546-0808/01 – Ekologické aspekty polymerů v ŽP (EaPvŽP)
| Gurantor department | Department of Environmental Engineering | Credits | 4 |
| Subject guarantor | doc. Mgr. Eva Pertile, Ph.D. | Subject version guarantor | doc. Mgr. Eva Pertile, Ph.D. |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Compulsory |
| Year | 1 | Semester | winter |
| | Study language | Czech |
| Year of introduction | 2012/2013 | Year of cancellation | 2019/2020 |
| Intended for the faculties | HGF | Intended for study types | Follow-up Master |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
Skills rendered after completion of the course: After the course the student is able to find links between the theoretical and practical aspects in the field of macromolecular and physical chemistry and ecology. Knowledge rendered after the end of the course: The student is familiar with the problems of interaction of polymeric materials with the environment. The main emphasis is put on the so-called biodegradable polymers. Existing knowledge and application possibilities of the latest developments in these materials.
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Summary
The issue of interaction of polymeric materials with the environment, emphasis is placed on biodegradable polymers. Students will acquire the necessary knowledge about the composition, properties, processing and utilization of basic synthetic polymers and mixtures, including the possibility of environmental contamination by polymer and biopolymers waste.
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Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
Checking of knowledge during the semester in the consultation. The knowledge of the student is verified in written form, emphasis is given to the understanding of the topic and the application of theoretical knowledge in solving practical problems. The evaluation also includes collective evaluation and self-assessment. An active assessment of the students is also included in the class.
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Other requirements
Active participation in seminars, proven successful processing of individual tasks, continuously awarded in the semester.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
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Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
1. Introduction, historical facts. Definitions of basic terms, polymers, the environment, (bio) active polymers, selected characteristics of polymers and their relationship to bioaktivitě.
2. The basic synthetic polymers - production, properties, applications: Thermoplastics: fluoropolymers and polyolefins, vinyl polymers, styrene and acrylic polymers, polyesters and polyethers, polyamides and polyurethanes. Thermosetting, synthetic rubbers: rubbers for general use, oil resistant rubbers, heat-resistant rubbers.
3. Additives for polymers. Processing additives; antidegradants, networking resources. Ingredients affecting other physical properties. Special filler.
4. Polymer blends - preparation and basic operations: plastification polymers, polymer blends blending, granulation, polymer blends, polymer blends tabulating, agglomeration of polymer blends, gel polymer blends, vulcanization of rubber mixtures.
5. Forming polymer processing, orientation, processing of polymers in porous materials, polymers for processing fiber: spinning solution, melt spinning, spinning in a plastic state; treatment of fibers.
6. Processing of polymers in the liquid state; Degradation vs. stability of polymers (abiotic and biotic factors affecting the stability of the polymer-degradation) Biodegradable polymers, Polymers from renewable resources.
7. Methods of assessment of bioactivity of polymers (biodegradability, the standard application indicators).
8. Bioactive polymeric systems for specific applications; Biokompozits.
9. Polymers soluble in water (solubility theory, their applications).
10. Polymers in the food industry (packaging, ingredients - performance requirements, methods of monitoring the properties).
11. Medical polymers (implants, drug carriers).
12. Polymer gels (gels theory, applications).
13. Safety of bioactive polymer systems and legislative aspects.
14. Plastics and the Environment (general overview of the impact of human activities on nature).
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