Essays about: "Biodegradation"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 34 essays containing the word Biodegradation.
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6. Biodegradation Experiments of Polymeric Materials: Monitoring and Analysis
University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologiAbstract : Plastskräp har blivit ett global problem på grund av nedskräpning och otillräcklig avfallshantering. Användning av biologiskt nedbrytbart material kan underlätta problemet, även om det inte är en universallösning. READ MORE
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7. The effects of pH and biodegradation on polymer-based granules
University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)Abstract : The use of biopolymers instead of traditional fossil fuel based and non-biodegradable polymers is seen as a positive step forward towards a more environmentally friendly future. This project investigates a granule product that is used in a dishwashing system with the aim of gaining knowledge about how it is affected by the storage in between uses and its biodegradability. READ MORE
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8. Life Cycle Analysis of three polystyrene waste scenarios : Biodegradation by mealworms as an alternative to incineration or recycling of polystyrene waste?
University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggandeAbstract : In this research three waste scenario’s for polystyrene plastic are analysed and compared from an environmental perspective. Incineration, recycling and biodegradation by mealworms (Tenebrio Monitor Linnaeus) of polystyrene are to be compared through a gate to grave Life Cycle Analysis. READ MORE
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9. The possibilities of recycling wash water at Vidinge
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)Abstract : Water is a resource of importance and with drier weather around the world, including Swe-den, there is a risk of too low levels of water to satisfy for instance households, animals and industries in the future. Fresh-cut fruit and vegetable industries are water intense and almost all process water is used in the washing process. READ MORE
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10. The biodegradable straw - Investigating how enzymes can be used to enhance desired product qualities of drinking devices.
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationAbstract : The increasing production of single-use plastics negatively affects the climate. The resulting plastic ocean debris has fatal consequences to marine life. As a result, the European Parliament has placed a ban on single-use plastics by 2021, making it essential to study sustainable materials for single-use products such as straws. READ MORE