Course: Biomaterials and Biotechnology in the Context of Circular Economy

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Course title Biomaterials and Biotechnology in the Context of Circular Economy
Course code TCPS/TWECE
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sedlařík Vladimír, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kuřitka Ivo, prof. Ing. et Ing. Ph.D. et Ph.D.
Course content
- Concept of sustainability and circularity - Renewable raw materials - Biomass valorisation - Recycling technologies (mechanical, chemical) - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) - Biotechnological production of materials - bio-based materials - Bio-based polymers - Biodegradation - Biofuels - Socio-economic aspects

Learning activities and teaching methods
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Individual work of students
  • Preparation for examination - 100 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 25 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of macromolecular chemistry, polymer processing and physical chemistry is expected.
learning outcomes
The student has knowledge in the area of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, taking into account the specific features of biomaterials and biocomposites technology.
The student understands the principles of, and has an overview of, applications of renewable raw materials, biomass and related technologies and biotechnologies.
The student knows the principles and working procedures of LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) and the interpretation of its results.
Skills
The student understands the relationships between the theoretical and practical aspects of industrial production, biotechnologies and biomaterials, products and their applications, their use and post-consumer fate including recycling, and the impact of these areas on the environment and related socio-economic aspects.
The student is able to think critically in this field and to analyse problems and situations professionally, both in the technical area and in the related area of LCA (Life Cycle Assessment).
The student is able to propose and find solutions in this field with an appropriate degree of creativity and originality.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Individual work of students
E-learning
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Individual work of students
Text analysis
E-learning
Exercises on PC
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of seminar paper
Oral examination
Recommended literature
  • DOORSSELAER, Karine Van a KOOPMANS, Rudolf J. Ecodesign: a life cycle approach for a sustainable future. Munich. 2021.
  • SAPAWE, Norzahir a CHE HARUN, Noor Faizah. Green Chemical Engineering and Technology. Scientific Books Collection. Trans Tech Publications. Switzerland, 2023. ISBN 9783036410074.


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