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Haosmc Growth on Various Sustainable Nano/Micropatterned Surface Topographies Utilising Reusable Surface Templatin
The aim of controlling/regulating cellular processes by surface patterning of biomaterials is a crucial concept in emerging research fields, where the precise fabrication of micro-nano surface topographies is required at manufacturing scales to meet
consumer demand. Photolithography is typically employed for surface patterning; however, the high cost, process complexity, and lack of environmentally friendly and sustainable methodologies represent steep barriers for many researchers. Soft
lithographic methods have been utilised extensively as a potential alternative for traditional photolithography, yet a photolithographic step is still required for initial template fabrication. Here, we demonstrate the use of repurposed optical consumer items such as DVDs, diffraction glasses, and gratings that would otherwise be thrown away after their useful lives, being used here as a sustainable approach as templates for the formation of complex nano-patterns. By replicating these templates in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and polylactic acid (PLA), we show the varied interactions of human aortic smooth
muscle cells (HAoSMC) to these surfaces. Notably, it was demonstrated that, in comparison to nonpatterned substrates,
HAoSMC interaction (adhesion, spreading, and viability) was higher on DVD patterned surfaces compared to diffraction
glass and grating patterned surfaces according to the results from cell metabolic activity (MTT and Alamar Blue), and proliferation (total DNA) assays. We demonstrate that a simple, reusable, inexpensive, yet robust technology could be a powerful
tool in improving our understanding of cell-surface interactions and for the potential development of medical devices with
micro- and nanoscale low or high adhesion features
Protected Viticulture for Sustainable Grape Production to Cope with the Adverse Effects of Climate Change
Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) are among the most commonly cultivated horticultural crops on the earth covering an area of 7.5
million hectares with around 70 million tons production. Grapes being highly nutritious are majorly utilized in making beverages or used as fresh and raisin. In today’s world, the most concerned topic in agriculture is continuous change in climatic
conditions leading to several negative social, ecological, economical and biological problems. Grapes are delicate fruits, their
vines are sensitive towards extremes in temperature, water, heat, duration and intensity of light exposure as well as carbon
dioxide and humidity alterations. Hence, one can shift to drought and heat tolerant varieties and certain training and pruning methods suitable to the prevailing environmental conditions. Vineyard management practices, including farm mechanization can be amended for improving the gains, while reducing the input
Application of Vegetable Oil Based Machining Fluids in Green Manufacturing Processes, A Review
Cutting fluids are an inherent part of the modern manufacturing system. In the vegetable oil based cutting fluids, the
base fluids should be some vegetable oil. In general, vegetable oil is highly attractive substitutes for petroleum based oils
because they are environmentally friendly, renewable, less toxic and readily biodegradable. In this review paper, the author
investigates some of the published research papers on the application of vegetable oil based machining fluids (including
Nano-fluids) in the different machining processes like turning, milling, grinding and drilling. Besides that, this study also
summarize the effect of the different biodegradable oil based machining fluids on the performance factors such as surface
integrity, machining force, tool wear, power consumption, and temperature produced during the machining process. It
has been reported in various literature that using vegetable oil based Nano machining fluid results high surface features,
reduced tool wear, cutting force, power consumption and lower temperature rise in the machining process due to better
lubrication and cooling properties.
Ingredients and Pathways for Sustainable Sheep Breeding Strategies under Low Input Production Systems: The Example of Two Distinct Sheep Breeds
Near East and North Africa have 90 percent of their territory classified as arid or semi-arid rangelands. Increasing importation of animals and animal products are still followed due to an increasing consumers’ demand and poor producing abilities of existing native breeds. The objectives of this paper were to: 1) underline major genetic constraints for improving native sheep breeds productivities
under low input production systems, 2) identify main ingredients and pathways for sustainable sheep breeding strategies under low input production systems.
Nigeria’s E-Waste Management: Extended Producer Responsibility and Informal Sector Inclusion
This paper explores the emerging role of the private sector and public-private partnerships for e-waste management in the developing world. We use a combination of two conceptual frameworks, the triple bottom line approach and the sustainable livelihoods approach, to analyze the case study of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programme in Nigeria, which was launched in 2016. The sustainable livelihoods approach has been adopted in international development for over two decades, but so far it has not been applied for inclusion of informal sector workers in e-waste. Our findings illustrate how the financial and environmental bottom lines have already received considerable attention during the development of the Nigerian EPR programme, but that the social elements, in particular informal sector inclusion, have received less attention. Consequently, based on proven practices of the sustainable livelihoods approach, this paper identifies opportunities and provides recommendations as to how the international and national private sector players and government agencies involved in Nigeria’s e-waste EPR programme can establish a social engagement model to support inclusion of the informal sector. This model would not only help meet the financial and environmental bottom lines, but also address the social bottom line to improve livelihood outcomes for informal e-waste recyclers.
Sustainable Technologies for Greener Environment
Over the years, all parts of a commercial refrigerator, such as the compressor, heat exchangers, refrigerant, and packaging, have been improved considerably due to the extensive research and development efforts carried out by academia and industry.
Sustainable Nanomaterials: A Greener Future Avenue?
The field of nanoscience has experienced a staggering number of advances in recent years with regards to a wide range of disciplines including physics, chemistry, materials science, biology and medicine.
Editorial Board Members Related to Sustainable
Angela Myracle
Assistant Professor
School of Food and Agriculture
University of Maine
United States
School of Food and Agriculture
University of Maine
United States
Yao Olive Li
Assistant Professor
Department of Human Nutrition & Food Science
California State Polytechnic University
United States
Department of Human Nutrition & Food Science
California State Polytechnic University
United States
Miklas Scholz
Professor
Water Resources Engineering
Lund University
Sweden
Water Resources Engineering
Lund University
Sweden
RAFFAELE MAROTTA
Associate Professor of Industrial Chemistry
Department of Chemical Engineering, Materials and Industrial Production
University of Naples Federico II
Italy
Department of Chemical Engineering, Materials and Industrial Production
University of Naples Federico II
Italy
Kaveh Ostad-Ali-Askari
Department of Civil Engineering
Islamic Azad University
Iran
Islamic Azad University
Iran
SHANKAR M. L. SASTRY
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Washington University, St. Louis
United States
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Washington University, St. Louis
United States
CARMEN CASTANEDA SCEPPA
Associate Professor
Department of Health Sciences
Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Northeastern University
United States
Department of Health Sciences
Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Northeastern University
United States
Hani Mansour
Associate Professor
Department of Water Relations & Field /irrigation
National Research Center
Egypt
Department of Water Relations & Field /irrigation
National Research Center
Egypt
Onikia N. Brown
Assistant Professor
Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Hospitality Management
Auburn University
United States
Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Hospitality Management
Auburn University
United States
Matthew Tan
Associate Professor (ADJ)
Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture
James Cook University
Australia
Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture
James Cook University
Australia