Search for dissertations about: "Cleantech"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the word Cleantech.

  2. 1. Innovation for tackling grand challenges : Cleantech industry dynamics and regional context

    Author : Hanna Martin; CIRCLE; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; economic geography; regional innovation systems; regional innovation policy; regional path development; innovation system failures; socio-technical transitions; grand challenges; cleantech; Transformative change; Sweden;

    Abstract : Grand challenges such as climate change put focus away from innovations and innovation policy as engines of economic growth towards fulfilling societal goals and sighting sustainable development. The literature on the geography of innovation has provided valuable insights on innovation activities of firms and industries and how they are positively influenced by co-location. READ MORE

  4. 2. The Business Model - Formation, description and definition

    Author : Jon Williamsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; business model; market based instruments; cleantech; stakeholder inclusion; sensemaking; narratives; district heating; prgmatism; communicative theory of the firm;

    Abstract : The business model is a new analytical concept in the field of strategy research that is frequently used when trying to explain the creation and capture of value by firms. This compilation thesis consists of three papers that examine different aspects of the formation of business models and one paper that examines the business model concept per se. READ MORE

  5. 3. Is the Swedish Environmental Goods and Services Industry Green? : Product and production perspectives

    Author : Bozena Guziana; Erik Dahlquist; Eva Thorin; Cecilia Mark-Herbert; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Environmental technology sector; Environmental goods and services; Clean technology; ‘Green’ business; ‘Green-green’ business; Production and product related environmental profile; miljöteknik sektor; miljöprodukter och miljötjänster; cleantech; ’gröna’ företag ’green’ business ; ’grön-gröna’ företag ’green-green’ business ; produktions- och produktrelaterad miljöprofil; Environmental engineering; Miljöteknik; Energy- and Environmental Engineering; energi- och miljöteknik;

    Abstract : In most business sectors environmental programs focus on direct, production-related environmental impacts. The design and development of products with reduced environmental impact is considered more difficult. The opposite applies in the environmental technology sector. READ MORE

  6. 4. Nanostructured Transition Metal Oxides in Cleantech Application : Gas Sensors, Photocatalysis, Self-cleaning Surfaces Based on TiO2, WO3 and NiO

    Author : Zareh Topalian; Lars Österlund; Andrew Mills; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Gas sensing; Self-cleaning; photo-fixation; photocatalysis; TiO2; WO3; NiO; Surface engineering; Ytbehandlingsteknik; Functional materials; Funktionella material; Engineering Science with specialization in Solid State Physics; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot fasta tillståndets fysik;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the application of nanocrystalline transition metal oxide TiO2, WO3 and NiO thin films in new “green” building technologies. Specifically, their physicochemical properties in photocatalytic, self-cleaning and gas sensing applications are studied. READ MORE

  7. 5. Travelling Business Models : On adapting business models to new contexts

    Author : Kajsa Ahlgren Ode; Innovationsteknik; []
    Keywords : affärsmodell; innovation; översättning; hållbarhet; process; solenergi; business model; innovation; translation; sustainability; process; solar energy;

    Abstract : How business models are configured can provide one solution to bringing forward sustainable innovations and transforming businesses and industries so that they become more sustainable. Creating a shift in the energy sector’s use of renewable sources is of particular importance since the energy sector is the source of one-fourth of all global greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE