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22D91 - Biobased fibers

Course specification
Course titleBiobased fibers
Acronym22D91
Study programmeMaterial Engineering
Module
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB6.0Status
      Condition-Облик условљености
      The goalThe course has been designed to provide a comprehensive review of the processing and usage of biobased fibers and fibrous materials, as well as the future of these fibers considering the development of new fibers, fibrous materials and products as an important element of sustainable development. Acquired knowledge in the field of biobased fibers should serve as a basis for independent research on the further development of the technologies and biobased products.
      The outcomeGetting acquainted with the processing and utilization of biobased fibers and fibrous materials, a chronology of their appearance, the contributions of the development of new processing and new materials on the society and sustainable development. Understanding the importance of active participation in the future development of technology and biobased products. Also, students are trained to conduct research, to design the project which will results in new knowledge, to conduct a critical dialogue in the scientific and professional field and make strategic decisions.
      Contents
      Contents of lecturesCourse provides an overview of the usage, market potential, basic data of the production and primary processing of biobased fibers, such as: natural fibers of animal origin (wool and hair fibers, silk); natural fibers of vegetable origin (seed fibers, bast fibers and leaf fibers); man-made fibers from natural polymers: regenerated cellulose fibers (viscose, cuprammonium fibers, lyocell) and other polysaccharide fibers (alginate, chitin and chitosan) and development of processes for thier obtaining: Comparative overview of the structure, properties and applications of biobased fibers. Modification and functionalization of cellulose fibers. Biorefinery concept. Obtaining and application of micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose. Novel applications of cellulose fibers: biocomposites (including nanocomposites), biosorbents, bioactive fibers based on lignocellulosic fibers. Perspective of biobased fibers. A strategy for a sustainable future of biobased fibers.
      Contents of exercises
      Literature
      1. J. Müssig (ed.), Industrial Applications of Natural Fibres: Structure, Properties and Technical Applications, Wiley, Chichester, 2010, ISBN: 978-0-470-69508-1
      2. A. Dufresne, S. Thomas, L.A. Pothan (eds.), Biopolymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Properties, and Applications, Wiley, Hoboken, 2013, ISBN: 978-1-118-21835-8
      3. S. Kalia, B.S. Kaith, I. Kaur (eds.), Cellulose Fibers: Bio- and Nano-Polymer Composites, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2011, ISBN: 978-3-642-17370-7
      4. T. Rosenau, A. Potthast, J. Hell (Eds), Cellulose Science and Technology: Chemistry, Analysis, and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, 2018, ISBN: 978-1119217589
      5. R. S. Blackburn (ed.), Biodegradable and Sustainable Fibres, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Cambridge, 2005, ISBN: 9781855739161
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      LecturesExercisesOTCStudy and ResearchOther classes
      3
      Methods of teachingLeactures and seminars
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligationsPointsFinal examPoints
      Activites during lecturesTest paper
      Practical lessonsOral examination60
      Projects
      Colloquia
      Seminars40