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Journal of cleaner production
Butterworth-Heinemann
Journal of cleaner production

Butterworth-Heinemann

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0959-6526

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    Multi-scenario simulation of mountain land gradient use and carbon emission assessment: A case study of the Central Yunnan Urban Agglomeration, China

    Min WangYingmei WuYang WangPingping Hu...
    147587.1-147587.18页
    查看更多>>摘要：Owing to the complex and varied topography of mountainous regions, land use displays pronounced verticalzonation characteristics. Guided by the carbon neutrality agenda, accurately projecting future trajectories of landgradient use and associated carbon emissions has become a fundamental prerequisite for advancing regional lowcarbontransitions. Based on the case of the Central Yunnan Urban Agglomeration, this research first evaluatesthe current carbon emissions related to land gradient use, then constructs a coupled model to conduct multiscenariosimulations for optimizing land gradient use and forecasting future carbon trajectories. Results indicatethat the proposed simulation model effectively overcomes the limitations of conventional two-dimensionalapproaches, enabling refined projections of future land-use dynamics and associated carbon trajectories inmountainous regions. Across five projected scenarios, both the structural composition and spatial configurationof land gradient use exhibit significant vertical differentiation. Specifically, cropland, water bodies, urban land,rural settlements, and industrial-mining land decline with increasing gradient, while woodland and grasslanddisplay an inverted U-shaped distribution, and unused land expands markedly in higher-gradient zones. By 2035,total carbon emissions across all scenarios are projected to be lower than in 2020, with the SSP1-2.6 scenarioyielding the most substantial reduction, and the historical development scenario yielding the highest emissions.Aligning the future development trajectory of the Central Yunnan Urban Agglomeration with the SSP1-2.6pathway offers the greatest potential for supporting the carbon neutrality strategy. This study provides a scientificfoundation and methodological reference for enhancing territorial spatial optimization and promotinggreen, low-carbon development in mountainous regions.
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    Categorizing markets by resource value retention options from an industrial policy perspective: The case of wood-based industries

    Elena MagerEmma GotharHeiner Schanz
    148072.1-148072.19页
    查看更多>>摘要：In the context of CE, a key challenge for implementing cascading practices across industrial sectors is the lack of dominant circularity- focused categorical meanings within markets. Our categorization of wood-based markets according to R-imperatives addresses this gap by revealing their capacity to capture and retain the value of PMCs within and across industries, thereby extending cascading chains and uncovering previously overlooked market segments. In doing so, the analysis shows that ~40% of wood-based sector markets come with potential for cascading. These interconnected markets form cascading pathways, indicating not only potential synergy effects but also areas of market competition that may act as barriers to implementation. By identifying these patterns, our market categorization offers a structural lens to guide governance interventions aimed at optimizing the circular allocation of PMCs.
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    Governing green: Unpacking inclusive leadership for sustainability transitions in agriculture

    Ony Anwar HarsonoGilang Maulana MajidBadri Munir SukocoNi Nyoman Tri Puspaningsih...
    148157.1-148157.20页
    查看更多>>摘要：This study investigates the role of green inclusive leadership in accelerating sustainability transitions within theagricultural sector of Ngawi, East Java, Indonesia. Drawing upon resource orchestration theory, the researchconceptualises green inclusive leadership through four key dimensions: vision and sustainability messaging,upskilling and support, budget allocation, and inclusive leadership practices. Using an exploratory sequentialmixed-methods design, qualitative data were collected from 47 diverse stakeholders, including government officials, extension workers, and community leaders. These insights were informed by a quantitative survey administered to 657 farmers across 19 sub-districts. Structural equation modelling revealed that green inclusive leadership significantly enhances farmers’ adoption of sustainable agricultural practices by strengthening social norms, building trust, and increasing perceptions of government support. The impact of leadership was moderated by gender, highlighting the need for inclusive and gender-responsive policy frameworks that address diverse farmer needs and promote equitable participation. The study contributes to leadership theory by contextualising green inclusive leadership within the agricultural sustainability challenges of a developing country and advances methodological rigour through robust mixed-method validation. It provides actionable guidance for policymakers, agricultural leaders, and development practitioners seeking to implement culturally aligned, participatory leadership strategies that effectively promote environmental stewardship and rural resilience. This research bridges leadership theory with cleaner production scholarship by linking leadership mechanisms to the adoption of green practices, offering critical insights that support broader sustainability goals in emerging economies.
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    The imbalance development of China's ski tourism industry under the perspective of water-energy-economy nexus

    Rongrong GongBing XiaYu LiDonghui Shi...
    148205.1-148205.27页
    查看更多>>摘要：The ski tourism industry influences regional socio-economic development. Misalignment between resource endowmentsand utilization patterns, however, leads to imbalances in water and energy resource allocation andeconomic disparities, resulting in spatial unevenness. This study assesses the developmental imbalances withinChina's ski tourism industry, utilizing a water-energy-economy nexus (W-E-E-N) perspective and an EnvironmentalExtended Multi-Regional Input-Output (EE-MRIO). The findings reveal that multiplier effects amplifiedeconomic growth, with a 2.60-fold. Contrary to previous research concluding a positive correlation betweenrevenue and resource use in ski tourism, this study finds that while the economic footprint grew at a CompoundAnnual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.24%, the water and energy footprints had CAGR of - 8.69% and - 3.60% from2015 to 2023, respectively. The water footprint is dominated by strong decoupling, and the energy footprint byweak decoupling. By analysing internal and external footprint proportions and net destination evolution, thissection reveals how provincial dependencies shape W-E-E footprints disparities in China's ski tourism industry.Regional disparities reveal the Eastern demand-driven economic gains contrasted with the Northern andNorthwestern resource burdens. Demand expansion dominated resource consumption, with limited mitigationfrom technological advances. The study aligns with SDG 6 and 7, and constructs a policy framework to coordinatethe water-energy-economy relationship in the ski tourism industry from four dimensions, including policyguidance, technology orientation, market adjustment, and regional collaboration. The study's findings offeruseful insights for developing countries and markets experiencing rapid growth in ski tourism.
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    Phycosphere microbial assembly reinforces microalgae-driven soil organic carbon sequestration and methane mitigation in black soil paddies

    Ze-wei QiLei WangJian GuanBo Zhang...
    148208.1-148208.12页
    查看更多>>摘要：Global climate change threatens food security, with paddy fields being major greenhouse gas sources. Microalgae,as novel inoculants, show contested emission effects and unclear synergy with phycosphere bacteria.Integrating meta-analysis and incubation experiments, we systematically investigated microalgae-bacteria interactionsin black soil paddy fields. Microalgae significantly increased the response ratio of soil organic carbon(+1.0644, 95% CI: +0.7625 to +1.3663) and reduced the response ratio of methane emissions (-1.1713, 95%CI: -1.7316 to - 0.611). Live-microalgae drove methane mitigation via a dual-pathway, suppressing mcrA andenhancing pmoA gene abundance, enriching type Ⅰ methanotrophs (e.g., Methylobacter) while inhibiting keymethanogens. Microalgae specifically recruited abundant, diverse phycosphere bacteria, forming functionalmicroniches. The microalgae-bacteria consortium (MA + B) exhibited optimal synergy, reducing CH4 emissionsby 47.78%, and increasing SOC by 5.71%, linked to elevated dissolved oxygen, extracellular polymeric substances, and bacterial-derived carbon. This study reveals microalgae enhance carbon sequestration by reshaping microbial networks, offering a new paradigm for sustainable agriculture.
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    National-level evaluation of the socio-economic benefits of biomass supply through the aeroponic technology in cultivating Short Rotation Coppice willows

    Linqi SunXiaogui ZhengAlan FoyJohn M. Stormonth-Darling...
    148212.1-148212.13页
    查看更多>>摘要：Fossil fuels release large quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, with bioenergy offering a moresustainable alternative to fossil fuels. However, the shortage of biomass feedstocks limits the ability to producebioenergy on a large scale. Short Rotation Coppice willow (SRCw) is recognised as a potential biomass feedstock,with the potential to accelerate their cultivation utilising aeroponic technology. In this study, a DynamicBiomass-embedded Computable General equilibrium (DBGE) model is proposed to simulate the long-term potentialimpacts arising from the enhanced biomass supply achieved through aeroponic technology in the UKsocio-economic system. Various scenarios related to technology, market, biomass application and policy are alsodiscussed. The results show that the use of aeroponic technology to cultivate SRCw can bring significant socio-economic benefits, such as GDP, renewable energy sector output, employment, and resident welfare. Among the three cultivation environments, i.e., polytunnel, greenhouse, and field multiplication bed, polytunnel cultivation technology brings greater benefits. Based on conservative estimates (narrower technology application scope, lower SRCw planting density, and lower expected biomass yield), by 2050, aeroponic technology under polytunnel can bring a cumulative 10.7% positive impact on GDP. Our study suggests that the wide application of aeroponic technology in cultivating SRCw could contribute to the mitigation of biomass feedstock shortage and promote development of the bioenergy sector and socio-economic benefits in the UK.
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    Partial passive ownership and strategic environmental R&D: The role of emission taxes and information sharing

    Mingqing XingXiaoliang LiAlly Quan Zhang
    148236.1-148236.15页
    查看更多>>摘要：This paper examines the effects of partial passive ownership (PPO) on environmental research and development(ER&D), environmental quality, and social welfare in a polluting duopoly. To the best of our knowledge, this isthe first analysis to integrate PPO with strategic clean-technology ER&D, explicitly comparing exogenous andendogenous emission tax regimes and allowing for different degrees of information disclosure. We developa model in which firms can reduce emissions through ER&D investments in clean technologies, subject toeither exogenous or endogenous emission tax regimes, and with or without ER&D information sharing. Theanalysis shows that PPOs consistently reduce aggregate emissions, thereby improving environmental quality.Under exogenous taxation, PPOs increase total ER&D, while under endogenous taxation the effect dependson the severity of environmental damage and the degree of information disclosure. When environmentaldamage is low, PPOs either leave total ER&D unchanged or reduce welfare; when damage is high, PPOs mayenhance both ER&D and welfare, particularly when firms share ER&D information. The results highlight theneed for antitrust and environmental regulators to adopt context-specific approaches when assessing PPOs inhigh-polluting industries.
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    Life cycle assessment of a renewable-powered floating storage and regasification unit for ammonia and hydrogen fuels: Decarbonizing the maritime sector

    Dindha AndrianiNamra MirYusuf Bicer
    148241.1-148241.33页
    查看更多>>摘要：Ammonia and hydrogen are increasingly considered promising low-carbon maritime fuels, yet their environmentalperformance within integrated offshore infrastructure remains insufficiently quantified. The novelty ofthis research lies in the subsystem-integrated life-cycle assessment of a renewable-powered Floating Storage andRegasification Unit (FSRU) that integrates offshore ammonia and hydrogen storage, regasification, onboardpower generation, seawater desalination, and hydrogen production within a unified framework. Unlike previousstudies that assess these subsystems separately, the present study evaluates their combined operation on a singleoffshore platform, capturing subsystem interactions and cross-system energy dependencies. An ISO-compliantcradle-to-gate life cycle assessment was conducted using the ReCiPe 2016 v1.1 Midpoint method to evaluateclimate change, freshwater consumption, marine ecotoxicity, marine eutrophication, and stratospheric ozonedepletion across three configurations, namely, conventional regasification, renewable-assisted power generation,and an integrated auxiliary subsystem. The results show that ammonia regasification is dominated by operationalenergy demand, with a climate change impact of 1.27 g CO_2-eq/kg NH3. In contrast, hydrogen regasification isdriven mainly by material production, with an impact of 5.68 g CO_2-eq/kg H2. For renewable power generation,high seawater pumping requirements increase the climate change impact to 101.9 g CO_2-eq/kWh for the oceanbasedsubsystem, while thermal energy storage contributes 16.6 g CO_2-eq/kWh in the solar-based subsystem.Hydrogen production via electrolysis remains highly electricity-intensive, resulting in climate change impacts of17.5–26.9 kg CO_2-eq/kg H_2 under grid-supported operation. Sensitivity analysis further indicates that onboardrenewable operation reduces climate change impacts by 20.7% for the solar-based subsystem and 76.3% for theocean-based subsystem. The main contribution of this work is the establishment of an integrated environmentalbenchmark for renewable-powered FSRUs, highlighting subsystem-level trade-offs and design pathways toreduce life-cycle impacts in offshore ammonia and hydrogen supply chains.
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    Lignin as a renewable asphalt modifier: a meta-analysis review

    Houzhi WangWei HuangFuliao ZouJiayue Yun...
    148262.1-148262.12页
    查看更多>>摘要：The efficient usage of renewable resources, especially waste management, poses a significant challenge tocontemporary economic and social development. One use is the incorporation of lignin into asphalt mixtures forpavement building. Although numerous investigations have assessed the incorporation of lignin in differentforms into asphalt mixtures, synthesizing a complete and quantitative understanding is hindered by the heterogeneityacross studies in lignin type, mixing protocols, dosage selection, and performance evaluation methodologies.To address these inconsistencies, this systematic review aims to evaluate the meta-analysis of lignin asa renewable asphalt modifier for asphalt performance improvement. Five research databases were searched usinga meta-analysis methodology: Web of Science, Science Direct, PubMed, EBSCO, and Google Scholar. In order toassess the sustainability impact of lignin on asphalt, meta-analyses of 54 pertinent variables were conducted on39 published articles. Based on the random forest model analysis, lignin emerged as an influential factor affmecting the mechanical properties, stability, durability, thermal characteristics, and chemical performance of asphalt mixtures and binders. The analysis further indicated that lignin could reduce the fatigue damage rate, permeability, and ductility of the asphalt. Subgroup analyses identified outcome-specific moderator effects, particularly for mixing-related conditions, whereas meta-regression showed that lignin type, mixing method, dosage, and study location contributed significantly to between-study heterogeneity. These results highlight lignin's potential as a viable renewable modifier for performance enhancement and sustainability goals, while also indicating that performance gains depend on source-specific chemistry and processing conditions. Future studies should prioritize standardized protocols and field-scale validation.
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    Plasma-assisted sorption-enhanced H2 production from biomass/plastic co-pyrolysis over multifunctional catalyst: Design, optimization, and mechanistic insights

    Zhicheng XuNingbo GaoCui QuanNorbert Miskolczi...
    148263.1-148263.12页
    查看更多>>摘要：The sustainable and efficient conversion of heterogeneous carbonaceous wastes into hydrogen-rich gas is vital foradvancing clean energy technologies and addressing the dual challenges of environmental pollution and resourcerecovery. This study establishes a pioneering plasma-assisted and sorption-enhanced strategy for efficient greenH_2 production from biomass/plastics mixtures over a structured multifunctional catalyst. The core novelty lies inthe synergistic integration of plasma with a structured multifunctional catalyst, enabling simultaneous volatilecracking, catalytic reforming, and in-situ CO_2 capture. The Ni-Mg-Ca/γ-Al_2O_3 catalyst is rationally engineered tointegrate reforming activity, Mg/Ca-induced basicity and CO_2 capture functionality within a dischargeoptimizingmonolithic structure. Under non-thermal dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma conditions, thesynergistic coupling of plasma and catalyst significantly enhances the decomposition of heavy volatiles, tarcracking and CO_2 removal, leading to improved H_2 yield and selectivity. The improved in-situ CO_2 sorption by CaO and plasma promotes thermodynamically favorable water-gas shift and dry reforming reactions, while the structured design ensures uniform plasma discharge and mitigates catalyst deactivation. Overall, this integrated system demonstrates a promising route for low-temperature, modular H_2 production from mixed carbonaceous wastes, offering both catalytic efficiency and operational flexibility. The proposed strategy highlights the potential of combining plasma catalysis with in-situ CO_2 sorption for next-generation waste-to-hydrogen energy technologies.
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