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Comparative cradle-to-gate energy assessment of indium phosphide and cadmium selenide quantum dot displays
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2016-07)Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanocrystals (2–10 nm) with tunable band gaps and desirable luminescence properties. QDs have created great interest in consumer electronics, photovoltaics, and chemical and/or biological ... -
The stability and calibration of water vapor isotope ratio measurements during long-term deployments
(European Geosciences Union, 2015-10-27)With the recent advent of commercial laser absorption spectrometers, field studies measuring stable isotope ratios of hydrogen and oxygen in water vapor have proliferated. These pioneering analyses have provided invaluable ... -
The Chicago Center for Green Technology: life-cycle assessment of a brownfield redevelopment project
(Institute of Physics, 2013-03)The sustainable development of brownfields reflects a fundamental, yet logical, shift in thinking and policymaking regarding pollution prevention. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is a tool that can be used to assist in ... -
Understanding the Mechanisms of Collective Decision Making in Ecological Restoration: An Agent-Based Model of Actors and Organizations
(Resilience Alliance, 2013)Ecological restoration, particularly in urban contexts, is a complex collective decision-making process that involves a diversity of stakeholders and experts, each with their own perceptions and preferences about what ... -
Health Risks of Limited-Contact Water Recreation
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 2012-02)BACKGROUND: Wastewater-impacted waters that do not support swimming are often used for boating, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, and rowing. Little is known about the health risks of these limited-contact water recreation ...
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