Progress on preparing strong basic and superbasic zeolites, mainly obtained in China during last decade has been reviewed. Strong basic sites are difficult to be generated on zeolite by common way, e.g. adjusting the ...Progress on preparing strong basic and superbasic zeolites, mainly obtained in China during last decade has been reviewed. Strong basic sites are difficult to be generated on zeolite by common way, e.g. adjusting the chemical composition of frameworks or loading alkali metal oxides/hydroxides owing to the special structure of zeolite. Through some novel methods展开更多
While there is a proliferation of studies on China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI),there is a gap in the literature in terms of an exploration of the costs and benefits from the perspective of the energy sector,in bo...While there is a proliferation of studies on China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI),there is a gap in the literature in terms of an exploration of the costs and benefits from the perspective of the energy sector,in both the areas of sectoral development and energy transition.This paper uses Australia as a case study.The paper is the first to quantify the impact of the BRI in the energy sector,and the analysis informs the current debates on the BRI in Australia.We find that energy cooperation under the BRI enhances the performance of energy companies,but the Chinese energy investment in Australia faces mounting challenges.We suggest some areas for cooperation and such cooperation could be extended to third countries.Amid the increasing trade and political tensions,the two countries need continued,level-headed discussions and debates about the potential cooperation areas at all levels.展开更多
China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)aims to promote greater development and connectivity between 64 Eurasian countries.To accomplish this,China must increase its investments in the countries involved as well.The BRI...China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)aims to promote greater development and connectivity between 64 Eurasian countries.To accomplish this,China must increase its investments in the countries involved as well.The BRI’s investments are expected to positively influence the development and connectivity of countries along the BRI,but a low return of investment cannot reflect investment risks.This study proposes the assessment of the BRI’s investments through the lens of sustainable investing risk.Sustainable investing is an investment discipline that considers environmental,social and governance(ESG)dimensions to generate long-term competitive financial returns and positive societal impact.A data envelopment analysis(DEA)model is used to calculate the composite indicators for each ESG dimension and country,and the average of the three indicators represents the sustainable investing risk score of each country.Results of the DEA reveal that Afghanistan has the lowest environmental rating(i.e.highest risk),Syria has the lowest social and governance ratings,Yemen has the lowest average rating,and Singapore has the highest rating.Moreover,no significant relationship is found between the BRI’s investment efforts and a country’s risk ratings,and an adequate risk ratio reflects the investments of the BRI.展开更多
文摘Progress on preparing strong basic and superbasic zeolites, mainly obtained in China during last decade has been reviewed. Strong basic sites are difficult to be generated on zeolite by common way, e.g. adjusting the chemical composition of frameworks or loading alkali metal oxides/hydroxides owing to the special structure of zeolite. Through some novel methods
基金the National Social Science Foundation of China[Grant Nos.18VDL009,18BGJ024,and 17VDL001].
文摘While there is a proliferation of studies on China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI),there is a gap in the literature in terms of an exploration of the costs and benefits from the perspective of the energy sector,in both the areas of sectoral development and energy transition.This paper uses Australia as a case study.The paper is the first to quantify the impact of the BRI in the energy sector,and the analysis informs the current debates on the BRI in Australia.We find that energy cooperation under the BRI enhances the performance of energy companies,but the Chinese energy investment in Australia faces mounting challenges.We suggest some areas for cooperation and such cooperation could be extended to third countries.Amid the increasing trade and political tensions,the two countries need continued,level-headed discussions and debates about the potential cooperation areas at all levels.
文摘China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)aims to promote greater development and connectivity between 64 Eurasian countries.To accomplish this,China must increase its investments in the countries involved as well.The BRI’s investments are expected to positively influence the development and connectivity of countries along the BRI,but a low return of investment cannot reflect investment risks.This study proposes the assessment of the BRI’s investments through the lens of sustainable investing risk.Sustainable investing is an investment discipline that considers environmental,social and governance(ESG)dimensions to generate long-term competitive financial returns and positive societal impact.A data envelopment analysis(DEA)model is used to calculate the composite indicators for each ESG dimension and country,and the average of the three indicators represents the sustainable investing risk score of each country.Results of the DEA reveal that Afghanistan has the lowest environmental rating(i.e.highest risk),Syria has the lowest social and governance ratings,Yemen has the lowest average rating,and Singapore has the highest rating.Moreover,no significant relationship is found between the BRI’s investment efforts and a country’s risk ratings,and an adequate risk ratio reflects the investments of the BRI.
