Essays about: "waste wood utilization"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words waste wood utilization.

1. 1. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
   Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

   Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

3. 2. Thermochemical energy utilization of biomass in Rwanda - a screening of potential feedstocks

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

   Author : Felix Johansson Carne; [2022]
   Keywords : bioenergy; agricultural; residues; waste; agroforestry; africa; energiteknik; bioenergi; jordbruksrester; afrika; termokemisk; bränslen;

   Abstract : Traditional bioenergy practices in sub-Saharan Africa involve collecting natural forest wood and burning it in simple fireplaces for household cooking. This is actually still very common, especially in rural areas. The situation is unfortunately connected to health issues, inequality and natural forest degradation and deforestation. READ MORE

4. 3. Development of magnetic lignin nanoparticles from low-molecular-weight eucalyptus and spruce lignin fractions

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Anna Wessén; Eliot Diklev; Lejla Al-Tamimi; [2020]
   Keywords : Magnetic nanoparticles; Hardwood; Softwood; Self-assembly; Lignin;

   Abstract : Lignin is one of the most common biopolymers in the world. Together with cellulose andhemicellulose it constitutes the fibers in the wood. It has a high molecular weight due to its complexstructure consisting of crossed-linked phenolic monomers and is concatenated with different types ofcarbon and ether bonds. READ MORE

5. 4. Construction and Characterization of 3rd Generation Saccharomyces cerevisiae Strains for PHB production form Xylose

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologi; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik

   Author : Pálína Haraldsdóttir; [2018]
   Keywords : Applied microbiology; Teknisk mikrobiologi; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Poly-3-D-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a biopolymer naturally produced by a range of bacterial species. PHB production both from glucose and xylose has also been enabled by engineering the robust baker’s yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, however yields remain low. In the present study, additional modifications were carried out in S. READ MORE

6. 5. Waste wood for electricity production - Possible solutions for IKEA Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

   Author : Glenn Karlsson; Damun Alm; [2016]
   Keywords : Gasification; green energy; energy; electricity production; combined heat and power; sawdust; chips; waste wood utilization; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master thesis is written at the faculty of engineering at Lund University in collaboration with IKEA Industry. The aim is to analyze the potential in electricity production from excess wood biomass coming from production. The available biomass varies in form, quantity, size and moisture content. READ MORE