Essays about: "Hydrophilicity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Hydrophilicity.

  1. 1. Digital Valve-Jet Printing of Chitosan Ink on Cotton Fabric for Antibacterial and Comfort Properties

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Media Haghi; [2023]
    Keywords : Chitosan; Digital printing; Valve-jet printing; ChromoJet printer; Antibacterial textile; cotton fabric;

    Abstract : Throughout history, the spread of microorganisms has caused much damage including infectious diseases and deaths. Ever since humans realized the impact of bacteria especially on population health many efforts have been done to combat the spread of pathogens. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development of chitosan nanocomposite coatings for visible-light photocatalytic antiviral applications

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad fysik

    Author : Michael Neuman; [2023]
    Keywords : Biopolymer; Chitosan; Coating; Nanocomposite; Photocatalytic; Zinc oxide; Antimicrobial; Antiviral; Coronavirus COVID-19 ; Biopolymer; Kitosan; Beläggning; Nanokomposit; Fotokatalytisk; Zinkoxid; Antimikrobiell; Antiviral; Coronavirus COVID-19 ;

    Abstract : During the global pandemic of coronavirus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak, the world was desperately searching for simpler yet more effective solutions to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Since no one was prepared for the fast spread of such a contagious virus, there was a shortage of proper protective solutions to stop the spread. READ MORE

  4. 3. Influence of Wastewater DOM Fractions on the Adsorption of Pharmaceuticals onto Activated Carbon

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Koustubh Karande; [2022]
    Keywords : Wastewater treatment; Dissolved organic matter; Pharmaceuticals; Activated carbon; Hydrophobicity; Molecular weight; Water resources engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Micropollutants in our sources of freshwater is an issue which requires immediate attention. The presence of pharmaceuticals, endocrine disrupting agents, pesticides and other harmful compounds have proven to have impact on the aquatic as well as on human life. READ MORE

  5. 4. Surface functionalization of nonwoven polypropylene with BTCA polycarboxylic acid in supercritical carbon dioxide medium

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Md Fahad Khan; [2021]
    Keywords : Nonwoven polypropylene; Supercritical carbon dioxide; Surface functionalization; 1; 2; 3; 4- Butanetetracarboxylic acid; Impregnation; Environmentfriendly; Hydrophilicity;

    Abstract : Nonwoven polypropylene has been utilized broadly in various hygienic and medical textile applications because of its excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and minimal expense contrast with other synthetic polymers. However, the insufficiency of surface tethering groups, including adhesion, wettability, and hydrophilicity, some applications are not convenient on nonwoven polypropylene surfaces such as dyeing, printing, attachment of antibacterial and bioactive agents. READ MORE

  6. 5. Adhesive Performance of UV-cured Clearcoat on Galvanized Steel

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Khanh Trinh; [2019]
    Keywords : galvanized steel; UV-cured coatings; adhesion; UV-lack; galvaniserat stål; ytbehandling; vidhäftning; egenskaper;

    Abstract : A study has been carried out regarding the possibility for application of UV-cured coatings on different pretreated galvanized steel, in coil coating application. In order to address the questions about whether the adhesion will be affected and how, when combining respective coating with a steel substrate. READ MORE