2016
A Strategy for Material Supply Chain Sustainability: Enabling a Circular Economy in the Electronics Industry through Green Engineering
O’Connor M, Zimmerman J, Anastas P, Plata D. A Strategy for Material Supply Chain Sustainability: Enabling a Circular Economy in the Electronics Industry through Green Engineering. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2016, 4: 5879-5888. DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b01954.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGreen engineeringFabrication efficiencyElectronic technologyComplex waste streamsE-waste recoveryDesign devicesElectronics industryRecycled materialsSpecialty elementsManufacturing processE-waste componentsWaste streamsCircular economyMaterial supply chainSame materialTechnologyEngineeringRapid innovationElectronicsMaterialsDevicesTechnical researchRare earthIndustry oneEfficiency
2012
Green chemistry and green engineering in China: drivers, policies and barriers to innovation
Matus K, Xiao X, Zimmerman J. Green chemistry and green engineering in China: drivers, policies and barriers to innovation. Journal Of Cleaner Production 2012, 32: 193-203. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.03.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEconomic growthEnergy efficiency policiesHuman capitalEfficiency policiesCleaner production conceptsWorld's largest populationEnvironmental agendaPollution regulationsBureaucratic barriersFinancial barriersSustainable developmentStrict enforcementInnovationPolicyNational attentionSmall baseKey barriersEnvironmental protectionTechnical barriersCircular economyWorkforce trainingGreen chemistryResearch fundingChinaCrucial barrier