Topic outline

  • About the course

    CHEM-E1120 Thermochemical Processes (5 cr) provides a general introduction to thermochemical conversions of plant biomass, lignocellulose, and its components with focus on a specific conversion or process. In 2023, the focus will be in carbon fiber production from lignocellulosic raw materials, such as lignin and cellulose. The first half of the course (period III) will be used for getting understanding on the state-of-art in research and the proposed processing routes. The second half will consider how the research findings can be translated into a preliminary process design. During the course, students will work in groups on tasks to be given during the lectures. In the end, the groups will present the outcome from their work in a seminar.

    The course will be taught by professors Tapani Vuorinen, Michael Hummel and Luana Dessbesell