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van Beem, Nathan (author), Dijkstra, M.M. (author), Egelmeers, Eva (author), Kraan, Tejon (author), Yang, Y. (author)Only 1% of the surface water in the Netherlands has been classified as ‘good’, making it the EU member state with the worst quality of surface water (Didde, 2022). Polluted rivers cause problems such as worsened human health, reduced biodiversity, and poor soil fertility. To comply with the Water Framework Directive, there is an urgent need to...student report 2024
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Raap, Caspar (author), van der Vlist, Deborah (author), Kooiker, Jasper (author), Julia Sumarthinningrum Dahlan, Julia (author), Duan, Yu (author)The Netherlands has created a large nitrogen pollution problem in its soils, which is harming biodiversity. By intensifying and industrialized farming, by importing animal feed for dairy production and fertilizer for crop farming, too much nitrogen has accumulated in the soil. Consequently, ecological processes are disturbed due to...student report 2024
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Bansal, Vaibhav (author), Boersma, JP (author), Schotanus, Jelle (author), Stadtlander, W. (author), de Boer, A.M. (author)There is an imbalance in the nitrogen cycle, mainly caused by an increasingly intensive agricultural sector. This leads to the degradation of nature and the loss of biodiversity. Measures have been taken at European level to reduce the amount of nitrogen emitted by the agricultural sector, but this has caused a backlash as farmers in many...student report 2024
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Groenenboom, Max (author)Sound pollution is becoming an increasingly pressing issue in today’s world. To effectively address it, it must be measured. To this end, Serval was developed, an edge-ai powered sound recognition solution. Its lack of accuracy, however, makes it difficult to deploy. This thesis examines the potential for improving this solution while staying...master thesis 2024
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Domingos de Azevedo Quadros, F. (author)Global passenger air traffic has doubled in the 13 years prior to 2019, and is expected to double again over the next 20 years or so. Growing demand for aviation is met by a corresponding increase in jet fuel being burned by aircraft, releasing multiple pollutants into the atmosphere. Besides disturbing the Earth’s radiative balance, these...doctoral thesis 2024
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Noorian Najafabadi, S.A. (author), Ding, Er (author), Hobeika, N. (author), Bluyssen, P.M. (author)Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important aspect of maintaining human health and well-being, particularly since people spend most of their time indoors. Carpets, with their large surface area and dense fibre piles, have the potential to significantly impact IAQ by emitting and absorbing volatile organic compounds (VOC) from building materials and...journal article 2024
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Grosfeld, J. J. (author), Schoor, M. M. (author), Taormina, R. (author), Luxemburg, W.M.J. (author), Collas, F. P.L. (author)Current research on riverine macrolitter does not yet provide a theoretic framework on the dynamics behind its accumulation and distribution along riverbanks. In an attempt to better understand these dynamics a detailed field survey of three months was conducted in which location of macrolitter items within a single groyne field along the...journal article 2024
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Leone, Nicola (author), Scozzari, Gitana (author), Olandese, Francesco (author), Horeman, T. (author), Passera, Roberto (author), Arezzo, Alberto (author), Morino, Mario (author)Hospitals in Europe produce approximately 6 million tons of medical waste annually, about one-third of this originating in operating rooms. Most of it is solid waste, which can be recycled if bodily fluids do not contaminate it. Only 2–3% of hospital waste must be disposed of as infectious waste, and this is much lower than the 50–70% of...journal article 2024
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Imron, M.F. (author), Hestianingsi, Wa Ode Ayu (author), Putranto, Trisnadi Widyaleksono Catur (author), Citrasari, Nita (author), Abdullah, Siti Rozaimah Sheikh (author), Hasan, Hassimi Abu (author), Kurniawan, Setyo Budi (author)Increasing aquaculture cultivation produces large quantities of wastewater. If not handled properly, it can have negative impacts on the environment. Constructed wetlands (CWs) are one of the phytoremediation methods that can be applied to treat aquaculture effluent. This research was aimed at determining the performance of Cyperus rotundus...journal article 2024
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Li, Kai (author), Ward, Hauke (author), Lin, H.X. (author), Tukker, Arnold (author)The global trade of plastic waste has raised environmental concerns, especially regarding pollution in waste-importing countries. However, the overall environmental contribution remains unclear due to uncertain treatment shares between handling plastic waste abroad and domestically. Here, we conduct a life cycle assessment of global plastic...journal article 2024
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Nguyen-Phuoc, Duy Quy (author), Truong, Thi Minh (author), Nguyen, Minh Hieu (author), Pham, Huong Giang (author), Li, Z. (author), Oviedo-Trespalacios, O. (author)Transitioning to electric motorcycles (EMs) can reduce dependence on carbon-based fuels, mitigate air pollution, and lower greenhouse gas emissions in countries where motorcycles dominate the transportation landscape. However, the factors influencing fleet electrification in these countries remain largely unknown. Given that this challenge...journal article 2024
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Du, Ximing (author)At present, many studies have begun to focus on evaluating urban accessibility and livability, which can be a series of great guidance for future urban planning considering residents’ personal perceptions of various living aspects. It can be observed from the existing literature that urban accessibility has a mature evaluation system,...student report 2023
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Forte, Edoardo (author), Lena, Francesca (author), Zamuner, Agatha (author)The Saigon River, coursing through Ho Chi Minh City, is a vital yet alarmingly polluted waterway. It ranks among the top 50 rivers globally contributing to plastic pollution. This study delves into the complex mechanisms governing the transport of floating plastic within a tidal system, such as the Saigon River.<br/>Our methodology adopts a...student report 2023
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Goudswaard, Rik (author)Aircraft emissions can pose a health threat by degrading air quality. The actual pollution footprint of aircraft is however not well understood. This research therefore explores the potential of performing near-runway measurements with low-cost sensor nodes to analyse the plume composition and pollutant contribution of individual aircraft. The...master thesis 2023
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Preston, Lanie (author)Flying has become increasingly accessible in the last few decades, leading to enormous growth in aircraft traffic worldwide. Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is the fourth-busiest airport in Europe based on passenger traffic, and noise pollution from the airport affects over 63,000 individuals daily. This study aims to determine if the presence of...master thesis 2023
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Rzeplińska, Lidia (author)Ammonia shows great potential for decarbonizing the road transportation sector because it does not produce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions during combustion. On the other hand, ammonia-fueled engines emit gases such as (unburned) ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>), and nitrogen oxides (NO)<sub>x</sub>, which contribute to air pollution and adversely impact human...master thesis 2023
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Qi, Lei (author)Air pollution poses a significant threat to human health globally, with Southeast Asia being one of the most affected regions. Chiang Mai, as the largest cultivated area in northern Thailand, faces severe haze pollution due to traditional farming practices, especially during the burning season. As urban areas encroach upon agricultural land and...master thesis 2023
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Nelen, Rick (author)Previous studies have estimated that over 16,000 annual early deaths are induced by global aviation emissions. Combined with a growing industry, this calls for sustainable developments to reduce the negative impact on human health. However, the potential application of more sustainable technologies varies amongst aircraft size and range. Thus,...master thesis 2023
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Vince, Vera (author), Jansen Venneboer, Maaike (author), Wolfert, Sandra (author), Jiang, Yuqian (author)The global water crisis could 'spiral out of control' due to overconsumption, pollution, and climate change. Building resilient freshwater systems is one of the most significant challenges in the face of climate change.<br/>The Rhine River basin is home to over 60 million people. It's a center for trade, industry, and food production. However,...student report 2023
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Ikink, Cecile (author), Samulionytė, Greta (author), So, Yoshi (author), Zhao, Yuwei (author), Jin, Yuzhou (author)Plastic is one of the most visibly polluting elements in our environment. From big plastic accumulation zones at sea to microplastic entering our everyday drinking water, plastic is becoming a more evident pollutant every day, which is damaging ecosystems, marine life and human health.<br/>This paper will envision a possible solution for plastic...student report 2023