Essays about: "biobased materials"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 33 essays containing the words biobased materials.

  1. 26. Design of a low carbon building : Case study of an architectural competition

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Sacha Uzan; [2019]
    Keywords : carbon; building design; global warming potential; life cycle assesment;

    Abstract :         Greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions due to human activities have considerably increased in the past decades which are the main contributors of global warming. In order to limit the consequences of the global climate change happening, all sectors must reduce their carbon emissions and especially the building industry which represents 19% of the carbon footprint of human activities. READ MORE

  3. 27. The Environmental Impact of an Automotive Plastic Component : A lifecycle approach of a deco panel scenario analysis of two different plastics

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Paula Ackerstierna; [2019]
    Keywords : LCA; car; instrument panel;

    Abstract : The transport sector is a major end-user of energy. As consumers are becoming aware and conscious of their environmental footprint making the enviromental footprint of automobile components one of the requirements in new product design development. The purpose of the study is to identify environmental impacts of a plastic panel. READ MORE

  4. 28. Impact of biobased packaging materials on quality of fully-baked frozen bread

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Yoga Putranda; [2017]
    Keywords : biobased packaging material; buns; packaging; polyethylene; quality; Technology and Engineering; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : The performance of five commercial available biobased packaging films for fully-baked frozen bread was studied in comparison to polyethylene (PE) film. The main purpose of this study was to understand how biobased packaging materials affect the quality of fully–baked frozen bread. READ MORE

  5. 29. Skogliga bioinnovationer för ett fossilfritt jordbruk : en jämförande livscykelanalys på en bio- och fossilbaserad marktäckningsduk inom svenskt jordbruk

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Fredrik Langell; [2017]
    Keywords : biomaterial; bioplast; cellulosa; klimatpåverkan; LCA; odling; papper; LDPE; utsläpp;

    Abstract : Den traditionellt fossilbaserade världsekonomin är ifrågasatt och anses ohållbar för vår framtid. En övergång mot en mer biobaserad ekonomi är därför i fokus på nationell och internationell nivå för att konfrontera klimat-, miljö- och resursproblematik. READ MORE

  6. 30. The Application of Microencapsulated Biobased Phase Change Material on Textile

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

    Author : Susanna Hagman; [2016]
    Keywords : Phase change materials; thermal energy storage; microencapsulation; soy wax; smart textiles; biobased PCM; interfacial polymerisation;

    Abstract : The increasing demand for energy in combination with a greater awareness for our environmental impact have encouraged the development of sustainable energy sources, including materials for energy storage. Latent heat thermal energy storage by the use of phase change material (PCM) have become an area of great interest. READ MORE