sustainability assessment in the digital age9
The adaptation of rural household to carbon neutrality for rural revitalization in China: choices and outcomes9
The coordination level of multi-actor environmental governance: marketization, technological innovation, and corruption9
Thermal performance enhancement in a solar parabolic trough collector with optimized secondary optics9
Fly ash and ceramic tile industrials waste: landfills to construction materials9
Evaluating the impact of several scrubbing systems on the tar removal efficiency from producer gas9
Retrofitting strategy for biomass co-fired power plant9
Technologies and policies for sustainable environment development and carbon footprint reduction8
A review on the handling of discounting in eco-efficiency analysis8
Correction: Analysis of sugarcane production and transportation in Hoya del Río Suárez from a life cycle perspective8
The utilization of bio-ethanol for production of 1-butanol catalysed by Mg–Al mixed metal oxides enhanced by Cu or Co8
Plasma catalysis: a feasible solution for carbon dioxide valorization?8
Importance of interdependency: energy-water nexus and energy-emission nexus8
Recent advancement in production of bioethanol from waste biomass: a review8
Can carbon cap-and-trade policy promote digital transformation of manufacturers? An evolutionary game analysis8
Comprehensive energy and economic transient analysis of an off-grid hydrogen car-integrated zero energy building8
Positive influences of the application of inoculated lignocellulosic waste compost on the agronomic potential of a sandy loam soil8
Greenness of things8
Synthesis of green magnetic hybrid adsorbents and their application for reactive red methyl 4 BL dye removal8
Hydrogen in the energy transition: some roles, issues, and questions8
Sustainability analysis and exergy return on investment of a dual-chamber solar PV-powered evaporative cooling system based on conventional and extended exergy approach8
Air stone-induced microbubble agitation: a strategy for solar still performance enhancement8
Phosphorus mass flows and economic benefits of food waste management: the case study of selected retail and wholesale fresh markets in Thailand8
Valorization of waste glass from discarded fluorescent lamps as additional active material in the synthesis of alkali-activated materials8
Decarbonization of EU energy sector: techno-feasibility analysis of 100% renewables by 2050 in Cyprus8
Correction to: The circular agricultural system is more sustainable: emergy analysis8
A process systems engineering perspective of the hydrogen role in the transition away from carbon8
Textile industry and environment: can the use of bacterial cellulose in the manufacture of biotextiles contribute to the sector?8
Pilot VOC emissions mitigation by catalytic oxidation over commercial noble metal catalysts for cleaner production8
Algal bioplastics: current market trends and technical aspects8
Reliability assessment of offshore wind farms for floating oil and gas platforms cleaner production8
Refocusing PFAS degradation efforts in complex aqueous matrices clean technologies and environmental policy8
Sustainability and power generation: a comprehensive analysis of the Brazilian power sector’s energy and exergy aspects7
Heterogeneous impact of renewable energy on carbon efficiency and analysis of impact mechanisms: evidence from the provincial level in China7
Environmental technology development and renewable energy transition role toward carbon-neutrality goals in G20 countries7
Synthesis and characterization of magnetic biochar nanocomposite from oil palm fronds for efficient copper (II) ion removal from leachate7
CFD simulation of syngas chemical looping combustion with randomly packed ilmenite oxygen carrier particles7
The economics of clean coal power generation with carbon capture and storage technology in China7
Development of emission reduction management scenario, techno-economic and environmental assessment at Iranian petrochemical companies7
Analysis of the relationship between tourism, green technological innovation and environmental quality in the top 15 most visited countries: evidence from method of moments quantile regression7
Comparative life cycle assessment of synthesis routes for cathode materials in sodium-ion batteries7
Achieving carbon neutrality through digital infrastructure and public debt7
River pollution in India: exploring regulatory and remedial paths7
Effects of Fe2O3 and Al2O3 nanoparticle-diesel fuel blends on the combustion, performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine7
Research on the impact of industrial big data on the collaborative governance of pollution reduction and carbon reduction7
Assessing environmentally sustainable practices of smallholder highland farmers: a case study of maize production in Northern Thailand7
Multi-objective optimization of algal biofuel production integrating resource recirculation and quality considerations7
Recovery of catalytic metals from leaching solutions of spent automotive catalytic converters using plant extracts7
Introduction of blown plate heat exchanger for cabinet cooling system7
Efficiency and economic assessment of wind turbine-powered pumped hydro-compressed air storage coupled with alkaline fuel cell using hybrid approach7
Where is a pathway to sustainable development? Coupling coordination analysis of the human–environment system: An empirical study of 295 Chinese cities7
Synthesis and performance characterization of green desiccant from cockle shell and marble waste7
Integrating a crop model with a greenhouse gas calculator to identify low carbon agricultural intensification options for smallholder farmers in rural South Africa7
From pollution to preservation: a dynamic examination of tourism, globalization, and environmental resilience in top-tier economies7
Decarbonizing China’s coal power with sustainable BECCS: a techno-spatial analysis7
Carbon emission pinch analysis for transformation of Polish power generation sector7
Response surface modelling of biomass-rich municipal solid waste pyrolysis: towards optimum hydrogen production7
Comparative analysis of storage modules under different dispatch strategies for an optimum decentralized hybrid energy solution: a case study of a remote Indian village7
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