Search for dissertations about: "Chemical alternatives assessment"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words Chemical alternatives assessment.
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1. Life cycle assessment in the development of forest products : Contributions to improved methods and practices
Abstract : The prospect of reducing environmental impacts is a key driver for the research and development (R&D) of new forest products. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is often used for assessing the environmental impact of such products, e.g. for the purpose of guiding R&D. READ MORE
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2. Improving alternatives assessment of plastic additives : exploring in silico tools to identify less hazardous flame retardants
Abstract : Alternatives assessment is applied for replacing hazardous chemicals with viable, safer substitutes. High quality experimental hazard data, however, are usually unavailable for this purpose, and obtaining in silico data is the only approach to fill in data gaps. READ MORE
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3. Assessment of tools for environmentally preferable procurement with a life cycle perspective : the case of acquisition in Swedish defence
Abstract : Procurement in public and non-public organisations has the potential to influence product development towards more environmentally preferable products. In 2003, public procurement in Sweden was 28% of GDP. Different types of approaches can contribute some knowledge and thereby facilitate the choice of environmentally preferable products. READ MORE
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4. Improved methods and practices in life cycle assessment of wastewater and sludge management
Abstract : Large amounts of municipal and industrial wastewater are treated each year in order to prevent negative consequences to human health and the environment. The treatment processes, directly or indirectly, give rise to environmental impact, but also offer several possibilities to recover resources. READ MORE
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5. Environmental, health, and safety assessment of chemical alternatives during early process design: The role of predictive modeling and streamlined techniques
Abstract : Industrial chemicals are important for many aspects of modern life, though they can be harmful to the environment and human health. Environmental or safety concerns identified during the early design and selection of chemicals could motivate choices as to safer alternatives and process setups. READ MORE