Research@THEA
Research@THEA is an Irish open access repository containing research from Atlantic Technological University, South-East Technological University (Carlow Campus), and Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (Athlone). You can search across research outputs from all thecontributing institutes or locate research from a single institute by browsing their individual collections
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An Investigation into the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points in Health Service Executive Properties in Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon to Meet Sustainability Drivers.
(Atlantic Technological University, 2025)The driver for this research is the health service executive commitment to achieving net-zero emissions no later than 2050. As Ireland’s largest public body, the Health Service Executive is focussed on decarbonising its ... -
Creating a sustainable universal approach to social house design for a lifetime of living specific to vertical circulation, egress, bathrooms, and humanistic storage space requirements.
(Atlantic Technological University, 2025-05)With the demographic change which Ireland is experiencing, people are living longer. Adequate housing for an aging population is one of the many challenges that this presents. Government housing policy aspires to meet these ... -
Development of Antimicrobial Blends of Bacteria Nanocellulose Derived from Plastic Waste and Polyhydroxybutyrate Enhanced with Essential Oils
(MDPI, 2024-12-14)The escalating global concern regarding plastic waste accumulation and its detrimental environmental impact has driven the exploration of sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. This study ... -
Co-Optimization of Mechanical Properties and Radiopacity Through Radiopaque Filler Incorporation for Medical Tubing Applications
(MDPI, 2024-11-20)Medical tubing, particularly cardiovascular tubing, is a critical area of research where continuous improvements are necessary to advance medical devices and improve patient care. While polymers are fundamental for these ... -
Enhancing Barrier and Antioxidant Properties of Nanocellulose Films for Coatings and Active Packaging: A Review
(American Chemical Society, 2025-01-10)Cellulose, a natural biopolymer, offers strong potential for sustainable packaging due to its impressive mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. However, its high hydrophilicity remains a key challenge for industrial ...
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