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CHEM-E2123 - Characterization of Bio-based Materials, Lecture, 6.9.2024-29.11.2024

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 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
Prerequisites
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 - II

    Registration:

    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.

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

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