Comparison of thermal and optical properties and flowability of fossil-based and bio-based polycarbonate
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DOI: 10.1007/s13233-017-5153-2
Abstract: AbstractThe thermal and optical properties and flowability have been studied for bio-based and fossil-based polycarbonate (PC). Fossil-based PC is polymerized using bisphenol-A whereas bio-based PC is polymerized using isosorbide obtained from corn. The thermal properties… read more here.
Keywords: fossil based; optical properties; properties flowability; bio based ... See more keywords
Do environmental regulations undermine energy firm performance? An empirical analysis from China’s stock market
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DOI: 10.1016/j.erss.2018.02.014
Abstract: Abstract This paper examines the impact of environmental regulations on the stock price of listed fossil based energy companies in China. Based on the event study methodology, we found that environmental regulations have a variety… read more here.
Keywords: listed fossil; energy; market; environmental regulations ... See more keywords
Bio-based plastics - A review of environmental, social and economic impact assessments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.03.014
Abstract: Abstract Bio-based plastics show an evolving market and application range and therefore have become increasingly popular in research and economy. The limitation of fossil resources as well as linked environmental issues have led to the… read more here.
Keywords: social economic; based plastics; fossil based; impact ... See more keywords
Pre-university students’ perceptions about the life cycle of bioplastics and fossil-based plastics
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DOI: 10.1039/c9rp00293f
Abstract: Sustainability has become a prominent theme in society and can be considered as an integral part of scientific citizenship. This study investigates to what extent the production, use and re-use of (bio)plastics initiates students’ reasoning… read more here.
Keywords: based plastics; use; life cycle; bioplastics fossil ... See more keywords
Techno-Economic Study of Castor Oil Crop Biorefinery: Production of Biodiesel without Fossil-Based Methanol and Lignoethanol Improved by Alkali Pretreatment
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy10101538
Abstract: Castor, a non-edible oil crop that flourishes even under extreme cultivation conditions, can be cultivated in wastewater with a lower cultivation cost than similar plants, e.g., rapeseed and soybean. This plant, containing seeds and lignocellulosic… read more here.
Keywords: production; biodiesel; study; fossil based ... See more keywords