Essays about: "Bioplastic"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 essays containing the word Bioplastic.

  1. 16. Biobaserade barriärmaterial : källor, materialegenskaper och användningsområden

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Lovisa Nilsson; [2018]
    Keywords : biobaserad plast; livsmedelsförpackning; barriäregenskaper; funktionella barriärer; polysackarider;

    Abstract : Plast är ett begrepp som innefattar flertalet material och de används inom många områden. Konventionell plast baseras på fossila resurser vilket är en icke-förnyelsebar källa och problematik som lyfts fram med konventionell plast är kolavtrycket och det avfall som plastindustrin bidrar till. READ MORE

  3. 17. Production of bio-plastic materials from apple pomace : A new application for the waste material

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

    Author : Jesper Gustafsson; Mikael Landberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Apple pomace; Orange pomace; Biodegradable; Plastics; Mechanical properties;

    Abstract : Extensive quantities of apple pomace are generated annually but disposal of this waste is still much disputed. In EU alone, 500 000 tons are produced every year. Without further treatment, the acidic character of apples with their high sugar and low protein content makes the pomace unsuitable for landfilling and animal feedstock. READ MORE

  4. 18. Investigative study of Biopolymer contamination in conventional recycling systems

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

    Author : Gauthaman Kuzhanthaivelu; [2018]
    Keywords : Biopolymer contamination; HDPE blends; PHA blends; PP; PET blends;

    Abstract : The recycling industry which is efficiently functioning now has technical expertise, contented consumers, and resource availability and capital contributors. The potential inflow of new material into this existing system should be able to fulfill all the needs of the stakeholders involved in it. READ MORE

  5. 19. Sustainable materials and solutions to individual polybags used in the retail-industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Marcus Malmsjö; [2018]
    Keywords : Individual polybags; sustainability; circular economy; plastic; bioplastic; packaging; retail-industry; plastic recycling; waste management; China; Technology and Engineering; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Chemistry;

    Abstract : This thesis provides an understanding and overview of the opportunities and challenges to enable a sustainable use of individual polybags used in the retail-industry. This was done by conducting a qualitative analysis including literature reviews, semi-structured interviews and e-mail correspondence. READ MORE

  6. 20. Bioplastics from food waste liquid fraction

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för bioteknologi (BIO)

    Author : Emil Sundäng Peters; [2017]
    Keywords : bioplastic; food waste; E.coli; bioprocess; biotechnology;

    Abstract : .... READ MORE