In most hospitals today, plastic devices are replacing the traditional metal, glass and rubber. The increased use of polymeric materials as implanted prosthetic devices, catheters, disposable equipment and for the administration of blood, intravenous fluids and drugs has been widely accepted by the medical profession. This present study was designed to evaluate different types of plastics for potential use as large volume parenteral containers. Using several different therapeutic agents, a variety of plastic containers were examined for the possibility of the occurrence of drug-plastic interactions. The inclusion in the study of a commercially available plasticized product used for the administration of parenteral solutions was to compare the results of commercial products to non-commercial products.

The basic unmedicated formula consists of dextran, sorbitol, Miranol 2 MCA Modified, and water. The major advantages of the film are 1) fast release rates, 2) ease of application to denuded skin without aggravation, and 3) lack of necessity for removal, hence no aggravation. However, it is extremely sensitive to moisture and elevated temperatures which is a major disadvantage. Excessive humidity will solubilize the film or make it too tacky to handle while very low humidity causes the film to lose its flexibility. Also, elevated temperatures remove moisture from the film and cause it to lose flexibility much as with low humidities. This study was designed to evaluate further this new dosage form with respect to: (1) Modification of formula to minimize moisture sensitivity.; (2) Determination of a suitable packaging material.; (3) Determination of proper storage conditions.; (4) Determination of shelf-life of silver sulfadiazine and nitrofurazone dry foams.; (5) Determination of a suitable sterilization method(s).

This project consists of three parts. The first part is aimed to summarize list of actual packaging systems and especially systems using 3D construction. Project continues in the second part, which is more practical and contains design and production of organic and inorganic testing substrates for lead-free soldered 3D structures. Last experimental part is about tests performed on soldered substrates and evaluation of results of these practical tests.

Modern analog systems processing signals with very small amplitude are prone to distortion, which is caused by leakage between signal traces. Causation of this is contamination of insulating gap, which insulates these traces. Goal of this thesis is to design and manufacturing of test structure, which allows classification of influence of contamination on substrate on leakage, and another goal is classification of technologiacal processes in light of contamination of substrate with electroactive inpurities. Based on results of this experiments are defined rules leading to optimizing of properties of manufactured structures. Attention is applied to ceramic substrates with conductive traces which are created with thick film technology.

The aim of this diploma thesis is 3D package design study and elaboration of rules for effective thermal and electrical design. There are recommendations and equations for calculating parameters affecting design of modern SOP and SIP packages mentioned in this thesis. Advantages of modern technologies in thermal management of packages are demonstrated in the second part of thesis using ANSYS workbench.

This thesis deals with logistics concepts in international trade in Holek Production Company, which is engaged in the manufacture of steam ironers. Thesis described based on theoretical knowledge and evaluted logistics concept for export steam ironers in the USA. Thesis proposed the alternative for packaging produckt and recommended transport company for export steam ironers.

Balíčkovací systém RPM poskytuje pohodlné řešení pro správu a distribuci softwaru. Z pohledu vývojáře s ním pracujícího, je hlavní činností tvorba balíčků vhodných pro širokou distribuci. Tento proces obnáší řadu činností, které jsou pro velké množství softwaru podobné, či zcela totožné. Bylo by tedy vhodné mít možnost, tyto opakované činnosti co nejvíce a nejjednodušeji zautomatizovat, aby se usnadnila práce vývojářům a zmenšil prostor pro možné chyby. Cílem této práce je analýza požadavků, návrh a implementace modulárního skeneru do nástroje rpmbuild - části RPM starající se o tvorbu balíčků. Tento modulární skener bude poskytovat API ke sledování a modifikaci procesu sestavování balíčku a umožní snadnou tvorbu modulů doplňujících funkcionalitu pro zjednodušení a zefektivnění procesu balíčkování.

Les emballages plastique sont tristement connus pour la pollution accrue qu’ils entrainent. Les effets directs sur l’homme sont principalement dus à la migration de composés depuis le plastique vers les aliments qu’il contient. Ces composés ont des origines diverses : additifs, impuretés, produits de dégradations, réactions non contrôlées… A défaut de savoir arrêter cette migration, nous avons choisi d’en tirer profit grâce à de nouveaux matériaux, appelés matériaux actifs. Ces derniers ont pour objectifs de prolonger la durée de vie des aliments grâce à une migration dite « positive ». L’utilisation d’additifs naturels pose cependant un problème lié à leur résistance à la température. La problématique est donc de trouver des additifs naturels résistant à la température de mise en œuvre des polymères, tout en les stabilisant. C’est dans ce contexte que mon sujet de thèse a été mis en place, au sein du projet Foodyplast (POCTEFA). La thèse se découpe en quatre parties. Un état de l’art est tout d’abord présenté. Le chapitre suivant détaille les différentes techniques utilisées pour la réalisation et la caractérisation de nos matériaux ainsi que le développement d’une nouvelle méthode basée sur la spectrométrie de masse (LESA-MS). Le troisième chapitre aborde en détail la mise en œuvre de nouveaux matériaux stabilisés par des additifs naturels ainsi que leurs caractérisations physico-chimiques. Nous avons prouvé que l’utilisation conjointe de ces additifs (alpha-tocopherol/acide ascorbique et alpha-tocopherol/tannins) permet d’accroitre significativement l’effet de stabilisation sur la matrice polymère (innovation brevetée). Ces matériaux ont également montré être recyclable jusqu’à 9 fois sans dégradations. Enfin, le dernier chapitre reprend la nouvelle méthode du LESAMS, développée au chapitre 2, pour l’appliquer à la caractérisation de nos matériaux. Cette méthode est comparée à celle de la norme européenne en vigueur et ouvre de réelles perspectives d’analyses performantes dans les polymères pour différentes applications. / Plastic packagings are notorious for the increased pollution they cause. The direct effects on humans are mainly due to the migration of compounds from plastic to the foods it contains. These compounds have various origins: additives, impurities, degradation products, uncontrolled reactions… For lack of being able to stop this migration, we chose to take advantage of it with new materials, called active materials. The objectives of these materials are to extend the shelf life of foods through a so-called “positive” migration. However, the use of natural additives is complicated due to their poor resistance to temperature. The problem is therefore to find natural additives resistant to the polymers’ extrusion temperatures, while stabilizing them. It is in this context that my thesis topic was set up within the Foodyplast project (POCTEFA). The thesis is divided into four parts. A state of the art is first presented. The following chapter details the various techniques used to produce and characterize our materials and the development of a new method based on mass spectrometry (LESA-MS). The third chapter discusses in detail the implementation of new materials stabilized by natural additives and their physico-chemical characterization. We have shown that the joint use of these additives (alpha tocopherol/ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol/tannins) significantly increases the stabilization effect on the polymer matrix (patented innovation). These materials have also shown to be recyclable up to 9 times without degradation. Finally, the last chapter potential of the new LESA-MS method (developed in Chapter 2) for its efficient of our materials. This method is compared to that of the current European standard and opens up real prospects for performing analyses in polymers for different applications.

The development of technology has contributed to a fast-growing market for e- commerce. Through e-commerce, the physical interaction has decreased, and new interaction tools have been implemented to gain competitive advantage. Packaging is one way to communicate with customers and often the first physical contact with brands when purchasing online. Packaging can create value and enhance the customer experience. The purpose of this research, from a business perspective, is to investigate how designed packaging from an online neo-luxury brand affects customers within Generation Y (1980-1994) when the product is received. The study aim to provide an understanding of how the customer experience can be affected through designed packaging. This study applied a qualitative research method with a deductive approach in order to answer the research questions and the purpose. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Swedish citizens within Generation Y that have purchased products from neo-luxury brands. The result of the study shows several aspects of how packaging can contribute to better customer experience. When customers’ expectations on packaging are surpassed, the customer experience is affected positively. Packaging containing tissue paper and gifts enhance the unboxing experience. Packaging is a way for companies to create value and affect customers’ attitudes towards brands. Satisfaction is affected by expectations and packaging can contribute to a better overall experience.

L’objectif de cette recherche est d’étudier la réponse affective de l’enfant ainsi que son comportement suite à son exposition à un emballage ludique tel un « toy-packaging ». Nous testons aussi le rôle médiateur des variables sociodémographiques sur ces liens. Ainsi nous avons eu recours à quatre prototypes différents de « toy-packagings » selon la présence ou non des critères anthropomorphique et réutilisable pour un produit qui ne suscite pas l’intérêt des enfants, soit le gel-douche. L’expérimentation a été dupliqué dans deux contextes différents afin d’asseoir l’universalité des résultats, il s’agit d’une première étude opérée en France suivie d’une deuxième opérée en Tunisie. La recherche a montré un impact positif du critère anthropomorphique sur la réponse affective de l’enfant envers la marque dans les deux contextes. A l’encontre l’impact du deuxième critère (la réutilisabilité) n’a pu être validé qu’en Tunisie. L’analyse des différences entre les deux critères du « toy-packaging », révèle la prépondérance du premier confirmant l’importance de s’identifier à un héros/emblème chez les jeunes consommateurs. Ainsi, ici ceux sont les plus petits qui éprouvent plus d’enthousiasme envers des marques emballées dans des « toy-packagings » plutôt que leurs aînés. L’âge subjectif est donc une variable qui explique ces différences inter-segment. / This research aims to study the emotional response of children and their behavior toward playful packaging such as a "toy-packaging". It aims also to test mediating role of socio-demographic variables on these links. Thus we used four different prototypes of "toy-packaging" according to the presence or not of anthropomorphic and reusable criteria for a product that does not arouse the interest of children (shower-gel). The experiment was duplicated in two different contexts in order to establish the universality of results, it is about a first study operated in France followed by a second one operated in Tunisia. Research has shown a positive impact of the anthropomorphic criterion on the child's affective response to the brand in both contexts. Although the impact of the second criterion (reusability) has only been validated in Tunisia. The analysis of the differences between the two criteria of "toy-packaging" reveals the importance to be identified to a hero / emblem among young consumers. Thus, the youngest children (7 and 8 yrs) are more enthusiastic towards brands packaged in "toy packaging" rather than their elders. Subjective age is therefore a variable that explains these inter-segment differences.