Essays about: "no plastic day"

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  1. 1. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
    Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    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

  3. 2. Protein digestibility of biorefined juice from fresh and ensiled ley crops in growing pigs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Jhon William Perez Davila; [2023]
    Keywords : protein digestibility; amino acids; ley crops; silage; biorefinery; press juice; growing pigs;

    Abstract : The study aimed to evaluate the protein and amino acid digestibility of press juice from biorefined ley crops in the form of fresh (FPJ) and silage (SPJ) when included as an ingredient in liquid diets for pigs. The juice was extruded from ley crops mixture (grass-clover). READ MORE

  4. 3. Eye disorders in lesser white-fronted geese (Anser erythropus) in captivity

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Linnéa Lang; [2023]
    Keywords : lesser white-fronted geese; eye disorders; captivity; epidemiology;

    Abstract : Eye problems are common amongst captive birds and become especially problematic in endangered species, such as the lesser white-fronted goose (LWFG). This is the case at Nordens Ark where reoccurring eye problems are seen amongst their breeding population of the species. READ MORE

  5. 4. Process simulation of HMF production from wheat bran and sugar beet pulp

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Matilda Petersson; [2021]
    Keywords : 5-hydroxymethylfurfural; Wheat bran; Sugar beet pulp; Process simulation; Aspen Plus; Biorefinery; Chemical engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Due to the progressing environmental problems related to global warming, the chemical industry is transitioning from fossil to renewable feedstocks. For added environmental benefits, surplus biomass from the agricultural industry which currently does not have any high-value applications can be used for production of chemicals. READ MORE

  6. 5. Decreasing barrier while maintaining shelf-life for highly sensitive products - A more recyclable and sustainable packaging for infant formula

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Eva Weishaupt; [2020]
    Keywords : infant formula; packaging material; lipid oxidation; TBARS assay; shelf-life; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With increasing concerns about environmental impacts of the food that is consumed, so is also the concern about packaging materials. This also comprises the packaging that is currently used to pack infant formula (IF), very often containing aluminum as the barrier material. READ MORE