Essays about: "Plastic separation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words Plastic separation.

  1. 1. Recovery of Dialcohol Cellulose using Micro- and Ultrafiltration Processes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Lina Näslund; Gabriella Petersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Membrane filtration; Ultrafiltration; Microfiltration; Dialcohol cellulose; DAC; Bioplastics; Chemical engineering; Process design; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The waste management and production of plastic play a concerning part in global warming and continues to have a negative effect on the environment. A promising strategy to address this challenge is to develop new sustainable materials, to replace current fossil-based plastics. READ MORE

  3. 2. Microplastics in Scanian wetlands : Sege river & Kävlinge river

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Ludvig Stoltz; Pernilla Leijon; [2023]
    Keywords : plastic pollution; wetlands; microplastics; Scania; density separation; plastföroreningar; våtmarker; mikroplaster; Skåne; flotteringsmetod;

    Abstract : It is estimated that 75 million tons of plastics waste is currently in the ocean and expects to increase in line with plastic consumption. Plastic items in natural or aquatic environments are fragmented into smaller pieces called microplastics. Microplastics can enter rivers and lakes through sewage water to end up in wetlands where they sediment. READ MORE

  4. 3. Prediction of Plastic Fragments in Recycled Paper Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Fidan Alieva; [2023]
    Keywords : Near-infrared spectroscopy; paper packaging; barrier materials; recycling; multivariate data analysis; Nära-infraröd spektroskopi; pappersförpackningar; barriärmaterial; återvinning; multivariat dataanalys;

    Abstract : Sustainability has gained a lot of attention in the field of research. Researchers and consumers both prioritize sustainability and environmental issues over previously dominant materials, such as plastic. Packaging and disposable items that used to be made of plastic have largely been replaced with paper. READ MORE

  5. 4. A VISIT TO THE PAST - CAST ALUMINIUM HOUSE CLEANING TOOLS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Mikael Lehtinen; [2021]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Unsustainable use of natural resources has been the basis for economic growth since the industrial revolution. The linear model of extraction, processing, consumption and disposal has brought significant environmental consequences such as resource scarcity, pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change. READ MORE

  6. 5. Recycling of Textile and Plastic from an Interior Vehicle Component

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Esther Wennerstrand; [2021]
    Keywords : Polycarbonate; ABS; poly ethylene terephthalate ; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; Polykarbonat; ABS; polyetylentereftalat; mekanisk återvinning; kemisk återvinning;

    Abstract : På grund av den rådande klimatförändringen och de globala problem som plast orsakar i miljön blir det allt viktigare att dagens linjära materialanvändning ändras till en cirkulär användning. Inom fordonsindustrin har kravet på ökad tillgänglighet och kvalitet på återvunna material identifierats. READ MORE