Search for dissertations about: "chitin nanocrystals"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words chitin nanocrystals.

2. 1. Properties of poly(lactic acid) in presence of cellulose and chitin nanocrystals

   Author : Shikha Singh; Kristiina Oksman; Maria Lluisa Maspoch; Alfonso Jiménez; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; poly lactic acid ; chitin nanocrystals; nanocellulose; crystallization; orientation; nanocomposites; mechanical properties-other properties; Trä och bionanokompositer; Wood and Bionanocomposites;

   Abstract : Plastic based materials are widely used for industrial and domestic packaging application. However, disposal of such petroleum-based materials e.g. polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) has become a huge threat to the environment. READ MORE

4. 2. Multifunctional Glyconanomaterials : Applications in Biorecognition and Drug Delivery

   Author : Zhou Juan; Ramström Olof; Ravin Narain; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; glyconanomaterials; cellulose nanocrystals; chitin nanocrystals; mesoporous silica nanoparticles; lectin; biorecognition; drug delivery; bacteria; cytotoxicity; perfluorophenylazide; fluorescent dye; carbohydrate ligands.;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of three parts, which revolve around the fabrication of multifunctional glyconanomaterials (cellulose nanocrystals, chitin nanocrystals, mesoporous silica nanoparticles) and the development of their applications in biorecognition and nanomedicine.Part one presents a detailed introduction to glyconanomaterials, focusing on cellulose nanocrystals, chitin nanocrystals and mesoporous silica nanoparticles, including their general preparations, properties and applications. READ MORE

5. 3. Processing and properties of nanocomposites based on polylactic acid, chitin and cellulose

   Author : Natalia Herrera Vargas; Kristiina Oksman; Aji P. Mathew; Jyrki Vuorinen; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Nanocomposite; Cellulose; Chitin; Extrusion; Polylactic acid; Trä och bionanokompositer; Wood and Bionanocomposites;

   Abstract : The production of bio-based and biodegradable nanocomposites has gained attention during recent years for environmental reasons; however, the large-scale production of these nanocomposites still poses challenges. The objective of this work has been to prepare bio-based and biodegradable nanocomposites via liquid-assisted extrusion and to gain a deeper understanding of the process and the relationship between the process, composition, structure and properties. READ MORE

6. 4. Tailoring Cellulose Nanofibrils for Advanced Materials

   Author : Núria Butchosa Robles; Qi Zhou; Kristiina Oksman; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; cellulose nanofibrils; bacterial cellulose; surface modification; carboxymethyl cellulose; polyethylene glycol; chitin nanocrystals; bactericidal activity; nanofibrils orientation; water redispersability; mechanical properties; dye removal; Fiber- och polymervetenskap; Fibre and Polymer Science;

   Abstract : Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) are nanoscale fibers of high aspect ratio that can be isolated from a wide variety of cellulosic sources, including wood and bacterial cellulose. With high strength despite of their low density, CNFs are a promising renewable building block for the preparation of nanostructured materials and composites. READ MORE

7. 5. Improving properties of poly(lactic acid) biopolymer for use in food packaging

   Author : Mitul Kumar Patel; Kristiina Oksman; Mohini Sain; Marc Delgado Aguire; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; biopolymer; poly lactic acid ; chitin nanocrystals; barrier properties; liquid assisted extrusion; Trä och bionanokompositer; Wood and Bionanocomposites;

   Abstract : The petroleum-based plastics are widely used for food packaging applications because of their low cost, easy processability, and tunable properties to meet the specific needs of food packaging. However, these polymers are non-biodegradable, leading to a substantial amount of plastic waste in both land and marine ecosystems. READ MORE