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  1. 1. Flame retardant treated wood : An investigation into phytic acid and its ability to act as a flame retardant agent

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Mattias Ström; Herman Paulusson; [2023]
    Keywords : Flame-retardant; Phytic acid; Wood;

    Abstract : Flame-retardant coatings have been serving their purpose since the romans ruled Europe. These products have been developed through the years, by mixing and synthetizing solutions, which have resulted in effective, although questionable, products due to their impact on the environment and our health. READ MORE

  3. 2. Characterization of Compost from Reusable Industrial Streams: : physical, Nutrient, and Microbial Properties

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Ellen Ek Moreau; [2023]
    Keywords : Spent mushroom compost; apple orchard waste; soil amendment; compost optimization; circular agriculture;

    Abstract : The increasing global population, combined with soil degradation, poses challenges to food security, and raises concerns about the excessive and long-term use of conventional fertilizers. Evaluating sustainable alternative by-products for their soil-improving properties could offer a potential solution, particularly for Swedish fruit producers who can tap into local waste streams as a circular source of plant nutrients. READ MORE

  4. 3. Hållbarhetscertifiering : effekter på värdekedjan av byggmaterial

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Sofia Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : effekter på värdekedjan; fallstudie; frivilliga hållbarhetscertifieringar för byggnader i Sverige; hållbar utveckling; ; standarder;

    Abstract : En av vår tids stora utmaningar handlar om att möta klimatkrisen och ökade krav på levnadsstandard hos en växande global befolkning. Allt fler flyttar från rurala till urbana områden, vilket pressar bostadsmarknader världen över. READ MORE

  5. 4. Improving Pith Detection and Automated Log Identification using AI

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

    Author : Muhammad Farooq; [2023]
    Keywords : Automated wood log identification; damaged log identification; pith detection; artificial intelligence; computer vision; machine learning; deep learning;

    Abstract : Tracking of tree logs from a harvesting site to its processing site is a legal requirement for timber-based industries. Wood log identification is an important task in the forestry industry and has traditionally relied on manual inspection by trained experts. READ MORE

  6. 5. Trendspaning på skogsintressenter – Lärk

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Malin Ullberg; Johan Knuts; [2023]
    Keywords : samhällsvetenskaplig studie; djupintervju; miljövänligt; alternativt träslag; klimatförändring; skogsbruk;

    Abstract : Med en medeltemperatur som ökar och ett torrare klimat till följd av klimatförändringar står det svenska skogsbruket inför utmaningar. Det torrare klimatet medför en ökning av skadeinsekter som gynnas av högre temperaturer och angriper de trädslag som utgör majoriteten av det svenska skogsbruket. READ MORE