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2009
Conference Paper
Titel
Technologies with resource efficiency potentials
Titel Supplements
Results from current research studies in Germany
Abstract
The authors of this paper are currently working on the analysis of technologies, products and strategies with resource-efficiency potential with a focus on recent developments in Germany, the EU, and other selected countries (Projects "Working Package 1: Resource efficiency potentials of technologies, products and markets" with the MaRess-project, see www.ressourcen.wupperinst.org and "Resource Efficiency Atlas", see www.wupperinst.org/en/projects). This paper focuses on the methodological framework for identifying, analysing and assessing highly resource efficient technologies and products. It also presents the results from extensive desk research, a nationwide survey in Germany and the involvement of expert interviews and discussions on various technology fields. This includes an overview on different technology fields such as material science, manufacturing technologies, process technologies, nanotechnologies and crosscutting technologies.