Essays about: "cotton"

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  1. 11. Truly United in Diversity: The European Union Thriving in Crisis? An Interview Study on Problem-Solving Behaviour in the European Union During the Ukraine Crisis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Carl Cotton; [2023]
    Keywords : European Union; Negotiations; Crisis; Problem-Solving; Semi-Structured Interviews.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The European Union (EU) has faced numerous severe crises during the 21st century. Rather than standing united and finding joint solutions, the intergovernmental negotiations have often revolved around furthering member state preferences, and maximising individual outcomes. READ MORE

  3. 12. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  4. 13. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of dyes in pulp from recycled textiles

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Anna Bevin; [2023]
    Keywords : Textile fibers; Dyes; Kappa number; FTIR; UV-VIS; Textilfibrer; Färgämnen; Kappatal; FTIR; UV-VIS;

    Abstract : To decrease the environmental footprint, the textile industry needs to become more circular. One company that is trying to close the textile lifecycle loop is the Swedish company Renewcell. In the Renewcell process, discarded clothes and other textile waste are turned into a dissolving pulp that can be used for production of new textiles. READ MORE

  5. 14. Impact of textile structure on mechanical recyclability

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

    Author : Linnéa Bengtsson Creaser; [2023]
    Keywords : Textile recycling; mechanical recycling; textile tearing; fiber length; recyclability;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the impact of yarn and fabric structure on the mechanical recyclability of textile structures. It focuses on variations in yarn twist and form (single or plied) as well as fabric type (woven or knitted) and their respective constructions. READ MORE

  6. 15. A GREENER SOLUTION Investigating the potential use of Green Solvents to remove cellulose nitrate lacquer from silver objects

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Borén Evelina; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : Sustainable Conservation; Green Solvents; Cellulose Nitrate; Lacquer; Coating; Silver;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the performance of non-hazardous solvent substitutes, so called “Green Solvents", for the removal of aged and unaged cellulose nitrate lacquer from silver surfaces. Literature research and preliminary tests resulted in four solvents of interest: ethyl acetate, ethyl lactate, propylene carbonate and dimethyl carbonate. READ MORE