Search for dissertations about: "Asif Javed"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Asif Javed.

  2. 1. Effects of plasticizing and crosslinking on coatings based on blends of starch-PVOH and starch-lignin

    Author : Asif Javed; Henrik Ullsten; Peter Rättö; Lars Järnström; Douglas Bousfield; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Citric acid; Glycerol; Polyethylene glycol; Barrier coatings; Starch; Lignin; Mechanical properties; Poly vinyl alcohol ; Creasing; Adhesion; Cross-linking; Extrusion coating; Chemical Engineering; Kemiteknik;

    Abstract : A barrier material is usually needed on a fiber-based food package to protect the packed food from gases and moisture and thus maintain its quality. Barrier materials presently used in food packaging applications are mostly petroleum-based polymers. READ MORE

  4. 2. Effects of plasticizing and crosslinking on the mechanical and barrier properties of coatings based on blends of starch and poly(vinyl alcohol)

    Author : Asif Javed; Lars Järnström; Henrik Ullsten; Peter Rättö; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Citric acid; Glycerol; Polyethylene glycol; Barrier properties; Starch; Mechanical properties; Polyvinyl alcohol; Adhesion; Cross linking; Extrusion coating; Chemical Engineering; Kemiteknik;

    Abstract : In the last decades, intensive research has been carried out in order to replace oil-based polymers with bio-based polymers due to growing environmental concerns. So far, most of the barrier materials used in food packaging are petroleum-based materials. READ MORE