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Gogulapati, Moudgalya (author)<br/>Sustainability has become a paramount concern in modern research, aligning with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and embrace circular economy principles. The mentioned imperative extends to the field of pavement engineering, where the widening of existing pavements, a common practice to accommodate increasing traffic demands,...master thesis 2024
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Zdziarska, Kika (author)This project presents a response to the pressing issue of women's safety in public spaces, particularly in Latin American cities. Women worldwide are disproportionately affected by safety issues and fear in urban environments. I explore ways in which public spaces can enhance perceptions of safety and freedom instead. Based on extensive four...master thesis 2024
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van Uffelen, Doris (author)The building sector is a big contributor to environmental problems. It is responsible for the extraction of 24% of earths raw materials, it generates 40% of total waste and 40% of the total energy use comes from the built environment. The building industry focusses on production rather than lifespan, leading to materials not being separable....master thesis 2024
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Gelling, Pauline (author)The growing consumption of fossil energy resources increases greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). To meet the industry sector's target of reducing GHG emissions by 49% in 2030, relative to the levels in 1990, there is a need for energy storage. Energy storage offers a potential solution to enhance the utilization of renewable energy, by addressing...master thesis 2024
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Mariën, Simon (author)n the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, precise material characterization is crucial. This thesis focuses on enhancing Ion Beam Analysis (IBA), a pivotal tool in semiconductor characterization, through the integration of differential evolution optimization. This research proposes a single and multi spectra optimization algorithm approach...master thesis 2024
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Aardse, Angel (author)This thesis examines the pressing environmental issue stemming from the accumulation of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), particularly within the automotive sector. Despite directives from the European Commission aiming to promote a circular economy, challenges persist in effectively managing WEEE, particularly in End-of-Life...master thesis 2024
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Köhrer, Irina (author)<b>Purpose:</b> The construction industry is responsible for great amounts of resource consumption, waste generation and both carbon and greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union. The currently still predominant linear mindset of take-make-consume-dispose must shift to reduce the industry’s environmental impact and enable the transition...master thesis 2024
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Peng, Linhan (author)This study explores the potential of metal oxide fluorides as cathode materials for solid-state fluoride-ion batteries (FIBs), aiming to combine the stability of intercalation-based electrode materials with the high energy density of conversion-based materials. Through comprehensive experimental investigations using techniques such as...master thesis 2024
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Papoulidou, Sofia (author)The current structural demands include complex designs, efficient utilization of material resources, and maintenance of existing structures and infrastructure. In all these cases, the connections between structural components are the main focus of design since they are widely considered the weakest link in a structural system. The demand for...master thesis 2024
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van Bree, Arnoud (author)Palladium is a critical raw material that is considered economically and strategically important by various national governments. The palladium supply chain is subject to several supply chain risks, including the geopolitical risk of potential Russian palladium export restrictions. Considering these disruption risks, it is essential to gain...master thesis 2024
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Habbal, Samer (author)In the era of advancing technology, the demand for specialized engineering materials has risen significantly. Active Mechanical Metamaterials (AMMs) offer a novel approach to engineering materials with tunable mechanical properties. This research focuses on developing tunable damping active mechanical metamaterials (AMMs) by incorporating...master thesis 2024
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de Grijff, Danny (author)The ever-growing demand for high-performance materials and more functional 3D printing has raised tremendous interest in advancing Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing (MMAM). Developing C-FRTP 3D printing through FDM Technology opens new scalable FRP solutions. These components possess exceptional properties such as specific strength,...master thesis 2024
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Loudon, Joséphine (author)This research critically examines Dutch water boards' journey towards the circular use of dredged sediment, set against the backdrop of water boards’ ambitious targets for circularity. Water boards, carrying the majority of responsibility for regional dredging, must navigate the surplus of approximately 40 million cubic meters of dredged...master thesis 2024
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Maassen, Timo (author)Research Objective & Methodology<br/>The COVID-19 supply disruptions and the energy crisis triggered by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict emphasize the EU's structural supply dependencies and potential damages during crises. It underscores the critical risk factors, particularly Rare Earth Elements (REEs), which are highly susceptible to supply...master thesis 2024
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Rodermond, Timo (author)The global awareness of the environmental and economic advantages of the circular economy (CE) concept has grown significantly. In order to implement this concept into company practices, a vital starting point is the adoption of a measurement framework. In the past years, the evolution of CE metrics resulted in maturity and practical...master thesis 2024
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Vahstal, Frank (author)In the light of climate change and environmental challenges such as a nitrogen crisis, a decreasing biodiversity and waterlogging, the Dutch government is trying to build 900 000 homes by 2030 while aiming for a reduction of 55% of CO2 in the construction industry. Biobased topping-up of existing tenement flats is proposed as a solution to...master thesis 2024
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Rietveld, Masja (author)We humans evolved in nature, but over the years we moved from being a part of nature to being apart from nature. This causes our mental health, with stress as the most important aspect, to suffer from our modern life in the city. A significant challenge we face is finding ways to integrate nature into our build environment for stress relief. A...master thesis 2024
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Sarra, Christina (author)The Bajau Laut or Sama Dilaut people are an ethnic group of sea nomads who used to roam between the Filipino, Malaysian, and Indonesian maritime zones. The Bajau are known to be amazing freedivers, being able to dive in depths of up to 30 meters and having the ability to hold their breath for more than 5 minutes, making them a group of people...master thesis 2024
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Wopereis, Michiel (author)Nanomechanical resonators made of two-dimensional (2D) materials are the subject of intensive research due to their remarkable properties, allowing them to operate at high frequencies with high sensitivity. However, dissipation losses and manufacturing issues have prevented them from reaching their full potential. This thesis aims to overcome...master thesis 2024