This course aims to give a basic understanding and overview of the most common polymers, including their properties, manufacturing, recycling and their role in a sustainable society and a circular economy. More specifically, the course includes:
- Basic knowledge about the most common polymers and plastics and their properties and applications.
- Basic knowledge about the manufacturing of the most common (synthetic) polymers.
- Knowledge about the environmental impact of polymers from a sustainable perspective, including e.g. recycling, climate impact, microplastics and chemicals.
- Basic knowledge about circular economy.
Note that this introductory online course will be given in Swedish!