Essays about: "polymer blend"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 essays containing the words polymer blend.

  1. 1. Sustainable food packaging based on polyhydroxyalkanoate

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

    Author : Safana Al-Ashor; [2024]
    Keywords : Biopolymers; Sustainable food packaging; Circular economy; Biobased and biodegradable materials; Food packaging; Processing technologies; Food quality; Shelf-life;

    Abstract : The Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima) and the University of Borås worked together to develop this project. The commonly used packaging materials pose a serious threat to the environment, as they are produced from nonrenewable crude oil and cannot decompose naturally. READ MORE

  3. 2. Characterisation of Poly(trimethylene carbonate) and f-BTI2g-TVTCN blends for the use in Biosensors

    University essay from KTH/Kemiteknik

    Author : Sara El Ghamri; Ed Kammeby; Herman Göransson; Arvid Stjerngren; [2023]
    Keywords : Bionedbrytbara biosensorer; Biodegradable biosenors; Organic mixed ionic–electronic conductors; Carboxyl esterase; organic electrochemical transistors; poly trimethylene carbonate ;

    Abstract : This report aims to study the degradation of poly(trimethylene carbonate) (PTMC) caused by the enzyme carboxylesterase in vitro. As well as to characterise polymer blends of f-BTI2g-TVTCN and poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) as core components for organic electrochemical transistors (OETCs). READ MORE

  4. 3. Mineral wool : From landfill to a sustaianble polymer composite

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap och fysik (from 2013)

    Author : Noéll Sjöbeck; [2022]
    Keywords : recycling; sustainability; waste management; circular economy; mineral wool; construction and demolition industry; composites; polymers; återvinning; hållbarhet; avfallshantering; cirkulär ekonomi; mineralull; bygg- och rivningsindustri; kompositer; polymerer;

    Abstract : The focus of the project is recycling of the insulation material mineral wool. The aim is to investigate the potential of using post-consumer wool from landfill as fiber reinforcement in a polymer matrix. READ MORE

  5. 4. Coating of yarn with PEDOT-PSS : An examination of optimal manufacturing parameters in a dip coating production line for conductive yarn.

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

    Author : Sandra Florén; Alma Pettersson; [2022]
    Keywords : PEDOT-PSS; Conductive yarn; dip-coating;

    Abstract : Electrically conductive smart textiles are a very interesting area that could be important for the development of smart textiles. Today, conductive yarns and threads are often produced from coveted metals such as silver, copper and gold. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of the recyclabillity of a lignin-based biopolymer

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Eric Hacksell; [2021]
    Keywords : recycling; recyclability; lignin; Renol; PP; mechanical recycling; Recyclass; återvinning; lignin; Renol; återvinningsbarhet; Recyclass;

    Abstract : The use of plastic materials has changed the packaging industry, the construction industry, the automotive industry, and many others drastically. Plastics are also abundant in our everyday life. However, its downsides in the society are undeniable and are starting to get attention from law makers, the general public and industries alike. READ MORE