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A new efficiency calibration methodology for different atmospheric filter geometries by using coaxial Ge detectors
Barba Lobo, Alejandro; Bolívar Raya, Juan Pedro
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2023)
The study of the different pollutants present in atmospheric aerosols such as trace elements and radionuclides is essential to assess the air quality. To analyze the particulate matter (PM), atmospheric filters with different ... -
Application of the data envelopment analysis technique to measure the environmental efficiency of the 27 countries of the European Union during the period 2012-2020
Cámara Aceituno, Juan; Hermoso Orzáez, Manuel Jesús; Terrados Cepeda, Julio; Mena Nieto, Ángel Isidro; García Ramos, José Enrique (Springer Science and Business Media LLC., 2023-06)
In the last decade, we have experienced a changing geopolitical context that has caused changes in the energy context. In addition, human activity contributes to global warming or sea level rising, i.e., climate change. A ... -
Biocorrosion of Carbon Steel under Controlled Laboratory Conditions
Córdoba García, Francisco; Miguel Sarmiento, Aguasanta (MDPI, 2023-04)
In the Iberian Pyritic Belt (SW Europe), Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is the consequence of the interaction of physical-chemical and biological factors, where aerobic Fe and/or S oxidizing chemolithotrophic and anaerobic ... -
Caracterización y evaluación de hábitats de interés comunitario en montes productores certificados en gestión forestal sostenible (estándar FSC) en la provincia de Huelva : una herramienta para la gestión y conservación de la biodiversidad
(Universidad de Huelva, 2020)La biodiversidad , el desarrollo sostenible y la conservación de la naturaleza son cuestiones fundamentales en la actualidad. Todas las empresas, las administraciones, los gobiernos y las organizaciones internacionales ... -
Desarrollo de un sistema de soporte a la decisión para optimizar la planificación y gestión de los residuos sólidos urbanos en zonas insulares, basado en dinámica de sistemas y teoría de la decisión multicriterio (Fuzzy Topsis)
(Universidad de Huelva, 2021)La mejora de la gestión de los residuos sólidos urbanos (RSU) es un tema importante para la sostenibilidad de cualquier territorio, y más importante aún en islas turísticas. Baleares y Canarias constituyen casos de ... -
Effects of environmental factors on the historical time serie of blackspot seabream commercial landings (1983 to 2015) in the strait of Gibraltar: A shared marine resource between the Spanish and Moroccan fleets
Sanz Fernández, Víctor; Gutiérrez Estrada, Juan Carlos (Elsevier, 2023-03)
In the Strait of Gibraltar, the Blackspot Seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo, Brünnich 1768) is an economic resource of great commercial importance for the Spanish and Moroccan artisanal and Moroccan longline fleets. Given ... -
Enhancing the Energy Efficiency of Buildings by Shading with PV Panels in Semi-Arid Climate Zone
Albatayneh, Aiman; Albadaineh, Renad; Juaidi, Adel; Abdallah, Ramez; Zabalo Torrejón, Alberto José; Manzano Agugliaro, Francisco (MDPI, 2022-12)
Solar energy is one of the most abundant and available forms of renewable energy. Reliance on the electricity network can be decreased and net-zero energy achieved by mounting photovoltaic power on the tops of houses. ... -
Increasing the Resolution and Spectral Range of Measured Direct Irradiance Spectra for PV Applications
López Rodríguez, Gabriel; Gueymard, Christian A.; Polo, Jesús; Alonso Montesinos, Joaquín; Marzo, Aitor; Martín Chivelet, Nuria; Ferrada, Pablo; Escalona Llaguno, Martha Isabel; Batlles, Francisco J. (MDPI, 2023-03)
The spectral distribution of the solar irradiance incident on photovoltaic (PV) modules is a key variable controlling their power production. It is required to properly simulate the production and performance of PV plants ... -
Life cycle assessment of management/valorisation practices for metal-sludge from treatment of acid mine drainage
Moreno González, Raúl; Macías Suárez, Francisco; Meyer, Andreas; Schneider, Petra; Nieto Liñán, José Miguel; Olías Álvarez, Manuel; Ruiz Cánovas, Carlos (Elsevier, 2023)
The treatment of acid mine drainage in sulphide mining generates large amounts of metal-rich sludge whose management suppose an environmental quandary worldwide. Although traditional practices have focused on safe disposal ... -
Phosphogypsum circular economy considerations: A critical review from more than 65 storage sites worldwide
Bilal, Essaid; Ruiz Cánovas, Carlos; Nieto Liñán, José Miguel; Haneklaus, Nils (Elsevier, 2023-05)
Nearly 300 million t of phosphogypsum (PG) are produced every year as a byproduct from phosphate fertilizer production worldwide. Approximately 58% of the PG are stacked, 28% are discharged in coastal waters and only 14% ... -
Photovoltaic power electricity generation nowcasting combining sky camera images and learning supervised algorithms in the Southern Spain
Trigo González, Mauricio; Cortés Carmona, Marcelo; Marzo, Aitor; Alonso Montesinos, Joaquín; Martínez Durbán, Mercedes; López Rodríguez, Gabriel; Portillo, Carlos; Batlles, Francisco J. (Elsevier, 2023)
The alternation between cloudy and clear skies alters the photovoltaic production. This makes it necessary to anticipate these disturbances hours in advance for the correct operation of the electricity distribution plants ... -
Phytoaccumulation of trace elements (As, Cd, Co, Cu, Pb, Zn) by Nicotiana glauca and Euphorbia segetalis growing in a Technosol developed on legacy mine wastes (Domingo Rubio wetland, SW Spain)
Barba Brioso, Cinta; Hidalgo Fernández, Pablo José; Fernández Landero, Sandra; Giráldez Díaz, Inmaculada; Fernández Caliani, Juan Carlos (Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2023-03)
Sulfidic mine wastes have the potential to generate acid mine drainage (AMD) and release acid leachates containing high levels of iron, sulfate and potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Soils receiving AMD discharges are ... -
Phytoremediation potential depends on the degree of soil pollution: a case study in an urban brownfield
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC., 2023-04)Phytoremediation is a cost-effective nature-based solution for brownfield reclamation. The choice of phytoextraction or phytostabilization strategies is highly relevant when planning full-scale treatments. A suitable ... -
PM10 Resuspension of Road Dust in Different Types of Parking Lots: Emissions, Chemical Characterisation and Ecotoxicity
Casotti Rienda, Ismael; Alves, Célia; Nunes, Teresa; Soares, Marlene; Amato, F.; Sánchez de la Campa Verdona, Ana María; Kováts, Nóra; Hubai, Katalin; Teke, Gábor (MDPI, 2023-02)
The thoracic fraction of road dust (PM10) was measured for the first time in Portugal in parking areas, both outdoors and indoors, with the aim of completing existing studies carried out in active lanes of various roads. ... -
PM2.5 chemical composition and health risks by inhalation near a chemical complex
Alves, Célia; Evtyugina, Margarita; Vicente, Estela; Vicente, Ana; Casotti Rienda, Ismael; Sánchez de la Campa Verdona, Ana María; Tomé, Mário; Duarte, Iola (Elsevier, 2023)
Particulate matter (PM2.5) samples were collected in the vicinity of an industrial chemical pole and analysed for organic and elemental carbon (OC and EC), 47 trace elements and around 150 organic constituents. On average, ... -
The carbon footprint of healthcare settings: A systematic review
Rodríguez Jiménez, Lucas; Romero Martín, Macarena; Spruell, Timothy; Steley, Zoe; Gómez Salgado, Juan (Wiley, 2023-05)
Healthcare systems are responsible for 4%–5% of the emissions of greenhouse gases worldwide. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol divides carbon emissions into three scopes: scope 1 or direct emissions secondary to energy use; ... -
Viability Analysis of Tidal Turbine Installation Using Fuzzy Logic: Case Study and Design Considerations
Rodríguez Pérez, Ángel Mariano; Rodríguez González, César Antonio; Márquez Rodríguez, Alba; Caparrós Mancera, Julio José (MDPI, 2023-08)
Tidal energy represents a clean and sustainable source of energy generation that can address renewable energy challenges, especially the global challenge of optimizing alternatives for stable supply. Although tidal stream ... -
Wildfire effects on the hydrogeochemistry of a river severely polluted by acid mine drainage
Romero Matos, Jonatan; Ruiz Cánovas, Carlos; Macías Suárez, Francisco; Pérez López, Rafael; León, Rafael; Millán Becerro, Ricardo; Nieto Liñán, José Miguel (Elsevier, 2023)
This study evaluates for the first time the impact of a large wildfire on the hydrogeochemistry of a deeply AMDaffected river at the beginning of the wet season. To accomplish this, a high-resolution water monitoring campaign ...
