9360-0003/01 – Biotechnology of polymers (BTP)

Gurantor departmentCNT - Nanotechnology CentreCredits4
Subject guarantorprof. Ing. Daniela Plachá, Ph.D.Subject version guarantorprof. Ing. Daniela Plachá, Ph.D.
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementCompulsory
Year1Semesterwinter
Study languageCzech
Year of introduction2012/2013Year of cancellation2019/2020
Intended for the facultiesHGFIntended for study typesFollow-up Master
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
PLA88 prof. Ing. Daniela Plachá, Ph.D.
SKR0023 Ing. Kateřina Škrlová
Extent of instruction for forms of study
Form of studyWay of compl.Extent
Full-time Credit and Examination 2+1

Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences

The Biotechnology of polymers is aimed to deepening of knowledge of students in the sphere of basics of biotechnological preparation of polymeric materials, application of bio-based polymers, properties of bio-based polymers and comparison with traditional industrial polymers.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Individual consultations

Summary

Compulsory literature:

[1] Wool RP. Bio-Based Polymers and Composites, Elsevier Academic Press, 620 s, ISBN-10: 0127639527, 2005. [2] Khemani KC., Scholz C. Degradable Polymers and Materials. Principles and Practice., American Chemical Society, 442 s., ISBN13: 9780841239722, 2006. [3] Pilla S. Handbook of Bioplastics and Biocomposites Engineering Applications, 620 s., ISBN: 978-0-470-62607-8, 2011. [4] Plat DK. Biodegradable polymers, Smithers Rapra, 166 s., ISBN: 978-1-85957-519-2, 2006.

Recommended literature:

[1] Vladkova TG. Surface Engineering of Polymeric Biomaterials, Smithers Rapra, 590s. , ISBN: 9781847356581, 2013.

Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester

E-learning

Other requirements

Seminary paper on the defined topic

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.

Subject syllabus:

1. Introduction 2. Macromolecular compounds, polymers, plastics - Basics of macromolecular chemistry 3. Properties and application, advantage and disadvantage of common polymers 4. Bio-based produced polymers 5. Properties, reactivity, stability in external conditions 6. Biodegradability of polymeric materials 7. Polymers on the basis of starch 8. Polymers on the basis of polylactic acid 9. Polyhydroxyalkanoates 10. Polyamides 11. Polymers on the basis of cellulose 12. Modifications of biopolymers, composite materials 13. Application of bio-based polymeric materials 14. Comparison with common plastics

Conditions for subject completion

Full-time form (validity from: 2014/2015 Winter semester, validity until: 2019/2020 Summer 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 40  20
        Examination Examination 60  30 3
Mandatory attendence participation:

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Occurrence in study plans

Academic yearProgrammeBranch/spec.Spec.ZaměřeníFormStudy language Tut. centreYearWSType of duty
2018/2019 (N2102) Mineral Raw Materials (3904T029) Mineral Biotechnology P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (N2102) Mineral Raw Materials (3904T029) Mineral Biotechnology P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (N2102) Mineral Raw Materials (3904T029) Mineral Biotechnology P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2015/2016 (N2102) Mineral Raw Materials (3904T029) Mineral Biotechnology P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2014/2015 (N2102) Mineral Raw Materials (3904T029) Mineral Biotechnology P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan

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Assessment of instruction



2017/2018 Winter
2016/2017 Winter