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Sustainable Urban Development in Malaysia: Enhancing Green Roofs with Integrated Technologies Tang, Yien Yu; Slimani, Youcef; Al-Ghazal, Mukhtar Ali; Talukdar, Gaurav; Maharjan, Amit Kumar
Civil and Sustainable Urban Engineering Volume 3 - Issue 2 - 2023
Publisher : Tecno Scientifica Publishing & Society of Tropical Science and Technology

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53623/csue.v3i2.335

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Urbanization and population density surges globally have triggered environmental challenges, with the construction sector notably contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and high energy consumption. Urban expansion has exacerbated issues, converting green spaces into impermeable structures and heightening flood risks. Green roofs have emerged as an eco-friendly solution, excelling in stormwater management, mitigating the urban heat island effect, enhancing air quality, reducing noise transmission, preserving biodiversity, extending roof lifespan, and augmenting aesthetics. They absorb rainwater, decreasing stormwater runoff, yet entail higher installation and maintenance costs and potential fire hazards compared to conventional roofs. In Malaysia, government policies and incentives drive green roof adoption, particularly in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, predominantly of the intensive green roof type. Buildings undergo green rating tool evaluations for green certification. Despite progress, challenges persist, including expertise shortages, lack of design guidelines, limited research, low public awareness, and green roof component disposal issues. Addressing these demands significant government efforts, including robust policy development, increased support for local companies, expanded research initiatives, heightened public awareness, and optimized synergy with other technologies. Integrating green roofs with solar panels and utilizing greywater for irrigation can reduce energy and water consumption concurrently, showcasing potential for comprehensive and sustainable urban development.
Phytoremediation Mechanism for Emerging Pollutants : A Review Kristanti, Risky Ayu; Tirtalistyani, Rose; Tang, Yien Yu; Thao, Nguyen Thi Thanh; Kasongo, Joseph; Wijayanti, Yureana
Tropical Aquatic and Soil Pollution Volume 3 - Issue 1 - 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53623/tasp.v3i1.222

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As a result of urbanization and industrialization, emerging pollutants have become a global concern due to contamination and their potential adverse effects on the ecosystem and human health. However, the characteristics and environmental fate of emerging pollutants remain unclear due to the limitations of current technologies. Emerging pollutants are predominantly released into the environment through anthropogenic activities and accumulate in water, soil, air, and dust. Despite their typically low concentrations in the environment, exposure to these pollutants can result in endocrine disruption and other health impacts on the human body, as well as oxidative stress in organisms. Phytoremediation is a green biotechnology that utilizes plants in association with microorganisms to mitigate pollutants in contaminated areas through various mechanisms. It represents a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach, although its efficacy can be hindered by both the biological condition of plants and ecological factors. Moreover, phytoremediation generally requires a longer remediation timeframe compared to alternative technologies. The remediation of emerging pollutants aligns with the "green liver model" theory, which encompasses translocation, internal transformation and conjugation, and sequestration as classification categories. Presently, several challenges are being encountered in this field, including a lack of information regarding emerging pollutants and their metabolism in plants, the absence of a modeling framework and standardized monitoring practices, limitations in sampling and analysis technologies, as well as phytoremediation technologies. Therefore, further research is warranted to delve into the behavior of emerging pollutants and their interactions with plants, aiming to develop or enhance existing technologies. Additionally, the concept of phytomanagement should be considered, as it offers a sustainable approach to environmental remediation.
Malaysia Moving Towards a Sustainability Municipal Waste Management Tang, Yien Yu; Tang, Kuok Ho Daniel; Maharjan, Amit Kumar; Abdul Aziz, Azrina; Bunrith, Seng
Industrial and Domestic Waste Management Volume 1 - Issue 1 - 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (490.167 KB) | DOI: 10.53623/idwm.v1i1.51

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The elevation of waste generation subsequent to population growth has become a severe environmental topic in Malaysia. Since most of the waste is being dumped into a landfill, the open dumpsite, or unsanitary landfills which are not constructed with proper engineering plan, severe impacts on the environment result. The energy demand in Malaysia increased with the growing population, but reliance on fossil fuels to generate electricity has created another greenhouse gas contributor. Alternatively, waste-to-energy technology solves the problem of increasing waste by converting the waste to a renewable energy source. Malaysia has moved towards landfill gas recovery system and incineration for waste energy recovery. The recovery system and refuse-derived fuel plant achieved expectation; however, the incineration plants have failed due to the opposition of the public, lack of funding and technician expertise, and other technical issues. The solid waste management practices lacking separation and recycling sources, become an obstacle for development. The government puts effort into solving the current issue by promoting recycling in the public, enforcing the legislation, and approaching new technologies for better solid waste management practice in the future. This paper aims to discuss the application of energy recovery from municipal solid waste in Malaysia.
Co-Authors Abdul Aziz, Azrina Al-Ghazal, Mukhtar Ali Bunrith, Seng Kasongo, Joseph Maharjan, Amit Kumar Risky Ayu Kristanti Rose Tirtalistyani Slimani, Youcef Talukdar, Gaurav Tang, Kuok Ho Daniel Thao, Nguyen Thi Thanh Wijayanti, Yureana