Essays about: "Biopolymer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the word Biopolymer.

  1. 1. Evaluating the feasibility of chitosan as an adhesive for wood laminates and as a matrix for transparent wood

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Nihar Sakhadeo; [2023]
    Keywords : Transparent wood; Chitosan; Biobased adhesives; Biopolymers; Laminate; Transparent trä; Kitosan; Biobaserad adhesiv; Biopolymer; Laminat;

    Abstract : En av grundpelarna i alla hållbara system är införandet av en cirkulär ekonomi, som främjar återanvändning och återvinning av material. Plast är en av i utmaning i detta avseende på grund av den stora produktionsvolymen variation i sorter och långsamma nedbrytn. READ MORE

  3. 2. Investigation of acidic chemical recycling of poly(acetal-ester)s

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

    Author : Saga Vesterbacka; [2023]
    Keywords : Poly actetal-ester s; Chemical plastic recycling; Hydrolysis; Acidic degradation; Akestra; PHVT; Re-polymerization; Polymer technology; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Plastic recycling is a very relevant topic from both environmental and economic viewpoints. Chemical plastic recycling is a logical solution to the plastic problems, which shows the potential to reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions from burning the plastics. READ MORE

  4. 3. Chemical modification of starch in order to get thermoplastic properties

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Emma Hallbert; Elsa Wadman; [2023]
    Keywords : thermoplastic starch; dialdehyde starch; schiff-base; imine chemistry; termoplastisk stärkelse; dialdehydstärkelse; schiffbas; iminkemi;

    Abstract : There are numerous advantages of replacing traditional non-biodegradable synthetic plastics with bio-based plastics. Starch is globally available, cheap, renewable, and biodegradable. However, starch has a poor product performance and is relatively difficult to process, as conventional melt processing techniques cannot be used. READ MORE

  5. 4. Development of chitosan nanocomposite coatings for visible-light photocatalytic antiviral applications

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad fysik

    Author : Michael Neuman; [2023]
    Keywords : Biopolymer; Chitosan; Coating; Nanocomposite; Photocatalytic; Zinc oxide; Antimicrobial; Antiviral; Coronavirus COVID-19 ; Biopolymer; Kitosan; Beläggning; Nanokomposit; Fotokatalytisk; Zinkoxid; Antimikrobiell; Antiviral; Coronavirus COVID-19 ;

    Abstract : During the global pandemic of coronavirus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak, the world was desperately searching for simpler yet more effective solutions to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Since no one was prepared for the fast spread of such a contagious virus, there was a shortage of proper protective solutions to stop the spread. READ MORE

  6. 5. Lignin in Cosmetics: State of the Art : Discerning the value of lignin in the cosmetic industry

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Nellie Henriksson; Klas Nordell; [2023]
    Keywords : Lignin; Cosmetics; Personal care; Innovation; Cosmetic industry; Functional materials. Biotechnology; functional materials; green chemistry; Lignin; kosmetik; kosmetikaindustrin; Bioteknik; Nanomaterial; SPF; UV;

    Abstract : This study was carried out at the Department of Nanotechnology and Functional Materials,Uppsala University, one of several places where the interest of lignin in cosmetics is constantly growing. The functionalities of lignin have been studied to a great extent revealing its potential as a natural biopolymer to serve as a replacement for environmentally hazardous components in cosmetic formulations, namely UV-filters in sunscreens. READ MORE