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22BBI213 - Natural Polymers

Course specification
Course titleNatural Polymers
Acronym22BBI213
Study programmeBiochemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Module
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB3.0Status
      ConditionOrganic Chemistry I-passedОблик условљености
      The goalIn 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 outcomeStudents 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 lectures1. 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 exercises1.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.
      Literature
      1. M. Kalagasidis Krušić, I. Popović, Natural polymeric materials, Internal material, TMF, 2019
      2. M. Kalagasidis Krušić, Laboratory guide, Internal material,TMF, 2019
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      LecturesExercisesOTCStudy and ResearchOther classes
      12
      Methods of teachingLectures and laboratory exercises
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligationsPointsFinal examPoints
      Activites during lecturesTest paper
      Practical lessons40Oral examination50
      Projects
      Colloquia10
      Seminars