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Thiruvenkatachari, Priyadarshini (author)Elevated levels of ammonia in discharged water leads to eutrophication and potential toxicity in water bodies. To combat nitrogen pollution, strict ammonium discharge limits of 1 mgNH<sub>4</sub>-N/L standard is set by the water framework directory. In many cases, current wastewater treatment facilities struggle to consistently meet this...master thesis 2023
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Yasmin Athira Fauziah, Yasmin (author)The global energy sector is a substantial contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for approximately 75% of such emissions worldwide. Indonesia, ranking twelfth in energy consumption and ninth in global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fuel combustion, is faced with the challenge of addressing its significant carbon footprint....master thesis 2023
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Zha, Qinying (author)Driven by the increasing demand for waste reduction and green energy production, an integrated system which combines an anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) and a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) was proposed in this research project for blackwater treatment and energy production. The potentials of using an AnMBR for wastewater treatment and biogas...master thesis 2023
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Soodan, Akhilesh (author)Groundwater is an essential source of drinking water, and it often contains contaminants in the form of dissolved metal ions that pose health risks and affect its suitability for consumption. Removal of these contaminants by conventional treatment methods, such as oxidation and filtration, results in additional treatment steps for managing...master thesis 2023
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van Zon, Manon (author)Intensity modulated proton therapy is an advanced radiotherapy technique that is used to treat cancer patients. In order to successfully treat a patient, sufficient dose to the tumor is required. However, during the fractionated treatment, multiple errors can cause a difference between the planned and actual dose delivery. To ensure adequate...master thesis 2023
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Sabbah, Loebna (author)Atopic eczema (AE) is an increasingly prevalent and impactful skin condition that significantly affects the lives of both the patient affected by it and their caregivers. The symptoms of AE, such as persistent itching and discomfort, can have an extensive negative impact on the emotional well-being and overall quality of life of those affected...master thesis 2023
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Shishkina, Anna (author)Saint Petersburg is a second-largest city in Russia, having a population over 6 million people. Located in the northern part of the country on the edge of the Baltic Sea it was founded by tsar Peter the Great in 1703 as a future capital for Russian Empire. Tsar was wishing the new capital to become the most beautiful city in Europe and the city...master thesis 2023
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Chowdhary, Kshitij (author)Of all the greenhouse gases (GHGs), carbon dioxide (CO2) has been the target of most climate recovery efforts as it is the most abundantly emitted GHG by mass. In fact, in 2015 a legally binding international treaty was adopted by 196 parties in Paris, France to constrain the anthropogenic warming to 1.5-2.0˚C above the pre-industrial level. In...master thesis 2023
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Mostafa Mohamed Abdelsadek Elshourbagy, Mostafa (author)Aromatic compounds have always been of concern regarding their toxicity to living organisms, including microorganisms. With more anthropogenic activities (e.g. coal gasification), the need for feasible treatment of industrial effluents is highly prioritised. With the anaerobic degradation process being a competitive solution, these compounds’...master thesis 2023
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PAUL, Ivana Mariam Paul (author)The development of an efficient and sustainable transportation system is crucial for the effective functioning of economies. Concrete, a widely used material for road construction, poses significant environmental challenges. A sustainable alternative is to use alkali-activated concrete (AAC) for road construction. However, the aggregates used in...master thesis 2023
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Holst, Tjark (author)Groundwater (GW) makes up roughly half of the global drinking water supply. Conventional iron removal in GW treatment produces approximately 10,000t/d of iron sludge. Iron sludge consists of low-density flocs with low to no commercial value and causes frequent energy intensive backwashing of the rapid sand filter. This study aimed to explore the...master thesis 2023
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Tan, C. (author)Historically, viruses have always been the causative agent of most human diseases. As one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, the COVID-19 pandemic, associated with SARS-CoV-2, is responsible for tens of millions of casualties in the world since the end of 2019. Meanwhile, it also has destabilized global economics. Therefore, in...doctoral thesis 2023
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Zhang, Yang (author)This thesis takes the ancient Chinese village of Hongcun as the main object of study, focusing on the specific functions and modes of operation of the water treatment system in Hongcun as well as the cultural and social context behind it. And the role of different water treatment methods used in Hongcun is analysed in terms of both sustainable...student report 2023
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Kroes, Matthijs (author)<br/>The rise of CO2 concentration in the atmosphere is a leading cause of global warming. Utilizing CO2 ob- tained from point sources, such as chemical industries, as a feedstock to produce high energy density fuels and chemicals could mitigate the emission of CO2 as well as provide various economic bene- fits. One promising technology is the...master thesis 2023
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Soors, Aurelie (author)In up to 39% of reduced distal radius fractures, re-displacement of the fracture occurs in the cast. In most cases, the cast becomes too loose as soft tissue swelling decreases over time and the cast no longer provides sufficient support to keep the fracture reduced. This issue could be addressed by introducing a smart memory cast, a cast that...master thesis 2023
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Piccolo, Vincenzo (author)In the treatment of industrial wastewater, the biological removal of aniline & nitrogen often occurs simultaneously within the hyper-saline water matrix. This study focuses on pioneering the research<br/>on combined aniline-nitrogen removal in a hyper-saline environment. The experimental approach assessed the cause of nitrite accumulation...master thesis 2023
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Chen, B. (author)In recent years, considerable attention has been given to the utilization of municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) bottom ash as a mineral resource for construction materials. MSWI bottom ash is the primary residue discharged after incinerating municipal solid waste. The generation of MSWI bottom ash is increasing dramatically with the wide...doctoral thesis 2023
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Bouter, P.A. (author)In recent years, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become prevalent in a large number of societally relevant, real-world problems, e.g., in the domains of engineering and health care. The field of Evolutionary Computation (EC) can be considered to be a sub-field of AI, concerning optimization using Evolutionary Algorithms (EAs), which...doctoral thesis 2023
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Mantero Morais Vieira Vasconcelos, Carmo (author)Global water-related impacts are in constant aggravation due to climate change, increased water demand, intensive human activities, and deterioration of the quality of water bodies.<br/>Under this paradigm, humanity must adapt and implement measures to ensure both the quality of water bodies and the sustainable management of resources. <br/>As a...master thesis 2023