Essays about: "Bioplastic"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 24 essays containing the word Bioplastic.

  1. 6. The blue-end of the spectrum of plastics : A step toward understanding the role of blue biopolymers in phasing out fossil plastics

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Alice Rudberg; [2021]
    Keywords : plastics; polymers; bioblends; bioplastic; biopolymer; renewable; biodegradable; biobased; algae; seaweed; blue plastics; blue biopolymers; blue growth; Plaster; polymerer; bioplast; biopolymer; förnyelsebar; nedbrytbar; komposterbar; biobaserad; alger; sjögräs; algplast; algpolymerer; blue growth;

    Abstract : For more than a century, plastics have become an increasingly important part of the human society. Thanks to the durability and the many varieties of plastic it has a wide range of applications, but unfortunately the traditional plastic made from fossil oil has its drawbacks. READ MORE

  3. 7. Characterization and optimization of Rhodosporidium toruloides for production of lipids

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Niharika Singh; [2021]
    Keywords : chemical engineering; oily yeasts; lipids; nitrogen limitation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Oleaginous microorganisms provide an opportunity to produce oils without the use of arable land for cultivation of oil-containing plants. Oleaginous microorganisms are also capable of storing products of pharmaceutical interest alongside storing polymers, which could open new opportunities in the bioplastic industry. READ MORE

  4. 8. Converting Poultry Feather Waste into Bioplastics using Green Modifying Agents

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

    Author : Marc Jirström; [2021]
    Keywords : polymer technology; materials science; renewable materials; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Handling of problematic waste material, and the use of fossil-based and non-biodegradable plastics are two major sustainability challenges. By developing solutions that convert waste material to bioplastics, it is possible to address both these issues. READ MORE

  5. 9. Bacteria - based self - healing mortar with bio - plastic healing agents : Comparative analysis on quantification and characterization of self-healing by various experimental techniques

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Rahul Roy; [2020]
    Keywords : Mortar; crack; autonomous healing; bacteria; bioplastic; lactic acid derivatives PLA ; alkanoate derivatives AKD ; internal crack geometry; quantification; characterization; statistical analysis; Bruk; sprickbildning; självläkning; bakteriebaserademedel; bioplast; mjölksyrederivat PLA ; alkanoatderivat AKD ; inre sprickbildning; kvantifiering; karakterisering; statistisk analys;

    Abstract : Crack formation in concrete structures due to various load and non-load factors leading to degradation of service life is very common. Repair and maintenance operations are, therefore, necessary to prevent cracks propagating and reducing the service life of the structures. READ MORE

  6. 10. The biodegradable straw - Investigating how enzymes can be used to enhance desired product qualities of drinking devices.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Charlotte Parnefjord Gustafsson; Hanna Liang; [2020]
    Keywords : biodegradable; bioplastics; drinking devices; enzymes; fibre material; PHA; product design; statistical analysis; straws; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : 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