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Assessing the Circularity Potential in LCA as a New Impact Category  - A Case Study on Buses

Author

Gerfried Jungmeier

Joanneum Research, Austria

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* Measuring the circular economy in México

Author

Edgar Sandoval-García

Tecnológico Nacional de México/TES de Cuautitlán Izcalli, Logistic Engineering Division, Mexico

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Beyond Technology - An Interdisciplinary Approach to Accelerating Value Retention Adoption in High-Integrity Sectors

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Stephen Fitzpatrick

University of Strathclyde’s National Manufacturing Institute, Scotland

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Assessing Thermal Deformation Risks in Electronic Repairs: Bridging Simulation Gaps for Enhanced Reliability

Author

Kevin Boissie

Valeo - Circular Electronic Lab, France

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* Recycling of Composite Metallic Coatings

Author

Brajendra Mishra

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Social sustainability of a home appliance product-as-a-service for a circular economy

Author

Tomohiko Sakao

Linköping University, Sweden

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Paper Title

Recycling Polyolefin Films via Field-Assisted Extrusion

Author

Meg Sobkowicz Kline

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Melt-Processing of Biodegradable Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate/ Polyvinyl Alcohol Multilayer Films with Excellent Mechanical and Barrier Properties for Packaging Applications

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Meg Sobkowicz Kline

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Selective leaching of electronic waste for valuable metal recovery based on particle size

Author

Yidong Xia

Idaho National Laboratory

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Paper Title

Solid State Upcycling of Aluminum Alloys

Author

Rajiv Mishra

University of North Texas

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Paper Title

Designing Aluminum Alloys for a Circular Economy

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Alan A. Luo

Ohio State University

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Paper Title

Impact of CO2 as a Tunable Medium on the Catalytic Conversion of Polyolefins

Author

Ana R. C. Morais

University of Kansas

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Paper Title

Utilization of waste cellulosic fibers and fines toward high-performance polypropylene composites: Effects of compatibilizer and compounding speed

Author

Amir Ameli

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Potential for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Eco-Design of Elevators

Author

Satoshi Ihara

Hitachi, Ltd., Japan

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* ReChip: Embedded FPGA SoC as Reusable and Repairable Chips for Sustainable Computing   

Author

Nafisa Anjum

Louisiana State University

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Robotic removal of EV-LIB-Pack LIDS

Author

Nenad Nenadic

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Paper Title

The Industrial Revolution 4.0: Manufacturing Apparel for Circular Use

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Beth Esponnette

Unspun

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* Enabling circularity in the photovoltaic supply chain through improved upcycling and recovery of critical materials from end-of-life modules

Author

Morgan Volker Evans

Battelle Memorial Institute

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Paper Title

Pt Recovery for End-of-Life Halide Perovskite Photoelectrochemical Devices

Author

Shubhra Bansal

Purdue University

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Paper Title

Seam Weld Scrap Reduction in Porthole-Die Extrusion of 6xxx Series Aluminum Alloys Using a Novel Physical Simulation Method

Author

Roni J. Rountree

Lehigh University

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Remanufacturing Office Furniture through 'Workspace as a Service' Models: A Pathway to Economic, Environmental, and Social Circularity

Author

Douglas Pilgrim

Davies Office

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Advanced Catalytic Polyolefin and Polyamide Recycling: Toward a Circular Plastics Economy

Author

Tobin J. Marks

Northwestern University

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Integrating Circularity into Life Cycle Assessment and Product Category Rules Processes for Enhanced Performance of Luminaires, Power Supplies, and the Mechanical and Electrical Industry

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Scott Unger

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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Assessing Corporate Circular Economy Adoption: Analysis of Fortune 100 Companies Transition from Linear to Circular Business Models

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Sarah Crooks

INDEED Innovation Inc.

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Paper Title

Optimizing Iron Removal in Secondary Aluminum Alloys Melts: Role of Manganese, Chromium, and Silicon

Author

Manish Kumar Sinha

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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* Optimizing Industrial Operations: Balancing Economic and Environmental KPIs for a Circular Economy

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Manish Gupta

Hitachi America, Ltd.

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* AI-Enhanced Recycling to Reduce Contamination, Collect Data, and Engage Users

Author

John Starke

MyMatR

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A Machine Learning Driven Ultrafast Mid-Infrared Spectroscopic System for Mixed Plastic Characterization

Author

Fei Long

Michigan Technological University

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Paper Title

Design of a Dissolution and Filtration System for Fast Dissolution in a Solvent-Based Plastic Recycling System

Author

Ezra Bar-Ziv

Michigan Technological University

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* Advancing the Recycling of Textiles via Efficient Sorting and Molecular Upcycling

Author

Paschalis Alexandridis

University at Buffalo

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Paper Title

A comparison of circular construction & demolition debris management in two US cities using the Circularity Assessment Protocol (CAP)

Author

Melissa M. Bilec

University of Pittsburgh

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Paper Title

Navigating PPR Policies Through Circular Packaging Design Strategies

Author

Colin Preston

Ramboll

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Paper Title

Circular Industry 5.0: Regenerative-Dominant (R-D) Logic of Value Creation and Manufacturing

Author

Enes Ünal

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

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Paper Title

Agile techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment to advance the ‘poly-crude’ production from plastic waste

Author

Rui Shi

Pennsylvania State University

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Paper Title

Opportunities for Recycling in Building Cycle Renovations: A Case Study of PVC Roofing Membranes

Author

Ashley Hartwell

National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Paper Title

Molecular Recycling of Plastics Facilitated by Solvents

Author

Marina Tsianou

University at Buffalo

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Paper Title

Beyond Bed and Bath: Building a Circular Economy for Linens Discarded by the Hospitality Industry  (resubmission from 2024)

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Patricia A. Townsend

Washington State University

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Paper Title

Investigating Electric Vehicle Sustainability - Assessing the Impact of Domestic Manufacturing and Supply Chain Dynamics

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Sachi Nandurkar

George Washington University

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Paper Title

Development of High Wear Resistance Coating via High Speed Laser Cladding

Author

Joha Shamsujjoha

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Paper Title

Fleet-Level Optimization of Tire Allocation based on a Verified Tire State Prediction Framework

Author

Gurkan Erdogan

Michelin Americas Research Center

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Paper Title

Microwave-Enhanced Pyrometallurgical Processing for Sustainable E-Scrap Recycling

Author

Terence Musho

West Virginia University
Elemental Genesis Technologies, Inc.

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Paper Title

Circularity Across Cities Big and Small: Working to Manage Plastics and Biodegradable Organic Materials

Author

Jenna Jambeck

University of Georgia

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* Training for Improving Plastics Circularity (TIPC): Innovative approaches to developing a circular plastics workforce

Author

Noah Last

National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Paper Title

EV LIB module characterization and Abuse Detection

Author

Nenad Nenadic

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Paper Title

Innovation in Circular Textiles: Recycled, Recyclable & Biodegradable Polyester

Author

Andrea Ferris

Intrinsic Advanced Materials

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Paper Title

System Analysis and Optimization of U.S. PET and Polyolefin Packaging Supply Chains in a Circular Economy

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David Shonnard

Michigan Technological University

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Paper Title

Incorporating Agile Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Machine Learning to predict environmental impacts for Chemical Recycling of State-wise Landfill Plastic Waste

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Md Nurus Sakib

Pennsylvania State University

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Paper Title

Tapping Industrial Waste Streams to Promote a Circular Economy for Rare Earth Elements

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Alexa Schmitz

REEgen Inc.

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* Intensification and scale-up of waste plastic upcycling to lubricants conversion

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Pavel A. Kots

New York University

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Paper Title

Enhancing Remanufacturability through Triz-based approach

Author

Elif Elcin Gunay

University of Dayton
Sakarya University

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Paper Title

From Waste to Worth: Redesigning Plastic Management with Systems Thinking in Sri Lanka

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Verone L. Bernard

RTI International

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Paper Title

Biodesign for a Sustainable Future: Overcoming Barriers to Biomaterial Adoption in Fashion

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Nij Balar

The New School

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Regional photovoltaics circularity under various socio-economic conditions

Author

Julien Walzberg

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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TranZero: A Tool for Guiding the Transition to Resource Efficiency and Net-Zero Emissions

Author

Bhavik R. Bakshi

Arizona State University

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* Promoting Circularity of Building Materials through Novel Structural Systems for Adaptive, Deconstructable Hybrid Steel-CLT Designs

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Matthew Eckelman

Northeastern University

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Paper Title

PhoenixDfR™ guiding designers to make more informed decisions about remanufacturability

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Brian Hilton

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Paper Title

Can the frog become a prince? A Hierarchical Model for Advancing Circularity in Plastic Packaging

Author

Paula Marcela Hernandez-Diaz

Universidad EAFIT, Colombia

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Paper Title

Upgrading Reclaimed Carbon from Tire Pyrolysis for Tire Rubber Applications

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Constantine Khripin

Cabot Corporation

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A physically extended EEIO framework for material efficiency assessment in United States manufacturing supply chains

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Heather Liddell

Purdue

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Paper Title

A Study on circular economy transition in the fashion industry through business model innovation

Author

Suyash Agrawal

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Finnish Packaging Industry – Circular and Sustainable

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Nancy Najarian

Business Finland

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Chemical depolymerization of high- and low-density polyethylene using acid treatments and ozonation

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Michael Behrendt

Michigan State University

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Paper Title

Eco-Friendly Remanufacturing of Metallic Surfaces via Advanced Laser Processing

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Yiliang Liao

Iowa State University

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* Turn Post Consumers Shingles into a Circular Model

Author

Laurand Lewandowski

Owens Corning

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* Fixing the Future: A State of the Union on Right to Repair, Copyright, and Tools

Author

Kyle Wiens

iFixit

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Paper Title

EverBESS: a tool for assessing the cost and environmental impacts of end-of-life management of battery energy storage systems

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Aravind Baby

Argonne National Laboratory

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Paper Title

SolvoGenesis – non-destructive polyester upcycling

Author

Jan-Georg Rosenboom

MacroCycle Technologies

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* Advancing Critical Materials Recovery via Biobased Recovery Processes

Author

Meltem Urgun-Demirtas

Argonne National Laboratory

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Paper Title

Development of an Economically Viable AI-Enabled Sorting Technology for Complex Plastic Waste Streams

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Kanishka Tyagi

UHV Technology

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Paper Title

Transforming Materials Recovery Facility using A.I.-Driven Smart Modular System

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Isha K. Maun

UHV Technology

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