Essays about: "biomimicry"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the word biomimicry.

  1. 1. Collaboration for Environmental Sustainability on Gotland, Sweden. Nature’s Blueprint: Biomimicry as a Potential Strategy.

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

    Author : Thao Le; [2023]
    Keywords : Local Development; Sustainability; Development; Sustainable Destination Development; Collaboration; Environmental Sustainability; Environment; Biomimicry; Natural Phenomena; Cherry Trees; Hermit Crabs; Qualitative Research; Nature; Trust; Trust-Building; Strategies; Diverse Actors; Entrepreneurs; Businesses; Competition; Sequential Orders; Interdisciplinary; Humans and Nature; Social Sustainability; Gotland; Sweden;

    Abstract : This master's thesis explores the potential for collaboration among diverse actors on the island of Gotland to achieve environmental sustainability. The study employs the concept of biomimicry, utilising selected natural phenomena as a source of inspiration. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessment of the energetic feasibility of a novel CHP biorefinery concept

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Ângelo Miguel Mendes Ferreira; [2023]
    Keywords : biorefinery; bioenergy; biomimicry; combined heat and power; Earth Power Lodge; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study investigates the potential for energetic self-reliance in an integrated biore- finery, the Earth Power Lodge (EPL), which aims to convert waste into valuable by- products through bio- and thermochemical conversion processes. The primary questions addressed include assessing the necessity of external propane to sustain the pyrolysis process and the net energy output of the ThermoChemical Reactor (TCR) process when fractional distillation is applied to the resulting bio-oils. READ MORE

  4. 3. Biomimicry-driven Design for Sustainable Construction Equipment : Developing an autonomous sensor cleaning system

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : André Jönsson; Oscar Claesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Biomimicry; Design Thinking; Autonomous vehicles; Sensor cleaning; Biomimikry; Design Thinking; Autonoma fordon; Sensorrengöring;

    Abstract : The reliance on fossil fuels needs to be fizzled out from every part of modern society. Construction equipment is one industry in which the transition away from fossil fuels is underway in favor of electric vehicles. READ MORE

  5. 4. Navigating Organizational Resistance Towards a Sustainable Shift : A case of bio-inspired innovation in the transportation and heavy construction industries

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Per-Emil Svensson; Louise Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Bio-inspired innovation; biomimicry; organizational resistance; sustainable product development; Bio-inspirerad innovation; biomimicry; organisatorisk tröghet;

    Abstract : Background: The world is facing environmental issues such as pollution, natural disasters, and climate change. A main cause of this is human activities such as urbanization and mining of materials. READ MORE

  6. 5. Prevention of Environmental and Health Issues due to Spread of Glitter Particles

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Yasser Hajjouz; Naret Jasim; [2023]
    Keywords : Glitter particles; Sustainability; Design Thinking; Biomimicry; Adherence;

    Abstract : Plastics are known to cause plenty of problems for the environment such as sewerage water,birds, marine life and even human health issues. Normally the cause for such small particles tobe such a huge problem lies in the adversity of collecting it after the use phase. READ MORE