Essays about: "biofuels in the world"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 46 essays containing the words biofuels in the world.

  1. 1. Does irrigation data matter in life cycle assessments?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Olof Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Agent-Based Life cycle assessment; Arable grass rotation; Biofuel; Irrigation; Sensitivity analysis; Water footprint; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Biofuels are seen as a key substitute for fossil fuels and an essential tool for mitigating climate change. A sensitivity analysis was conducted on the AB-LCA (agent-based life cycle assessment) made by Raül López i Losada and his research team. READ MORE

  3. 2. Alternative fuels for Swedish short sea shipping and inland waterways: Techno-economic study

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

    Author : Julien Maszelin; [2022]
    Keywords : Alternative fuels Comparison Short sea shipping Inland waterways Sweden Biofuels Fischer-Tropsch Methanol Hydrogen Ammonia Fossil fuels Sustainable transportation;

    Abstract : Climate change is raising huge challenges for all industries worldwide. It is mainly due to anthropogenic activity and energy consumption which is the cause for emissions of greenhouse gas (GHG) among other environmental impacts and is expected to have huge impact on our societies globally. READ MORE

  4. 3. The POTENTIAL OF MICROALGAE TECHNOLOGY AT THE CEMENT INDUSTRY ON GOTLAND

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Vita Xu; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; microalgae technology; algal biofuel; carbon capture; energy production;

    Abstract : Due to the increasing climate change concerns, biofuels have attracted more attention in the energy field as potential alternative energy sources. Particularly, microalgal biofuel has stood out because of its higher fuel yield potential and lower water and land demand than terrestrial biomass. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. 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