Essays about: "lca thesis"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 215 essays containing the words lca thesis.

  1. 21. SUSTAINABILITY OF MULTI-STORY WOOD BUILDINGS : Can the Swedish forestry keep up with the demand?

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Celine Kozak; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; green washing; multi-storey wood buildings; clay; climate change; forest; sweden; case study; life cycle; architecture; Hållbarhet; Green washing; trähus; lera; klimat; skog; sverige; flervåningshus; fallstudie; livscykel; arkitektur;

    Abstract :   Wood has been traditionally used as a construction material in Nordic countries such as Sweden dating back to the 12th century. Using wood as a building material for the construction of buildings with more than two stories became the norm around the 1850s and has only increased with the pressing need for more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to materials such as concrete. READ MORE

  3. 22. Relationship between food shelf life and environmental impact of Tetra Pak packages

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Zagipa Mustafina; [2023]
    Keywords : LCA analysis; barrier properties; food packaging; food waste; environmental impact; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Food packaging has long been recognized as a potential environmental burden within the food supply chain, with packaging production and waste often considered as key contributors to the overall environmental impact. However, there is a growing recognition of the need for a more holistic approach to assess the environmental performance of food packaging, taking into account various factors that influence sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 23. Towards a sustainable substitute for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) in automotive industry

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Amalia Christoula; [2023]
    Keywords : Polylactide PLA ; Biobased; Life Cycle Analysis LCA ; Impact modifiers; Lignocellulose nanofibers LCNF; Polylaktid PLA ; Biobaserad; Livscykelanalys LCA ; Slagtålighet; Nanofibrer av lignocellulosa LCNF ;

    Abstract : Syftet med detta examensarbete var att utveckla ett hållbart ersättningsmaterial till akrylnitrilbutadienstyren plast (ABS), genom att applicera principerna för grön kemi och teknik. ABS är en icke-nedbrytbar plast som till exempel används i slagtåliga produkter för hyttinteriörer. READ MORE

  5. 24. Integrating IoT digital technologies with LCA analysis at SMEs

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Kamesh Subramanian; Suganya Senthil Kumar; [2023]
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    Abstract : Analyzing the environmental impacts of products and processes has evolved into a standard practice through the utilization of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). However, assessments of carbon footprints frequently encompass uncertainties stemming from challenges in accurately measuring emission factors and obtaining dependable data, processes which can be both intricate and time-consuming. READ MORE

  6. 25. Life-Cycle Assessment of Humidity Sensors printed with Forest-based Ink and Laser Graphitization

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

    Author : Rumpee Bora; [2023]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; Printed Electronics; Laser Graphitization; Flexible Humidity Sensor; Wood Ink; Livscykelanalys; Tryckt Elektronik; Lasergrafitisering; Flexibel Fuktighetssensor; Träbläck;

    Abstract : The increasing demand for digitalization has spurred the need for novel and sustainable designs of electronic devices like sensors. Advanced additive print technologies, organic inks, and bio-based substrates in device fabrication exhibit promising potential for reducing energy and raw material consumption, thereby alleviating environmental impacts. READ MORE