LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student will be able to:
- Choose a correct analytical technique for investigating a certain property in a bio-based sample
- Possess hands-on skills in sample preparation, measuring and interpreting the data for physical and chemical characteristics of bio-based samples
- Understand the hierarchical morphology of plant fibres from analytical point of view
- Master the multiple length scales in biomass from atomic scale to macroscopic objects
- Apply the principles of spectroscopy, scattering, chromatography, microscopy and mechanical characterization into bio-based materials
Credits: 5
Schedule: 06.09.2024 - 29.11.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Eero Kontturi, Paavo Penttilä
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
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:
Spectroscopy: nuclear magnetic resonance, Raman, infrared; Microscopy: atomic force microscopy, electron microscopy; Colloidal techniques: dynamic light scattering, conductometric titration; X-ray scattering: small and wide angle scattering; Physical testing: tensile test, optical properties; Chromatography: high performance liquid chromatography and size exclusion chromatography.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Examination
Reporting of the laboratory exercises
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures (25 h, including preparation for lectures)
Laboratory exercises (90 hours)
Examination (20 hours, preparation)
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture slides
Specific materials handed out during the lectures, available on the MyCourses homepage
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
2025-2026 Autumn I - IIRegistration:
The course is open to all students enrolled in the Bioproducts Engineering and Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy programmes. The maximum number of students is 80.