Essays about: "Biofuels"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 242 essays containing the word Biofuels.

  1. 36. Building with pollution

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Zornitsa Hristova Kovacheva; [2021]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Black carbon is an ever-growing global problem and one of the most important environmental issues of this generation. Black carbon, also known as soot, is a highly polluting substance and it is the second-largest polluter after carbon dioxide. READ MORE

  3. 37. Chemical recycling of cotton-based waste textiles by sulfuric acid hydrolysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Edvin Ruuth; [2020]
    Keywords : recycling; hydrolysis; cotton; waste textiles; sulfuric acid; glucose; chemical engineering; kemiteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Large amounts of waste textiles are produced annually, of which only a small fraction is recycled currently. The purpose of this study was to develop a method to recycle cotton-based waste textiles chemically that can be coupled to the production of biofuels or green chemicals. READ MORE

  4. 38. DME som förnybart drivmedel till jordbruket : en studie i möjligheten att ersätta fossil diesel i jordbruksmaskiner med DME från bio-baserad råvara

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

    Author : Johan Gundberg Aronsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Dimetyleter; biodrivmedel; bioDME; ”well-to-wheel”; fossilfritt; jordbruk; odling; hållbart; beredskap; livsmedelsförsörjning;

    Abstract : Sverige har satt som mål att nettoutsläpp från fossila bränslen ska vara borta till 2045 och mycket behöver göras för att Sverige ska uppnå det målet. Det går att konstatera att Sverige går snabbt framåt med att byta ut fossila bränslen i fordon och har redan nått en nivå på 23 % biokomponenter i drivmedel, den högsta nivån bland länderna i Europeiska Unionen. READ MORE

  5. 39. Is Deforestation in Colombia Caused by Oil Palm Expansion?

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Mona Date; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The palm oil industry is growing globally and palm oil is today the most used vegetable oil for biofuels, however, over the last years research has showed that it has caused great deforestation in Southeast Asia where the grand majority of oil palm is produced. There has also been reports on poor working conditions showing that the palm oil is not socially sustainable either. READ MORE

  6. 40. Sustainable Solutions in the Aviation Industry : A scenario analysis of electrified aircrafts, sustainable aviation fuels and carbon offsetting

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

    Author : Niklas Jönsson; Fredrik Hillesöy; [2020]
    Keywords : Aviation; carbon offsetting; air travel comparison site; biofuel; electrified aircrafts; scenario analysis.; Flygindustrin; klimatkompensation; flygprisjämförelsesite; scenario analys; elektriska flygplan; biobränsle;

    Abstract : Global warming is an issue that affects the entire world. The aviation industry accounts for around three percent of global emissions, and actions are needed to help steer the industry towards a sustainable transition with new technologies and alternative aviation fuels to reduce emissions. READ MORE