Empowering Sustainable Development in Afghanistan: Integrating Home Economics and Chemical Engineering

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Published Oct 31, 2025
https://doi.org/10.63476/atjss.v2i1.108
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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Al-Taqwa Journal of Social Science

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Naseer Ahmad Safi
Department of Reaction Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
Habib Ullah
Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Azharulhaq Kamran
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Nangarhar University, Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
Khalilullah Abed
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Nangarhar University, Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Abstract

Achieving sustainable development in Afghanistan requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates social equity, environmental stewardship, and economic growth. This review aims to underscore the fundamental principles of sustainability through the perspectives of home economics and chemical engineering, both of which play vital roles in addressing resource scarcity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and promoting sustainability. Home economics fosters community awareness and the adoption of sustainable practices in daily life, emphasizing resource management, nutrition, and waste reduction. Meanwhile, chemical engineering offers innovative solutions in areas such as the hydrogen economy, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), biofuels, green chemistry, batteries, energy storage, nuclear energy, and nuclear fusion. Together, these disciplines can drive self-sufficiency and sustainability in Afghanistan’s development. As the world shifts from traditional fuels to sustainable alternatives, prioritizing CCUS, renewable energy integration, and resource efficiency becomes essential. A collaborative approach ensures that technological advancements are scalable, economically viable, and culturally adaptable. By combining community education with advanced engineering solutions, this framework empowers Afghan communities and industries in their sustainable transformation, securing resources for present and future generations.

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Safi, N. A., Habib Ullah, Kamran, A., & Abed, K. (2025). Empowering Sustainable Development in Afghanistan: Integrating Home Economics and Chemical Engineering. ATJSS, 1(1), 267–282. https://doi.org/10.63476/atjss.v2i1.108

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