CHE5886 Advanced biopolymers
Faculty of Engineering
CHE5886 Advanced biopolymers is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit will equip you with a detailed understanding of advanced biopolymers. Wood and non-wood lignocellulose fibres will be covered in detail, including the isolation and utilisation of various components. You will cover the efficient, large-scale production of cellulose nanomaterials derived from wood fibres, investigate alternative fibre sources, and learn about a variety of bio-derived polymers such as Chitosan and different protein polymers. The opportunities afforded from lignin and hemicellulose will also be discussed.
The course covers the relationship between fibre surface chemistry and functionality, biopolymer structural arrangement and functionality, biopolymers as an alternative to petroleum-derived analogues, development of packaging materials, and market opportunities for biopolymers.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Appraise the different types of naturally occurring biopolymers in terms of availability, morphology, composition and functionality to select the most appropriate manufacturing process.
- 2
Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different biopolymers.
- 3
Assess the biomass composition balance of a mill and propose opportunities for business growth and development.
- 4
Design a biopolymer product based on market needs and formulate the most effective composition and process to achieve the required properties.
Workload and teaching
144 hours of study
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Warren Batchelor
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Mark Banaszak Holl
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE5886?
CHE5886 has no prerequisites.
When is CHE5886 offered?
In 2020, CHE5886 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton, with an online option.