Green Chemistry for Materials and Processes Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S2BFA21.2022

Module name: Green Chemistry for Materials and Processes
Module code: W4-2BF-MB-21-06
Programme code: W4-S2BFA21.2022
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Description:
The concepts that will be presented are the emerging ones of the Green Chemistry: atomic efficiency, heterogeneous catalysis and biocatalysis, replacement of solvents and toxic compounds, reaction and process intensification, conversion of biomass into valuable chemicals/materials, waste recycling, design and production of green products as bioplastics. Examples of industrial processes where this sustainability approach is adopted will be shown as the extraction of active biomolecules and biopolymers from biomass with green solvents (supercritical fluids, ionic/eutectic liquids) and enzymatic technologies, modification of natural fibers with enzymes, and green technologies (steam explosion, supercritical carbon dioxide, microwaves, etc).
Prerequisites:
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Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
the students will have the knowledge and skills useful in designing the construction of products, materials, and plants with minimal impact on human health and the environment [MB_06_1]
 KBF_W02 [4/5] KBF_U11 [3/5] KBF_K06 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
exam [MB_06_w_1]
Oral exam Requirement for examination: Knowledge on the tools and methodologies for the assessment of chemical, toxicological and environmental risk, life cycle analysis of products and processes, environmental indicators, green design of chemicals, polymers, and materials.
 MB_06_1
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [MB_06_fs_1]
Detailed discussion by the lecturer of the issues listed in the table "module description" using the table and/or multimedia presentations
 48
Supplementary reading, working with the textbook
 102 exam [MB_06_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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