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1. Assessing the economic and environmental impacts of leasing batteries for electric vehicle fleets
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomiAbstract : Battery electric vehicles (BEV) powered by renewable energy are expected to enable a largedecarbonization of the land-based transport. Recent estimations of the International EnergyAgency suggest that BEVs could grow 20-fold by 2030, reaching 200 to 350 million unitsglobally. READ MORE
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2. Qualitative Analysis of Chlorinated Paraffins in Recycled Plastics
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknikAbstract : Described in many studies as dangerous for the environment and potentially carcinogenic for humans, Chlorinated Paraffins (CPs) are easily widespread due to their substantial production and use in different products. Previous studies reported the presence of CPs in different plastic polymers. READ MORE
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3. Reuse and recycling of concrete : Economic barriers and possible opportunities for future profitability
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Today, the world's natural ecosystems are threatened by increased extraction of raw materials andgreenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. One of the drivers of this problem is the impact fromindustries through their production. A possible strategy to reduce pressure on natural ecosystems is toincrease the use of industrial ecosystems. READ MORE
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4. Fast deep discharging using a controllable load as pretreatment for EV battery recycling : A study on efficacy, speed, and safety
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : In response to the present and projected growth of the EV industry, the development of a large-scale, reliable and efficient lithium-ion battery recycling sector is vital to ensure circularity of the embedded valuable metals and ensure overall sustainability of the technology. One of the main recycling procedures under development is based on hydrometallurgy. READ MORE
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5. Challenges to using recycled High-density polyethylene materials for pipe manufacturing
University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)Abstract : Recycling has become increasingly relevant to solve environmental problems related to the enormous amount of plastic waste. Recycling plastic has many environmental benefits, but it is challenging to find applications where recycled plastic can provide the same functionality as virgin plastic. READ MORE