Marine and carbon matters!
The Marine & Carbon Lab organizes a training workshop on 3D printing. During the training, attendees will get the opportunity to design and print a small item. Moreover, they will become familiar with the process of designing, rendering, meshing, and the sequence of stages for additive manufacturing also known as 3D printing. Additionally, the training will include an overview of […]
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Κάπου 66,000 πλαστικά μπουκάλια, σακούλες, καλαμάκια και περιτυλίγματα μολύνουν τις παραλίες μας Η Κύπρος διαθέτει 69 παραλίες με Γαλάζια Σημαία και αυτό κάνει πιο επιτακτική την ανάγκη προστασίας της ακτογραμμής μας. Ερευνητές στο Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας ανέπτυξαν μια πρωτοποριακή μέθοδο για να εκτιμήσουν την έκταση του προβλήματος των πλαστικών στις ακτές του νησιού. Η ομάδα του εργαστηρίου Marine & Carbon Lab […]
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UNIC study finds that approximately 66,000 plastic bottles, bags, straws, and food wrappings litter the shorelines of Cyprus. Endowed with 69 Blue Flag designated beaches, Cyprus needs to invest more in efforts to safeguard its coastlines. Researchers at the University of Nicosia have developed an innovative method to assess the extent of plastic pollution affecting the island’s shorelines, as part […]
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The Department of Engineering & the Marine & Carbon Lab invite you to the talk:Unexpected Failure of Subsea Critical Connector BoltsAbstract Offshore rigs, subsea equipment and, especially, subsea critical connectors are working under severe conditions. Usually, the failure of such critical connectors can prove environmentally catastrophic or could lead to the loss of human lives. This study focuses on simulating […]
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Abstract Plastic debris in the marine environment is one of the most pressing environmental concerns of our time. Detailed knowledge of the abundance and geographical distribution of plastics across the world’s oceans can help better monitor, control and address the environmental hazards. Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for the detection of plastic objects in the marine environment can help reveal […]
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