Essays about: "green adhesive"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words green adhesive.
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1. Synthesis and characterization of a greener poly(vinyl acetate) adhesive
University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologiAbstract : To produce a greener adhesive is always an issue of concern to the commercial market and global environment. The environmental request for producing greener and bio-based adhesives leads to an increased awareness of replacing fossil-based components in adhesives with bio-based alternatives. READ MORE
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2. Resistance Element Welding of Ultra High Strength Steel to Aluminium
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The automotive industry strives towards decreased vehicle weight in order to decrease green house gas emissions. To create lighter vehicles, new lighter materials need to be implemented. One issue with new materials is that the traditional joining methods in many cases meet their limitations. READ MORE
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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 teknikAbstract : 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
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4. Sustainable corrosion protection for metallic materials by Mussel adhesive protein modified lignin film
University essay from KTH/MaterialvetenskapAbstract : Lignin has the potential to be used as green material to inhibit the corrosion of metallic substrates. Mussel adhesive protein is used to modify lignin due to its great adhesive and film forming abilities. READ MORE
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5. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) adhesives reinforced by microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) – adhesive properties and reinforcement mechanisms
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematikAbstract : The aim of the project was to investigate a green and sustainable replacement for boric acid in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) adhesives for solid paperboard production. Boric acid acts as a cross-linker and tackifier in the adhesive but is classified as a harmful substance. READ MORE