NWNR100223 Wood chemistry
- Type
- course with non-continuous assessment
- Semester hours
- 2
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Gusenbauer, Claudia
- Organisation
- Wood Technology and Renewable Materials
- Offered in
- Sommersemester 2026
- Languages of instruction
- Englisch
- Content
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Topics addressed:
- Wood cell wall model
- Chemical characteristics, biosynthesis and degradation of Cellulose, Hemicellulose, Lignin
- Extractives
- Separation of wood components
- Analytical approaches
- Developments in wood chemistry
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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After completing the course, students will be able to…
… illustrate the chemical structure of wood cell wall layers and explain their interactions within the overall architecture of the cell wall.
… differentiate the chemical characteristics of the main wood components as well as describe their biosynthesis and degradation.
… explain the theoretical principles underlying the separation of wood components and discuss relevant analytical approaches for their characterization.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.