Browsing Theses by Supervisor "Tzoganakis, Costas"
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Chemical Modification of Polybutene-1 Resins
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-07)Controlled rheology polybutene (CRPB) resins have been produced by peroxide induced degradation during reactive processing in a batch mixing operation. Two grades of commodity polybutene-1 (PB-1) resins were selected for ... -
Effect of UV Radiation on the Mechanical and Rheological properties of LLDPE and HDPE films
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-10)The effect of varying the intensity, time and illumination pattern of ultraviolet radiation on the mechanical properties of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and high density polyethylnene (HDPE) has been studied. ... -
Green Thermo-Mechano-Chemical Processing for the Recovery of Lignocellulosic Biomass Components
(University of Waterloo, 2022-04-20)The components of lignocellulosic biomasses are attractive material alternatives for petroleum-derived products as they are renewable bioresources. However, their applicability is currently stunted by their acid-heavy ... -
Investigation of Thermo-mechanical Degradation of Polypropylene-Low Density Polyethylene Blends Exposed to Simulated Recycling
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-26)Polypropylene (PP) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) are among the most extensively used resins used mainly in the packaging and automotive sectors and are the largest contributor to municipal waste. Plastic waste ... -
Lignin derived nano-biocarbon: its deposition on polyurethane foam for wastewater dye adsorption and as a filler for composite applications
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-31)The use of natural biopolymers has seen a resurgence, due to their performance in natural organisms and biodegradable properties from an environmental perspective. As countries around the world continue to implement green ... -
Modification of Metallocene Alpha-Olefin Copolymer by UV-Irradiation
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-11)Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is used widely in applications like lamination and agricultural films, as well as a modifier for low density (LDPE) and high density (HDPE) polyethylene. LLDPE is made by polymerizing ...