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Lecturer(s)
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Slobodian Petr, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Classification of packages and their functions. 2. Production and properties of glass and metal packaging. 3. Production and properties of paper packaging and cardboard. 4. Use of plastics in packaging. 5. Plastic packaging production technology. 6. Technology of production of multi-layer packaging. 7. Filling, storage and handling of packaging. 8. Modified atmosphere packaging. 9. Kinetics of deterioration reactions. 10. Surface treatments and surface properties of packaging. 11. Optical properties of packaging materials. 12. Evaluation of mechanical and barrier properties. 13. Joining packaging materials. 14. Recycling and disposal of packaging. List of laboratory tasks: 1. Solvolysis of polyethylene glycol terephthalate from used PET bottles. 2. Mechanical properties of uniaxially oriented PE packaging film. 3. Vacuum forming of plastics. 4. Welding of plastic films. 5. Thermal degradation of PVC film monitored colorimetrically. 6. Analysis of packaging materials using FT-IR spectroscopy.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Preparation for course credit
- 60 hours per semester
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| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| classify packaging and its functions |
| classify packaging and its functions |
| describe the manufacture and properties of glass and metal packaging |
| describe the manufacture and properties of glass and metal packaging |
| describe the technology of plastic packaging production |
| describe the technology of plastic packaging production |
| describe the technology of multilayer packaging production |
| describe the technology of multilayer packaging production |
| explain the recycling and disposal of packaging |
| explain the recycling and disposal of packaging |
| Skills |
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| analyse packaging materials using FT-IR spectroscopy |
| analyse packaging materials using FT-IR spectroscopy |
| to measure the mechanical properties of uniaxially oriented PE packaging film |
| to measure the mechanical properties of uniaxially oriented PE packaging film |
| weld plastic foil |
| weld plastic foil |
| monitor colorimetrically the thermal degradation of PVC film |
| monitor colorimetrically the thermal degradation of PVC film |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
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| Simple experiments |
| Simple experiments |
| Practice exercises |
| Practice exercises |
| Teamwork |
| Teamwork |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products) |
| Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products) |
| Written examination |
| Written examination |
| Grade (Using a grade system) |
| Grade (Using a grade system) |
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Recommended literature
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AHMED, S. Bio-Based Materials for Food Packaging: Green and Sustainable Advanced Packaging Materials. 1st Ed.. Singapore: Springer, 2018. ISBN 9789811319082.
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COLES, R., McDOWELL, D., KIRWAN, M.J. Food Packaging Technology. Continuum International Publishing Group, 2003. ISBN 9781841272214.
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CRILLO, G. Composites Materials for Food Packaging. Nashville: John Wiley & Sons, 2018. ISBN 9781119160205.
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DUCHÁČEK, V. Polymery: výroba, vlastnosti, zpracování, použití. 2. přeprac. vyd.. Praha: VŠCHT, 2006. ISBN 80-7080-617-6.
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EMBLEM, A. Packaging Technology: Fundamentals, Materials and Processes. Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing, 2012. ISBN 9781845696658.
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KAČEŇÁK, I. Obaly a obalová technika. Bratislava: Slovenská vysoká škola technická, 1990. ISBN 80-227-0301-x.
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MORRIS, S.A. Food and Package Engineering. Wiley-Blackwell, 2011. ISBN 9781283295277.
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SELKE, S. Plastics Packaging: Properties, Processing, Applications, and Regulations. Hanser Publications, 2021. ISBN 9781569908228.
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