Essays about: "Bioplastics"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 34 essays containing the word Bioplastics.

  1. 16. The Science of Deodorants

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Sofia Ödborn; [2019]
    Keywords : Deodorant; antiperspirant; axilla; aluminum;

    Abstract : Deodorants are cosmetic products that are consumed by people regularly and globally. In this thesis, the opportunities to develop a deodorant for the Swedish cosmetics brand IDUN Minerals AB is investigated. The deodorant market in Swedish pharmacies, deodorant formulation and deodorant packaging are studied. READ MORE

  3. 17. Isolation and genomic characterization of three PHA degrading bacteria from the marine environment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master); Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (CI)

    Author : Giulia Elli; [2019]
    Keywords : PHA; degradation of PHA; marine bacteria; sulphate reducing bacteria; SRB; SRM; biotechnology; bioteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The broader goal of this project was to investigate what kind of effects the accumulation of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) in the marine environment might have on the microbial world. Bacteria were isolated from biofilms fouling PHA pellets placed in the sediment-water interface; the goal was to isolate PHA degraders that were also sulphate reducers. READ MORE

  4. 18. End-of-life scenarios for bioplastic food and drinking packages : a study of Swedish bioplastic waste disposal habitsand environmental impacts

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Tilda Hansson; [2018]
    Keywords : bioplastic; biodegradable plastic; compostable plastic; biobased plastic; PLA; Bio-PET; consumer;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate real end-of-life scenarios for some of the most common bioplastics, such as PLA and Bio-PET, for food and drinking packages in Sweden and to evaluate some of the potential environmental consequences of these scenarios. Life Cycle Analysis often evaluate intended end-of-life scenarios for bio-plastic products, but this study used an explorative research method, gathering infor-mation of the conduction and habits of bioplastics to evaluate if these scenarios were the ones occurring. READ MORE

  5. 19. Investigation of growth modes of the lithoautotrophic bacterium Cupriavidus necator

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologi; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik

    Author : Raquel Perruca Foncillas; [2018]
    Keywords : applied microbiology; teknisk mikrobiologi; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The microorganism Cupriavidus necator is a very interesting bacterium that has been established as a model microorganism for its capability to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates, more specifically polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), a potential precursor/raw material for bioplastics. Lately, the scientific community has raised interest in the chemolithoautotrophic nature of C. READ MORE

  6. 20. 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