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Sustainability and environmental concerns have been important topics of discussion in recent decades. Green supply chain management assures the effectiveness of public and company policies in greening their operations, increasing the market share, improving the company image and reputation, and increasing profits. The objective of this article is to propose a conceptual framework that considers dimensions, categories, and practices in green supply chain management. After an extensive review of the literature, we identified models and a set of green dimensions, categories, and practices used for green supply chain management. From the analysis of the findings, we propose a conceptual framework that is organized into 3 environmental dimensions, 21 categories, and 64 green practices. The framework can contribute to the literature, given that empirical studies mostly select a limited set of dimensions to evaluate supply chain green practices. Finally, this study offers directions for future research.
Felipe Herrmann; Ana Barbosa-Povoa; Maria Butturi; Simona Marinelli; Miguel Sellitto. Green Supply Chain Management: Conceptual Framework and Models for Analysis. Sustainability 2021, 13, 8127 .
AMA StyleFelipe Herrmann, Ana Barbosa-Povoa, Maria Butturi, Simona Marinelli, Miguel Sellitto. Green Supply Chain Management: Conceptual Framework and Models for Analysis. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (15):8127.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFelipe Herrmann; Ana Barbosa-Povoa; Maria Butturi; Simona Marinelli; Miguel Sellitto. 2021. "Green Supply Chain Management: Conceptual Framework and Models for Analysis." Sustainability 13, no. 15: 8127.
In this study two phase change materials (PCMs) mixed with sand were evaluated for distributed latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) coupled with a novel Flat-Panel ground heat exchanger (GHE) for shallow geothermal applications. N-Octadecane and a commercial paraffin-based PCM were mixed (30% v/v) separately with sand, which is commonly used as backfilling material for GHE. Both two mixtures underwent 16 thermal cycles and specimen’s temperatures and their variation over time were analyzed to evaluate phase change stability and supercooling. Grain size laser diffraction and pore analysis were performed together with optical microscopy, environmental scanning electron microscopy coupled with X-Ray spectrometry (ESEM-EDS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis to evaluate PCMs-sand dynamic interaction over time and temperature. Results shown that sand addition halves n-Octadecane phase change time, although leading to a limited supercooling equal to 1 °C. Sand addition to commercial PCM leaded to a similar increasing in heat transfer, however in absence of supercooling phenomena. These performances were constant through 16 thermal cycles. Therefore, PCMs mixing in sand as mixture for GHEs backfilling material can be considered a strategy to enhance thermal storage of backfilling material, by increasing the underground thermal energy storage and then the exploitation carried out by shallow geothermal applications.
Silvia Barbi; Francesco Barbieri; Simona Marinelli; Bianca Rimini; Sebastiano Merchiori; Barbara Larwa; Michele Bottarelli; Monia Montorsi. Phase change material-sand mixtures for distributed latent heat thermal energy storage: Interaction and performance analysis. Renewable Energy 2021, 169, 1066 -1076.
AMA StyleSilvia Barbi, Francesco Barbieri, Simona Marinelli, Bianca Rimini, Sebastiano Merchiori, Barbara Larwa, Michele Bottarelli, Monia Montorsi. Phase change material-sand mixtures for distributed latent heat thermal energy storage: Interaction and performance analysis. Renewable Energy. 2021; 169 ():1066-1076.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSilvia Barbi; Francesco Barbieri; Simona Marinelli; Bianca Rimini; Sebastiano Merchiori; Barbara Larwa; Michele Bottarelli; Monia Montorsi. 2021. "Phase change material-sand mixtures for distributed latent heat thermal energy storage: Interaction and performance analysis." Renewable Energy 169, no. : 1066-1076.
Plastic materials account for about 20% of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The recycling of this plastic fraction is a complex issue, heavily conditioned by the content of harmful additives, such as brominated flame retardants. Thus, the management and reprocessing of WEEE plastics pose environmental and human health concerns, mainly in developing countries, where informal recycling and disposal are practiced. The objective of this study was twofold. Firstly, it aimed to investigate some of the available options described in the literature for the re-use of WEEE plastic scraps in construction materials, a promising recycling route in the developing countries. Moreover, it presents an evaluation of the impact of these available end-of-life scenarios on the environment by means of the life cycle assessment (LCA) approach. In order to consider worker health and human and ecological risks, the LCA analysis focuses on ecotoxicity more than on climate change. The LCA evaluation confirmed that the plastic re-use in the construction sector has a lower toxicity impact on the environment and human health than common landfilling and incineration practices. It also shows that the unregulated handling and dismantling activities, as well as the re-use practices, contribute significantly to the impact of WEEE plastic treatments.
Maria Angela Butturi; Simona Marinelli; Rita Gamberini; Bianca Rimini. Ecotoxicity of Plastics from Informal Waste Electric and Electronic Treatment and Recycling. Toxics 2020, 8, 99 .
AMA StyleMaria Angela Butturi, Simona Marinelli, Rita Gamberini, Bianca Rimini. Ecotoxicity of Plastics from Informal Waste Electric and Electronic Treatment and Recycling. Toxics. 2020; 8 (4):99.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Angela Butturi; Simona Marinelli; Rita Gamberini; Bianca Rimini. 2020. "Ecotoxicity of Plastics from Informal Waste Electric and Electronic Treatment and Recycling." Toxics 8, no. 4: 99.
The purpose of this article is to identify barriers, drivers, and the structure of the relationships that support industrial symbiosis initiatives in a network of Brazilian manufacturing companies. Two steelmaking plants are the anchor tenants of the network comprising a cement manufacturer, a thermoelectric generation plant, a lead ingots manufacturer, a zinc ingots manufacturer and refractory liner manufacturer, totaling eight relationships. The companies mutually exchange approximately 300,000 tons of by-products per year, comprising coal ash, mill scale, electric arc furnace dust, steam, zinc sludge, lead sludge, and refractory lining leftover, totaling eight dyadic or triadic relationships. The results of the study show that in three relationships, economic barriers exist (excessive processing or logistic cost). In four, internal barriers exist (risk of discontinuity and lack of research). In five, a technical barrier exists, the imbalance between generation and consumption. In seven, the drivers are cost reduction, new products or sources of revenue, and legal requirements. Environmental drivers (increasing the life of deposits or landfills) are present in five relationships. As for the structure, three relationships are one-way, whereas five are closed-loop, that is, involving direct and reverse transfers among partners.
Miguel Afonso Sellitto; Fábio Kazuhiro Murakami; Maria Angela Butturi; Simona Marinelli; Nelson Kadel Jr.; Bianca Rimini. Barriers, drivers, and relationships in industrial symbiosis of a network of Brazilian manufacturing companies. Sustainable Production and Consumption 2020, 26, 443 -454.
AMA StyleMiguel Afonso Sellitto, Fábio Kazuhiro Murakami, Maria Angela Butturi, Simona Marinelli, Nelson Kadel Jr., Bianca Rimini. Barriers, drivers, and relationships in industrial symbiosis of a network of Brazilian manufacturing companies. Sustainable Production and Consumption. 2020; 26 ():443-454.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMiguel Afonso Sellitto; Fábio Kazuhiro Murakami; Maria Angela Butturi; Simona Marinelli; Nelson Kadel Jr.; Bianca Rimini. 2020. "Barriers, drivers, and relationships in industrial symbiosis of a network of Brazilian manufacturing companies." Sustainable Production and Consumption 26, no. : 443-454.
This data article reports supplementary input and output data related to the research article “Environmental performance analysis of a dual-source heat pump system” on the life cycle assessment evaluation of an heat pump prototype, able to use alternatively the air and the ground as external heat sources. Primarily, the present article shows the life cycle inventory input data of the system under study and of the conventional air and ground heat pump systems, which were used for comparison. Secondly, complete numerical results are exposed, which are showed only graphically and in an aggregated form in the main article. Data include normalised and unaggregated environmental impacts of each investigated life cycle phase. The article also reports the complete results of the sensitivity analysis conducted using different assumptions on the energy mix and on the energy use.
Simona Marinelli; Maria Angela Butturi; Francesco Lolli; Bianca Rimini; Rita Gamberini. Data on the environmental performance analysis of a dual-source heat pump system. Data in Brief 2020, 31, 105919 .
AMA StyleSimona Marinelli, Maria Angela Butturi, Francesco Lolli, Bianca Rimini, Rita Gamberini. Data on the environmental performance analysis of a dual-source heat pump system. Data in Brief. 2020; 31 ():105919.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSimona Marinelli; Maria Angela Butturi; Francesco Lolli; Bianca Rimini; Rita Gamberini. 2020. "Data on the environmental performance analysis of a dual-source heat pump system." Data in Brief 31, no. : 105919.
Using all phases of a life cycle assessment (LCA), this paper analyses the environmental impact of a dual-source heat pump (DSHP) system that uses either the air or the ground as external heat sources. Data on the production were provided by the manufacturer of the heat pump prototype. The use phase was considered by evaluating the seasonal and annual energy performance of the system, using dynamic simulations. The system maintenance and end-of-life were modelled in accordance with the current regulations and statistical data in this sector. The Ecoinvent database was used as a reference for background data. The ReCiPe, CED and IPCC 100a impact methods were used to assess the environmental impact categories. The results were compared with those of conventional air and ground source heat pump systems. A sensitivity study on the influence of the energy in the use phase was carried out in terms of a variation in energy use and for different energy mixes, including photovoltaic energy. The results demonstrated the environmental validity of the technology in comparison with the two conventional heat pumps used for residential applications in different conditions. The results could be used by heat pump manufacturers to improve the design and performance of their products, by designers in the selection of thermal technologies, and by researchers involved in the study of similar emerging renewable energy technologies.
Simona Marinelli; Francesco Lolli; Maria Angela Butturi; Bianca Rimini; Rita Gamberini. Environmental performance analysis of a dual-source heat pump system. Energy and Buildings 2020, 223, 110180 .
AMA StyleSimona Marinelli, Francesco Lolli, Maria Angela Butturi, Bianca Rimini, Rita Gamberini. Environmental performance analysis of a dual-source heat pump system. Energy and Buildings. 2020; 223 ():110180.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSimona Marinelli; Francesco Lolli; Maria Angela Butturi; Bianca Rimini; Rita Gamberini. 2020. "Environmental performance analysis of a dual-source heat pump system." Energy and Buildings 223, no. : 110180.
In order to evaluate the environmental benefits of energy industrial symbiosis networks with the inclusion of renewable technologies, a model that minimises greenhouse gases emissions has been developed. A validation of the model has been carried out comparing the results with those calculated with a life cycle assessment of a reference case. The study demonstrates that energy industrial symbiosis networks integrating renewable energy technologies have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gases emissions and suggests a methodology to optimise energetic symbiosis connections inside eco-industrial parks.
Simona Marinelli; Maria Angela Butturi; Bianca Rimini; Rita Gamberini; Samuele Marinello. Evaluating the environmental benefit of energy symbiosis networks in eco-industrial parks. IFAC-PapersOnLine 2020, 53, 13082 -13087.
AMA StyleSimona Marinelli, Maria Angela Butturi, Bianca Rimini, Rita Gamberini, Samuele Marinello. Evaluating the environmental benefit of energy symbiosis networks in eco-industrial parks. IFAC-PapersOnLine. 2020; 53 (2):13082-13087.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSimona Marinelli; Maria Angela Butturi; Bianca Rimini; Rita Gamberini; Samuele Marinello. 2020. "Evaluating the environmental benefit of energy symbiosis networks in eco-industrial parks." IFAC-PapersOnLine 53, no. 2: 13082-13087.
Heat pump technology is widely considered to be one of the promising opportunities for energy-efficient and low-carbon solutions for buildings and construction. However, sustainability is not always an intrinsic feature of all heat pumps. According to the Life Cycle Thinking approach, to assess the complete sustainability of a technology, a direct evaluation of the environmental, economic and social aspects over the entire life cycle is needed. Due to the growing interest in this technology, the present review summarizes the existing contributions on the sustainability of heat pump systems for residential heating and cooling using the Life Cycle environmental and Social Assessment and Life Cycle Costing. The main results are highlighted, then the data input, methodological assumptions and evaluation criteria are analyzed. The study reveals how to improve the sustainability of HP devices from a life cycle thinking approach.
Simona Marinelli; Francesco Lolli; Rita Gamberini; Bianca Rimini. Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) applied to residential heat pump systems: A critical review. Energy and Buildings 2019, 185, 210 -223.
AMA StyleSimona Marinelli, Francesco Lolli, Rita Gamberini, Bianca Rimini. Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) applied to residential heat pump systems: A critical review. Energy and Buildings. 2019; 185 ():210-223.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSimona Marinelli; Francesco Lolli; Rita Gamberini; Bianca Rimini. 2019. "Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) applied to residential heat pump systems: A critical review." Energy and Buildings 185, no. : 210-223.
Most complex decisions involve several stakeholders and therefore need to be solved using a group multi-criteria decision method. However, stakeholders or decision-makers often have divergent views, especially in the environmental sector. In order to integrate this divergence, a new group fuzzy PROMETHEE approach is introduced to combine the traditional environmental criteria of life cycle assessments with social and economic criteria. The modelling of uncertainty within the group of decision-makers using a fuzzy approach makes this method unique. The proposed fuzzy approach differs significantly from the standard one. The decision-makers express their judgments in crisp forms. In order to take into account the intrinsic dispersion of judgments within the group, a posteriori fuzzification procedure is applied. The crisp values are not simply aggregated; they are converted into a triangular fuzzy number based on the given evaluations. As a consequence, the definition of fuzzy membership functions, as required in standard fuzzy logic, is not required, which simplifies the process and makes it more reliable. The new approach is illustrated with a real case study concerning the selection of the best waste treatment solution in a natural park from among a traditional incinerator and an innovative integrated plant.
Francesco Lolli; Alessio Ishizaka; Rita Gamberini; Bianca Rimini; Anna Maria Ferrari; Simona Marinelli; Roberto Savazza. Waste treatment: an environmental, economic and social analysis with a new group fuzzy PROMETHEE approach. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 2016, 18, 1317 -1332.
AMA StyleFrancesco Lolli, Alessio Ishizaka, Rita Gamberini, Bianca Rimini, Anna Maria Ferrari, Simona Marinelli, Roberto Savazza. Waste treatment: an environmental, economic and social analysis with a new group fuzzy PROMETHEE approach. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. 2016; 18 (5):1317-1332.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Lolli; Alessio Ishizaka; Rita Gamberini; Bianca Rimini; Anna Maria Ferrari; Simona Marinelli; Roberto Savazza. 2016. "Waste treatment: an environmental, economic and social analysis with a new group fuzzy PROMETHEE approach." Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 18, no. 5: 1317-1332.
F. Stazi; S. Marinelli; Costanzo DI Perna; P. Munafò. Comparison on solar shadings: Monitoring of the thermo-physical behaviour, assessment of the energy saving, thermal comfort, natural lighting and environmental impact. Solar Energy 2014, 105, 512 -528.
AMA StyleF. Stazi, S. Marinelli, Costanzo DI Perna, P. Munafò. Comparison on solar shadings: Monitoring of the thermo-physical behaviour, assessment of the energy saving, thermal comfort, natural lighting and environmental impact. Solar Energy. 2014; 105 ():512-528.
Chicago/Turabian StyleF. Stazi; S. Marinelli; Costanzo DI Perna; P. Munafò. 2014. "Comparison on solar shadings: Monitoring of the thermo-physical behaviour, assessment of the energy saving, thermal comfort, natural lighting and environmental impact." Solar Energy 105, no. : 512-528.