22BBI213 - Natural Polymers
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Course title | Natural Polymers | |||
Acronym | 22BBI213 | |||
Study programme | Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology | |||
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ESPB | 3.0 | Status | ||
Condition | Organic Chemistry I-passed | Облик условљености | ||
The goal | In this course, students will gain knowledge on separation and production of natural polymers, their properties, modification, application and degradation. Students will be especially acquainted with benefits of natural polymers in comparison to synthetic regarding their reproducibility as raw materials and their environmental aspects - biodegradability, non-toxicity. | |||
The outcome | Students are familiar with natural polymers, their properties and application as materials. They know difference of natural polymeric materials with respect to synthetic polymers, methods of manufacturing the products based on natural polymers. Students are able to choose proper material based on natural polymers for certain appplication, specially as a more environmentally friendly alternative to others material. | |||
Contents | ||||
Contents of lectures | 1. Classification of natural polymers. 2. Isolation, properties and modification of natural polymers. 3. Monosaccharides and Polysaccharides: Cellulose. Starch. Sodium-alginate. Chitosan. Pectin. Other polysaccharides. 4. Lignin. 5. Aminoacids. Proteins. Silk. Wool. Colagen. Casein. 6. Natural polymeric materials. Paper. Viscose. Nitrocellulose. Microcristalline cellulose. Nanocellulose. Thermoplastic starch. 7. Other natural polymeric materials. 8. Application of natural polymeric materials. 9. Adhesives. Packaging materials. 10. Ageing, degradation and recycling of natural polymeric materials. | |||
Contents of exercises | 1.Solubility of natural polymers. 2. Crosslinking of natural polymers. 3. Preparation of films based on carboxymethyl cellulose, starch, sodium-alginate, chitsan and pectin by solvent casting method. 4. Investigation of mechanical properties of the obtianed films. Water permeability, determination of water vapor transmission rate. 5. Formulation and preparation of adhesives based on starch and casein. 6. Removal of heavy metal ions and textile dyes by sorbent based on polysaccharides. 7. Encapsulation and controlled release of active substances from natural polymeric devices. | |||
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Lectures | Exercises | OTC | Study and Research | Other classes |
1 | 2 | |||
Methods of teaching | Lectures and laboratory exercises | |||
Knowledge score (maximum points 100) | ||||
Pre obligations | Points | Final exam | Points | |
Activites during lectures | Test paper | |||
Practical lessons | 40 | Oral examination | 50 | |
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Colloquia | 10 | |||
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