925 zoekresultaten voor “mental sustainability” in de Publieke website
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Organisatie
Het Instituut Culturele Antropologie en Ontwikkelingssociologie is één van de vijf onderzoeksinstituten van de Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen. Het instituut is gewijd aan kwalitatief hoogwaardig en interdisciplinair onderzoek en onderwijs met betrekking tot globale cultuur en ontwikkelingsvraag…
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Insights into the mechanism of electrocatalytic CO2 reduction and concomitant catalyst degradation pathways
This work describes several studies into the electroreduction of carbon dioxide (CO2RR), both regarding mechanistical aspects and catalyst stability considerations. Mechanistic insights into carbon-carbon bond formation on a silver catalyst are described in Ch 2, were we find an acetaldehyde-like surface…
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Palladium-catalyzed carbonylative synthesis of carboxylic acid anhydrides from Alkenes
Hydrocarbonylation of alkenes with carboxylic acids in synthesis of carboxylic acid anhydrides is relatively less explored. We herein present a study and optimization of a palladium-catalyzed hydrocarbonylation reaction of alkenes using carboxylic acids as the nucleophile, by which acid anhydrides can…
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Chemical reactivity of O2, CO and CO2 on Cu surfaces
Despite the history of studies on methanol formation from CO2, the dominant elementary reaction steps that constitute the chemical mechanism for this catalyzed process are not determined.
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Deciphering the atomic structure of the electrified metal oxide-electrolyte interface
Humanity stands at a pivotal juncture, facing the dual challenge of environmental sustainability and rapid population growth, projected to exceed 11 billion by century’s end.
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Electrocatalysis of CO2/CO interconversion and Hydrogen Evolution in Bicarbonate Buffers
Bicarbonate buffer is largely found in nature due to its ability to regulate pH variations around neutral values. As the pH changes, so does the speciation of the buffer.
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Perovskite-based Photoelectrochemical Investigations for Artificial Photosynthesis
Inspired by natural photosynthesis, perovskite-based photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems are being developed for artificial photosynthesis, aiming to enhance solar-to-hydrogen conversion for green energy.
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Mechanistic studies of the water oxidation reaction with molecular iron catalysts
In this dissertation iron-based homogeneous catalysts were synthesized, characterized and investigated for water oxidation activity.
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Efficient constraint multi-objective optimization with applications in ship design
Constraint multi-objective optimization with a limited budget for function evaluations is challenging. This thesis tackles this problem by proposing new optimization algorithms. These algorithms are applied on holistic ship design problems. This helps naval architects balance objectives like cost, efficiency,…
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The electrode-electrolyte interface in CO2 reduction and H2 evolution: a multiscale approach
Electrocatalysis allows for storing electricity or converting it into chemical bonds, producing chemical building blocks and fuels using renewable resources.
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Structure dependence of molecular reactions on surfaces
The research presented in this thesis makes use of small molecules (as H2 , D2 and O2 ) on well-defined single crystal surfaces (flat Pt(111), flat Cu(211) and curved Pt(111)) to elucidate the role of surface structure and degrees of freedom in the reactant in specific surface reactions.
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Atomic Insights into Hydrodesulfurization
Hydrodesulfurization (HDS) is an ubiquitous part of oil refining that ensures that fuels are cleaned of impurities and environment release of pollutants such as SOx and NOx gasses are minimized.
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The electrochemical reduction of dioxygen and hydrogen peroxide by molecular copper catalysts
The electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is an essential half-reaction for the utilization of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel, via the conversion of hydrogen to electrons and protons facilitated by the ORR. In the most common fuel cells, the ORR is requires high loadings of non-abundant platinum…
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Learning from nature: using plant-soil feedback principles to improve growth and health of a horticultural crop
Plants and soils from natural ecosystems harbor great diversity of soil microorganisms, which could potentially contribute to the sustainability of horticulture. The knowledge about using wild plant species and soil from natural ecosystem to improve the crop health will advance the application of ecological…
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Photoinduced processes in dye-sensitized photoanodes under the spotlight: a multiscale in silico investigation
With increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and their detrimental effect on the global climate, modern society needs to push for more renewable energy sources. Storing widely accessible and abundant solar energy in chemical bonds in the form of molecular fuel via artificial photosynthesis…
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Surface Temperature and the Dynamics of H2 on Cu(111)
Heterogeneous catalysis is one of the fundamental processes of modern life, being common in industrial refinery and hydrogen vehicles, all the way to the living cell. The dissociation of H2 on Cu(111) is an important benchmark system for studying heterogeneous catalysis, with a large and varied amount…
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Towards a Circular Food System: Global Resource Losses, Waste Typologies, and Valorization Pathways
Food waste is a defining inefficiency of the modern food system, with profound implications for resource use, climate change, and circular economy transitions. This dissertation examines food waste through two complementary lenses: the prevention of avoidable food waste and the valorization of unavoidable…
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Luminescence and applications of lanthanoid coordination polymers
Promotor: E. Bouwman, Co-Promotor: S. Bonnet
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Development of highly accurate density functionals for H2 dissociation on transition metals
Metals surfaces form a group of effective catalysts for the reaction of small molecules such as hydrogen (H2).
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Towards responsible and resilient mineral supply chains, with case studies on cobalt, antimony, and zinc
To meet the rising demand for minerals driven by the global shift to clean energy technologies, ensuring responsible and resilient supply chains is critical. Minerals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel for batteries, neodymium and zinc for wind turbines, and indium for solar panels are essential.
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A macro level assessment of material circularity
A sustainable resource management is an essential aspect to satisfy the current human needs without compromising the needs of future generations.
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Honoursonderwijs
Ben jij een nieuwsgierige en enthousiaste student en wil je meer naast je studie doen? Dan is het honoursonderwijs misschien wel iets voor jou.
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Building sustainable urban futures: integrated analysis of green and grey infrastructure in the Netherlands
This thesis addresses the challenge of sustainable urban development by analyzing the interplay between green and grey infrastructure to optimize resource use and ecosystem services.
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Employing and Developing Operando Scanning Tunneling Microscopy for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
This thesis investigates catalytic reactions at the atomic scale using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), with a focus on Fischer–Tropsch synthesis, a key industrial process that converts hydrogen and carbon monoxide into liquid fuels.
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Measuring wellbeing in climate and socioeconomic scenarios
Over the past two centuries, socioeconomic development has improved material living standards but has also intensified environmental pressures, including climate change and biodiversity loss.
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The opportunities for urban food self-sufficiency through green roofs: Modeling, Optimization, and Policy Scenario Analysis
Conventional food supplies procured from rural areas are increasingly vulnerable to disruptions caused by extreme weather, geopolitical instability, and logistical bottlenecks.
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Studieprogramma
De master Recht & Bedrijfskunde focust op de juridische aspecten van een bedrijf. Niet alleen zaken als arbeidsrecht, maar ook ondernemingsrecht en fiscaal recht komen aan bod. Je doet kennis op over alle relevante raakvlakken van het recht in het bedrijfsleven.
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Green Operating Room - Guidance for Implementing Environmental Sustainability
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Onderwerp: Psychologische factoren bij jeuk en pijn
Aangezien jeuk en pijn zeer belastend kunnen zijn, vooral wanneer mensen chronisch aan (een van) deze symptomen lijden, is het belangrijk te weten door welke factoren deze gewaarwordingen worden beïnvloed. Het wordt steeds duidelijker dat psychologische factoren een belangrijke rol spelen bij het ervaren…
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ENIGMA-Anxiety Werkgroep
Samen met wetenschappers van over de hele wereld streeft de ENIGMA-Anxiety Werkgroep ernaar om meer inzicht te krijgen in de neurobiologische karakteristieken van angststoornissen.
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De rol van verwachtingen en vermijdingsleren bij de instandhouding van somatische symptomen
Somatische symptomen, zoals pijn, jeuk en vermoeidheid, blijken in twee richtingen samen te hangen met psychische symptomen. Hoewel acute somatische symptomen bepaalde adaptieve eigenschappen hebben, kunnen chronische symptomen in plaats daarvan leiden tot verstoring van dagelijkse activiteiten en vermindering…
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Medicijngebruik door adoptiekinderen
Internationaal geadopteerde kinderen gebruiken niet meer medicijnen dan hun niet-geadopteerde leeftijdgenoten.
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Het ontstaan, kwijtschelden en afboeken van bijstandsschulden bij de gemeente Rotterdam
Ongeveer 30.000 personen hebben een openstaande bijstandsschuld bij de gemeente Rotterdam. De totale schuld is ongeveer 125 miljoen euro. Deze schulden kunnen om uiteenlopende redenen zijn ontstaan, zoals door terugvordering van te veel ontvangen bijstandsuitkering, het ontvangen van leenbijstand voor…
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Jiahui Wangj.h.wang@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Nils Thonemannn.thonemann@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Nieuw model om de gevolgen van jeugdtrauma’s te begrijpen
Een groep wetenschappers, waaronder Anne-Laura van Harmelen - Hoogleraar Brein, Veiligheid en Veerkracht aan de Universiteit Leiden - hebben een nieuw model ontwikkeld om te onderzoeken hoe jeugdtrauma’s leiden tot negatieve gevolgen in het leven, zoals ziekte en veroudering. Een wetenschappelijk artikel…
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Taking control of charge transfer: strategic design for solar cells
Promotor: Huub J.M. de Groot, Co-promotor: Francesco Buda
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Microscopy and Spectroscopy on Model Catalysts in Gas Environments
In surface science there is great effort to move from studying simple, flat model surfaces in vacuum to investigating more complex model catalysts in gas environments (in situ). This thesis gives three examples of such studies using microscopy and spectroscopy.
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Leiden Advocacy Project on Plastic
Het Leiden Advocacy Project on Plastic (LAPP) is een pro bono initiatief aangaande juridische vraagstukken omtrent plastic. LAPP is opgericht om het toenemende probleem van plasticvervuiling aan te pakken en onderzoek te doen naar juridische kwesties gerelateerd hieraan. Studenten werken hierbij als…
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Linking the gene regulatory network with the functional physical structure of whole-genome engineered Arabidopsis mutants : an HR-MAS NMR-based
Climate change is a challenge for both current and future generations. New biological resources have to be developed in order to meet the demand for energy as well as the demand for food.
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Duurzaamheidsprijs
Het is zover: LUGO mag eindelijk de winnaar van de Sustainability Award 2020 bekend maken!
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Getting the electrons right for O2-on-metal systems
Dit proefschrift gaat over theoretische oppervlakte chemie binnen het veld van de heterogene katalyse.
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Poprhyrin-based metal-organic frameworks for the electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an important bulk chemical that is used in various industrial processes. More than 95% of the H2O2 used in industry is made via the anthraquinone process during which a large amount of energy is going to waste.
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Evaluating European imports of Asian aquaculture products using statistically supported life cycle assessments
Promotor: Prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo
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Honoursonderwijs
Ben jij een nieuwsgierige en enthousiaste student en wil je meer naast je studie doen? Dan is het honoursonderwijs misschien wel iets voor jou.
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Towards a Sustainable and Circular Metals Economy
In-use stocks of products can be considered as intermediaries between human needs and the physical world.
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Leiden University College The Hague
Leiden University College The Hague (LUC) biedt een 3-jarige bacheloropleiding aan waarin je je focust op Global Challenges; grote uitdagingen waar de mensheid mee te maken heeft: Vrede & Rechtvaardigheid, Diversiteit, Duurzaamheid en Welvaart. Je hebt ruimte om de opleiding zo in te richten als je…
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Accelerating the Photocatalytic Water Splitting in Catalyst−Dye Complexes
As a virtually inexhaustible source, solar energy plays a major role in future global energy scenarios.
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Duurzaamheid en medezeggenschap conferentie
Ruim 30 leden van Opleidingscommissies, Faculteitsraden en Universiteitsraad kwamen op 27 november online bijeen met als missie: hoe kan universitaire medezeggenschap werken aan een duurzamere universiteit in onderwijs, onderzoek en bedrijfsvoering? Het Leiden University Green Office en de Universiteitsraad…