546-0808/02 – Ekologické aspekty polymerů v ŽP (EaPvŽP)

Gurantor departmentDepartment of Environmental EngineeringCredits4
Subject guarantordoc. Mgr. Eva Pertile, Ph.D.Subject version guarantordoc. Mgr. Eva Pertile, Ph.D.
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementChoice-compulsory type A
Year1Semestersummer
Study languageCzech
Year of introduction2019/2020Year of cancellation
Intended for the facultiesHGFIntended for study typesFollow-up Master
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
PER34 doc. Mgr. Eva Pertile, Ph.D.
Extent of instruction for forms of study
Form of studyWay of compl.Extent
Full-time Credit and Examination 2+1
Part-time Credit and Examination 8+4

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.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Tutorials
Project work
Other activities

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.

Compulsory literature:

BASTIOLI C. Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers. 2005, p. 533, ISBN 978-1-85957-389-1. SMITH, Ray. Biodegradable polymers for industrial applications. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2005. ISBN 1-85573-934-8. FOMIN, V.A. a V.V. GUZEEV. Biodegradable Polymers, Their Present State and Future Prospects. Progress in Rubber and Plastics Technology. 2018, 17(3), 186-204. DOI: 10.1177/147776060101700303. ISSN 0266-7320. GROSS, R. A. Biodegradable Polymers for the Environment. Science. 297(5582), 803-807. DOI: 10.1126/science.297.5582.803. ISSN 00368075.

Recommended literature:

VROMAN, Isabelle a Lan TIGHZERT. Biodegradable Polymers. Materials. 2009, 2(2), 307-344. DOI: 10.3390/ma2020307. ISSN 1996-1944. GHANBARZADEH, Babak a Hadi ALMASI. Biodegradable Polymers. CHAMY, Rolando, ed. Biodegradation - Life of Science. InTech, 2013, 2013-06-14. DOI: 10.5772/56230. ISBN 978-953-51-1154-2. OJEDA, Telmo. Polymers and the Environment. YLMAZ, Faris, ed. Polymer Science [online]. InTech, 2013, 2013-01-23. DOI: 10.5772/51057. ISBN 978-953-51-0941-9. SHAMSUDDIN, Ibrahim Muhammad, Sani N, Adamu M a Abubakar MK. Biodegradable polymers for sustainable environmental and economic development. MOJ Bioorganic & Organic Chemistry. 2018, 2(4). DOI: 10.15406/mojboc.2018.02.00080. ISSN 2574819X.

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. Written and oral exam.

E-learning

Other requirements

Active participation in seminars, proven successful processing of individual tasks, continuously awarded in the semester.

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.

Subject syllabus:

1. Introduction, historical facts. Definition of basic terms, polymers, environment, (bio) active polymers; selected characteristics of polymers and their relation to bioactivity. 2. Basic synthetic polymers - production, properties of use 3. Additives to polymers. Processing additives; antidegradants, crosslinking agents. Additives affecting other physical properties. Special fillers. 4. Polymer mixtures - preparation and basic operations. Processing of polymers. 5. Degradation vs. polymer stability (abiotic and biotic factors affecting the stability-degradation of polymers); Biodegradable polymers; Renewable Polymers. 6. Methods of bioactivity evaluation of polymers 7. Bioactive polymer systems for specific applications; Biocomposites. 8. Water-soluble polymers. 9. Medical polymers. Polymer gels. 10. Plastic wastes, their treatment, evaluation and disposal with focus on biodegradable plastics. 11. Safety of bioactive polymer systems and legislative aspects. 12. Plastics and environment (general view of influence of human activity on nature). 13. Current situation in the area of ​​secondary processing and use of plastics.

Conditions for subject completion

Part-time form (validity from: 2019/2020 Winter semester)
Task nameType of taskMax. number of points
(act. for subtasks)
Min. number of pointsMax. počet pokusů
Credit and Examination Credit and Examination 100 (100) 51
        Credit Credit 33  16
        Examination Examination 67  35 3
Mandatory attendence participation: 8 hours of lectures + 4 hours of exercises

Show history

Conditions for subject completion and attendance at the exercises within ISP: As part of the ISP, the student is obliged to participate in individual consultations, which will be conducted in the form of a discussion on the topics studied. Exercise: The student submits a semester project on a topic that will be assigned to him at the beginning of the semester.

Show history

Occurrence in study plans

Academic yearProgrammeBranch/spec.Spec.ZaměřeníFormStudy language Tut. centreYearWSType of duty
2024/2025 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr P Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2024/2025 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr K Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2024/2025 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr K Czech Most 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2023/2024 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr K Czech Most 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2023/2024 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr P Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2023/2024 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr K Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2022/2023 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr K Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2022/2023 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr K Czech Most 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2022/2023 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr P Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2021/2022 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr P Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2021/2022 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr K Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2021/2022 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr K Czech Most 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2020/2021 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr K Czech Most 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2020/2021 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr K Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan
2020/2021 (N0788A290001) Waste Management and Mineral Processing ŽPr P Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory type A study plan

Occurrence in special blocks

Block nameAcademic yearForm of studyStudy language YearWSType of blockBlock owner

Assessment of instruction

Předmět neobsahuje žádné hodnocení.