Publications

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed in 2018 on a reduction of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping, which should lower the total annual CO2 emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008. Although extensive studies exist on the impact of international shipping at a global scale, few tools and empirical papers are available to assess the progress made so far in the shift towards carbon clean ...

Heating electrification and distributed renewable generation in the residential sector are among prominent solutions advocated for energy saving and carbon emission reduction. However, research shows these low-carbon technologies may create issues at the low-voltage (LV) distribution grid. High-level policy assessment currently lacks the support to take into account such local grid restrictions. To achieve this, we propose the use of a ...

BACKGROUND: Rates of sedentary behavior (SB), fast food and carbonated soft drink consumption are increasing worldwide, with steeper increases being observed in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in recent years. Given that these behaviors have been linked to adverse health outcomes among adolescents, this presents a new but rapidly growing challenge to human health in these under-resourced nations. However, very little is known about the ...

European policies aiming to reduce residential energy use and carbon emissions promote energy efficiency in buildings, heating electrification and renewable electricity generation. Low-carbon technologies, such as heat pumps and rooftop photovoltaic systems (PV) can significantly affect electricity load patterns, with potential impacts on all levels of the electricity system. Technical constraints at the distribution grid level may limit the ...

Synchromodality, also referred to as "synchronized intermodality", employs multiple transport modes in a flexible, dynamic way in order to induce a modal shift towards more environmentally friendly transport modes like rail or inland waterways, without compromising on responsiveness and quality of service. It is characterized by the synchronized parallel usage of different transport modes and/or the ability to switch freely between ...

Consumers are switching to fresh, minimally processed foods, creating challenges. The shift in food production from local to global has led to a complex logistics chain. These trends and challenges have induced the development of packaging materials with better barrier properties, and active and intelligent packaging. A recent trend is for the sustainability of food packaging. Modifi ed atmosphere or vacuum packaging gives a longer shelf life by ...

This paper analyses how the total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric light commercial
vehicles change with the number of kilometers driven, the period of ownership, the residual value
of the battery, and dierent fiscal incentives, as well as a kilometer charging scheme. This paper
demonstrates that a kilometer-based charge and reduced fiscal incentives for conventional vans can
drastically improve the TCO of electric ...

BACKGROUND: Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication of major gastrointestinal surgery with an impact on short- and long-term survival. No validated system for risk stratification exists for this patient group. This study aimed to validate externally a prognostic model for AKI after major gastrointestinal surgery in two multicentre cohort studies. METHODS: The Outcomes After Kidney injury in Surgery (OAKS) prognostic ...

Characterization and modeling of acid resistance mechanisms of Escherichia coli strains This PhD research explored three distinct aspects of acid resistance in Escherichia coli: the variability in the growth boundaries under low pH, the cross-protection between acid adaptation and other stress, and lastly, the acid resistance mechanisms during glucose fermentation. The methodologies used were based on two research lines, namely predictive ...