774301 Chemistry and technology of sustainable resources


Type
Lecture
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Potthast, Antje , Rosenau, Thomas
Organisation
Offered in
Wintersemester 2024/25
Languages of instruction
Englisch

Content

The lecture will cover selected topics on cellulose, cellulosic materials, starch and lignin.
Including: Cellulose structure, dissolution, chromophores, cellulose solvents, fibers
Aging and Degradation: Basic reactions of cellulose degradation, corrosion phenomena, mass-deacidification
lignin structure, technical lignins and processes to obtain them, lignin analysis ...

Previous knowledge expected

basic chemistry

Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Chemistry and basic technology of sustainable resources, mainly based on wood components, biorefinery are covered.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.