Essays about: "industrial hemp"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words industrial hemp.

1. 1. Urea-Based Treatments of Unretted Hemp Fibres from Residual Streams

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

   Author : Danilo Esteban Ortiz Sarasty; [2023]
   Keywords : Finola waste; stalks; unretted hemp fibres; degumming; cold urea alkali; microwave-urea;

   Abstract : More sustainable and efficient degumming methods are required to extract finner bast fibres, especially from agro-industrial waste streams such as stalks from hemp for food purposes. For this reason, in this study, two urea-based treatments were evaluated as degumming alternatives for unretted hemp fibres from residual streams, one at cold and alkaline conditions (CUA) and the other in combination with microwave radiation (MWU). READ MORE

3. 2. Spinning a Budding Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Jansen Haneline; [2022]
   Keywords : Hemp fiber; hemp hurd; supply chain development; textile industry; pulp and paper industry; building and construction industry; alternative natural materials; transition theory; multi-level perspective; American industry; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

   Abstract : The 2018 Farm Bill federally legalized industrial hemp in the United States following four years of state and tribal pilot programs. Industry actors have since been building a hemp industry from the ground up and have been met with many trials and tribulations that have been due to red tape policies, a lack of infrastructure, and broken supply chains. READ MORE

4. 3. Fibres from agricultural hemp waste

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

   Author : Ella Kärkkäinen; Åsa Älgbrant; Simon Kronberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Hemp fibres; hemp residue; unretted hemp; nonwoven hemp;

   Abstract : There is an increasing demand for natural fibres in the textile industry as a consequence of the negative impact of the industry on the environment. Svensk Hampaindustri (SHI) is currently growing hemp in Sweden for its seeds. This leaves residue in the form of hemp stems that could be processed for textile products. READ MORE

5. 4. Phytoremediation potential for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) using various plant species

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

   Author : Tien-Chi Wu; [2021]
   Keywords : phytoremediation; PFAS; mustard; sunflower; industrial hemp; soil; plant;

   Abstract : Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have unique chemical characteristics and are used in a wide variety of products. PFASs have been found in wild animals and humans and have shown adverse effects. Different remediation methods have been developed to remediate PFASs in the environment. READ MORE

6. 5. The applicability of agricultural fibres in industrial cleaning cloths : in the aspects of processability and sustainability

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

   Author : Liv Walker; Karin Essén; [2020]
   Keywords : Nonwoven; Industrial cleaning cloth; Agricultural fibres; Bast fibres; Polyester; Single-use; Nonwoven; Industriella rengöringsdukar; Naturliga fibrer; Bastfibrer; Polyester; Engångsartiklar;

   Abstract : This study has its background in the EU directive, the ‘Single-Use Plastics Directive’. The directive was initiated due to the environmental impacts that the oceans suffer due to plastic waste. The directive presents the most common single-use products found as waste in the oceans, including wipes and cloths. READ MORE