Essays about: "biobased plastic"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words biobased plastic.

1. 1. Mapping and analysing the current waste paper recycling system in Europe for a new fiber-based packaging material

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Hande Seker Cakal; [2023]
   Keywords : Separate waste collection; material recovery; material recycling; extended producer responsibility; fiber-based cushioning packaging; Separat avfallsinsamling; materialåtervinning; utökat producentansvar; fiberbaserad dämpningsförpackning;

   Abstract : Fiber-based packaging has emerged as an alternative to plastic packaging, driven by concerns regarding environmental impact and excessive usage of plastic. In response to market trends favouring circular packaging solutions, Stora Enso is preparing to introduce Papira, an innovative fiber-based cushioning packaging material, in Europe. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainable Polymer Production: Investigating Synthesis and Copolymerization of Cyclic Ketene Acetals

   University essay from KTH/Kemiteknik

   Author : Soufian Bourraman; Stella Staffas; Adam Brandt; Simon Isaksson; [2023]
   Keywords : Monomers; polymers; radical; radical ring opening polymerization; polymerization; BMDO; MMA; MVL; MBL; comonomer; copolymer; rROP; sustainable; biobased; degradable; monomer synthesis; plastic; polyester; bulk; solution; NMR; FTIR; TGA; DSC; SEC; hydrolysis; molecular weight; diol; ester bonds;

   Abstract : The large amount of non-degradable plastic waste has become a significant environmental concern, leading to an increased need for degradable plastics. Here in, to create degradable polymers, polyesters were produced through radical ring opening polymerization using cyclic ketene acetals. READ MORE

4. 3. Towards a sustainable substitute for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) in automotive industry

   University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

   Author : Amalia Christoula; [2023]
   Keywords : Polylactide PLA ; Biobased; Life Cycle Analysis LCA ; Impact modifiers; Lignocellulose nanofibers LCNF; Polylaktid PLA ; Biobaserad; Livscykelanalys LCA ; Slagtålighet; Nanofibrer av lignocellulosa LCNF ;

   Abstract : Syftet med detta examensarbete var att utveckla ett hållbart ersättningsmaterial till akrylnitrilbutadienstyren plast (ABS), genom att applicera principerna för grön kemi och teknik. ABS är en icke-nedbrytbar plast som till exempel används i slagtåliga produkter för hyttinteriörer. READ MORE

5. 4. Next generation of sustainable packaging for Danish skincare scale-up

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Carl Craft; [2022]
   Keywords : life cycle assessment; LCA; packaging materials; cosmetics packaging; sustainability; polypropylene; polyethylene; polylactide; polyhydroxyalkanoates; aluminium.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The Cosmetic packaging industry is on the rise and through consumer demand, cosmetic companies are increasing their focus on sustainability and accountability. This has left many companies in need of a deeper understanding regarding the environmental impact of their current packaging solutions as well as how to improve their footprint in the future. 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