Essays about: "Polymer compounding"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Polymer compounding.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Phthalate replacement by fast fusing non-phthalate plasticizer

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

    Author : Ibert Tommie; [2016]
    Keywords : Non-phthalate; PVC; Plasticiser; Phthalates; Oil; Fusion; Gelation; Phthalate free;

    Abstract : A key trend in the PVC market is to replace or decrease the amount of phthalate plasticisers used due to increasing health concerns. Therefore, the demand for non-phthalate based plasticisers is growing rapidly. READ MORE

  4. 3. Industrial energy efficiciency drivers and barriers, and global sustainability: A case study of a polymer compounding company

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Mile Misic; [2016]
    Keywords : polymer compounding; business strategy; sustainable development goals; drivers and barriers; energy efficiency; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This master thesis was written in a time when major changes in global sustainability and climate architecture were happening. Aim of this thesis is to look into how a single manufacturing company can, through enhanced energy efficiency, contribute to global sustainability in multiple ways. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigation of the dielectric breakdown strength of polymer nanocomposites

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad materialvetenskap

    Author : Mattias Karlsson; [2014]
    Keywords : breakdown; polyethylene;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate the possibility of enhancing the dielectric breakdown strength (DBS) of low density polyethylene (LDPE) with addition of voltage stabilizing additives. In the first part of the thesis, the influence of various process parameters on the alternating current DBS of pure LDPE and LDPE containing either 3 or 30 wt% magnesium oxide nanoparticles was investigated. READ MORE

  6. 5. Fracture failure and influence of process parameters, material selection and moisture content on weld lines

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Kamlesh Rajasekaran; [2014]
    Keywords : Design of experiments; Fracture mechanics; Injection moulding; Moisture content; Polymer composites; Weld lines;

    Abstract : Weld line is the most common problem found in injection moulding and manufacturing. The aim of this thesis is to know what and how the factors influence the injection moulded weld line. The factors considered are process parameters, selection of materials and environment. READ MORE