ECTS - University of Pisa
Knowledge on definition of biobased polymers, definition of biodegradation and compost ability. Normatives on biobased and biodegradation of polymers. Standards for composting, and soil degradability. Biobased and biodegradable polymers, production, characteristics, properties, processing, applications, end of life.
Setting a biodegradation test, Life Cycle Assessment.
Principles of Circular economy and bio economy.
Main biodegradable and biobased polymers; Polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate, polybutylene succonate, polycaprolactone, starch, cellulose, proteins.
Thermal properties of polyesters, differential scanning calorimetry studies, glass transisiont temperature, cristallinity, amorphous and rigid amosphous fractions.
Biocomposites with natural fibres.
Knowledge on definition of biobased polymers, definition of biodegradation and compost ability. Normatives on biobased and biodegradation of polymers. Standards for composting, and soil degradability. Biobased and biodegradable polymers, production, characteristics, properties, processing, applications, end of life.
Setting a biodegradation test, Life Cycle Assessment.
Principles of Circular economy and bio economy.
Main biodegradable and biobased polymers; Polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate, polybutylene succonate, polycaprolactone, starch, cellulose, proteins.
Thermal properties of polyesters, differential scanning calorimetry studies, glass transisiont temperature, cristallinity, amorphous and rigid amosphous fractions.
Biocomposites with natural fibres.
Brief report on a selected material. Oral discussion and exam with the professor.
Preparzione di una relazione, discussione e verifica orale.
Brief report on a selected material. Oral discussion and exam with the professor.
Acquire knowledge on correct definition and proper standard on biobased and biodegradable polymers. Concepts of circular economy and sustainability.
Acquire knowledge on correct definition and proper standard on biobased and biodegradable polymers. Concepts of circular economy and sustainability.
Critical discussion of properties of biobased and biodegradable materials. Being able to handle the tuning of properties and select the proper polymer for the proper targeted application, considering production, processing, use and end of life options.
Critical discussion of properties of biobased and biodegradable materials. Being able to handle the tuning of properties and select the proper polymer for the proper targeted application, considering production, processing, use and end of life options.
Conoscenze di base sui polimeri, produzione, proprietà fisiche, termiche, morfologiche.
Knowledge on polymers, synthesis, physical, thermal and morphological properties.
Lezioni in presenza in aula B32, lezioni in stremaing su Team del corso
Lectures in B32, streaming available in the class Team of the course
definition of biobased polymers, definition of biodegradation and compost ability. Normatives on biobased and biodegradation of polymers. Standards for composting, and soil degradability. Biobased and biodegradable polymers, production, characteristics, properties, processing, applications, end of life.
Setting a biodegradation test, Life Cycle Assessment.
Principles of Circular economy and bio economy.
Main biodegradable and biobased polymers; Polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate, polybutylene succonate, polycaprolactone, starch, cellulose, proteins.
Thermal properties of polyesters, differential scanning calorimetry studies, glass transisiont temperature, cristallinity, amorphous and rigid amosphous fractions.
Biocomposites with natural fibres.
Slides del corso, articoli e reviews forniti dal docente.
Slides of the lessons, papers and reviews provided by the professor.
Leggere le slides e chiedere materiale integrativo al corso (reviews rese disponibili dal docente)
Study the slides and the review on biobased and biodegradable polymers made available by the professor.
Breve relazione ed esame orale
Brief report and oral exam
