Essays about: "UV-filter"

Found 5 essays containing the word UV-filter.

  1. 1. Development and Evaluation of an Enzyme-Based Sunscreen

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)

    Author : Karolina Eriksson Torfgård; [2023]
    Keywords : Enzyme activity; UV-filter; Protease; Biotechnology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Ultraviolet radiation (UVR), specifically of UVA and UVB, has been associated with the development of both photoaging and photo-carcinogenesis, potentially leading to cancer. The use of sun protection in the form of UV filters is known to minimize these damages. READ MORE

  3. 2. Ecotoxicological effects on the coral endosymbiont Symbiodiniaceae of organic UV-filter chemicals

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Nanna Walther; [2022]
    Keywords : Environmental toxicology; Symbiodiniaceae; miljötoxikologi; phytoplankton; UV-filter chemicals; corals; environmental biology; biology; toxicology; chemicals; sunscreen; pollution; ocean; coral bleaching;

    Abstract : Coral bleaching causes the disappearance of unique ecosystems supporting thousands of different species. The corals health depends on its relationship with its endosymbiont, the zooxanthellate Symbiodiniaceae. This mutualistic relationship can be disrupted by anthropogenic chemical pollution by inducing physiologically stress in Symbiodiniaceae. READ MORE

  4. 3. Emission of UV filter chemicals from PET fabric Examining the release to water during washing

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Simone Lindmark; [2019]
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  5. 4. SKUGGA: Sunglasses with Variable Electronic Tint Control

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Ludvig Eriksson; Ilango Lourdudoss; [2016]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Tillsammans med den svenska design och ingenjörsbyrån, Top Notch Design & Engineering, har ett par solglasögon, under namnet SKUGGA, med elektriskt justerbar toning tagits fram. Ett av målen var att förverkliga en teknologiskt avancerad produkt med en icke-teknisk design. READ MORE

  6. 5. Functionalization of Upsalite® with TiO2 for UV-blocking applications

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nanoteknologi och funktionella material

    Author : Celina Notfors; [2016]
    Keywords : TiO2; titanium dioxide; Upsalite; UV-filter; sol-gel; UV-Vis;

    Abstract : Inorganic UV-filters in use today often occur as nanoparticles and have a photocatalytic effect, which can be a problem since they can cause negative health effects. This is why Upsalite®, a mesoporous magnesium carbonate recently has been investigated as a UV-filter. READ MORE