Essays about: "advantages of using plastic"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 24 essays containing the words advantages of using plastic.

  1. 11. Analyzing the environmental sustainability of an urban vertical hydroponic system

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Unni Barge; [2020]
    Keywords : urban farming; vertical farming; hydroponics; urban symbiosis; life cycle assessment LCA ; urban odling; vertikal odling; hydroponik; urban symbiosis; livscykelanalys LCA ;

    Abstract : Food systems are considered one of the most important anthropogenic activities contributing to climate change. On the other hand, climate change influences the conditions for growth with more frequent droughts and heatwaves. READ MORE

  3. 12. Experimental Investigation on Filament Extrusion using recycled materials.

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Rydberglaboratoriet för tillämpad naturvetenskap (RLAS)

    Author : Syed Muhammad Raza; Dilawar Singh; [2020]
    Keywords : Fused Deposition Modeling;

    Abstract : Plastics have become an essential part of our lives whether it is a food container or a high-tech medical instrument or just ordinary household item. Various advantages and disadvantages of plastics co-exist and hence it is difficult to eliminate the usage of plastic materials in everyday life. READ MORE

  4. 13. Analysis of market and requirements of plasticizers for flexible PVC - With a focus on Perstorp’s non-phthalate plasticizer Pevalen

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Lisa Bywall; Sofie Cederlund; [2020]
    Keywords : PVC; plasticizer; plasticiser; industry; flexible PVC; polyvinylchloride; vinyl; flooring; chemical engineering; kemiteknik; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Flexible Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a plastic material commonly used in today’s society and a fundamental material for a lot of sectors. It has advantages over other polymers such as energy-efficient production, flame retardancy, durability and cost-effective. READ MORE

  5. 14. The biodegradable straw - Investigating how enzymes can be used to enhance desired product qualities of drinking devices.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Charlotte Parnefjord Gustafsson; Hanna Liang; [2020]
    Keywords : biodegradable; bioplastics; drinking devices; enzymes; fibre material; PHA; product design; statistical analysis; straws; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The increasing production of single-use plastics negatively affects the climate. The resulting plastic ocean debris has fatal consequences to marine life. As a result, the European Parliament has placed a ban on single-use plastics by 2021, making it essential to study sustainable materials for single-use products such as straws. READ MORE

  6. 15. The biodegradable straw - Investigating how enzymes can be used to enhance desired product qualities of drinking devices.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Hanna Liang; Charlotte Parnefjord Gustafsson; [2020]
    Keywords : biodegradable; bioplastics; drinking devices; enzymes; fibre material; PHA; product design; statistical analysis; straws; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : The increasing production of single-use plastics negatively affects the climate. The resulting plastic ocean debris has fatal consequences to marine life. As a result, the European Parliament has placed a ban on single-use plastics by 2021, making it essential to study sustainable materials for single-use products such as straws. READ MORE