Terminated in academic year 2019/2020

Biotechnology of polymers

Type of study	Follow-up Master
Language of instruction	Czech
Code	9360-0003/01
Abbreviation	BTP
Course title	Biotechnology of polymers
Credits	4
Coordinating department	CNT - Nanotechnology Centre
Course coordinator	prof. Ing. Daniela Plachá, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1. Introduction
2. Macromolecular compounds, polymers, plastics - Basics of macromolecular chemistry
3. Properties and application, advantage and disadvantage of common polymers
4. Bio-based produced polymers
5. Properties, reactivity, stability in external conditions
6. Biodegradability of polymeric materials
7. Polymers on the basis of starch
8. Polymers on the basis of polylactic acid
9. Polyhydroxyalkanoates
10. Polyamides
11. Polymers on the basis of cellulose
12. Modifications of biopolymers, composite materials
13. Application of bio-based polymeric materials
14. Comparison with common plastics

Literature

[1] Wool RP. Bio-Based Polymers and Composites, Elsevier Academic Press, 620 s, , 2005.
[2] Khemani KC., Scholz C. Degradable Polymers and Materials. Principles and Practice., American Chemical Society, 442 s., , 2006.
[3] Pilla S. Handbook of Bioplastics and Biocomposites Engineering Applications, 620 s., , 2011.
[4] Plat DK. Biodegradable polymers, Smithers Rapra, 166 s., , 2006.

Advised literature

[1] Vladkova TG. Surface Engineering of Polymeric Biomaterials, Smithers Rapra, 590s. , , 2013.

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