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  1. 1. Prospects for standardisation of industrial PET plastics to support the transition towards a circular economy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Agnes Ström; [2024]
    Keywords : Standard; standardisation; industrial PET; polyethylene terephthalate; circular economy; plastic; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Plastkonsumtionen har ökat markant över tid och har utvecklats till ett viktigt material i dagens samhälle, men med utmaningen att råvaran främst kommer från fossila källor. Användningen av plast är i linje med den linjära ekonomin och den så kallade slit-och-släng-kulturen, vilket bidrar till felaktig hantering av plastavfall och en ineffektiv användning av resurser. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mullet - a multifunctional workingspace

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Malin Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In today’s design environment we are constantly in movement. Whether it is making models or tracing a sketch, we need to go to specific stations intended for the task. It is not just time consuming but also a problem. Stress might occur due to the fact that you never know whether the light table or the cutting mat will be preoccupied. READ MORE

  4. 3. Material Experience Mycelium-Based Composite : Study of local biodegradable materials in combination with Mycelium

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Emelie Kjellqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Mycelium; Mycelium Based Composite; MBC; Fungi; Material Drive Design; MDD; Mycologi; Material Experience; Lignocellulose;

    Abstract : Mycelium-based composite (MBC) is being developed and researched in multiple commercial markets as an alternative sustainable material. MBC utilizes the mycelium ability to create a web-like structure in lignocellulosic structures. READ MORE

  5. 4. Jet Engine Recycle Model : A Case Study to Design a General Model to be Used on Jet Engines

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

    Author : Felicia Dyberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Jet Engine Recycling; Recycling of Aircraft; End-of-life Engines; End-of-life Aircraft; Sustainable Recycling; Innovative Recycling; Engine Materials; Circular Economy; 3D-printing.; Jetmotoråtervinning; Återvinning av Flygplan; Uttjänta Motorer; Uttjänta Flygplan; Hållbar Återvinning; Innovativ Återvinning; Motormaterial; Cirkulär Ekonomi; 3D-Utskrift.;

    Abstract : The focus on sustainability development together with the growing market of end-of-life jet engines is a reason for performing research on how to improve the recycling of jet engines. The reuse and recycling of the jet engines contributes to decreasing the need for new extracted material and processing and manufacturing new parts. READ MORE

  6. 5. Recycling end-of-life silicon PV panel with molten salt bath

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

    Author : Liying Yu; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Solar energy is recognized as a clean way to produce electricity. Solar PV's installed capacity is increasing in recent years. However, a PV panel has a 25-year lifespan on average. In actuality, 95% of the mass of PV components can be recycled. READ MORE