CHEM-E2150 - Interfacial Phenomena in Biobased Systems D, Lecture, 11.1.2022-8.3.2022

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student

  • recognises the theoretical background of surface and colloid chemistry, and can explain the basic solution properties of colloid systems.
  • can discuss about the adsorption of polyelectrolytes and surfactants using theoretical background and apply them to the biorefinery technology.
  • can designate the use of nanotechnology in the field of renewable materials.
  • understands the bottom-up principle of designing new materials and knows the special features of working with nanoparticles in practice.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 08.03.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Monika Österberg, Juan Valle Delgado

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

PhD. Juan José Valle-Delgado, room 321 (Puu I), juanjose.valledelgado@aalto.fi

Prof. Monika Österberg, room 323 (Puu I), monika.osterberg@aalto.fi

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Surfaces and interfaces; adhesion, cohesion, wetting and adsorption; surface-active agents; water-soluble polymers and polyelectrolytes; surface modification methods; flocculation and colloidal stability; biobased and inorganic nanoparticles; antifouling. The course will consist of lectures, exercises, home assignments and lab work focusing on application-based problems.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam, exercises, home assignments and lab work. Everything will contribute to the final grade.

  • applies in this implementation

    Grading scale: 0-5

    Contributions to the final grade: Exam (50%) + quizzes and home assignments (25%) + laboratory works (15%) + calculus exercises (10%).


Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 cr = 135 h

    Lectures: 20-26 h

    Exercises: 4-8 h

    Lab work: 4-10 h

    Self-study, including home assignments, laboratory report and studying for exam: 95-110 h

  • applies in this implementation

    - Lectures: 26 h

    - Exercises: 6 h

    - Lab work: 4 h (+1 h optional)

    - Self-study, including home assignments, laboratory report and studying for exam: 98-99 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The book "G.T. Barnes and I.R. Gently. Interfacial Science (Oxford University Press)", and other material given in the course.

    Other recommended books:

    B. Kronberg: 'Surface Chemistry of Surfactantas and Polymers' (Whiley).

    R.J. Hunter: 'Foundations of Colloid Science' (Oxford University Press).

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Course homepage:

    https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=CHEM-E2150

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring III-IV

    2021-2022 Spring III-IV

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=CHEM-E2150

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

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