Essays about: "internal barrier"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 58 essays containing the words internal barrier.

  1. 21. Pointing in circles is not a way to circular economy : Barriers to a circular use of ICT products from a user organisation’s perspective

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

    Author : Catja Carlson; Sara Österberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Sustainability; ICT products; Circular electronics; Reuse; Refurbishment; Barriers to circular economy; Management; Cirkulär ekonomi; Hållbarhet; ICT-produkter; Cirkulär elektronik; Återanvändning; Rekonditionering; Barriärer för en cirkulär ekonomi; Ledning;

    Abstract : The circular economy, in which products, materials and resources circle back into the system rather than ending up as waste, offers the possibility to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation. For the sector of information and communication technologies (ICT), where the products contain a wide range of critical raw materials and have a large environmental impact during their manufacturing phase, a shift from today’s linear consumption is especially important. READ MORE

  3. 22. Next generation information technology : A qualitative study about implementation and development of green it solutions in corporations

    University essay from

    Author : Lisa Jacobsson; Emma Uhrlander; [2019]
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    Abstract : This study addresses the issue concerning the relation between information technology (IT) and the negative effects on the environment. A distinct problem is IT suppliers’ unawareness regarding the problematics as well as lack of knowledge concerning sustainable solutions. READ MORE

  4. 23. Engine air filter requirements : How different running conditions affect service life

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap och fysik (from 2013)

    Author : Petter Malmborg; [2019]
    Keywords : air filter; airfilter; product development;

    Abstract : The internal combustion engine requires clean air in order to operate without problems the entire service life. The air filter acts as a barrier between the ambient air ridden with particulate matter, and the sensitive interior of the engine. READ MORE

  5. 24. Circular Knowledge Creation : A case study of knowledge creation processes within denim companies striving towards circularity

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Natalia Lorena Papú Carrone; [2019]
    Keywords : Circular Business Models; Denim; Knowledge creation; T C; SECI model; Sustainability;

    Abstract : Background – Circular business models, CBMs, are an emerging topic of interest within the textile and clothing, T&C, sector. They provide a new framework to tackle current environmental and social issues by redesigning a linear model previously base on the assumption of endless availability of fossil fuels and other natural resources. READ MORE

  6. 25. Studies of Molecular Carbon Cluster Dianions in DESIREE

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    Author : Klara Kiselman; [2019]
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    Abstract : Since the surprising first detection of small carbon cluster dianions by Compton et al 1990, several studies have been made investigating their structure, fragmentation pathways and stability. As other carbon anions have been found in space, it is likely that these dianions exists as well and their ability to react with other molecules is therefore of interest. READ MORE