Bulk molding compound (BMC) thermoset (bio) composites are difficult to recycle because they cannot be melted for reprocessing. However, this group of materials is often used in high-end applications where strength and lightweight materials are required, such as boat hulls, aircraft parts, car parts, …

As an essential nutrient for food production, phosphate is largely used in fertilizers to enhance crop growth (Baishya et al., 2016; Hasanuzzaman et al., 2018). Regardless of its enormous demand, the only concentrated P source is phosphate rock and the resource is finite (Cordell & White, 2011; Smit …

The following research justification report shows to which extent adding HemCell prebiotics to the current product line is financially feasible. Before coming up with a calculation model, some more background research needed to be done. Four information gaps were identified on which this research is …

Currently, the amount of post-consumer textile waste is growing. Unfortunately, the European recycling infrastructure is lacking, preventing efficient recycling operations. It is still difficult to set up production lines of high-quality products with shredded textile waste fibres, yet the demand for …

The textile trading system is based on the ‘take-make-use-dispose’ linear economic model: as high amounts of resources are utilized at low costs, the final products become waste after being used for a only short period. This creates an unbalanced system that has to change. A circular economy model can …

The textile trading system is based on the ‘take-make-use-dispose’ linear economic model: as high amounts of resources are utilized at low costs, the final products become waste after being used for a only short period. This creates an unbalanced system that has to change. A circular economy model can …

Onderzoek naar consumenten gedrag bij recyclen. Wat zijn belemmerende en stimulerende factoren bij het aanschaffen van gerecyclede producten en het inleveren van producten ter recycling? Het onderzoek geeft antwoord op deze vraag door middel van customer journey mapping.

The German market for equine eye care products is small, but there is a high need and a willingness to pay for specific care products among equestrians. This analysis of the general trends, distribution channels, product types, packaging, active substances, claims and prices provides a guide for future …

Inhoud: Introductie begeleidend docenten 1. Opties Binnen de Circulaire Goederenstroom 2. Textiel Recycling en Hergebruik 3. Nut en Noodzaak van Afvalscheiding 4. Circulair Hergebruik Transportbanden 5. Circulaire Economie Binnen de Decommissioning 6. Verduurzamen in de Nederlandse Petrochemische Industri …

Onderzoek naar de manier waarop koffieresidu een bijdrage kan leveren om de energieneutraliteit doelstelling van de gemeente Texel voor 2020 te behalen. Het achterliggende doel van de onderzoeksvraag is om erachter te komen of koffieresidu een bijdrage kan leveren aan de energieneutraliteitsvisie van …