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Boertje, Puck (author)With today’s aging population and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, healthcare systems worldwide are struggling to accommodate the increasing number of patients. This projected growth and rising demand underscore the importance of advancing wearable devices. In the realm of diagnostic healthcare, the pursuit of non-invasive and safe...master thesis 2023
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Apostolidis, Dimitris (author)This thesis explores the potential of sustainable resins in composite manufacturing, focusing on bio-based benzoxazine resins and bio-based epoxy derived from brown algae. The research investigates the feasibility of integrating these sustainable alternatives into composite structures. Bio-based benzoxazine resins were synthesized in-house,...master thesis 2023
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Schagen, Brian (author)The current understanding of auxetic metamaterials in structural engineering applications is limited. Auxetic materials exhibit lateral contraction under compressive loads, possessing a negative Poisson's ratio. The research addresses this gap, focusing on the use of auxetics for steel reinforcement in structural concrete elements to enhance...master thesis 2023
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Gülck, Kim (author)This research delves into the challenging task of exploring secondary materials supply from existing building stocks, crucial for sustainable resource management in the face of climate change. Focused on Hamburg, Germany, the study employs a unique combination of GIS-based bottom-up building stock analysis and dynamic Material Flow Analysis ...master thesis 2023
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Wang, Yan (author)The overdependence on the tradition energy source have caused a serious of ecologi-cal problems such as the increasing emission of carbon dioxide. To combat this and achieve carbon neutrality, attention has shifted towards sustainable energy, particu-larly wind, tidal, and solar energy. The solar cell catches significant interest due to its...master thesis 2023
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Henssen, Anne (author)With growing concern over our reliance on non-renewable resources and the environmental impact of conventional manufacturing, the quest for sustainable materials and production processes has intensified. This pursuit has extended to the field of additive manufacturing, where bio-materials have emerged as promising alternatives, aiming to reduce...master thesis 2023
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Hennings, Clara (author)The mitigation of climate change and the transition to a more sustainable and circular use of resources are two of the largest challenges of our time. To this end, the European Commission proposed the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) in March 2023 as further pillars to its Green Deal. While the NZIA focuses on...master thesis 2023
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Bikker, Lieke (author)Modular Floating Structures (MFS) have emerged as an innovative alternative for sustainable offshore urban development, providing a response to the multifaceted challenges posed by coastal urban expansion: significant urban growth and coastal migration, increasing sea-level rise exposure and land scarcity. This thesis presents a geographically...master thesis 2023
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van Zeijl, Thomas (author)In the field of 3D printing, Multi Material Additive Manufacturing (MMAM) has gained substantial recognition, as it offers interesting new possibilities. MMAM allows the combination of diverse polymers to create products with enhanced, composite properties. However, a significant challenge emerges when chemically incompatible polymers are...master thesis 2023
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Pal, Kavya (author)A material passport (MP) is a digital document which aims to track the circular potential of building materials. It is seen as a key enabler for a circular economy (CE) in the building sector. The construction industry is one of the most resource-intensive industries which produces massive amounts of construction and demolition waste (CDW)....master thesis 2023
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Althuis, Jonas (author)The Untapped Potential of Video in Architectural Design is a research and design project that explores the application of video-based techniques in the architectural design process. The project started with an experimental and applied research phase diving into video-based techniques at different stages of the design process, followed by my own...master thesis 2023
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Verduin, Liam (author)Sustainability in its development is increasingly focusing on nature. However, this research shows that through positive development, benefits are not only gained in nature, but are actually viewed as a common good. From this emerged regenerative development and design, in which there is a judgement from a whole system perspective. Through the...master thesis 2023
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Dosheva, Ana (author)Street Food markets have been a key ingredient of the urban life for centuries. In many cases the direction and intensity of urban expansion was strongly reliant on the emergence of the street food market and vice-versa. These link between the two has been inevitable historically until now and will probably continue as such in the future....master thesis 2023
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Nouws, Marilse (author)The negative effects of global climate change are experienced more clearly every day, meaning that significant alterations across all causing sectors are necessary. However, the influence of the building industry as one of the most polluting sectors, is immense, but therefore this industry also has a high potential in mitigating the greenhouse...master thesis 2023
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Bon, Adriaan (author)The upcoming circular economy has consequences for the application of materials within the building sector, which requires a different mindset and way of designing from the architect. The aim of this research is to develop a Circularity Overview in which the materials of a building can be assessed for circularity and environmental impact. The...master thesis 2023
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Arika Dhia Suryana, Arika (author)The use of bio-based or natural materials has been indicated to have prospective reductions in energy consumption, emissions, and costs. Their beneficial impacts have been particularly studied in walls, insulation, and façades applications. On the other hand, industrialized construction refers to the adoption of manufacturing methods in the...master thesis 2023
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Ko, Sylvia (author)Each year, 5.9 million tonnes of tea is consumed worldwide. However, this large consumption of tea also leads to large amounts of tea waste. Approximately 90% of steeped tea is being thrown away. This waste leads to problems such as environmental pollution. In order to combat this issue, Tea Clay was previously developed as a material made from...master thesis 2023
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Pouchias, Konstantinos (author)Lugs are a specific type of joint with a semi-circular geometry around the pinhole utilized in the aerospace field. Its distinct geometry and ability to carry loads in its plane make it a very common choice for design engineers. Although this type of joint is widely used, there are no analytical equations that can predict the stresses around the...master thesis 2023
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Cimino, Giovanni (author)The textile and fashion industry, with its complex supply chain from fiber production to retail, employs harmful chemicals, posing risks to the environment and workers. Fast fashion has intensified clothing production, leading to extensive textile waste. Consequently, it has fostered a more ephemeral and less emotionally durable connection with...master thesis 2023
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Flores Mejia, Katia (author)This thesis project proposes the introduction of bio-based materials in the design of unitised curtain wall façade systems. The work investigates a circular bio-based unitised façade design to understand its feasibility regarding thermal, technical, and environmental performance. The research is divided in four phases, including the material,...master thesis 2023