Environmental & Green Materials
Ashutosh Tiwari
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In 2025, the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) celebrates its 15th anniversary and continues to lead the world's efforts to achieve net-zero emissions and climate neutrality. IAAM's comprehensive approach to advancing advanced materials research, bolstering global partnerships, and ...
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In 2025, the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) celebrates its 15th anniversary and continues to lead the world's efforts to achieve net-zero emissions and climate neutrality. IAAM's comprehensive approach to advancing advanced materials research, bolstering global partnerships, and accelerating green transitions is highlighted in this editorial. IAAM uses cutting-edge technologies, such as carbon capture and renewable energy systems, digitalization, and circular economy models, to reduce environmental impact while adhering to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). IAAM makes sure that both developed and emerging countries gain from sustainable innovation by putting a strong emphasis on cooperative R&D, efficient policy implementation, and the use of digital tools. The editorial also emphasizes how important smart grid infrastructures, hydrogen and electric mobility, and large-scale carbon management are becoming for a variety of industries and urban areas. Lastly, it examines how IAAM can bring together stakeholders from industry, governance, and science to embrace transformative solutions using significant global frameworks like COP summits, the G7, BRICS, ASEAN, and other regional initiatives. In the end, IAAM's leadership serves as an example of how persistent cooperation can propel the global materials community toward science and technology that is resilient, net-zero, and climate-neutral.
Environmental & Green Materials
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As the globe grapples with the accelerating shifts in climate patterns, the clarion call to address its repercussions resonates with newfound urgency. Now, at this pivotal moment in our shared history, humanity confronts unparalleled challenges. There has never been an urgent need for the world to come ...
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As the globe grapples with the accelerating shifts in climate patterns, the clarion call to address its repercussions resonates with newfound urgency. Now, at this pivotal moment in our shared history, humanity confronts unparalleled challenges. There has never been an urgent need for the world to come together on a sustainable, climate-neutral path. "Rolling Out a Climate-Neutral Future: Materials and Sustainable Innovations" which shed light on the topic and provided directions for building a greener tomorrow. Smart materials and ground-breaking breakthroughs are important in the journey towards this climate-neutral future. This book explores the many ways in which modern sustainable technology and materials science can be powerful tools to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), build a more resilient and equitable world, and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Environmental & Green Materials
Ashutosh Tiwari
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During the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), the commitments of International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) to climate resilience was highlighted. The organization emphasized the importance of bolstering materials ecosystem to better cope with climate change, as this is essential for ...
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During the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), the commitments of International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) to climate resilience was highlighted. The organization emphasized the importance of bolstering materials ecosystem to better cope with climate change, as this is essential for the materials community's goal of reducing greenhouse gases and pursuing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With its inclusiveness, COP28 set ambitious goals to accelerate the shift to cleaner energy, revamp climate financing to achieve the past commitments, create a new economic plan, and prioritize environmental and human well-being in climate efforts. These goals underline the essential need for robust climate management and the conservation of biodiversity to ensure the welfare of humanity. The conference tackled pressing issues related to climate change, including natural disasters, the necessity for inclusivity, policy, biodiversity, and the significant role of technological innovation. The discussions seek to shed light on progressive strategies and suggestions that resonate with COP28's commitments and the SDGs. The key areas include comprehensive climate management, nature-based and socio-economic strategies, circular economies, the restoration of biodiversity, global collaboration, the advent of climate-neutral technologies, risk analysis, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and novel policy frameworks. IAAM's proactive stance at COP28 towards enhancing climate resilience is rooted in its organizational ethos, the rollout of diverse eco-friendly initiatives, and steady contributions to agenda of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This steadfast commitment not only cements IAAM's influence in the environmental domain but also paves the way for collective, forward-thinking solutions to address climate change and defend its motive of the current decade for a sustainable and green world.
Environmental & Green Materials
Ashutosh Tiwari
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The article commemorates the 15th anniversary of the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM), highlighting its pivotal role in advancing materials science, engineering, and technology. It outlines IAAM's journey towards integrating with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, ...
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The article commemorates the 15th anniversary of the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM), highlighting its pivotal role in advancing materials science, engineering, and technology. It outlines IAAM's journey towards integrating with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, European Green Deal and its leadership in establishing Net-Zero Research and Development World Links. The focus is on IAAM's vision, mission, organizational structure, and the diverse memberships that contribute to its global excellence. The article explores the significant contributions of IAAM members and fellows, emphasizing their role in propelling advancements in materials science and technology. Further, it discusses IAAM's critical function in promoting research and education, detailing its involvement in various institutes, events, consortiums, and the recognition it extends through prestigious awards. The article also showcases IAAM's impressive publication portfolio, reflecting its commitment to knowledge dissemination. As IAAM celebrates this milestone, the article reviews its historical activities and achievements, underlining its impact on shaping a sustainable and green future in the field of advanced materials.
Environmental & Green Materials
Surya Narayan Singh Gautam; Sushil Kumar; Sneha Gupta; Saurabh Kumar
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Organic compounds, alcohols, ammonia, nitrates, phosphorous, and suspended solids are the main constituents of waste from the chemical fertilizer industry. Heavy metals are natural constituents of soils and their concentration varies depending on parental materials. In the last years, the content of ...
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Organic compounds, alcohols, ammonia, nitrates, phosphorous, and suspended solids are the main constituents of waste from the chemical fertilizer industry. Heavy metals are natural constituents of soils and their concentration varies depending on parental materials. In the last years, the content of heavy metals in soils has increased due to distribution of fertilizers waste, pesticides, industries, waste disposal. Due to these activities the life capacity of soils decreased; especially where the natural background is already high because of natural parental material richness in heavy metal. As a matter of fact it is very important to distinguish between the natural background values and anthropogenic inputs, and to understand that the background values change from area to area and with the scale of the area investigated. There is currently a wide variety of methods used to evaluate soil contamination. To evaluate the soil contamination rate Geo-accumulation index (Igeo) can be applied. This index is used to assess the presence and intensity of anthropogenic contaminant deposition on surface soil. Four soil samples collected from different location near fertilizer industry and it was investigated that many constituent present in soil specimen such as (Cd, Mn, Zn, Cu and Pb). Contaminated samples show the moderate to extreme pollution level on the basis of pollution index.Keywords: Organic substance, fertilizer waste, Heavy metals, contaminated soil, AAS.
Environmental & Green Materials
Ashutosh Tiwari
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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and the European Green Deal (EGD) are two examples of global sustainability initiatives that trust strongly on research and development (R&D) activities to achieve their targets. This article explores the synergies between R&D world links ...
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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and the European Green Deal (EGD) are two examples of global sustainability initiatives that trust strongly on research and development (R&D) activities to achieve their targets. This article explores the synergies between R&D world links and decentralised labs, highlighting their capacity to foster sustainable innovations through international collaborations and the exchange of ideas. Climate efficient materials research is key element of sustainable ambition and distributed facilities offer a better chance of leading circular technology for green world. The participation from developed and developing countries in clean R&D are needed to be promoted through multi folds cooperation. The worldwide industrial R&D utilizes cluster research collaboration which should be focused on net-zero innovation for raising product technology readiness levels (TRLs). In addition, advancements in the green know-hows are helpful in deciding the direction of technology development and transition for climate neutral infrastructures.
Environmental & Green Materials
Ashutosh Tiwari
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The International Association for Advanced Materials is optimistic that the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be achieved through scientific consideration of circular materials and embracing new green technological advances, as well as by keeping global commitments to reduce climate ...
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The International Association for Advanced Materials is optimistic that the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be achieved through scientific consideration of circular materials and embracing new green technological advances, as well as by keeping global commitments to reduce climate change, adapt to it, and come up with new ways to deal with it. The present green transition projects rely heavily on the accessibility of biodiversity, climate, and net-zero technologies leading to a sustainable future. A sustainable and green world refers to a global society that operates in harmony with nature, respects ecological limits, and ensures social and economic well-being for present and future generations. It is characterized by responsible resource management, reduced environmental impact, social equity, and the protection of ecosystems. In the context of effective climate resource management, it is necessary to recognize the value of natural materials and incorporate them into ongoing practices and processes. Understanding materials selection, along with leveraging nature-based solutions and renewable technologies, plays a significant role in driving the world's circular economy while ensuring sustainability. Addressing pollution, reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources, adopting low-carbon materials, and eliminating plastics and harmful chemicals are essential steps toward creating a circular market that connects materials in a circular manner. This approach aligns with SDGs along with the Conference of the Parties (COP), and European Green Deal (EGD), which also emphasizes sustainability, net-zero, and circular processes. In this quest, advancements in climate-efficient materials science and technology, coupled with waste resource innovations, have potential usefulness towards all-in-one green solutions. Thus, it is crucial for the research community to focus on green R&D practices, and topical consortiums as much as possible. By prioritizing climate-efficient materials, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering innovation, the advanced materials world community can work towards materials development goals for a sustainable and green world.
Environmental & Green Materials
Visileanu Emilia; Alexandra Gabriela Ene; Marian Catalin Grosu; Paul Tiberiu Miclea; Razvan Victor Scarlat
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This paper studies human exposure to microplastics in real-life situations. The concentration of the polyamide nano/microplastics in the proximity of textile workplaces was made by the device Laser Aerosol Spectrometer. The descriptive statistical analysis was elaborated for: variables TSC (total concentration ...
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This paper studies human exposure to microplastics in real-life situations. The concentration of the polyamide nano/microplastics in the proximity of textile workplaces was made by the device Laser Aerosol Spectrometer. The descriptive statistical analysis was elaborated for: variables TSC (total concentration µg/m3), PM10 (µg/m3), PM2.5 (µg/m3), PM1 (µg/m3) and TC (total number of particles, 1/l). The histograms of each variable highlight the asymmetry of the distribution, with the predominance of frequencies or variables; representation of level indicators (average, median) and dispersion-box-plot graphs were obtained. Collection of the particle made with TECORA-SKYPORT PM-HV and GilAirPlus pumps, by using Quartz and Nucleopore filters with different diameters highlighted that the highest mass (683µg) was collected by using GilAir Plus pump and Quartz filter 37mm. A strong correlation was obtained between the variable: "Collected mass/ Air concentration": r = 0997775 ÷ 0,999477 and "Collected mass/ Air volume", r = -0,97473 ÷ 0.80064. The prediction of the value of the collected mass as a function of the diameter of the filters, particle concentration, airflow, and total air volume was made by obtaining the regression equations. Optic microscope analyses highlighted the dimension of microfibres (50% are <10µm) and SEM the dimension: 25% < 68.47 nm and the spherical shape of particles. FT-IR, µRaman and TG-DSC analyses showed the presence of PA particles in the collected particles.
Environmental & Green Materials
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The Institute of Advanced Materials, IAAM embodies our dedication to pioneering materials for groundbreaking applications in health, energy, and the environment. Over time, this institute has advocated the integration of translational research and innovation to bolster various sectors and industries. ...
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The Institute of Advanced Materials, IAAM embodies our dedication to pioneering materials for groundbreaking applications in health, energy, and the environment. Over time, this institute has advocated the integration of translational research and innovation to bolster various sectors and industries. The IAAM, Ulrika campus promotes climate-efficient R&D protocols and nurtures an organic worldwide innovation cluster. Our activities are underpinned by an unwavering commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. As an institute, our ambition is to constantly redefine the frontiers to better serve critical areas integral to human well-being. In the age of sustainability and the push for greener solutions, a climate-efficient Research and Development (R&D) process stands as a beacon of hope and a model for others to emulate. Such methodologies prioritize not only technological and scientific advancements but also ensure that these advancements tread lightly on our planet. They are designed to minimize carbon footprints, utilize renewable resources, and employ best practices that reduce waste and energy consumption.
Environmental & Green Materials
Marian Catalin Grosu; Emilia Visileanu; Alexandra Gabriela Ene; Razvan Victor Scarlat; Virgil Emanuel Marinescu
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This paper presents the polypropylene (PP) micro-nano particles (MNPs) exposure routes of textile industry personnel and analyses the characteristics of such particles collected in and outside the workplaces. A Laser Aerosol Spectrometer set was used to determine: the total suspended particles (TSP), ...
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This paper presents the polypropylene (PP) micro-nano particles (MNPs) exposure routes of textile industry personnel and analyses the characteristics of such particles collected in and outside the workplaces. A Laser Aerosol Spectrometer set was used to determine: the total suspended particles (TSP), PM10, PM2.5, PM1 fractions (µm/m3), and the total number of particles (TC) (1/l) from the air. Specific methods for descriptive statistics were used to characterize the particle populations. Mean, dispersion and standard deviation, median and quartiles, skewness and kurtosis for asymmetry, and highlighting the cases in which they should be performed were calculated. The box plots and histograms graphs for TSP, PM10, PM2.5, and PM1, TC variables. The comparative analysis of the results led to the identification of the fraction of the particles with the highest value concentration in the air. The particles were collected on quartz and polycarbonate filters with gold membrane using TECORA and GilAirPlus pumps. The mass of particles collected was determined by weighing the filters before and after collection, using an electronic balance. Characterization of PP dust collected by analysis: Optical microscope, Scanning Electron Microscopy, µRaman spectroscopy, FTIR, and TG-DSC allowed the identification of the shape, size, and structural footprint of PP particles.
Environmental & Green Materials
Chee Kong Yap; Razeff Shardin B. Mat Rejab; Wan Hee Cheng; Krishnan Kumar; Hesham M. H. Zakaly; Hideo Okamura; Yoshifumi Horie; Moslem Sharifinia; Mehrzad Keshavarzifard; Abolfazl Naji; Mohamad Saupi Ismail; Meng Chuan Ong
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The intertidal clam, Glauconome virens, was collected in the northwestern portion of Peninsular Malaysia near Kuala Perlis, Sungai Layar, and Pantai Teluk Air Tawar. This research attempted to determine the cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) concentrations in the various G. virens’s organs. The Cd concentrations ...
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The intertidal clam, Glauconome virens, was collected in the northwestern portion of Peninsular Malaysia near Kuala Perlis, Sungai Layar, and Pantai Teluk Air Tawar. This research attempted to determine the cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) concentrations in the various G. virens’s organs. The Cd concentrations (mg/kg dry weight) in five distinct soft tissues ranged from 0.90 to 1.89, but the concentrations in shells ranged from 0.95 to 1.25. Pb concentrations (mg/kg dry weight) in the five distinct soft tissues ranged from 27.0 to 44.9, whereas shell concentrations ranged from 74.8 to 75.3. In general, the shell had more Pb than the soft tissue components. Future biomonitoring research on this type of clams should concentrate on certain tissues (such as the remainder, shell, and gill) to identify their potential as biomonitoring organs/materials. This biomonitoring study is of paramount importance to establish the intertidal clams as a good biomonitor under the umbrella of International Mussel Watch. Besides, establishment of such biomonitoring baseline data is important for future references and human health risk assessments.
Environmental & Green Materials
Ashutosh Tiwari
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Climate change has made the human ecosystem uncertain. The eco-adaptation is contributing significantly to a progressive shift in the entire geographical region until and unless it reaches an equilibrium stage. It is critical to support innovative, cleaner public transportation and decarbonization in ...
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Climate change has made the human ecosystem uncertain. The eco-adaptation is contributing significantly to a progressive shift in the entire geographical region until and unless it reaches an equilibrium stage. It is critical to support innovative, cleaner public transportation and decarbonization in the carbon industries to create a sustainable world. Global organizations are developing strategies and agendas to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals in various ways. The economic growth and well-being of the people require an understanding of the one world-one climate concept, and this in turn necessitates basic information for climate rejuvenation strategies in contemporary society.
Environmental & Green Materials
Ashutosh Tiwari
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Climate neutrality has turned out to be crucial in policy and state relationships. In lines of green actions, many capitals have declared aspiring climate neutrality goals to establish their net-zero infrastructures and inhabitants. The increasing emission of greenhouse gases paves the way to enhance ...
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Climate neutrality has turned out to be crucial in policy and state relationships. In lines of green actions, many capitals have declared aspiring climate neutrality goals to establish their net-zero infrastructures and inhabitants. The increasing emission of greenhouse gases paves the way to enhance the earth temperature, which are resulting to endangering lives mainly due to dry up of water reserves. Thus, abrupt climate change is adversely affecting the world-wide ecosystems and biodiversity. The common effects of climate change are causing through droughts, forest fires, cloudbursts, cyclones, earthquakes, heavy rains, snow, cold and hot waves etc. From north to south America and from east to west Asia are experiencing frequently extreme weather events. This interns to fast moving of the global warming. The impact of extreme weather conditions needs to urgently normalise with adopting ecological practices, green scientific protocols, time bound government strategies and comprehensive climate actions.
Energy Materials & Technology
Ashutosh Tiwari
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Climate change is evolving as the major concern of erratic weather conditions for example heavy rains, drought floods, landslides, soil erosion, tsunami, and extreme cold and warm weather, which severely impact the livelihoods of mankind. Attaining the substance by reducing carbon pollution and other ...
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Climate change is evolving as the major concern of erratic weather conditions for example heavy rains, drought floods, landslides, soil erosion, tsunami, and extreme cold and warm weather, which severely impact the livelihoods of mankind. Attaining the substance by reducing carbon pollution and other greenhouse gases is the best way to control climate change. Considering the suitable climate, habitat variation, and their adverse effects such as glaciers, heatwave, sea levels rise, etc., it is important to understand the climate control and framing combat policy as per the requirement of energy. Hydrogen is now established as a clean and flexible energy carrier. Europe and the other nations are progressively walking toward achieving the net-zero objective with the overview of clean hydrogen energy, which will ensure global sustainability faster.
Environmental & Green Materials
Ashutosh Tiwari
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The scientific foot is directed towards a range of net-zero paths, which can predict the sustainable future of society. Climate neutral practices require ultimate plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity. It is critical to set synergy among education, industry, and government policies for creating ...
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The scientific foot is directed towards a range of net-zero paths, which can predict the sustainable future of society. Climate neutral practices require ultimate plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity. It is critical to set synergy among education, industry, and government policies for creating a clear vision to evolve various sectors addressing net-zero utilization and climate neutrality objectives on regional basis. The materials research drives in the direction of climate neutrality goal by advancing the field. The net-zero emissions must be globally achieved by 2050 and important objectives should be decided. The global trends of materials research are shifting towards important directions highlighting innovation and trends for promising materials industry. Thus, advancement of materials could concur with health, energy, and environmental technologies, which are not harming to biodiversity and ecosystem. The recent advances increase the role of intelligent materials more in current scope. Therefore, making smart building blocks and devices are getting very high attention. The emerging global trends for net-zero technology require transforming research and innovations such as green energy, waste conversation and digitalization.
Environmental & Green Materials
Fiza Simran; Prathiksha Karumbaiah; Pratik Roy; R.R.N. Sailaja
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The present study is aimed to remove toxic crystal violet dye from aqueous solutions. In this study guar gum (GG) has been grafted with acrylic acid (AA) by following microwave assisted grafting method. Two different nanomaterials i.e., nanoclay (NC) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) has been ...
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The present study is aimed to remove toxic crystal violet dye from aqueous solutions. In this study guar gum (GG) has been grafted with acrylic acid (AA) by following microwave assisted grafting method. Two different nanomaterials i.e., nanoclay (NC) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) has been incorporated either alone or in combination during the grafting reaction. The synthesized nanocomposites have been used for removal of crystal violet dye from aqueous solutions. Study showed higher dye adsorption capacity of the synthesized composites after addition of nanomaterials. The adsorption isotherm followed both Langmuir and Freundlich model. It was found that GG grafted AA composite with MWCNT showed highest crystal violet dye adsorption compared to others. Swelling behaviour of the synthesized composites in acidic, neutral and alkaline medium has been studied. The swelling kinetics in acidic, neutral and alkaline medium was found to follow pseudo second order kinetic model with <R2> value more than 0.98. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) showed efficient grafting of AA on GG. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and morphological characteristics depicted enhanced dispersion of nanomaterials in GG matrix.
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