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Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability, 2021 Theories are used to improve conceptualization of research ideas. These theories enhance valuable elucidations that helps us to grasp the meaning of research findings.
Joshua Ayarkwa +4 more
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Design of a Multistable Finger Prosthesis with Programmable Metamaterials
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This research article shows the development of a multistable programmble metamaterial for the use as a finger prosthesis. The material was designed on different hierarchical levels where the influence of geometrical parameters and combination of mechanical elements was explored.
Franziska Wenz +5 more
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.The present work reports the microstructural, mechanical, and texture evolution of a dissimilar combination laser‐welded maraging steel with 4340 steel. This is important for aerospace applications. The demand for dissimilar welding is growing rapidly with the requirement of efficient and durable joints.
Bharat Behl +3 more
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Green public procurement as a research field in period 2005-2025
International Entrepreneurship ReviewObjective: The objective of the article is to identify the scope and development of green public procurement as a research field over the last two decades. The article aims to provide a conceptual structure of literature in the field through identifying
Marina Stojanov, Blaženka Knežević
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From Green to Circular Public Procurement in Denmark [PDF]
, 2022 Green procurement is a high priority both in businesses and in government. To develop this strategy towards a holistic Circular Public Procurement, greater institutionalization is ...
Alberg Mosgaard, Mette +7 more
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Chitin‐Derived Carbon‐Metal Functional Materials
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Functional carbon materials are synthesized from combination of biopolymer (chitin) and iron precursors. The resultant material exhibits superior surface area and adsorptive properties compared to carbon materials synthesized directly from pure chitin.
Herry Fang +7 more
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Lessons from Canada for green procurement strategy design
Discover Global SocietyWe derive lessons for green public procurement (GPP) by examining it in the context of Canadian federal government expenditures in several sectors. These show that successful GPP is neither simple nor automatic but requires alignment of green policy ...
A. Migone, M. Howlett, A. Howlett
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Green procurement by local government: a review of sustainability criteria [PDF]
, 2014 This report assesses green purchasing practices by local government associations and councils. Green public procurement is the purchase of 'goods, services and works with a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle' (European Union, 2011).
Zeppel, Heather
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This work presents a closed‐loop optimization workflow integrating CatBot, an automated synthesis and testing system, to discover NiMo hydrogen‐evolution catalysts. CatBot synthesised and evaluated 228 unique samples, identifying the best performing catalysts for transfer to nickel‐foam electrodes. The best candidate is highly active, reaching 1 Acm−2${
Paolo Vincenzo Freiesleben de Blasio +7 more
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Evaluation on the Effectiveness of Green Procurement for attainment of Sustainability.
International Journal of Sustainability in Business and EconomicsThis study analyses the effects of green procurement practices on sustainability based on a case study of five manufacturing companies in Zimbabwe. A pragmatic approach ie primary and secondary data was used. The research evaluated the current practices,
Evelyn Kumbirai Tapfuma +1 more
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