Carbon-neutral materials refer to substances and products that, over their entire lifecycle, balance the amount of carbon emitted with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset. These materials play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by reducing the net release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Sustainable forestry practices contribute to carbon-neutral materials, as responsibly managed forests absorb and sequester carbon dioxide, offsetting emissions associated with the harvesting and processing of wood-based products. Innovative building materials, like carbon-sequestering concrete, capture and store carbon dioxide during their production, creating a net-zero or even negative carbon footprint. Recycled materials, when properly processed, offer a carbon-neutral alternative to virgin materials by diverting waste from landfills and reducing the energy required for extraction and manufacturing. Life cycle assessments and carbon offset programs further enhance the credibility of carbon-neutral materials, ensuring a holistic approach to environmental impact and sustainability. As industries increasingly prioritize carbon neutrality, the development and adoption of such materials become vital in the global effort to combat climate change.
Title : Local actions, global impact: Community-centered approaches to green chemistry and renewable energy for sustainability
Helena Belchior Rocha, ISCTE-Institituto Universitario de Lisboa, Portugal
Title : Macroalgae: An interesting source of highly diversified specific polysaccharides – Psamal project
Patrick Martin, Unite Transformations & Agroressources, France
Title : Design space filling model, synthesis and evaluation of novel 2-indolinone HIV-1 inhibitors
Rahul Hajare, Sandip University, India
Title : Quinazolines: Green synthesis, characterization and biological activities
Jenifer Robinson, Indian School Alwadi AL Kabir, Oman
Title : Green synthesis and application of a bio emulsion liquid membrane (bio elm) for wastewater pollutant extraction
Manisha Wakle, Ahmedabad University, India
Title : Impact of impurities from recycled materials on battery safety and life cycle
Tshifhiwa Masikhwa, Necsa – South African Nuclear Energy Corporation, South Africa
Title : Design and development of optical sensor for measurement of purity of ethanol
Supriya Santosh Patil, MES Abasaheb Garware College, India
Title : Boosting near-visible H2 generation via TiZn2O4 S-Scheme heterojunction photocatalyst
Asmaa S Morshedy, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Egypt
Title : Chemistry control of peach fruit moth and agriculture high-quality development
Zhongsheng Guo, Northwest A&F University, China
Title : An explainable multi-agent AI framework for sustainable autonomous mobility and electric grid integration
Abhinav Tiwari, York University, United States