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Åbo Akademi University 2014/2015
ÅBO CAMPUS
Biomass pretreatments and fractionation
technology
415801.0
4 credits
Advanced level
Lectured course
Offered: September- October 2014
Lecturers: Pedro Fardim, Jan Gustafsson
Aimand content: To give the students advanced understand-
ing of the biomass (wood and annual plants) as a rawmaterial,
different pre-treatment concepts, fractionation theories, the
technology to prepare bio-based products and the tools for
their characterisation. New concepts for biomass utilization
are discussed from a chemical, physical and technological
approach.
Learning objectives: After the course is finished the student is
expected to be able to define the basic principles for produc-
tion of bio-based products frombiomass as well as to be able
todistinguish the potentials and the limits of the rawmaterials
for biomass. The critical evaluation of current and prospective
technologies and identification of suitable characterisation
methods are also expected.
Entry requirements: Knowledge in wood and fibre chemistry
Target audience: Year 2-3
Form of assessment: Examination
Contact hours: 20
Chemistry of interfaces for fibre based materials
415802.0
5 credits
Advanced level
Offered: November-December 2014
Lecturers: Pedro Fardim, Jan Gustafsson
Type: Lectured course with essay and seminars
Aim and content: To give the students a deep understanding
of the chemistry, morphology and thermodynamics of the
interfaces of fibres and fibre based materials and the tools to
characterize them by using chemical and physicochemical
approaches.
Learning objectives: After the course is finished the student
is expected to be able to understand theoretical concepts of
interfaces and their relation to processes and characterisation
methods for fibre based materials.
Entry requirements: Knowledge inwood and fibre chemistry,
and in organic and inorganic chemistry.
Target audience: Year 2-3
Form of assessment: Examination, seminar essay.
Contact hours: 30
Literature:
1) Adamson, A.W. Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, 5th ed.,
Wiley, New York, 1990
2) Hunter, R.J. Foundations of Colloid Science, 2nd ed., Oxford,
New York, 2001
3) Shaw, D.J. Introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemistry,
Butterworths, London, 1980
4) Selected research articles, lecture slides
Biocomposites
415506.0
4 credits
Advanced level
Lectured course
Offered: January- February 2015
Lecturers: Pedro Fardim, Jan Gustafsson
Type: Lectured course with essay.
Aimand content: To give the students deep understanding of
biocomposites (the matrix and the bio-based reinforcement
materials, e.g. cellulose fibres). The focus is on advanced
characterisation of the components and how the properties at
nanoscale are reflected on macroscale. Both established and
arising technologies and areas of application are introduced.
Learning objectives: After the course is finished the student
is expected to be able to identify the basic physical, chemi-
cal and interfacial properties of the matrix and the bio-based
reinforcementmaterials inbiocomposites. The student should
also be able to define of the main characterisation methods
and requirements of biocomposites. Critical evaluation of
current and prospective technology and areas of application
is also expected.
Target audience: Year 2-3
Form of assessment: Examination, essay
Contact hours: 20
Cellulose Technology
415501.0
5 credits
Advanced level
Lectured course
Offered: March - May 2015
Lecturers: Pedro Fardim, Jan Gustafsson, invited lecturers
Aim and content: The chemical composition of cellulose,
the technology for manufacturing of cellulose products and
their analytical methods. The topics are cellulose chemistry
and physics, cellulose derivatives, dissolution, regeneration,
functionalisation and different analysis methods.
Learning objectives: After the course is finished the student
is expected to be able to identify the chemistry and physics
of cellulose and cellulose derivatives as well as sources for
cellulose. The critical evaluation of processing and function-
alisation of cellulose and cellulose products is also expected.
Entry requirements: Basic organic chemistry.
Target audience: Year 2-3
Form of assessment: Examination
Contact hours: 20
Literature:
1) Kennedy, J. F., Phililips, G.O., Williams, P.A. Cellulose - struc-
tural and functional aspects, Elis Horwood, Chichester, 1989
2) Selected research articles, lecture slides
Materials for renewable and sustainable energy
415507.0
4 credits
Advanced level
Lectured course
Offered: March - May 2015
Lecturers: Pedro Fardim, Jan Gustafsson
Type: Lectured course with group work
Aim and content: To give the students a deep understanding
of the raw materials and processes available for current and
prospective future renewable and sustainable energy sources.
The focus is laid on the scientific investigations and advanced
characterisation of biomass to be utilised for bioenergy as
solid, liquid, gas or electricity. Both established and arising
technologies and materials are introduced.
Learning objectives: After the course is finished the student is
expected to be able to identify the basic physical and chemi-
cal characteristics of materials for renewable and sustainable
energy. The student should also be able to define of themain
characterisationmethods and requirements in conversion of
biomass to energy. Critical evaluation of current and prospec-
tive technology and areas of application is also expected.
Target audience: Year 2-3
Form of assessment: Written exam, abstract, presentation.
