Search for dissertations about: "Maria Gunnarsson"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Maria Gunnarsson.
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1. Investigation of CO2 interactions with cellulose dissolved in the NaOH(aq) system
Abstract : Cellulose derived from wood can be used as raw material for production of textile fibres, making it a renewable alternative to fossil oil. One of the key steps in this process is dissolution of the cellulose. READ MORE
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2. Understanding overlooked molecular interactions in the cellulose/NaOH(aq) system
Abstract : The cold NaOH(aq) system is a promising process for the production of textile fibres. Although the process has been studied for almost a century, there remain unsolved research issues, especially regarding the dissolution mechanism. READ MORE
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3. On the use of genomics to asses environmental risks of pharmaceuticals
Abstract : Many drugs are found in the aquatic environment and are therefore a cause for concern. Low concentrations of active ingredients from human pharmaceuticals reach the environment via sewage treatment plants, mainly as a result of excretion. READ MORE
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4. In situ remediation of contaminated sediments using thin-layer capping : effectiveness in contaminant retention and ecological implications
Abstract : Hydrophobic organic contaminants (HOCs) often reside in sediment sorbed to particles, most tightly to particles with high content of organic carbon. If persistent, such pollutants can accumulate in the sediment for many years and constitute a contamination risk for sediment-living organisms and organisms at higher trophic levels, including humans. READ MORE
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5. Cultivating responsible citizenship : Collective gardens at the periphery of neoliberal urban norms
Abstract : The growing human population is concentrating in urban environments across the globe, leading to urban expansion and densification. Consequently, political debates and social movements concerned with urban planning and land use have increased in relevance. READ MORE