Lectures and self studies.
Lectures concentrated during one week of full-time studies, and 2 weeks of full-time self studies on supplied written material followed by a written exam.
FCK3111 Fibre - Water 4.5 credits
The interactions of water with cellulose-based materials from a thermodynamic and polymer physical perspective, and its effect on mechanical properties and final performance of fibre based networks.
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FCK3111 (Spring 2021–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FCK3111 (Spring 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- Fibre, paper and water interactions: Problem specification, and importance.
- Thermodynamics of water vapour adsorption to fibres
- Swelling of polyelectrolyte gels and cellulose fibres
- The influence of moisture on mechanical properties of fibre compositions, papers and films and their outcome performance
- Fundamentals of wetting, capillary penetration and superhydrophobicity
- Liquid absorption in hygiene products
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the doctoral student should:
- Have good knowledge and overview of the basic processes that control the interaction of water with cellulose-based materials.
- Have overall understanding of the impact of wetting, absorption and swelling on porous fiber networks.
- Be able to define the basic mechanisms that control interactions (wetting, absorption, swelling) both from a thermodynamic and polymer physical perspective.
- Have planned and carried out the course independently in order to pass the exam, and be able to critically evaluate one's own and others' results from a scientific point of view.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- DEL1 - Participation, 1.5 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Participation in lectures, and 2 weeks of studies of supplied literature and a passed written exam.
Other requirements for final grade
Compulsory presence during the lectures is credited as 1.5 ECTS, and the passed written exam as 3.0 ECTS.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle
Supplementary information
The course replaces the course F3D5111; Paper-Water interaction