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2026
article
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Lena Nickel, Eric Schuler, Brian Rawls, Bart van den Bosch et autres
This article presents an ex ante life cycle assessment (LCA) of formic acid (FA) production on an industrial scale via the electrochemical reduction (ECR) of biogenic CO2 sourced from the incineration of wastewater sludge. Because renewable intermittent electricity is not suitable for …
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2026
report
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Amy Brunsvold, Petter Røkke, Petter Nekså, Camilla Claussen et autres
Energy efficiency - Critical for the green transition Energy efficiency means using less energy to make the same product. Most industrialised countries will continue to increase their industrial activity with time. This means increased power consumption and an even greater need to …
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2025
dissertation
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Annika Boldrini, Resources & Technological Change Energy, Ernst Worrell, Machteld van den Broek et autres
Staying within planetary boundaries requires a fundamental transformation of the energy system. This transformation involves a shift from a fossil-based, centralized system where supply follows demand, to a highly electrified, decentralized one. Electricity demand is increasing, driven by both direct consumption and …
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2025
erratum
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Natalie Herdoiza, Ernst Worrell, Floris van den Berg, Resources & Technological Change Energy et autres
In this article, the sub section “Environmental well being: ecocentrism” was inadvertently included twice. It should appear only once. The original article has been corrected.
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2025
book
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Veerle Christel D Vermeyen, Resources & Technological Change Energy
Reuse is a key strategy to intensify the use of goods. Hence, clothing swaps are typically presented as a sustainable alternative to conventional fashion consumption. However, research into the mechanisms and dynamics behind these exchanges remains limited. Using qualitative and quantitative methods …
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2025
book
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Veerle Christel D Vermeyen, Resources & Technological Change Energy
The overproduction and overconsumption of clothing have substantial environmental impacts. Shifting to smaller wardrobes containing fewer, durable, and frequently used garments is a key strategy in transitioning to a sustainable system. Understanding the size and composition of wardrobes is an essential first …
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2025
dissertation
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Meta Thurid Lotz, Resources & Technological Change Energy, Ernst Worrell, Wolfgang Eichhammer et autres
The European Union agreed to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, which requires to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors. The industry sector and particularly the production of the basic materials steel and cement are responsible for a significant share of greenhouse …
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2025
article
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Michel G.J. den Elzen, Ioannis Dafnomilis, Leonardo Nascimento, Arthur Beusen et autres
Globally, more than 100 countries have adopted net-zero targets. Most studies agree on how this increases the chance of keeping end-of-century global warming below 2°C. However, they typically make assumptions about net-zero targets that do not capture uncertainties related to gas coverage, …
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2024
report
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Sanne Bours, Robert HARMSEN, Innovation Studies, Resources & Technological Change Energy
Dit rapport presenteert de stand van de transitie naar circulaire woningsector in Nederland. De bevindingen in dit rapport zijn input voor de Integrale CE Rapportage (ICER) 2025. Deze analyse is uitgevoerd door onderzoekers van de Universiteit Utrecht, in samenwerking met het Planbureau …
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2024
article
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Astrid Klooster, Blanca Corona, Marvin Henry, Li Shen et autres
Re-use is a high R-ladder strategy in a circular economy. The environmental impacts of re-use are often underreported. This research aims to gain insights into second-hand clothing's lifecycle impact. Life cycle assessments were conducted for four frequently traded second-hand clothing items, namely …
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2024
book
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Li Shen, Ernst Worrell, Resources & Technological Change Energy, Energy and Resources et autres
Plastics are synthetic organic polymers, mainly made from petrochemical feedstocks. Since the invention of the first plastic in the early 1900s, the number of plastics has increased dramatically, and so have its uses. Plastics are now omnipresent. Thus plastic waste management has …
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2021
article
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Robert HARMSEN, Wina Crijns - Graus, Resources & Technological Change Energy, Energy and Resources
In many countries the role of combined heat & power (CHP) generation in the power & heat sector is significant. However, in decomposition analyses of the power & heat sector the contribution of CHP to observed changes in primary energy use or …