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  1. 1. Dispersed bio-based binders as drop-in solution for non-woven industry

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Emma Ingo; [2021]
    Keywords : Dispersion; Modified Biopolymers; Non-Woven; Binders; Green Chemistry; Dispersion; Modifierade Biopolymerer; Non-Woven; Bindemedel; Grön Kemi;

    Abstract : Sammanfattning på svenska: Målet med projektet var att utveckla ett system av disperserade bindemedel för non-wovenindustrin som inte förutsätter omfattande förändringar i befintliga processer. Bindemedlet ska vara biobaserat, bionedbrytbart och endast bestå av byggstenar som är matkontaktsgodkända av FDA och BFR. READ MORE

  3. 2. Engineering Rhodosporidium toruloides for the production of polyhydroxybutyrate

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologi

    Author : Tova Lindh; [2021]
    Keywords : Applied microbiology; Bioplastics; Rhodosporidium toruloides; Polyhydroxybutyrate; Non-conventional yeast; Oleaginous yeast; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : The increased use of plastics has become an environmental problem where plastics, due to the slow degradation, accumulate in the oceans and landfills. Although plastics are a very cheap and useful material with desirable properties and a wide variety of applications, they are primarily made from petroleum-based resources which are non-renewable and of fossil origin. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analysing and concluding the cost/performance matrix for biopolymer blends with different renewable contents

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

    Author : Linda Ehrenberg; Filip Nilsson; [2018]
    Keywords : biopolymers; polymer blends; PHA; PBS; PLA; PP; compounding; blends; cost; price estimations; renewable content; feedstock; polymer technology; polymerteknologi; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Due to increasing awareness and consumer demands it has become important for companies to develop an economical and environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. The transition from fossil material to bio based is important for the future of people and planet, still, how the transformation should be implemented is yet unknown. READ MORE

  5. 4. Development of Kraft Lignin and Coating Technique to Prepare Coated Urea Fertilisers with Increased Nutrient Use Efficiency

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

    Author : Xueyan Xu; [2017]
    Keywords : fertilizer coating; lignin; modified lignin; polylactide; slow release; ytbeläggning för gödningsmedel; lignin; modifierad lignin; polylaktid; kontrollerad frisättning;

    Abstract : Coating urea to prepare controlled release N-fertilizer has been considered as an effective way to increase its nutrient use efficiency, thus reduce its waste and the consequent harmful environmental impacts. Inorganic sulphur and synthetic polymers have been used in the industry as coating materials together with utilization of various types of expensive coating equipment which commonly requires also complicated technical setup and controls. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of the biopolymer Poly-hydroxi-alkanoates

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Helena Lindh; [2005]
    Keywords : bio; polmer; Poly-hydroxi-alkanoates; Technological sciences; Teknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Biopolymers are interesting materials from a sustainable point of view. Especially since consumers increasingly demand environmental friendly packages as well as more convenient packages with easy open and close features on the packages. The demands for convenient packages lead to more and more plastics in the packaging industry. READ MORE