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Green Health: Examining the role of green space characteristics and their proximity in green space health pathways

Cardinali, M. (author)

This doctoral thesis critically examines green space characteristics and their proximity to residents in their ability to help reduce the global disease burden of non-communicable diseases. By dissecting three pivotal pathways of theorized green space health effects through increased physical activity, increased social cohesion, and reduced air...

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Experimental investigation of microscopic CO₂ injection for enhanced oil recovery in tight reservoirs

Alkharraa, H.S.H. (author)

Oil exploitation of tight reservoirs has gained significant importance lately. Some researchers have defined tight reservoirs as those characterized with permeability lower than 0.1 mD. However, permeability is an absolute value, and tight reservoirs have complex pore systems that require a detailed geological and petrophysical rock...

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Systems for Digital Self-Sovereignty

Stokkink, Q.A. (author)

The digital world is evolving toward representing - and serving the interconnection of - natural persons. Instead of depending on the intrastructure of Big Tech companies and governments, users can cooperate and use their hardware to form public infrastructure. Instead of existing by virtue of a reference in some institution's database, users...

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Towards a pattern language for green space design in high density urban developments

Zhou, S. (author), Nijhuis, S. (author), Dijkstra, R.J. (author)

In the inevitable high-density urbanization process, existing urban green space (UGS) design approaches are ineffective in creating more green areas and combining multidisciplinary design principles to provide balanced sets of ecosystem services (ESs). This paper proposes a systematic framework for UGS design in the context of high-density urban...

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Construction and application of an algebraic dual basis and the Fine-Scale Greens’ Function for computing projections and reconstructing unresolved scales

Shrestha, S. (author), Dekker, J. (author), Gerritsma, M.I. (author), Hulshoff, S.J. (author), Akkerman, I. (author)

In this paper, we build on the work of Hughes and Sangalli (2007) dealing with the explicit computation of the Fine-Scale Greens’ function. The original approach chooses a set of functionals associated with a projector to compute the Fine-Scale Greens’ function. The construction of these functionals, however, does not generalise to arbitrary...

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Process design and downstream optimization of the direct synthesis route for cleaner production of dimethyl ether from biogas

Fedeli, M. (author), Negri, F. (author), Bornazzini, A. (author), Montastruc, L. (author), Manenti, F. (author), Kiss, A.A. (author)

This study investigates an innovative method to produce dimethyl ether (DME) by direct synthesis from syngas derived from biogas. The proposed process was rigorously simulated in Aspen Plus, highlighting the main sections: (i) biogas tri-reforming, (ii) dimethyl-ether synthesis, and (iii) DME purification. The tri-reforming section has a CO...

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On the Derivation of Closed-Form Expressions for Displacements, Strains, and Stresses Inside Poroelastic Reservoirs

Cornelissen, P. (author), Meulenbroek, B.J. (author), Jansen, J.D. (author)

We critically review the derivation of closed-form analytical expressions for elastic displacements, strains, and stresses inside a subsurface reservoir undergoing pore pressure changes using inclusion theory. Although developed decades ago, inclusion theory has been used recently by various authors to obtain fast estimates of depletion...

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Developing Crowdfunding-Based Financing Scheme to Increase Potential of Micro, Small, and Medium Business in Urban Green Space

Berawi, Mohammed Ali (author), Sari, Mustika (author), Lumbantobing, Vanana (author), Susilowati, Suci Indah (author), Susantono, Bambang (author), Woodhead, Roy (author), Sejatiguna, P.M. (author)

Micro, Small, and Medium Business (MSMEs) are vital to the Indonesian economic development, and the government is focusing on this sector for post-pandemic recovery. There is an emphasis on infrastructure such as urban green spaces, or Ruang Terbuka Hijau (RTH). RTHs have untapped potential as centers for agricultural and processing MSMEs....

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Predicting willingness to pay and implement different rooftop strategies to characterize social perception of climate change mitigation and adaptation

Untereiner, Erin (author), Toboso Chavero, S.T.C.H. (author), Fariñas, Ana Vázquez (author), Madrid-Lopez, Cristina (author), Villalba, Gara (author), Durany, Xavier Gabarrell (author)

With the latest IPCC report, dramatic global climate action must be taken immediately to limit global warming to 1.5 °C, or face more frequent and extreme weather events with catastrophic implications. Cities must invest in climate resilience development; however, government policies are only effective if they are supported by the society in...

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Assessing the feasibility of CO₂ removal strategies in achieving climate-neutral power systems: Insights from biomass, CO₂ capture, and direct air capture in Europe

Béres, Rebeka (author), Junginger, Martin (author), van den Broek, M.A. (author)

To achieve the European Union's goal of climate neutrality by 2050, negative emissions may be required to compensate for emissions exceeding allocated carbon budgets. Therefore, carbon removal technologies such as bioenergy with carbon capture (BECCS) and direct air capture (DAC) may need to play a pivotal role in the power system. To design...

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Examining green space characteristics for social cohesion and mental health outcomes: A sensitivity analysis in four European cities

Cardinali, M. (author), Beenackers, Mariëlle A. (author), Fleury-Bahi, Ghozlane (author), Bodénan, Philippe (author), Petrova, Milena Tasheva (author), van Timmeren, A. (author), Pottgiesser, U. (author)

Introduction: In recent decades, there has been a rise in mental illnesses. Community infrastructures are increasingly acknowledged as important for sustaining good mental health. Moreover, green spaces are anticipated to offer advantages for both mental health and social cohesion. However, the mediating pathway between green space, social...

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Green ammonia supply chain and associated market structure

Zhao, H. (author)

Green ammonia is poised to be a key part in the hydrogen economy. This paper discusses green ammonia supply chains with a focus on market structures. The architecture of upstream and downstream supply chains is explored. Market structure prototypes in different stages are explored based on transaction cost economics and lessons from the...

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Green photocatalytic mixed matrix membranes for simultaneous arsenic photo-oxidation and water recovery via membrane distillation

Santoro, Sergio (author), Occhiuzzi, Jessica (author), Aquino, Marco (author), Politano, Antonio (author), Straface, Salvatore (author), D'Andrea, Giuseppe (author), Carrillo, Cristobal (author), Mallada, Reyes (author), Garcia, Andreina (author), Estay, Humberto (author), Xevgenos, Dimitris (author), Argurio, Pietro (author), Curcio, Efrem (author)

This work proposes an innovative integration of Membrane Distillation (MD) and photo-oxidation for a continuous recovery of water from arsenic (As) contaminated solutions coupled with the oxidation of arsenite (As(III)) into arsenate (As(V)). Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) containing titanium dioxide...

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Land surface modeling informed by earth observation data: toward understanding blue–green–white water fluxes in High Mountain Asia

Buri, Pascal (author), Fatichi, Simone (author), Shaw, Thomas E. (author), Fyffe, Catriona L. (author), Miles, Evan S. (author), McCarthy, Michael J. (author), Kneib, Marin (author), Ren, Shaoting (author), Menenti, M. (author)

Mountains are important suppliers of freshwater to downstream areas, affecting large populations in particular in High Mountain Asia (HMA). Yet, the propagation of water from HMA headwaters to downstream areas is not fully understood, as interactions in the mountain water cycle between the cryo-, hydro- and biosphere remain elusive. We review...

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Challenges and opportunities for CO2 electroreduction from a process systems engineering perspective

Dal Mas, R. (author), Somoza Tornos, A. (author), Pérez-Fortes, Mar (author), Kortlever, R. (author), Kiss, A.A. (author)

Despite the huge efforts devoted to the development of the electrochemical reduction of CO2 (ECO2R) in the past decade, still many challenges are present, hindering further approaches to industrial applications. This paper gives a perspective on these challenges from a Process Systems Engineering (PSE) standpoint, while at the same time...

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Subsidies or green taxes?: Evaluating the distributional effects of housing renovation policies among Dutch households

Fernández Pérez, A. (author), Haffner, M.E.A. (author), Elsinga, M.G. (author)

Despite persistent housing affordability issues, energy policy and housing renovation are usually investigated separately from housing costs other than energy. Researchers have examined the financial viability of renovation attending to building conditions and the socio-economic characteristics of their occupants. However, the distributional...

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Impact of heat islands vs. city greening: Real-time monitoring and modeling of drinking water temperature in the city of Montreal in Canada

Absalan, Faezeh (author), Hatam, Fatemeh (author), Blokker, E.J.M. (author), Besner, Marie Claude (author), Prévost, Michèle (author), Bichai, Françoise (author)

Urbanization increases the land surface temperature through surface mineralization, adversely affecting vegetation and enhancing the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Global climate change has intensified this warming effect with more frequent and intense heatwaves during hot seasons. While these transformations influence soil temperature,...

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Examining road safety impacts of Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA) system

Chaudhry, Amna (author), Haouari, Rajae (author), Papazikou, Evita (author), Kumar Singh, Mohit (author), Sha, Hua (author), Tympakianaki, Athina (author), Nogues, Leyre (author), Quddus, Mohammed (author), Weijermars, Wendy (author), Thomas, Pete (author), Morris, Andrew (author)

Mobility and environmental benefits of Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA) systems have been reported by many previous research studies, however, there is insufficient knowledge on the safety implications of such an application. For safe deployment of GLOSA system, it is most critical to identify and address potential safety issues in...

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Energy and Water system integration in the urban environment

van der Roest, E. (author)

The transition from a fossil to a renewable energy system presents challenges in ensuring reliable and affordable energy supply. This dissertation addresses these challenges by proposing an integrated system approach to designing a renewable energy and water system on the neighborhood level. The concept, known as Power-to-H3, involves converting...

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A unified modelling framework for vibratory pile driving methods

Tsetas, A. (author)

The ambitious goals towards the decarbonization of the global energy sector have amplified the demand for renewable energy resources. Amongst the renewables, offshore wind possesses a pivotal role in this endeavour, showcasing remarkable growth in recent years. However, this rapid expansion has been accompanied by a series of technical...

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