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  1. 1. Biochar and district heating : The path to negative emissions

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

    Author : Amanda Widlund; Thomas Norström; William Isaksson; Andreas Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : biochar; pyrolysis; climate impact; carbon sink; district heating;

    Abstract : Uppsala Kommun is developing a new city district called Sydöstra staden (SÖS) as an innovative and transformative city district. A technical supply system that aligns with the district’s goals is pyrolysis. Pyrolysis is a process where biomass is heated without the supply of oxygen. READ MORE

  3. 2. Optimization of alloys recovery in steel scrap sorting : Technological, economic and environmental considerations for a better chromium, nickel and molybdenum recovery in steel scrap

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Simone Quintè; [2023]
    Keywords : Steel scrap sorting; stainless steel; Chromium; Nickel; Molybdenum; alloys recovery; Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy; revenue modeling; CO2 emissions modeling; Stålskrot Sortering; rostfritt stål; Krom; Nickel; Molybden; återvinning av legeringar; Laserinducerad nedbrytningsspektroskopi; intäktsmodellering; Modellering av CO2-utsläpp;

    Abstract : Today’s steelmaking industry is highly dependent on steel scrap supply. In order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) deriving from the steel industry, it is of utmost importance to ensure that high percentages of steel scrap are recycled, reducing the reliance on the traditional ore-based steelmaking, which is significantly more environmentally impactful. READ MORE

  4. 3. Farmers Coping with Market Shock : a multiple case study of Agricultural SMEs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jesse Harder; [2023]
    Keywords : agriculture; market shock; crop farms; risk management; resilience; decision-making; adaptation; price volatility; coping strategies; market uncertainty; Ukraine war;

    Abstract : This research explores how agricultural SMEs are coping with the agricultural market shock mainly caused by Russian-Ukraine war outbreak in February 2022. The research paper is guided by three research questions investigating 1) the impacts of the current market shock on farms, 2) the coping strategies and decisional motivation of farmers, and 3) the planned adaptations and learnings of the farmers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Bred in Germany : The investment German Sporthorse

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Sieke Wullkopf; [2023]
    Keywords : Equestrian Industry; Investment; Decision making; Perception;

    Abstract : Background: The concept of decision-making is influenced by many parameters like perception or relationships. This is also true when it comes to horse buying and the phenomenon of foreigners buying horses bred in Germany, with tradition, quality, and the positive perception of german bred horses all over the world playing an important role. READ MORE

  6. 5. Terminshandel i en volatil marknad : lantbrukares beteende vid finansiell riskhantering

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Gustav Nord; [2023]
    Keywords : riskhantering; beteende; terminshandel; lantbruk; risk management; behavior; futures trading; agriculture;

    Abstract : Riskhantering är inom företagsekonomin ett återkommande tema, framför allt hur man hanterar risker samt vad det är som avgör vilka instrument som nyttjas. Som lantbrukare stöter man på många olika typer av risker i vardagen, däribland en risk som är kopplat till en oväntad förändring av prisnivåer. READ MORE