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This proposal originates from a pilot of the ‘Frontrunners coalition’ on initiatives for the Circular Economy at the city level. This spin off project studies strategizing in hotels, to find innovative solutions how to manage the integration of ...
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Aiming for a more sustainable future, biobased materials with improved performance are required. For biobased vinyl polymers, enhancing performance can be achieved by nanostructuring the material, i.e. through the use of well-defined (multi-)block, ...
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298 woorden: In the upcoming years the whole concept of mobility will radically change. Decentralization of energy generation, urbanization, digitalization of processes, electrification of vehicles and shared mobility are only some trends which have ...
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Mycelium composites are a promising new class of sustainable and circular building materials. These composites consist of lignocellulosic fibres that are colonized by mycelium (root network) of fungi. The fungal network functions as a natural glue ...
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This proposal is a resubmission of an earlier proposal (Dossier nr: GOCH.KIEM.KGC02.079) which was not approved because of the too ambitious planning. As advised by the commission, the focus is kept only on the recycling of the mattress cover. The ...
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On a societal scale, the ‘problem with work’ is that everyone is exhausted, job security has been replaced by ‘flex work’ and much important work had been invisibilised. While billions of people are displaced and illegalized from work, others have ...
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Mattresses for the healthcare sector are designed for robust use with a core foam layer and a polyurethane-coated polyester textile cover. Nurses and surgeons indicate that these mattresses are highly uncomfortable to patients because of poor ...
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The latest IPCC Report (2022) provided by the UN shows us that, to guarantee a safe future for upcoming generations, we must change how we lead our lives on several levels. However, the increasing urgency to act and behave in a way that is not ...
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Worldwide, a third of all adults is suffering from feelings of loneliness, with a peak at young adulthood (15-25 years old). Loneliness has serious consequences for mental and physical health and should therefore be urgently addressed. However, ...
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Cities, the living place of 75% of European population, are crucial for sustainable transition in a just society. Therefore, the EU has launched a Mission for 100 Climate-Neutral Smart Cities (100CNSC). Construction is a key industry in making cities ...
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The DPP4CD project, “Digital Product Passport(s) for Circular Denim: From Pilot to Practice,” focuses on delivering pilot and scalable Digital Product Passports (DPPs) in the circular denim industry. This aligns with the upcoming European Ecodesign ...
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This project develops a European network for transdisciplinary innovation in artistic engagement as a catalyst for societal transformation, focusing on immersive art. It responds to the professionals in the field’s call for research into immersive ...
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Many entrepreneurs on Texel want to onboard nature into their business. While a legal toolkit is available (“Onboarding Nature”), they still struggle to bring in the perspective of nature and future generations into their activities in a meaningful ...
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The transition to a circular economy requires innovative digital solutions to extend the lifespan of electrical and electronic appliances (EEA) and reduce the volume of waste generated by this product stream. Digital Product Passports (DPPs) make ...
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The World Health Organization has pinpointed antimicrobial resistance (AMR) of increasing global concern, causing increased healthcare costs and threatening human health. Although AMR is a naturally occurring process, it is accelerated by misuse/...
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In recent years, the application of both hyperbolically constrained flow geometries and micro/nanobubbles have been gaining interests among industries and scientific fields due to their unique characteristics. Among other things, they can facilitate ...
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Coastal nourishments, where sand from offshore is placed near or at the beach, are nowadays a key coastal protection method for narrow beaches and hinterlands worldwide. Recent sea level rise projections and the increasing involvement of multiple ...
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Water treatment companies are more and more interested in chemical-free water treatment. This is a solution that might not only decrease costs of chemicals, but also decrease possible formation of by-products and contribute to decreasing the ...
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European metropolitan regions face mounting challenges in translating regenerative tourism principles into concrete practices. There is a growing recognition of regenerative tourism as a promising approach to enhance both quality of life, ...
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As the demand for sustainable energy solutions grows, lithium-ion batteries with silicon anodes present a promising advancement due to their high charge density and capacity compared to conventional graphite anodes. However, a major challenge is ...
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Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a common and severe pregnancy complication and is associated with substantial perinatal morbidity and mortality in mothers and infants. The disease is often characterized by a non-specific presentation which makes it challenging ...
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