Search for dissertations about: "hydrophobic modification"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 86 swedish dissertations containing the words hydrophobic modification.

  2. 1. Nanolatexes: a versatile toolbox for cellulose modification

    Author : Alexandros Efraim Alexakis; Eva Malmström; Justin Zoppe; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; nanolatexes; RAFT; PISA; adsorption; cellulose; modification; Fiber- och polymervetenskap; Fibre and Polymer Science;

    Abstract : Cellulosic materials are widely used in our everyday lives, ranging from paperand packaging to biomedical applications. However, in most applications, cellulose must coexist with hydrophobic polymers which can be challenging due to its hydrophilic character. This has encouraged the exploration of chemical and physical modifications of cellulose. READ MORE

  4. 2. Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) from a moderate halophile: production and modification for new applications

    Author : Marlene Munoz; Bioteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Biopolymers; polyhydroxyalkanoates; polyhydroxybutyrate; moderate halophile; Halomonas boliviensis; fermentation; recovery; thermally induced phase separation; scaffolds; covalent modification; hydrophobic ion pairing; polyethylenemine; lysozyme.;

    Abstract : Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a homopolymer belonging to the family of biopolyesters, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) produced by different bacteria and archaea as intracellular granules often under conditions of metabolic stress due to a limited supply of essential nutrients. The properties of the PHAs are similar to those of polyethylene and polypropylene and can hence replace these fossil based polymers in a large variety of applications. READ MORE

  5. 3. Nanocelluloses - surface modification and use in functional materials

    Author : Michaela Salajková; Lars Berglund; Gunnar Westman; Anna Finne; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Nanocellulose; surfactant; surface modification; papermaking process; quaternary ammonium salt;

    Abstract : Cellulose nanocomposites offer interesting potential in terms of improved properties and new functionalities compared with microcomposites. Preparation from colloidal suspensions is promising, since high reinforcement content is possible and a wide range of constituents can be used. READ MORE

  6. 4. Protein modification with hydrophobic prenyl groups in malignant cells

    Author : Magnus Hjertman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Mevalonate (MVA) is the key intermediate in the isoprene synthetic pathway leading to the formation of a number of biologically important lipid molecules. It is well known that inhibition of MVA synthesis blocks the cell cycle progression of mammalian cells, a fact suggesting that some isoprenoids derived from MVA are required for cell proliferation. READ MORE

  7. 5. Wood Nanocellulose Materials and Effects from Surface Modification of Nanoparticles

    Author : Michaela Salajkova; Lars Berglund; Kritiina Oksman; KTH; []
    Keywords : Nanocellulose; nanoc omposite; dispersion; surface modification; surfa ctant; poly methyl methacrylate ; poly vinyl acetate ; carbon nanotubes; electrospinning; lubricant - infused surfaces;

    Abstract : Nanocellulose is an interesting natural material thatis gaining interest in the field of materials science, particularly nanocomposites. Depending on the disintegration route, nanocellulose can be isolated either in the form of long and flexible fibres (nanofibrillated cellulose, NFC), or stiff, rod-like crystals (cellulose nanocrystals, CNC). READ MORE