Essays about: "friendly packaging"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 essays containing the words friendly packaging.
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1. Sustainable food packaging based on polyhydroxyalkanoate
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : The Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima) and the University of Borås worked together to develop this project. The commonly used packaging materials pose a serious threat to the environment, as they are produced from nonrenewable crude oil and cannot decompose naturally. READ MORE
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2. Kaolin-based coating colors with different rheological and water retention properties : Runnability on a lab-and pilot scale
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörs- och kemivetenskaper (from 2013)Abstract : Food packaging plays a crucial role in protecting and storing food to keep the products fresh and reduce waste. There is a need to increase the number of paper packages in the food industry to meet the growing demand. READ MORE
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3. Nanometa Live : A real-time metagenomic analysis pipeline and interface for species classification and pathogen characterization
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : Metagenomics studies the totality of genomes of all species in a microbial community. It is a young, growing field with medical, industrial, and ecological applications. Abundant metagenomic data is being produced today, but there is a lack of interpretation and visualization tools. READ MORE
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4. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE
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5. Plastic Waste to Plate : The Journey of Microplastic into Our Food System
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)Abstract : Single-use plastic packaging waste is overflowing the Earth’s surface, releasing mi- croplastics that contaminate our food. This poses serious threats and concerns to food safety and security. The project aims to raise public awareness about the issue of microplastic con- tamination in the food system. READ MORE