Essays about: "bio plastic"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 54 essays containing the words bio plastic.

1. 1. Analyzing Raw Material Characteristics for Composite and Bio-composite preparation and Assessing Environmental Impacts through LCA

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Lakshay Vashist; [2023]
   Keywords : Plastic; Polymers; Composites; Bio-composites; Synthetic Fibers; Natural Fibers; Mechanical Properties; Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; Plast; polymerer; kompositer; biokompositer; syntetiska fibrer; naturliga fibrer; mekaniska egenskaper; livscykelanalys LCA ;

   Abstract : With the population expected to grow dramatically in the future. The existing state of the ecosystem appears to be worse in the future. One of the key culprits that has been wreaking havoc on the ecosystem is the use of plastic that is used to produce composites. READ MORE

3. 2. Recovery of Dialcohol Cellulose using Micro- and Ultrafiltration Processes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Lina Näslund; Gabriella Petersson; [2023]
   Keywords : Membrane filtration; Ultrafiltration; Microfiltration; Dialcohol cellulose; DAC; Bioplastics; Chemical engineering; Process design; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The waste management and production of plastic play a concerning part in global warming and continues to have a negative effect on the environment. A promising strategy to address this challenge is to develop new sustainable materials, to replace current fossil-based plastics. READ MORE

4. 3. From Trash to Treasure : A Qualitative Study on Consumer Perception of Bio-based Plastics and the sspects that influence these perceptions

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ellinor Zakhour; Sheida Yousefnavaz; [2023]
   Keywords : consumer perception; theory of planned behavior; bio-based plastic; subjective norms; perceived behavioral control; knowledge; expectations; perceived benefit; consumer behavior;

   Abstract : This research study aims to explore consumer ́s perception of bio-based plastic and to gain a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects including knowledge, expectations, perceived behavioral control and subjective norms that influence these perceptions. With increasing environmental concerns related to conventional plastics, there is a growing interest in sustainable alternatives. READ MORE

5. 4. Paper vs Plastic: A comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of two flower packaging solutions

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Marianna Chatzopoulou; [2023]
   Keywords : Corrugated board; Greenhouse gas emissions; Life Cycle Assessment; Packaging; Plastic; Sustainable Development;

   Abstract : The concept of sustainability is currently a prominent topic of discussion within the field of packaging. In the context of numerous product manufacturing enterprises, the integration of sustainability principles into their operational framework is often perceptible to external observers solely through the packaging of the final product. READ MORE

6. 5. Biobased Photocurable Resins for 3D-Printing of Self-Healable & Recyclable Thermosets

   University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

   Author : Anna Gardell; Maria Aspenberg; Julia Aziz; [2022]
   Keywords : vanillin; vitrimer; imine; resin; dynamic covalent bonds; biobased thermoset; photocuring; chemical recyclability; self-healing; digital light processing DLP ; 3D-printing; vanillin; vitrimer; imin; resin; dynamiska kovalenta bindningar; biobaserad härdplast; fotohärdning; kemisk återvinningsbarhet; självläkning; digital light processing DLP ; 3D-utskrift;

   Abstract : Överkonsumtionen av engångsartiklar i fossilbaserad plast är ett av dagens stora miljöproblem. Således finns en efterfrågan på strategier för framställning av biobaserade plaster i allmänhet och härdplaster i synnerhet. READ MORE