Search for dissertations about: "Mats Thunwall"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Mats Thunwall.

2. 1. On processing of thermoplastic starch

   Author : Mats Thunwall; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; amylose; starch; extrusion; thermoplastic starch;

   Abstract : Starch is a biodegradable material produced in many different crop plants. Since it is biodegradable, inexpensive, generally has good barrier properties and comes from a renewable source it would be an ideal material to use in e.g. packaging applications. READ MORE

4. 2. Thermoplastic processing of starch and cellulose-containing polymers

   Author : Mats Thunwall; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Thermoplastic starch; amylose; extrusion; injection moulding; polymers; cellulose; film blowing; composite;

   Abstract : Starch and cellulose are two naturally occurring polymers that have the potential to reduce the dependence on fossil resources if used as replacements or as complements to synthetic polymers. There are however some problems associated with the use of these polymers that have to be addressed and solved. READ MORE