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  • Fall 2021 - Welcome to the first lecture!

    Tuesday 14.9. at 8:15 

    (Remote lectures in this course)


    Responsible teacher: professor Thaddeus "Thad" Maloney

    Other teachers: University Lecturer Eero Hiltunen (eero.hiltunen(at)aalto.fi), Doctoral student Antti Koistinen

    Level of the Course: Master's studies  Teaching Period: I


    Content:

    The course will cover various aspects of fiber structure, chemistry and physics. The technology of fiber production and fiber processing will be covered. Application of fibers in paper, packaging and composites will be taught. The main focus will be on natural cellulosic fibers.

    Important fiber analysis methods will be taught and practiced in laboratory group exercises. The students will learn to identify fibers, measure their properties and ascertain which types of end uses are best for different fibers.

    Assessment Methods and Criteria: Lectures, exercises, self-study for exam (grade based both on exam and group exercises)

    Study Material: Lecture slides and selected reading


    Laboratory Group Exercises

    Students will study mostly natural fibers. After being taught some basic fiber analysis methods (Light microscopy, SEM, FibreLab) the students will use these techniques to quantify the fibers. The idea will be to identify the generic class of the fibers to the extent possible and to determine what type of properties these fibers have. Based on the fiber properties, students will assess what kind of products these fibers could be used in. Students will work in small groups.

    Dr. Eero Hiltunen and M.Sc. Antti Koistinen will be responsible for the teaching the laboratory exercises.



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      E2120 Exam Thu 16.12.2021 at 13:00 Quiz
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      Exam starts at 13:00 - answering time is 70 min

      The exam consists of 30 multiple choice questions. Select the most suitable answer. Each correct answer is worth 1 point for 30 points total. Students are expected to take the examine alone and without the use of lecture slides or other outside resources.


      Problems: Call Eero H. - phone +358503442084
      * I will try to help...

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      E2120 Exam Thu 28.10.2021 at 9:00 Quiz
      Not available unless: You belong to KT01 (SISU)

      Exam starts at 9:00 - answering time is 60 min

      The exam consists of 25 multiple choice questions. Select the most suitable answer. Each correct answer is worth 1 point for 25 points total.


      Problems: Call Eero H. - phone +358503442084
      * I will try to help...

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      Extra time - E2120 Exam Thu 28.10.2021 at 9:00 Quiz
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    • Info of lab registration (one 4h slot per student) will come during week 38

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      Reading on relation of fiber properties to paper strength File
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      Reading on fiber fines File
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