Search for dissertations about: "plastic recycle"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words plastic recycle.

  2. 1. Automation in the Recycling Industry : Recycling of Plastic and Large Liquid Crystal Displays

    Author : Kristofer Elo; Erik Sundin; Kerstin Johansen; Mats Björkman; Glenn Johansson; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : In a world of growing population and increasing prosperity, the demand for new high-technology products is increasing together with the demand for rawmaterials. To be able to deal with the demand for new raw materials and the increasing amount of waste, the recycling industry needs to prepare itself to cope with these changes. READ MORE

  4. 2. Designed from Recycled: Microwave-Assisted Upcycling of Plastic Waste

    Author : Eva Bäckström; Minna Hakkarainen; Karin Odelius; Antal Boldizar; KTH; []
    Keywords : Fiber- och polymervetenskap; Fibre and Polymer Science;

    Abstract : Mismanagement of plastic waste is of great concern. To reach a more sustainable society, methodologies to handle materials in a more circular way needs to be developed. READ MORE

  5. 3. Steam Cracking of Polyolefins in Fluidized Bed Systems: Influences of the Bed Materials on the Hydrogen Transfer Reactions

    Author : Chahat Mandviwala; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Polyolefins; Plastic waste; Steam Cracking; Hydrogen Transfer; Dual Fluidized Bed;

    Abstract : Plastic materials are crucial to the supply of everyday necessities, such as clothes, packaging, and building materials. Most plastic materials are disposed of after a short period of use due to their low cost of production. The linear use of plastics has resulted in high levels of plastic waste materials. READ MORE

  6. 4. Gamma irradiation in multi-cycle ABS recycling- effects on ABS properties and the recovery of antimony

    Author : Sandra Tostar; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; ABS; antimony; gamma irradiation; recycling; WEEE; plastics;

    Abstract : Electronic waste, also called waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), is the fastest growing waste stream in Europe today. The fast exchange pace of mobile phones, televisions and computers creates an important need to develop recycling areas to take care of, reuse and recycle these materials. READ MORE

  7. 5. The economics of household packaging waste : norms, effectiveness and policy design

    Author : Olle Hage; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of an introduction and four self-contained papers, which all deal with the economic effectiveness of the Swedish producer responsibility for packaging materials. Paper I analyzes the determinants of household packaging recycling efforts in Sweden by employing data on households' self-reported behavior. READ MORE