Essays about: "Hemp fibres"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Hemp fibres.

  1. 1. Urea-Based Treatments of Unretted Hemp Fibres from Residual Streams

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

    Author : Danilo Esteban Ortiz Sarasty; [2023]
    Keywords : Finola waste; stalks; unretted hemp fibres; degumming; cold urea alkali; microwave-urea;

    Abstract : More sustainable and efficient degumming methods are required to extract finner bast fibres, especially from agro-industrial waste streams such as stalks from hemp for food purposes. For this reason, in this study, two urea-based treatments were evaluated as degumming alternatives for unretted hemp fibres from residual streams, one at cold and alkaline conditions (CUA) and the other in combination with microwave radiation (MWU). READ MORE

  3. 2. Fibres from agricultural hemp waste

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

    Author : Ella Kärkkäinen; Åsa Älgbrant; Simon Kronberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Hemp fibres; hemp residue; unretted hemp; nonwoven hemp;

    Abstract : There is an increasing demand for natural fibres in the textile industry as a consequence of the negative impact of the industry on the environment. Svensk Hampaindustri (SHI) is currently growing hemp in Sweden for its seeds. This leaves residue in the form of hemp stems that could be processed for textile products. READ MORE

  4. 3. The applicability of agricultural fibres in industrial cleaning cloths : in the aspects of processability and sustainability

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

    Author : Liv Walker; Karin Essén; [2020]
    Keywords : Nonwoven; Industrial cleaning cloth; Agricultural fibres; Bast fibres; Polyester; Single-use; Nonwoven; Industriella rengöringsdukar; Naturliga fibrer; Bastfibrer; Polyester; Engångsartiklar;

    Abstract : This study has its background in the EU directive, the ‘Single-Use Plastics Directive’. The directive was initiated due to the environmental impacts that the oceans suffer due to plastic waste. The directive presents the most common single-use products found as waste in the oceans, including wipes and cloths. READ MORE

  5. 4. The history of European hemp cultivation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Mimmi Schroeder; [2019]
    Keywords : Cannabis sativa; hemp; cultivation; Europe; pollen; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Humans and hemp (Cannabis sativa) have an ancient relationship, dating back to the beginning of recorded history. Nevertheless, controversy surrounds the antiquity of the plant. READ MORE

  6. 5. Fröskörd av hampa : metoder och tekniker för fröskörd av industrihampa

    University essay from SLU/Rural Buildings and Animal Husbandry (until 121231)

    Author : Henrik Jönsson; [2011]
    Keywords : hampa; fröskörd; skörd; hampfrö; regler om hampa; sorter;

    Abstract : Hampan är en gammal kulturväxt som kom till Sverige på 200 till -300-talet och var framförallt intressant för användning till föda, kläder och byggnadsmaterial. Med tiden har det blivit intressant att även använda hampan till energi och hälsoprodukter. READ MORE