FKF3340 Renewable polymers and Green Materials
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level and fundamental knowledge in chemistry, organic chemistry and polymer technology.
- Structures and typical property profiles of common renewable polymeric materials.
- The effect of structural variations on the material performance.
- A commercial and scientific overview of some industrially anticipated and implemented applications, such as textiles, packaging, biocomposites and nanocellulose.
- Degradation and composting issues.
- Acritical discussion of the commercial potential and cost efficiency of potential green material products.
After completion of the course the doctoral student should have the knowledge and ability to
- describe the structure and properties of common renewable polymeric materials
- critically evaluate effects of variations in materials structures and compositions and how this will influence the performance
- give an overview on how green materials can be utilized in value-adding applications
- discuss challenges and opportunities in the design and waste management of green materials and in the utilization of green materials in commercial applications, such as textiles, packaging, biocomposites and nanocellulose.
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