Essays about: "WVTR"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word WVTR.

  1. 1. Sustainable food packaging based on polyhydroxyalkanoate

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Safana Al-Ashor; [2024]
    Keywords : Biopolymers; Sustainable food packaging; Circular economy; Biobased and biodegradable materials; Food packaging; Processing technologies; Food quality; Shelf-life;

    Abstract : The Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima) and the University of Borås worked together to develop this project. The commonly used packaging materials pose a serious threat to the environment, as they are produced from nonrenewable crude oil and cannot decompose naturally. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Study on Lignin or Zein Based Hydrophobic Coatings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Filippa Wentz; Sandra Olofsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Lignin; Zein; Hydrophobic Coating; Dispersion; Chemical engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The two by-products lignin, from the paper industry, and zein, from starch production, have shown potential as hydrophobic barriers. Therefore, this study has aimed to produce and in-vestigate the hydrophobicity of lignin or zein dispersions coated on paper. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Influence of Pigment Additives on the Barrier Properties of Dispersion Coatings

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Malin Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : dispersion coating; paper products; pigment; sustainable development; circular economy; Dispersionsbarriär; pappersprodukter; pigment; hållbar utveckling; cirkulär ekonomi;

    Abstract : Att minska plastavfall och uppmuntra återvinning har fått hög prioritet i många affärsverksamheter och olika typer av regleringar implementeras för att minska den negativa påverkan av plastanvändningen. Papper och kartong består i huvudsak av cellulosa som har många egenskaper som är essentiella för en hållbar ekonomi (t.ex. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigating the influence of moisture and temperature on adhesion and barrier properties in laminates

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Ramyashree Srinath; [2021]
    Keywords : sustainable packaging materials; temperature; moisture; adhesion; barrier properties; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A world leading food processing and packaging company, Tetra Pak works with the vision of ‘Protect what’s good’ and aims to be a pioneer in developing sustainable packaging. Tetra Pak offers a wide range of carton packaging out of which aseptic carton packages are the most common. READ MORE

  6. 5. Stretchable Barrier Coatings For Fiber-Based Materials : A laboratory study into the development of extensible/stretchable barrier coatings with nanoclay implementation, focusing on water vapour barrier properties.

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Kajin Muradparist; [2021]
    Keywords : Stretchable; Barrier; Coating; WVTR; WVP; Hydroforming; Töjbar; Barriär; Bestrykning; WVTR; WVP; Hydroforming;

    Abstract : Executive summary Today, packaging has gained a significant role in the food industry as well as other industries. Paper substrates that have been coated in some ways are typically used to make packaging. The amount and type of pigment used in the formulation determine whether this coating is a pigment coating or a barrier coating. READ MORE