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1. 1. RENOVATION USING PREFABRICATED FAÇADE ELEMENTS

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

   Author : Aleksandra Milkova; Mohamed Soliman; [2024]
   Keywords : Keywords: Energy use; Reduce energy; EU; IVL; LKF; TES façade; Multi-active façade; Alingsås façade; Million Programme; Moisture risk analysis; Attachment; Thermal performance; WUFI; AUTOCAD; HEAT2; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The building sector uses about 40% of the total global energy use. Sweden aims to reach its new goal to reduce the energy use in their residential sector as well as commercial sector by 20%, which should be reached by year 2020 and 50% by year 2050. READ MORE

3. 2. A scoping review and bibliometric analysis on juvenile fire setting behaviour

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Johanna Åkerström; [2024]
   Keywords : Juvenile; underage; fire setting; arson; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The purpose of this review was to examine and analyse existing scientific literature on juvenile fire setting behaviour and to provide suggestions for future research. The PRISMA (Transparent Reporting of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) framework was used to search and collect relevant literature. READ MORE

4. 3. Risk assessment of non-intentionally added substances in polyester yarn made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Kristina Arnqvist; [2023]
   Keywords : r-PET; polyester yarn; NIAS; risk assessment;

   Abstract : Polyester is a synthetic material made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is synthesised from fossil raw materials. Many clothing manufacturers are using polyester in their clothing, which, from an environmental perspective, creates a non-sustainable cycle. READ MORE

5. 4. Ecological risk assessment of pesticide use in rice farming in the Mekong Delta , Vietnam

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

   Author : Bubaraye Ohiosimuan Dirikumo; [2023]
   Keywords : Pesticides; Ecological Risk Assessment ERA ; rice farming; Mekong Delta; PRIMET Model; Exposure Toxicity Ratio ETR ; species sensitivity distribution SSD ; predicted environmental concentrations PECs ;

   Abstract : Pesticide use in rice farming is a common practice in the Mekong Delta and poses ecological risks to aquatic organisms, the environment, and human health. This study focused on the ecological risk assessment of pesticide use in rice farming using the PRIMET model as a decision support tool to evaluate the risks of pesticide exposure, ecotoxicity, and risk characterization, as well as employing the species sensitivity distribution (SSD) assessment model to calculate the potentially affected fraction (PAF) of species based on the computed predicted environmental concentrations (PECs) from PRIMET. READ MORE

6. 5. How Venture Capital Could Use Large Language Models to Screen Sustainability Impact Startups

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Måns Vilhelm Tivenius; Karl-Gustav Elf; [2023]
   Keywords : Large Language Models; Venture Capital; Impact Investing; Prompt Engineering; GPT-4; ChatGPT; Impact; Sustainability; Artificial Intelligence; Startup success; Impact startup; Impact measurement; Screening; AI for good; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study investigates the potential of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, to aid venture capitalists in the screening of startups that maximize sustainability impact. To determine the scope that maximizes impact for venture capitalists' and to identify effective screening criteria, the study utilized theoretical research and interviews. READ MORE