Essays about: "the technological life cycle"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 45 essays containing the words the technological life cycle.

  1. 6. Tangled Up in Blue: Future Cobalt Scarcity and Environmental Effects of Cobalt Usage in Lithium- Ion Batteries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Oscar Gustafsson; Filip Tyberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Cobalt; cobalt scarcity; environmental effects; recycling; technological advancements; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate future scarcity and environmental effects of cobalt. This was done by creating three scenarios based on different prognoses concerning the future use of cobalt up to the year 2050, Business as usual (Scenario I), Recycling Rate Improvements (Scenario II) and Technological Advancements (Scenario III). READ MORE

  3. 7. The barriers of circular public procurement for ICTs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Laila Adelson; [2023]
    Keywords : circularity; circular economy; circular public procurement; ICT; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The EU procured for roughly 202000 MEUR (14% of the EU GDP) during 2021 in the public sector. The majority of these contracts are traditional, linear business model purchases. READ MORE

  4. 8. Transition Towards More Circular Manufacturing Systems : The prerequisites for a successful progression with the support of Industry 4.0

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

    Author : Maryam Sharifzad; [2022]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Industry 4.0; Digital Technology; Circular Manufacturing Systems; Prerequisites; Successful Transition; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Industri 4.0; Digital Teknik; Cirkulära Tillverkningssystem; Förutsättningar; Framgångsrik Övergång;

    Abstract : As the awareness of the impact of human activities on the environment, economy, and society has been brought to spotlight during the last decades, sustainable development has gained ever-increasing attention around the world. While industrial revolutions are critical for the efficiency of meeting customer needs, it is also crucial to address and reverse the depletion of Earth’s resources. READ MORE

  5. 9. Servicing or Buying New? Estimating the Environmentally Optimal Time for Car Replacement in Sweden – an LCA Approach.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Larissa Patricia Wissert; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Life Cycle Analysis LCA ; Vehicle Replacement; ICEV; BEV; GHG Emissions;

    Abstract : Purpose. Road transportation is one of the major sources of GHG emissions today. Technological improvements in fuel consumption, as well as the electrification of vehicles can reduce emissions from road transportation. This study aims to investigate the optimal time for vehicle replacement in Sweden for an ICEV to minimise GHG emissions. READ MORE

  6. 10. Stationary charging infrastructure: Managing investment risks to enable charging possibilities : A case study of a future stationary charging hub in Stockholm South

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

    Author : Anton Olsson; Vendela Notlöv; [2022]
    Keywords : Stationary charging infrastructure; electrified heavy goods vehicles; sustainable transition; cost analysis; innovation ecosystem; Stationär laddinfrastruktur; elektriska tunga fordon; hållbar omställning; kostnadsanalys; innovationsekosystem;

    Abstract : The electrification of heavy transport is considered a solution to climate change. Today, electrification is challenged by high investment costs for vehicles and charging, which hampers the conversion. READ MORE