Essays about: "oil toxicity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words oil toxicity.

  1. 1. SINGLE AND COMBINED EXPOSURE OF POLYSTYRENE NANOPARTICLES AND NORTH SEA MARINE OIL IN TWO IN VITRO FISH MODELS

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Monica Olsson; [2022-10-05]
    Keywords : Polystyrene nanoparticles; crude oil; combined toxicity; cytotoxicity; oxidative stress;

    Abstract : The awareness of micro-and nanoplastic pollution and its impact on the marine ecosystem has increased over the last decade. Nanoplastics may affect aquatic organisms since their small size and high surface-to-volume ratio increases their bioavailability and ability to cross biological membranes. READ MORE

  3. 2. Improvement of Pt-based catalyst supported on CeZrO2 used for the high-temperature water-gas shift reaction

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Milda Grikainyte; [2022]
    Keywords : Water-gas shift; catalyst; chemical engineering; Chemistry;

    Abstract : The iron-chromium (Fe/Cr) catalyst is used for high-temperature water-gas shift (HT WGS) reaction. A major concern using the Fe/Cr catalyst is that it contains hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) which is a potent carcinogen causing health and environmental issues. READ MORE

  4. 3. Comparative LCA between biobasedand petroleum-basedlubricants : Identification of data gaps to consider whenproviding decision support

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Patrik William-Olsson; [2020]
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    Abstract : This report aimed to provide decision support regarding a potential switch from a petroleum-based lubricant to a bio-based lubricant. The support was supposed to be provided based on a comparative lifecycle assessment (LCA) adjusted to encompass the specific situation of the company under consideration. READ MORE

  5. 4. Enhancement of Phenol Formaldehyde Adhesive with Crystalline Nano Cellulose

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för skog och träteknik (SOT)

    Author : Johan Ekstrand; [2019]
    Keywords : Nano Cellulose; Fibrillated cellulose; Wood Adhesive; Shear strength; Adhesive Enhancement; Formaldehyde adhesive; Phenol Formaldehyde;

    Abstract : Abstract The wood industries to this day use almost exclusively petroleum derived adhesives that are based mainly on the reaction of formaldehyde with urea, melamine or phenol. These adhesives have low cost and good adjustable properties which makes it hard for bio-based alternatives to compete. READ MORE

  6. 5. Glucosinolates in Lepidium campestre : method development and analysis

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Michaela Isoz; [2018]
    Keywords : Lepidium campestre; Glucosinolates; Sinigrin; Sulfatase; Sinalbin;

    Abstract : Field cress (Lepidium campestre) is today not a domesticated crop for public consumption. Lepidium campestre is a relative to rapeseed (Brassica napus) and both are producing oil. READ MORE