Essays about: "chitin"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the word chitin.

  1. 1. The potential use of black soldier fly larvae residue as a fertilizer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Agricultural Biosystems and Techology

    Author : An-Marthe Ingelaere; [2023]
    Keywords : organic waste; fertilizer; black soldier fly; residue; physico-chemical characteristics; sub-Saharan Africa; socio-economic constraints;

    Abstract : In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the primary constraint of agriculture productivity has consistently been ascribed to soil fertility. A common approach to improve soil fertility is the use of fertilizers, both organic and inorganic. Though recently interest is increasing in the use of newer alternatives like biostimulants. READ MORE

  3. 2. Preparation of films and nonwoven composites from fungal microfibers grown in bread waste

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

    Author : Maximilian Köhnlein; [2020]
    Keywords : bread waste; chitin; chitosan; filamentous fungi; film; fungal cell wall; fungal microfibers; glucosamine; mycelia; N-acetyl-glucosamine; nonwoven; wet-laid;

    Abstract : Unsold bread makes up a signification fraction of waste occurring in Swedish supermarkets. This thesis seeks to address the problem of food waste, by cultivating filamentous fungi on bread waste and producing chitinous films and nonwovens from them. READ MORE

  4. 3. Phaeodactylum tricornutum – Compositional Analysis, Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes and Potential Applications of Residual Algal Biomass from Omega 3 Production

    University essay from KTH/Industriell bioteknologi

    Author : Isabella Norell; [2020]
    Keywords : Microalgae; diatoms; Phaeodactylum tricornutum; algal biomass; compositional analysis; polysaccharides;

    Abstract : Microalgae are gaining more attention for several reasons such as being potential producers of sustainable fuel, for use as health supplements and in skincare. Simris Alg is a Swedish company that produces Omega 3 supplements from a primary producer of these fatty acids - the algal diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum, which is a sustainable alternative to Omega 3 derived from fish. READ MORE

  5. 4. Fibers and Textiles Produced from Chitin and Chitosan : A Literature Study For Different Production Methods

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

    Author : Doaa Hameed; Tamar Manouel; [2020]
    Keywords : chitin; chitosan; fibers; nanofibers; textiles; wound dressing; sutures; spinning;

    Abstract : Ökningen av världspopulationen har orsakat en ökad avfallsgenerering. Avfallet kan innehålla betydelsefulla ämnen, vilka kan användas som råvaror i många olika material och för olika ändamål. READ MORE

  6. 5. Development of corrosion resistant coatings using natural biopolymer and pollen

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Alessandro Armani; [2020]
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    Abstract : Corrosion is a mechanism that highly reduces the lifetime of metals in different environments, especially in water or moisture environment. The worldwide maintenance cost due to corrosion is estimated in billions of dollars per year, and actual solutions in terms of coating usually contains toxic or environmentally harmful species. READ MORE