Essays about: "thesis for hazardous waste"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 37 essays containing the words thesis for hazardous waste.

1. 11. Supercritical carbon dioxide as a green media for simultaneous dyeing and functionalisation : A study on disperse dyeing and silicone functionalisation for water repellency of polyester fabric

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

   Author : Anika Schulz; [2019]
   Keywords : Dyeing; supercritical carbon dioxide; silicone; water repellent; polyester; eco-friendly; technology; functionalisation; textiles; hydrophobic;

   Abstract : Textile processing methods such as conventional exhaustion dyeing, pre-treatments and printing consume high amounts of water and use partly toxic and hazardous chemicals which are non-degradable. These chemicals (e.g. READ MORE

3. 12. A first look at some potentially plastic degrading enzymes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

   Author : Björn Pålsson; [2019]
   Keywords : PETase; PET; plastic degrading; enzyme; biotic degradation; plastic degrading organisms; biochemistry; biokemi; Biology and Life Sciences; Chemistry;

   Abstract : The many advantageous abilities of plastics have made them omnipresent in today’s society. However, the low cost of production, light weight, durability and insolubility in water combined with inadequate waste handling have led to a vast and increasing accumulation of plastics in nature, approximated to be over 6 300 million tons (Geyer, Jambeck and Law, 2017, ‘Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made’, Science Advances, 3(7), pp. READ MORE

4. 13. How can artificial intelligence-based sorting solutions support the realisation of circular economy and closed loop recycling of scrap tyres : A case study at Ragn-Sells

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Sara Kilander; [2019]
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   Abstract : Tyre rubber is a lightweight, elastic, shock- and noise absorbing, UV resistant, insulating material with high tensile strength that perform well in a broad range of temperatures. These are all valuable qualities that point to the benefit of recycling and reusing the material in high quality products and applications for as long as possible. READ MORE

5. 14. Risk estimation of multi-polluted soils in contact with lacustrine systems

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Gustav Hederfeld; [2018]
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   Abstract : The area of "Norra Hamnstaden" in Lidköping has been used for several different industires for more than 100 years and porcelain has been produced there since 1912. The sub-area studied in this thesis has been used as a landfill for industrial waste including waste from the local porcelain factory, Rörstrand. READ MORE

6. 15. An investigation into Swedish E-waste collection and recycling system - A case study in Gothenburg

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Yiwei Zhang; Peyman Bashiri; [2017-06-29]
   Keywords : E-waste management; reverse logistics; Sweden; Gothenburg; E-waste collecting and recycling system;

   Abstract : With the fast growth of information communication technologies industry, the amount of electrical and electronic waste also increases quickly. If they are treated in wrong way, some hazardous components of E-waste might pollute environment and threaten human health. However, proper treatment can make E-waste become resource and be used again. READ MORE