Essays about: "importance of science and technology"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 140 essays containing the words importance of science and technology.

  1. 16. The responsibilities of LKAB to respect the rights of the Sami people - a Business and Human Rights perspective on access to remedy in the Swedish mining sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Izabell Zaza; [2023]
    Keywords : public international law; state-owned-enterprises; business and human rights; indigenous peoples; Sweden; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In 2023, the Swedish state-owned enterprise LKAB revealed that it had found Europe’s largest deposit of critical minerals, which are needed in green technology. Being located on indigenous territory, a mine would impact the migration of reindeers, a Sami practice which form the basis of their culture and status as indigenous peoples under international law. READ MORE

  3. 17. Electrical Discharge Interaction with Lithium-Ion Battery Vent Gases: Investigations using High-Speed Imaging and Breakdown Analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Alexander Petersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Electrical Discharge; Electrical Arc; Spark Discharge; Combustion; Ignition; Lithium-Ion Battery; Thermal Runaway; Vent Gases; Breakdown Voltage; Ionization; High-Speed Imaging; Technology and Engineering; Chemistry;

    Abstract : The increasing drive for sustainable and eco-friendly transportation has made the electrification of cars a top priority in the energy and transportation sectors. Ensuring the safety of electrical vehicle (EV) batteries is of the utmost importance. READ MORE

  4. 18. Smart water monitoring for better water quality - An affordable and sustainable way to predict unexpected environmental changes of water bodies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Chia-Wen Yang; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine learning; technology diffusion; Water quality management; Sustainability Science; Affordable solutions; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This article discusses the challenges associated with maintaining water quality, particularly the issue of eutrophication, and the importance of technology advancements for monitoring and managing water quality. The potential of machine learning is highlighted, along with the importance of affordable and effective water quality monitoring techniques. READ MORE

  5. 19. Analysis and Design of a Microgravity Drop Tower

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

    Author : Tristan Edwards; [2023]
    Keywords : drop tower; microgravity;

    Abstract : A drop tower is a device that produces a microgravity environment by allowing an experiment to free fall for a short period of time, usually less than 10 seconds. Certain types of drop towers are also capable of reproducing the gravitational conditions of other celestial bodies, such as Lunar and Martian gravity. READ MORE

  6. 20. Environmental Management for System Engineering Projects : A Case Study on How to Bridge the Gap between Ambition and Action

    University essay from

    Author : Lisa Rylander; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Environmental Management; System Engineering; Science-Based Targets; Carbon Footprint Analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on addressing the challenge of managing the climate impact of system engineering projects within a large global industrial company. The research design is a case study within the selected company, and it integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies to provide a holistic understanding of environmental challenges. READ MORE