Essays about: "Life-Cycle"

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  1. 16. Product-Service Systems for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers: The Role of External Partnerships

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Pedro Scherma de Carvalho; [2023]
    Keywords : Product-Service System; Collaboration; Partnership; Barriers; Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers;

    Abstract : The current patterns of consumption are threatening the availability of natural resources. These natural resources, such as raw materials and biomass, are critical for different economic activities. ProductService System (PSS) has received attention as a solution to drive resource efficiency by extending the life cycle of products. READ MORE

  3. 17. Climate impact of ultra-processed foods in the Swedish diet

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Hanna Maria Linnéa Eneroth; [2023]
    Keywords : climate impact; culinary ingredients; diet; food consumption; food processing; greenhouse gas emissions; minimally processed foods; NOVA; ultra-processed foods;

    Abstract : The climate impact associated with food consumption is large. The size of the impact depend on the type of food and how it is produced. Food systems are currently changing and urbanization and increased affluence of consumers have led to an overall increase in food consumption and a rise in consumption of processed foods globally. READ MORE

  4. 18. Towards Water Resource Recovery Facilities : Environmentally Extended Techno-Economic Assessment of Emerging Sewage Sludge Management Technologies in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Harry Tibbetts; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Waste Valorisation; Systems Analysis; LCA; MFA; EFA; TEA; Hydrothermal Carbonisation; Cirkulär ekonomi; Waste Valorisation; Systems Analysis; LCA; MFA; EFA; TEA; Hydrotermal Carbonization;

    Abstract : Municipal sewage sludge (MSS) management varies widely between countries and legislative regimes. Within the European directive for sewage treatment France applies over half of MSS to arable land, while The Netherlands has banned the practice (Kelessidis et al, 2012). READ MORE

  5. 19. Studies of broad-spectrum inhibitors against main protease of SARS-CoV-2 and other Coronaviruses

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Alexandra Stanciu; [2023]
    Keywords : human coronavirus 229E; SARS-CoV-2; main protease; nirmatrelvir; GC-376; compound 19;

    Abstract : Coronaviruses have caused three large outbreaks in the past century. The most recent one, also still ongoing, is represented by the SARS-CoV-2/Covid-19 pandemic. Efforts have been taken to develop efficient vaccines and antivirals and one of the major virus-based targets in drug development is represented by the main protease of these viruses. READ MORE

  6. 20. Life cycle assessment of metal laser powder bed fusion : A deep dive into the significance of system boundary expansion and improvement potential

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Christian Rotter; Erik Fagerberg; [2023]
    Keywords : additive manufacturing; life cycle assessment; powder bed fusion; system boundaries; metal laser powder bed fusion; environmental impact; global warming potential;

    Abstract : Metal additive manufacturing (MAM) is a manufacturing technology experiencing a rapid expansion rate. Metal laser powder bed fusion (ML-PBF) is among the most popular techniques in this field. The environmental implications of it are often discussed in literature and compared to conventional manufacturing. READ MORE