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1. Microbial production of chemical building blocks from lignin
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologiAbstract : Plastics, derived from fossil fuels, have raised considerable environmental concerns. This has prompted the search for sustainable and safer plastic precursors alternatives. One alternative explored in the present study is vanillin, a phenolic compound derived from lignin, an abundant and renewable natural polymer. READ MORE
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2. The Great Brand Debate: An Analysis of Consumer Perceptions for Private Labels and National Brands Across Product Categories
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Title: The Great Brand Debate: An Analysis of Consumer Perceptions for Private Labels and National Brands Across Product Categories Date of the Seminar: 2nd June 2023 Course: BUSN39 – Degree in Global Marketing – Master Lever Authors: Camille Buob and Sebastian Franzén Supervisor: Burak Tunca Keywords: Product Category, Brand Type, Private Labels, National Brands, Consumer Perceptions Thesis Purpose: The aims of the thesis were (1) to investigate the effect of product categories on the perceptions of relative price, quality, risk, and value and (2) to test a moderation effect of brand types (Private Label or National Brand) on the relationships between the product category and the different perceptions. Methodology: A study was conducted with four different products that were representative of two different product categories - food and household, and within each product category different types of brands were selected - private label and national brand. READ MORE
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3. Studies on future Mine Countermeasure Vessels (MCMV)
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för matematik och naturvetenskapAbstract : Background Maritime transportation is vital for international trade, and any disruption to this flow can have severe financial and environmental consequences. Ship mines, both old and new, present significant risks as man-made obstacles. READ MORE
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4. Development of a Product Circularity Indicator Suitable for the EPD-scheme of Construction Products : A Review of Product Circularity Indicators and their Potential Applicability in EPDs for the Construction Sector
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : A change in resource consumption patterns is crucial to avoid climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to increase climate resilience and consequently, the idea of a circular economy (CE) has gained widespread attention. The resource intense building and construction sector has become subject to both internal and external pressure to become more circular. READ MORE
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5. Barriers and Enablers for Repurposing Vehicle Components in Cross-Sector Collaborations : A Case Study of a Swedish Vehicle Manufacturer
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Sweden's economy is currently heavily dependent on a linear economy model, where raw material ultimately is discarded as waste. The linear approach is unsustainable for manufacturing companies in the long term. READ MORE
