Essays about: "depletion natural resources"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 50 essays containing the words depletion natural resources.

  1. 11. Alkaline wet oxidation of biorefinery lignin from wheat straw

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Maja Lindblad; [2021]
    Keywords : alkaline wet oxidation; lignin oxidation; wheat straw; chemical pretreatment; biorefinery lignin; anaerobic digestion; response surface-modelling; chemical engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Climate change and depletion of fossil resources have generated a need for energy production based on renewable resources such as lignocellulosic biomass. Agricultural residues, like wheat straw, is lignocellulosic biomass that could contribute to the energy supply if it was used for biogas production. READ MORE

  3. 12. To purchase, or not to purchase, renewable electricity A study of decisive factors for increased use of renewable electricity among Swedish SMEs

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Niklas Löfgren; Edwin Grehorn Hall; [2020-07-01]
    Keywords : purchasing; SMEs; renewable electricity; renewable energy; green electricity; adoption factors; decisive factors;

    Abstract : A major challenge of future electricity consumption is the need for it to be renewable to avoid depletion of natural resources. Swedish small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital for increasing demand for renewable electricity (RE) in Sweden, which is desired since Sweden has set the goal to be completely free from non-renewable electricity by 2040. READ MORE

  4. 13. Circular economy policy barriers: : An analysis of legislative challenges in white goods and automotive industry within the EU

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

    Author : Shadi Shams; [2020]
    Keywords : Circular economy; policy; legislative barriers; remanufacturing; service-based; white goods; automotive; Cirkulär ekonomi; policy; lagstiftningsbarriärer; återtillverkning; tjänstebaserad; vitvaror; fordon;

    Abstract : Increased consumption, depletion of natural resources and sustainability concerns have challenged the conventional linear model of production, consumption and disposal of products. Circular economy (CE) has become one of the most popular paradigms that can contribute to economic growth and concurrently satisfy sustainability ambitions. READ MORE

  5. 14. Toward an energy self-sufficient paint shop

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Violet Mohammadpour; Oskar Hane; [2020]
    Keywords : Paint shop; Energy efficiency; Self-sufficient manufacturing; Sustainability; Variable renewable energy; Solar photovoltaic; UV-cure paint; Energy storage system;

    Abstract : As manufacturing is creating welfare and prosperity, it is important for humankind. Nevertheless, manufacturing is causing the depletion of natural resources, environmental burdens affecting the health of animals, humans and eco-systems, and social conflicts. Thus, it is essential to implement sustainability into manufacturing. READ MORE

  6. 15. Feasibility study for a 300kW pilot scale hydrogen production process from wood biomass : The case of Sandviksverket, Växjö

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)

    Author : Derick Samjeila Ewang; [2020]
    Keywords : Hydrogen; Biomass; Pyrolysis; Gasification; Combustion.;

    Abstract : Historically, fossil fuel sources (coal, oil and natural gas) have played significant role in meet global energy demand. As global population continue to rise, more and more energy resources are needed and there is a continuous depletion of these energy resources. READ MORE