Essays about: "biobased feedstock"

Found 5 essays containing the words biobased feedstock.

  1. 1. Reaching Net-Zero in the Chemical Industry - A study of roadmaps for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Ylva Kloo; [2022]
    Keywords : Chemical industry; roadmaps; scenarios; net-zero emissions; recycling; biobased feedstock; CCU; CCS; electrification; efficiency improvements; framework conditions; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Following the decision set by the EU of a net-zero greenhouse gas emission target for 2050, several industries have made roadmaps for how these reductions will be achieved. This thesis investigates the chemical industry roadmaps in order to assess how they envision their role in reaching the EU target. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of the recyclabillity of a lignin-based biopolymer

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Eric Hacksell; [2021]
    Keywords : recycling; recyclability; lignin; Renol; PP; mechanical recycling; Recyclass; återvinning; lignin; Renol; återvinningsbarhet; Recyclass;

    Abstract : The use of plastic materials has changed the packaging industry, the construction industry, the automotive industry, and many others drastically. Plastics are also abundant in our everyday life. However, its downsides in the society are undeniable and are starting to get attention from law makers, the general public and industries alike. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring the sustainability potential of an algae-based wood adhesive : Comparative and explorative environmental life cycle assessment of algae- vs. formaldehyde- based adhesives for particleboard production

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Charlotte Rasche; [2020]
    Keywords : life cycle assessment; particleboard; bio-adhesive; wood-adhesive; bio-resin; algae; macroalgae; seaweed; kelp; formaldehyde; greener production; environmental impacts; biobased; design for the environment;

    Abstract : Adhesives used for wood composites such as particleboard are conventionally of petrochemical nature with formaldehyde as a base substance and represent a pain point in the industry due their toxic emissions. Consequently, adhesives are subject to an agenda to develop more benign, low-impact alternatives. READ MORE

  5. 4. Upscaling of FDCA Synthesis from HMF to an Industrial Scale

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Linnéa Wahlberg; [2020]
    Keywords : FDCA; HMF; Plastics; Sugar; Biobased; PEF; Industry; Industrial scale; Production; Upscaling; 2; 5-furandicarboxylic acid; 5-hydroxymethylfurfural; Chemical engineering; Kemiteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : To support the transition into green plastics, the upscaling and economic analysis of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) synthesis from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) was done. The project can be described as a plant-to-plastics process, with sugar beet-derived HMF as a starting point. READ MORE

  6. 5. Consequential Life Cycle Assessment of Banning Single Use Plastics within the EU : Straw Wars: A Consequential Saga

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Simon Korhonen Hoge; [2019]
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    Abstract : The European Union have decided to ban and phase out several Single Use Plastics starting from 2021 and claim that it will lead to avoided CO2-e emissions equivalent to 4.2 million tonnes. READ MORE