FCK3103 Wood Nanotechnology 3.0 credits

The course consists of lectures with connected literature assignments and seminars.

1. The formation of wood
2. The macroscopic and microscopic structure of wood
3. Wood biopolymers
4. Wood physical properties
5. Nanotechnologies for wood modification
6. Recent research

After completion of the course the doctoral student should have the ability to:

• demonstrate for the level of the course both wide and specialized knowledge within the field of wood nanotechnology.
• in a pedagogical way present, critically evaluate, and discuss scientific results in wood nanotechnology.
• identify, discuss, and reflect upon aspects of sustainability and scientific ethics coupled to the research presented within the framework of the course.

Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.

To be announced at the beginning of the course. All materials are available through course platform. The following reference literature is suggested:

Hon, Shiraishi: Wood and cellulosic chemistry

Dinwoodie: Timber- Its nature and behavior.

Hill: Wood modification

Journal publications and reviews on Wood Nanotechnology

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• LIT1 - Literature assignment, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Oral exam, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Yuanyuan Li

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Number of participants: min. 5, max. 10