Essays about: "barrier properties"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 116 essays containing the words barrier properties.
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1. Sustainable food packaging based on polyhydroxyalkanoate
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : 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
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2. Kaolin-based coating colors with different rheological and water retention properties : Runnability on a lab-and pilot scale
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörs- och kemivetenskaper (from 2013)Abstract : Food packaging plays a crucial role in protecting and storing food to keep the products fresh and reduce waste. There is a need to increase the number of paper packages in the food industry to meet the growing demand. READ MORE
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3. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE
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4. Varnishing of Fiber-based Closures
University essay from Lunds universitet/FörpackningslogistikAbstract : This research aims to investigate water-based varnishes and technologies to coat fiber-based closures to attain water barrier properties. To ensure recyclability the repulpability of coated and uncoated lids is tested. The research approach is exploratory. READ MORE
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5. Investigation of Milled Wood Lignin Extraction Using Enzymatic Hydrolysis for Application in Hydrophobic Barriers in the Food Packaging Industry
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)Abstract : The objective of this report is twofold: to optimise the extraction method of lignin from spruce altering a few process parameters and to investigate the use of lignin as a hydrophobic barrier in food applications. The process used was STEX (steam explosion) pretreatment followed by enzymatic hydrolysis and MWL (milled wood lignin) extraction using a mixture of dioxane-water. READ MORE