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1. Automation of carbonyl index calculations for fast evaluation of microplastics degradation
University essay from KTH/FysikAbstract : The broad use of plastics has resulted in the increase in both production and consequent plastic pollution in the environment. Microplastics, defined as particles < 5 mm, is of special interest because of its wide existence in environment and potential hazards to our ecosystem. READ MORE
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2. A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Alternative Polymers to Poly(vinyl chloride) for Use in Flooring Applications
University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntesAbstract : Poly(vinyl chloride) has a long history of use in the flooring industry. Throughout the years, several environmental and health issues have arisen concerning the production, usage and disposal of PVC. READ MORE
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3. An Ion-Selective Electrode for Detection of Ammonium in Wastewater Treatment Plants
University essay from KTH/KemiAbstract : Att följa ammonium i reningsverk är avgörande för att förbättra reningsprocessen och kontrollera flödet av föroreningar ut till ekosystemet. Jonselektiva elektroder (ion-selective electrodes, ISEs) är en lovande teknik inom området, där polymermembran baserade på nonactin är de mest studerade membranen för ammoniumsensorer. READ MORE
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4. Glucose Levulinates as Bio-plasticizers
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)Abstract : Glucose, as the most plentiful sugar in nature, is a renewable resource and possesses excellent record in health safety. Levulinic acid is a platform chemical which plays an important role in biomass transformation and reactive intermediates. READ MORE