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  1. 1. Varnishing of Fiber-based Closures

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Nisha Sunil David; [2023]
    Keywords : Varnishing; fiber-based closures; water-based spray coating; packaging; repulpability ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This research aims to investigate water-based varnishes and technologies to coat fiber-based closures to attain water barrier properties. To ensure recyclability the repulpability of coated and uncoated lids is tested. The research approach is exploratory. READ MORE

  3. 2. iTAL - Takeaway without the waste

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Charles Kumor Parker; [2021]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Packaging of fast food and take-out food involves a significant amount of material that ends up in landfills, recycling and litter. This is because the packaging is designed only for a single-use. There’s no future in single-use products and that includes single-use takeaway packaging. READ MORE

  4. 3. Decreasing barrier while maintaining shelf-life for highly sensitive products - A more recyclable and sustainable packaging for infant formula

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Eva Weishaupt; [2020]
    Keywords : infant formula; packaging material; lipid oxidation; TBARS assay; shelf-life; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With increasing concerns about environmental impacts of the food that is consumed, so is also the concern about packaging materials. This also comprises the packaging that is currently used to pack infant formula (IF), very often containing aluminum as the barrier material. READ MORE

  5. 4. A review study of Bisphenol A : as an endocrine disrupting chemical in food contact material manufactured from polycarbonate and epoxy resin

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Emma Danielsson; [2020]
    Keywords : BADGE; Bisphenol A; dietary Exposure; endocrine disrupting chemicals; epoxy resins; estrogenic activity; food contact material; food packaging; migration; plastic food containers; polycarbonate;

    Abstract : Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the worlds most produced chemicals. This compound is widely employed as an additive in polymers such as polycarbonates and epoxy resins in the manufacturing of plastics to provide transparency, rigidity and resistance to the resins. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effekter av bisfenol A på råttors ovarier

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Sofia Ekoutsidou; [2017]
    Keywords : Bisfenol A; BPA; reproduktion; råttor; ovarier; lågdoseffekt; icke-monton dos-responskurva;

    Abstract : Bisfenol A (BPA) är en är vanligt förekommande kemikalie i vår närmiljö, som bland annat används i plastflaskor, matbehållare, tandfyllningsmaterial, läskburkar, konservburkar, vattenrör och kopieringspapper. BPA är en hormonellt aktiv substans med bland annat östrogena egenskaper och har i flera experimentella studier rapporterats orsaka negativa hälsoeffekter. READ MORE