Essays about: "thesis renewable problems"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 102 essays containing the words thesis renewable problems.

  1. 21. Stories of Climate Change : Circular Transformation or Business as Usual? A Discourse Analysis of Climate Change Mitigation Policy in Three Swedish Municipalities

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Malin Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : Argumentative discourse analysis; circular economy; climate change mitigation policy; ecological modernization; post-politics; transformation;

    Abstract : This thesis identified dominant discourses in climate change mitigation policy in three Swedish municipalities using argumentative discourse analysis. It was explored how these discourses influence the potential for success in mitigating climate change. READ MORE

  3. 22. The blue-end of the spectrum of plastics : A step toward understanding the role of blue biopolymers in phasing out fossil plastics

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Alice Rudberg; [2021]
    Keywords : plastics; polymers; bioblends; bioplastic; biopolymer; renewable; biodegradable; biobased; algae; seaweed; blue plastics; blue biopolymers; blue growth; Plaster; polymerer; bioplast; biopolymer; förnyelsebar; nedbrytbar; komposterbar; biobaserad; alger; sjögräs; algplast; algpolymerer; blue growth;

    Abstract : For more than a century, plastics have become an increasingly important part of the human society. Thanks to the durability and the many varieties of plastic it has a wide range of applications, but unfortunately the traditional plastic made from fossil oil has its drawbacks. READ MORE

  4. 23. Carnot Batteries as a Power-to-X-to-Power Alternative : A Study on Optimization of Thermal Energy Storage Usage

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

    Author : ERIK FORSMAN; [2021]
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    Abstract : The implementation of renewable energy sources continues the rise throughout the world as a means to combat the threats of climate change. This does however bring with it problems within the power sector. READ MORE

  5. 24. Towards a sustainable and just energy system in the city of Malmö : Social Innovations in the Energy Sector

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Franco Crudi; [2021]
    Keywords : sustainable and just energy transitions; transformative social innovation; energy justice;

    Abstract : Like many other European cities, Malmö has set ambitious goals to become Sweden’s first carbon-neutral city by 2030. This objective is aligned with several public entities such as the Öresund Region, the Swedish Energy Agency, the European Union, and the UN within the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Urban Development. READ MORE

  6. 25. Thermally modified hybrid aspen : adding value to fast growing broadleaved species in Northern Europe

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Joel Pihlak; [2021]
    Keywords : thermally modified wood; wood quality; short-rotation forestry; Hybrid aspen; European aspen; Populus tremula x tremuloides;

    Abstract : This thesis is focused on thermal modification of hybrid aspen (Populus tremula L. x Populus tremuloides Michx.), its mechanical properties, wood defects and potential use in construction. In the recent years, wood as a building material has become increasingly popular. READ MORE