Essays about: "Polyethylene Terephthalate PET"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words Polyethylene Terephthalate PET.

1. 1. Prospects for standardisation of industrial PET plastics to support the transition towards a circular economy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Agnes Ström; [2024]
   Keywords : Standard; standardisation; industrial PET; polyethylene terephthalate; circular economy; plastic; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Plastkonsumtionen har ökat markant över tid och har utvecklats till ett viktigt material i dagens samhälle, men med utmaningen att råvaran främst kommer från fossila källor. Användningen av plast är i linje med den linjära ekonomin och den så kallade slit-och-släng-kulturen, vilket bidrar till felaktig hantering av plastavfall och en ineffektiv användning av resurser. READ MORE

3. 2. Risk assessment of non-intentionally added substances in polyester yarn made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Kristina Arnqvist; [2023]
   Keywords : r-PET; polyester yarn; NIAS; risk assessment;

   Abstract : Polyester is a synthetic material made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is synthesised from fossil raw materials. Many clothing manufacturers are using polyester in their clothing, which, from an environmental perspective, creates a non-sustainable cycle. READ MORE

4. 3. Investigation of new hot melt adhesives with plasticisers based on renewable resources : Investigating the use of sustainable plasticisers in hot melt adhesives

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörs- och kemivetenskaper (from 2013)

   Author : Shadi Feyzabi; [2023]
   Keywords : Hot melt adhesives; renewable; mineral oil; vegetable oil; rheology; viscosity; loop tack; adhesive strength; Smältlim; förnybar; mineralolja; vegetabilisk olja; reologi; viskositet; loop tack; vidhäftningsstyrka;

   Abstract : Hot melt adhesives (HMA) are a class of adhesives that, unlike solvent-or waterborne counterparts, do not contain organic solvents or other carriers, and are produced and subsequently applied in a molten state. The main components of HMA are polymers, tackifying resins, and a plasticiser. READ MORE

5. 4. Assessment Of Plastic Degrading Abilities Of Autotransporter Domains Containing Esterase On Synthetic Polyesters

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)

   Author : Linus Hansen; [2023]
   Keywords : Biotechnology; Enzymes; Plastic degradation; Plastic waste management; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In today's world, plastic pollution has become a widespread problem with plastics in oceans, rivers and forests. The use of plastic has increased rapidly since it first was developed and that is because of its advantageous abilities. READ MORE

6. 5. 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