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1. Thermal Conversion of Cellulose-Lignin Precursors into Carbon Fibres
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nanoteknologi och funktionella materialAbstract : Carbon fibres are used in many applications thanks to their exceptional tensile properties in relation to their relatively low weight. These thin strands of at least 90% carbon are mixed with a matrix such as epoxy to form composites used for cars, wind turbines, prosthetics, and many other things. READ MORE
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2. Synthesis and characterization of lactic acid-based elastomers
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : Synthesized polymer from bio-based and renewable resources reported as an attractive substitution for fossil-fuel based polymers. Therefore, this work has focused on using sustainable material for production of elastomers to reduce the environmental impact of fossil-based elastomers and overcome the shortage of non-renewable fuels. READ MORE
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3. Evaluating the Efficient Grid Utilisation Incentive : Through the design of the load flow indicator
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Industriell ekonomi och organisationAbstract : The Swedish energy markets inspectorate (Ei) regulates the Swedish DSOs revenue cap, to ensure reasonable prices, efficiency, and quality of supply towards the end users. In combination with directives from the European Union and Sweden's environmental goal, Ei implemented efficient grid utilization to the DSOs revenue cap in 2016. READ MORE
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4. Sustainable Finance : A Study on How Sustainable Finance Instruments are Being Implemented to Promote Sustainability in the Real Estate and Construction Industries
University essay from KTH/Fastighetsekonomi och finansAbstract : Human practices linked with speedy industrialization and globalization have, unfortunately,caused severe harm to the Planet. In the vicious circle for development, Countries proceededtowards forming developed economies, which resulted in rapid depletion of the available renewable and non-renewable resources. READ MORE
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5. Variabel giva – Varför förblir användandet lågt? : trots att optimerade resurser ger minskad klimatpåverkan och ökad lönsamhet
University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and SocietyAbstract : Att världen står inför stora utmaningar i form av behov av en kraftig minskning på utsläpp av växthusgaser har nog gått få förbi. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) som är FN:s klimatpanel menar att lantbruket och andra markanvändningar står för ungefär en fjärdedel av dessa utsläpp. READ MORE