Essays about: "Sustainable innovations"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 237 essays containing the words Sustainable innovations.

  1. 11. The application of financial analysis in business modelling : A case study of a public fast-charging station for electric heavy-duty vehicles in Sweden

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Ghaith Arfaoui; Thomas Leffler; [2023]
    Keywords : Financial analysis; Business model; Public fast-charging station; Electric heavy-duty vehicles;

    Abstract : Background: Climate changes and global warming call for behaviour changes from mankind and for new business models to introduce sustainable innovations. Financial analysis plays an important role in guiding the choice of these business models. READ MORE

  2. 12. Concept investigation into Metal Plasma Source for High Powered Space Applications

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

    Author : Ludvig Borg; [2023]
    Keywords : High-powered; Electric Propulsion; Vacuum Arc Thruster; VASIMR; Metal Plasma; Magnetohydrodynamics; COMSOL Multiphysics;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the potential of utilizing metal-based plasma sources as a sustainable solution for high-powered electric propulsion and its implications for future interplanetary travel. Focusing on the Vacuum Arc Thruster and the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket engine, the study encompasses numerical simulations, analytical comparisons, and performance analyses to assess the feasibility of metal plasma fuels in space missions. READ MORE

  3. 13. Value-creating digitization of the planning and building permit process : insights from an innovation ecosystem perspective

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Anna Friborg; [2023]
    Keywords : community building process; planning process; smart urban planning; collaboration; cooperation; innovation; ecosystem perspective; system perspective; Samhällsbyggnadsprocessen; planprocess; smart stadsplanering; samverkan; samarbete; innovation; ekosystemperspektiv; systemperspektiv;

    Abstract : Sweden should be internationally leading in taking advantage of the opportunities offered by digitalization. Though several industries report successes, the community-building sector is far behind. The Swedish government has initiated several assignments to enable and push the digitalization of the community-building process forward. READ MORE

  4. 14. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  5. 15. Sustainable Effects of Technological Innovation on Business Models : A Case Study on AR in the Grocery Industry

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Raphael Bolos; Vlado Grujcic; [2023]
    Keywords : Triple Layered Business Model Canvas; Business model; Business model development; Business model Canvas; Digitalization; Grocery Industry; Augmented reality; Technological innovations; Affärsmodell i tre lager Canvas; Affärsmodell; Affärsmodellsutveckling; Affärsmodellen Canvas; Digitalisering; Livsmedelsindustrin; Förstärkt verklighet; Tekniska innovationer;

    Abstract : In the growing digitalization of the grocery industry, it is necessary for traditional grocery retailers to adapt their business models to the new digital era. Augmented reality (AR) and other digital tools have proven to have the ability to transform the grocery business, and it is crucial for traditional grocers to act in order to remain competitive. READ MORE