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On adverbial perfect participial clauses in Portuguese varieties and British English
Authors: Silvano Purificação , Leal António , Cordeiro João 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is twofold: (i) to discuss the validity of Lobo’s proposal (2003) of distinguishing two types of adverbial perfect participial clauses (APC) in European Portuguese; and (ii) to ascertain the key factors behind their temporal interpretation. To achieve these aims, we compare and contrast patterns displayed by APC in European, Brazilian, Mozambican and Angolan Portuguese and British English across a corpus built from newspapers. Our research reveals that the data do not reflect the bipartite division argued for by Lobo and that, for Portuguese varieties, the position of APC in the sentence and the combinations of some aspectual classes are important to infer temporal relations, whereas, for British English, the anterior orientation/perfect aspect of the perfect participle imposes for most cases an anteriority temporal relation, surpassing the influence of any other factor.
Green and Lean? – Understanding ecological and environmental implications in the light of Industry 4.0
Authors: Veile Johannes W. , Birkel Hendrik S. , Schmidt Marie-Christin , Rücker Marc , Müller Julian M. , Hartmann Evi , Voigt Kai-Ingo 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Research on Industry 4.0 has only begun to analyse its environmental and social impacts, while technological and economic analyses dominate the current academic debate. However, merging the current debate for a more sustainable industrial value creation with the developments in the context of Industry 4.0 is vital given its benefits beyond merely economic considerations. In response to the scarcity of extant research, this paper analyses research publications and gives insights using an empirical approach. Qualitative-empirical data from 33 expert interviews within German manufacturing enterprises are used to extend the current state of literature in this field. In particular, company-internal and company-external benefits from an environmental and ecological point of view are uncovered, along with drivers and requirements to approach the potentials. Further, the results are discussed against the background of extant publications in the field. The paper closes with recommendations for managerial practice and suggestions for future research.
Major Discussions on the Life Cycle Cost of Electricity Generation Systems
Authors: Bigarelli Ferreira Mariane , Mateus Kremer Guilherme , Silva Ribeiro Bruno , Vetroni Barros Murillo , Salvador Rodrigo , Carlos de Francisco Antonio , Moro Piekarski Cassiano 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The aim of this paper was to discuss the use of Life Cycle Cost (LCC) in the assessment of electricity generation systems. To that end, it was conducted a systematic literature review. EndNote, Mendeley and Excel spreadsheets were used to manage references, while the VOSviewer and Microsoft Power Business Intelligence software tools were used to create visual maps. Europe seemed to stand out regarding the number of studies, while there was a lack of LCC studies in America, Asia and Oceania. Concerns seem to have switched from being only about the source for producing electricity to how to diversify the energy system including renewable energy in the energy mix. Overall, there seems to be a shortage of recent studies regarding the LCC of electricity generation systems, which requires further contributions to enable better decision-making.
Mineral carbonation as a design project for green chemical engineering education
Authors: Fantucci H , Santos R M 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Accelerated mineral carbonation is a promising CO2 sequestration technology that is strongly linked to concepts of sustainability and Green Chemistry, and its process requirements apply principles of reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, and materials characterization. The present work aimed to develop educational tools for including accelerated mineral carbonation in chemical engineering curricula. To this end, an experimental investigation laboratory procedure and a design project outline have been conceived. As a way to further engage students in this learning experience, the process conditions for the laboratory work are varied between groups of students, and the experimental data obtained are pooled to be used by every group for the subsequent design exercise. This is meant to give students motivation to generate accurate data that they knew would be useful for the entire class and, at the same time, provide students with the opportunity to use data generated by colleagues, much in the same way the design work is done in the industry. In the design project, students use the experimental data obtained by themselves and classmates on the accelerated mineral carbonation of wollastonite, to determine if this is a feasible process for industry to sequester carbon dioxide, in view of mitigating climate change. Also, they use the experimental data, acquired using a range of process conditions, to study the effect of the process variables (CO2 pressure and mixing rate) on the carbonation kinetics and mass transfer rate. The focus of our previously published article was on the experimental investigation, while the focus of this conference paper is on the design project.
How to achieve the sustainability of the seafood sector in the European Atlantic Area?
Authors: Ruiz-Salmón I , Laso J , Campos C , Fernández-Ríos A , Hoehn D , Margallo M , Irabien A , Aldaco R 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Climate change, globalization or marine debris are on the spot of concerns for the most society. Particularly, fisheries are impacted by these and other issues. On the framework of the European Atlantic area, NEPTUNUS project (EAPA_576_2018) tries to provide opportunities for the transition to the circular economy of the seafood and aquaculture sectors by means of a consistent methodology for products eco-labelling and defining eco-innovation strategies. Furthermore, this project will provide key actions for resource efficiency based on life cycle thinking and the nexus water-energy-food, incorporating producers, policy makers and consumers in the decision-making process. This review addresses, therefore, the threats and challenges of the current Atlantic fisheries, the methodologies and actions to be face them and the expected results of the NEPTUNUS project
Transport electrification at all environmental costs? The case of large passenger duty-vehicles
Authors: Bouter A , Hache E , Sokhna Seck G 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Electrification is often highlighted as the future for transportation sector as it is considered as a zero-tailpipe emission. However, environmental impacts related to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) exist. The aim of this article is to identify the trade-off between batteries’ weight and vehicle’s autonomy from an environmental perspective in the BEVs’ development as electrified mobility will consume more critical materials but reducing tailpipe emissions. Thus, a focus on climate change and resources has been done using a life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. Large vehicles (D-segment) for BEVs and their fossil thermic counterparts have been assessed for two time horizons (2019, 2030) in Europe. Our linear programming world energy-transport model, TIAM-IFPEN, has been used in order to assess demand and import dependency on materials through to 2050. Results show that BEVs can generate higher impacts than their inherent conventional ones and that criticality assessment should be done in order to get a complete view of BEVs’ deployment.
Recycled concrete for foundation structure: LCA case study
Authors: Pešta J , Pavlo˚ T , Fořtová K , Řepka J 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Concrete containing primary raw resources such as sand and gravel can be replaced by recycled aggregate concretes (RAC). But recycling processes are energy-consuming and thus energy resources are consumed. To investigate the resource consumption and overall environmental impact related to the life cycle of RAC, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was used to compare ten RAC foundation structures with two foundation structures containing just natural aggregate (NA). This paper presents the characteristics of two types of RAC for the foundation with various replacement rates of NA (30%, 50%, 100%). Various concrete mixtures were designed with the three replacement ratios of natural gravel, the two amount of cement and the two effective water-cement ratios. Unsurprisingly, the NA foundation structures have smaller crude oil consumption. The NAC I 16/20 foundation consumed 84 kg of crude oil. Contrarily, this foundation has the biggest consumption of natural aggregate (7.6 t). Moreover, the RAC foundation structures have beneficial impacts in the Metal depletion category. For example, the impact of the RAC I C30_V1 foundation is -31,7 kg Fe eq. Most of the RAC foundation structures demonstrated the overall environmental impact lower than NA foundation structures, suggesting that RAC could be suitable replacements for standard concretes.
Electroflotation of iron ore fines using biosurfactant
Authors: Simões Carolina , Rojas Ronald , Camarate Marcelo , Torem Maurício 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Conventional flotation shows low recovery of the fine particles due to the low probability of bubble-particle adhesion and collision, what can be solved with the electroflotation process. Electroflotation uses oxygen and hydrogen microbubbles (<100µm) generated from water electrolysis. In addition, this process can become a biotechnology using a biosurfactant. The present work aims to evaluate the recovery of hematite fine particles from an iron ore using the electroflotation process with a biosurfactant obtained from Rhodococcus opacus. The tests were conducted with an iron ore (-38+20μm) in a Partridge-Smith modified electroflotation binary cell. The parameters used in these tests were current density (16 mA/cm2), agitation (300rpm), electrolyte concentration (0.2mol/L), conditioning time (5min) and flotation time (10 min). The pH range between 3 and 11, biosurfactant concentration (50 to 800mg/L) were evaluated and up to now, the results show that the electroflotation process was able to concentrate the hematite of the iron ore.
Evaluating the Microstructure of Photoluminescent Concrete Pavement Containing Strontium-Aluminate, Acrylic and Recycled Waste Glass
Authors: Seyab Maqsud Ahmed , Amin Shohel , Iqbal Rahat 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
This paper constructs the photoluminescent concrete pavement (PhotoCP) mixing the photoluminescent material (Strontium-Aluminate) with recycled waste glass and transparent acrylic to visible the neighbourhood streets without streetlights. The non-destructive analyses of photoluminescent materials were conducted using the X-Ray Fluorescence, X-Ray diffraction, and Scanning Electron Microscopy instruments to understand the behaviour of atoms in photoluminescent materials when they interact with radiation. The compressive strength test examined the load bearing capacity of PhotoCP. A 30cm x 230cm test bed was constructed at a neighbourhood street in Peshawar, Pakistan to assess the impact of photoluminescent materials on lighting the neighbourhood street. The non-destructive analyses and compressive strength test show that PCP specimens have good interlocking capability, structural strength and durability. The testbed experiment observed the illuminance of PhotoCP for a period of 6 to 8 hours with highest lumen intensity of 1-3 lux from sunset to 8:30 pm.
Heavy metal and fertility in a Tropical Oxisol amended with sewage sludge under Eucalyptus plantation
Authors: Cardoso Paulo H.S. , Mandu Thays S. , Florentino Antonio L. , Oliveira Rosana B. , Alleoni Luís R.F. , Alvares Clayton A. , Nogueira Thiago A.R. , Jani Arun D. , Capra Gian F. , Abreu-Junior Cassio H. 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The objectives of our study were to evaluate i) the soil fertility and fractionation of Ba, Cd, Cu, and Zn in the topsoil layer (0-0.20 m depth); and ii) production and concentration and accumulation of Ba, Cd, Cu, and Zn in the components of Eucalyptus trees at 36 months after sewage sludge (SS) application, with or without mineral P fertilizer, compared to mineral fertilization. Application of SS (at N criteria) with P increased soil organic matter and heavy metal concentrations, which were mostly bound to the oxidic and organic matter fractions. SS provided Eucalyptus production and heavy metal concentrations and accumulation in the trunk, branches, and leaves similar to mineral fertilization for high wood production. The application of SS (at N criteria) supplied with P increased soil heavy metal, fertility, and Eucalyptus production, without risk of environmental contamination.
Exploring Secondary Markets to Improve Circularity: A comparative case study of photovoltaics and hard-disk drives
Authors: Watts Liam , Walzberg Julien , Carpenter Alberta , Heath Garvin A. 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Each year renewable energy generation increases notably with solar panel installations, but these panels have a limited lifespan and will produce between 2 and 4 million metric tons of waste by 2040. Similarly, there are currently between 20 to 70 million hard-disk drives (HDDs) reaching end-of-life (EOL) annually. The circular economy (CE) strives to recycle and reuse materials that are rare and expensive to obtain, minimizing waste. However, studying the potential circularity of photovoltaics (PV) and HDDs requires various data, for instance, on the maturity of the secondhand markets. In this context, the objective of the present study is to identify the current state of secondhand PV and HDD markets. After conducting a literature review, an automated data collection process was set up for that purpose. The analysis of the literature and collected data assess the maturity of the secondhand PV modules and HDDs markets and highlight differences between them.
Providing a targeted algorithm for replacing customers’ Water meters aiming at reducing NRW: case study
Authors: Ebadati E , shafaghat R , Raji Asadabadi MJ , Majidaei H , Negharchi S M 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Limited water resources, especially in Iran, which has an arid/semi-arid climate, highlight the need for accuracy in managing and controlling the consumption of this vital fluid. Although many approaches have been developed to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW) in water distribution systems, less attention has been paid to optimal prioritization for water meter replacement. In this research, an algorithm has been presented for the purposeful replacement of customers’ water meters to increase the company’s revenue. Gavankola village has been selected as a rural network in northern Iran with a high NRW rate (58%) as a case study. Examining the customers’ water consumption in 20 periods, it was found that after replacing the water meter, the billed metered consumption (BMC) doubled and the revenue from it increased up to 5 times. Moreover, the study of two economic indicators and NRW revealed that class C water meters are less economical than class B water meters, even though they more effectively reduce apparent losses.
The Effects of Airfoil Type and Wind Speed on the Aerodynamic Efficiency of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
Authors: Najafi A , Biglarian M , Negharchi S M 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
This research focuses on improving the extraction of wind energy as one of the main renewable energy sources, in vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs). In the current study, 5 turbine types with identical geometrical structures but with completely different blades have been analysed in various wind speeds. The numerical study was performed in two and three-dimensional (2D and 3D) modes using the finite volume method. The solution results were obtained in an unsteady state and assuming incompressible fluid flow. Also, k-? SST turbulence model was employed for modelling the turbulent flow. To ensure that the numerical results are valid, the numerical results were compared with experimental data, and it was found that the numerical and experimental results are in good compatibility. Among the simulated turbines, the S1046 airfoil had the maximum coefficient of performance, a larger operating range, and a higher average efficiency compared to other turbines. For all of the airfoils, the results showed that the coefficient of performance reduces in a specific range of rotor blade tip speed ratio. Since the 2D results were in good agreement with the 3D results, 2D simulations can be used in the designing and optimizing processes of VAWTs.
Small-scale agricultural grassland management can affect soil fungal community structure as much as continental scale geographic patterns
Authors: Fox A , Widmer F , Barreiro A , Jongen M , Musyoki M , Vieira Â , Zimmermann J , Cruz C , Dimitrova-Mårtensson L-M , Rasche F , Silva L , Lüscher A 
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACTA European transect was established, ranging from Sweden to the Azores, to determine the relative influence of geographic factors and agricultural small-scale management on the grassland soil microbiome. Within each of five countries (factor ‘Country’), which maximized a range of geographic factors, two differing growth condition regions (factor ‘GCR’) were selected: a favorable region with conditions allowing for high plant biomass production and a contrasting less favorable region with a markedly lower potential. Within each region, grasslands of contrasting management intensities (factor ‘MI’) were defined: intensive and extensive, from which soil samples were collected. Across the transect, ‘MI’ was a strong differentiator of fungal community structure, having a comparable effect to continental scale geographic factors (‘Country’). ‘MI’ was also a highly significant driver of bacterial community structure, but ‘Country’ was clearly the stronger driver. For both, ‘GCR’ was the weakest driver. Also at the regional level, strong effects of MI occurred on various measures of the soil microbiome (i.e. OTU richness, management-associated indicator OTUs), though the effects were largely regional-specific. Our results illustrate the decisive influence of grassland MI on soil microbial community structure, over both regional and continental scales, and, thus, highlight the importance of preserving rare extensive grasslands.
Call me by my name: unravelling the taxonomy of the gulper shark genus Centrophorus in the Mediterranean Sea through an integrated taxonomic approach
Authors: Bellodi Andrea , Benvenuto Anna , Melis Riccardo , Mulas Antonello , Barone Monica , Barría Claudio , Cariani Alessia , Carugati Laura , Chatzispyrou Archontia , Desrochers Monique , Ferrari Alice , Guallart Javier , Hemida Farid , Mancusi Cecilia , Mazzoldi Carlotta , Ramírez-Amaro Sergio , Rey Javier , Scannella Danilo , Serena Fabrizio , Tinti Fausto , Vella Adriana , Follesa Maria Cristina , Cannas Rita 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The current shift of fishery efforts towards the deep sea is raising concern about the vulnerability of deep-water sharks, which are often poorly studied and characterized by problematic taxonomy. For instance, in the Mediterranean Sea the taxonomy of genus Centrophorus has not been clearly unravelled yet. Since proper identification of the species is fundamental for their correct assessment and management, this study aims at clarifying the taxonomy of this genus in the Mediterranean Basin through an integrated taxonomic approach. We analysed a total of 281 gulper sharks (Centrophorus spp.) collected from various Mediterranean, Atlantic and Indian Ocean waters. Molecular data obtained from cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI), 16S ribosomal RNA (16S), NADH dehydrogenase subunit 2 (ND2) and a portion of a nuclear 28S ribosomal DNA gene region (28S) have highlighted the presence of a unique mitochondrial clade in the Mediterranean Sea. The morphometric results confirmed these findings, supporting the presence of a unique and distinct morphological group comprising all Mediterranean individuals. The data strongly indicate the occurrence of a single Centrophorus species in the Mediterranean, ascribable to C. cf. uyato, and suggest the need for a revision of the systematics of the genus in the area.
Diagnosis and Management of Perineal Hernias
Authors: Jurkeviciute Digne , Dulskas Audrius 
Published: November 2021

CASE SUMMARY:
A 72-year-old male patient presented to our outpatient clinic complaining with a perineal bulge one year after abdominoperineal excision for rectal cancer. He described a progressively enlarging bulge in the perineum causing a dull pain that was worse when sitting. On examination, the skin was intact, and a soft 7-cm hernia was identified that could be reduced into the pelvis but recurred immediately. Treatment options were discussed.
Efficacy and safety of aprotinin in paediatric cardiac surgery
Authors: Atasever Ayse Gulsah , Eerens Mathias , Van den Eynde Raf , Faraoni David , Rex Steffen 
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND
The relicensing of aprotinin in Europe and Canada has stimulated discussions on its usefulness in paediatric cardiac surgery.

OBJECTIVE
To systematically evaluate the available evidence on the efficacy and safety of aprotinin in paediatric cardiac surgery.

DESIGN
Systematic review of all randomised and observational studies comparing aprotinin with tranexamic acid, epsilon aminocaproic acid, placebo or no drug in paediatric cardiac surgery. Meta-analyses were performed on efficacy and safety outcomes.

DATA SOURCES
PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science and Embase were searched from January 2000 to March 2021.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Studies that enrolled children under 18 years undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.

RESULTS
Thirty-two studies enrolling a total of 63 894 paediatric cardiac procedures were included. Aprotinin significantly reduced total blood loss [mean difference −4.70 ml kg−1, 95% confidence interval (CI), −7.88 to −1.53; P = 0.004], postoperative transfusion requirements and the incidence of surgical re-exploration for bleeding [odds ratio (OR) 0.74, 95% CI, 0.56 to 0.97; P = 0.03]. Aprotinin had no effects on 30-day mortality (OR 1.02, 95% CI, 0.93 to 1.11; P = 0.73) and on other safety outcomes, except for the incidence of renal replacement therapy (RRT), which was significantly increased in patients given aprotinin (OR 1.29, 95% CI, 1.08 to 1.54; P = 0.006). Findings from observational and randomised controlled trials did not largely differ. A sub-group analysis in neonates showed that aprotinin significantly reduced packed red blood cell transfusions and the incidence of postoperative surgical re-exploration for bleeding and/or tamponade. When compared with lysine analogues, aprotinin was more effective at reducing bleeding and transfusion without increasing the risk of side effects.

CONCLUSION
This meta-analysis suggests that aprotinin is effective and well tolerated in paediatric cardiac surgery. Given the large heterogeneity of the results and the risk of selection bias in observational studies, large randomised controlled trials are warranted.