Proceeding of the Faculty of technical Sciences, Novi Sad

Environment and Occupational Safety Engineering

Vol. 41 No. 03 (2026): Proceedings of the Faculty of Technical Sciences

Optimization of Material Flow Analysis by AI tools

  • Aleksandar Kokanovic
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24867/34HZ02Kokanovic
Submitted
March 16, 2026
Published
2026-03-16

Abstract

This paper presents a modern approach to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Material Flow Analysis (MFA), aimed at improving the monitoring, prediction, and optimization of material flows within waste management systems. Special emphasis is placed on data preparation, the application of machine learning for trend prediction, and the potential for digital transformation of MFA through tools such as KNIME and Orange. The paper highlights key challenges, advantages, and perspectives of the integrated AI–MFA approach in the context of the circular economy and Industry 4.0.

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