Browsing by Subject "life cycle assessment"
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Dynamic Life Cycle Assessment Modeling Approaches for Transboundary Energy Feedstocks
(2016)The rise of the twenty-first century has seen the further increase in the industrialization of Earth’s resources, as society aims to meet the needs of a growing population while still protecting our environmental and natural ... -
Local Farmers and Food Distribution in North Carolina: A Three-Pronged Approach in Support of the Southeastern North Carolina Food Systems (SENCFS) Program
(2011-04-29)Local food production has the potential to decrease environmental impacts of the modern globalized food system, stimulate local economic development and strengthen communities. To enhance SENCFS’s ability to foster such ... -
Morrow Pacific: Life Cycle Assessment of a Coal Export Project
(2013-04-25)Stricter emissions requirements on coal-fired power plants together with low natural gas prices have contributed to a recent decline in the use of coal for electricity generation in the United States. Faced with a shrinking ... -
Process Parameters for Successful Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes by Chemical Vapor Deposition: Implications for Chemical Mechanisms and Life-cycle Assessment
(2014)Manufacturing of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) calls for thermal treatment associated with gas-phase rearrangement and catalyst deposition to achieve high cost efficiency and limited influence ... -
Sustainable Materials and Technologies in the Built Environment: Duke Athletics as a Case Study
(2014-04-22)In 2011, Duke University began a major fundraising campaign, with a significant portion of the money being allocated to several construction projects across campus, of which are either currently under construction or within ... -
The Complete Impact of Bicycle Use: Analyzing the Environmental Impact and Initiative of the Bicycle Industry
(2014-04-22)Bicycles are commonly considered a tool for environmental solutions. Increasing ridership reduces fossil fuel consumption, eases traffic congestion, and improves public health by reducing risks associated with obesity (Bikes ...
