Sökning: "critical raw materials"

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  1. 1. To dig or not to dig? An integrated post-structuralist analysis of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and its justice implications for local communities

    Master-uppsats, Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Författare :Valeska Götz; [2023]
    Nyckelord :critical materials; environmental justice; policy narrative; extractivism; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Sammanfattning : In its proposed 2023 Critical Raw Materials Act, the European Commission considers access to critical raw materials within its territory as key to both the green transition and to reduce import dependencies. This onshoring of extractivist practices warrants a critical analysis that reflects on the justice implications this may have for local communities. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Assessing the economic and environmental impacts of leasing batteries for electric vehicle fleets

    Master-uppsats, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Författare :Miguel Angel Gonzalez Salazar; Georgios Kormazos; [2023]
    Nyckelord :circularity; LCA; NPV; leasing; batteries; electric vehicles;

    Sammanfattning : 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. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Product-Service Systems for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers: The Role of External Partnerships

    Master-uppsats, Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Författare :Pedro Scherma de Carvalho; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Product-Service System; Collaboration; Partnership; Barriers; Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers;

    Sammanfattning : The current patterns of consumption are threatening the availability of natural resources. These natural resources, such as raw materials and biomass, are critical for different economic activities. ProductService System (PSS) has received attention as a solution to drive resource efficiency by extending the life cycle of products. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Greening the grid of Indonesia - Second life application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System

    Master-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Författare :Felix Kruse; Paula Runsten; [2023]
    Nyckelord :electrification; battery repurposing; renewable energy; net-zero emissions; energy storage systems; Technology and Engineering;

    Sammanfattning : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Surface treatment methods for metal components trays and frames

    Kandidat-uppsats, Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Författare :Josu Najera Bernabeu; Alaitz Egaña Azkargorta; [2023]
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    Sammanfattning : The proper selection of materials and surface treatment is critical in ensuring the strength, durability, and safety of metal structures in various environments. Therefore, this project is being developed in collaboration with Aurobay Company to explore and provide insights into the most suitable material and surface treatment method for a frame. LÄS MER