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  1. 1. Mitigation of supply chain uncertainties caused by material shortage : A case study with Loccioni

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Juliane Wloch; [2023]
    Keywords : Supply chain risk management; supply disruption management; semiconductor shortage; Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises;

    Abstract : The ongoing semiconductor shortage impacts organizations throughout the supply chain operationally and financially. Limited material for a sudden increase in demand during the Covid-19 pandemic led to a heightened supplier power and result in the prioritization of customers. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing current state and potential direction of fossil-free hydrogen development in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Roudotul Jannah; [2023]
    Keywords : Decarbonization; Fossil-free Hydrogen; Green Hydrogen; Hydrogen Economy; System Thinking; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Hydrogen is under the spotlight due to its ability to decarbonize the hard-to-abate sector. Sweden, which aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2025, has incorporated hydrogen as an instrument to reach a decarbonization pathway. READ MORE

  4. 3. Circular Economy in a Plastic World: How can emerging technologies enable the transition?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Alejandro Aristi Capetillo; [2021]
    Keywords : circular economy; emerging technologies; plastics value chain; sustainability transitions; systematic literature review; ReSOLVE framework; Multilevel Perspective Framework; Business and Economics; Technology and Engineering; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Plastic waste has brought a severe pollution problem that demands immediate attention. Promoted by policymakers, academia, and corporations alike, the circular economy model presents a viable path to sustainable development. Likewise, the emergence of disruptive technologies promises a profound and imminent socio-technical transformation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Method development of an in vitro vertical Franz diffusion cell system to assess permeation of cosmetic active ingredients

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kemi - Ångström

    Author : Johanna Mattiasson; [2020]
    Keywords : chemistry; method development; Upsalite; Disruptive Materials; Franz; diffusion; penetration; permeation; skin; pharmaceuticals; cosmeceuticals; skincare; cosmetics; actives; mesoporous; material chemistry; kemi; kosmetika; Upsalite; Disruptive Materials; Franzcell; diffusion; läkemedel; metodutveckling; hud; penetration;

    Abstract : For evaluation of potential skincare ingredients, an in-house method using Static Franz diffusion cells and dialysis membranes was developed. Benzoic acid was chosen as a model substance along with L-ascorbic acid and α-Tocopherol. The cell conditions were tailored to encourage transmembrane diffusion. READ MORE

  6. 5. Additive Manufacturing in Orthopedics and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery for the Development of High-risk Custom-made Implants : A Qualitative Study of Implementation Factors from a Multi-stakeholder Perspective

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Antonia Evgenia Nioti; [2020]
    Keywords : Implementation; CFIR; custom-made implants; barriers; surgery; disruptive innovation; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; medical device regulation; ortopedics; craniomaxillofacial; Implementering; patientspecifika implantat; disruptiva teknologier; additiv tillverkning; ortopedi; käkkirurgi; kraniokirurgi; regelverket; hindrande och underlättande faktorer;

    Abstract :   Additive manufacturing (AM) has enabled the possibility for the hospitals to become their own implant producers developing implants that are tailored to patient’s anatomy. Despite the enormous potential of custom-made implants there are challenges that complicate the implementation of them into clinical practice. READ MORE