Essays about: "non-renewable resources"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 56 essays containing the words non-renewable resources.

  1. 1. Thermal Conversion of Cellulose-Lignin Precursors into Carbon Fibres

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nanoteknologi och funktionella material

    Author : Sofia Westberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon fiber; lignin; cellulose; continuous conversion;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 2. Synthesis and characterization of lactic acid-based elastomers

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

    Author : Afsaneh Makhdoumi; [2023]
    Keywords : Lactic acid; Elastomer; Bio-based elastomer; Renewable resource;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 3. 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 finans

    Author : Priya Vashisht; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable finance; green finance; green bonds; circular economy; impact investing; sustainability linked bonds; ESG; hållbar finans; grön finans; gröna obligationer; cirkulär ekonomi; effektinvesteringar; hållbarhetsrelaterade obligationer; ESG;

    Abstract : 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

  5. 4. Variabel giva – Varför förblir användandet lågt? : trots att optimerade resurser ger minskad klimatpåverkan och ökad lönsamhet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Carl Cedergren; Hugo Olofsson; [2023]
    Keywords : variabel giva; VRA; växtodling; utbildning; teknik; Technology Acceptance Model; TAM;

    Abstract : 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

  6. 5. Coating of yarn with PEDOT-PSS : An examination of optimal manufacturing parameters in a dip coating production line for conductive yarn.

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

    Author : Sandra Florén; Alma Pettersson; [2022]
    Keywords : PEDOT-PSS; Conductive yarn; dip-coating;

    Abstract : Electrically conductive smart textiles are a very interesting area that could be important for the development of smart textiles. Today, conductive yarns and threads are often produced from coveted metals such as silver, copper and gold. READ MORE