FKF3340 Renewable polymers and Green Materials 3.0 credits

• Structures and typical property profiles of common renewable polymeric materials.
• The effect of structural variations on the material performance.
• A commercial and scientific overview of some industrially anticipated and implemented applications, such as textiles, packaging, biocomposites and nanocellulose.
• Degradation and composting issues.
• Acritical discussion of the commercial potential and cost efficiency of potential green material products.

After completion of the course the doctoral student should have the knowledge and ability to

• describe the structure and properties of common renewable polymeric materials
• critically evaluate effects of variations in materials structures and compositions and how this will influence the performance
• give an overview on how green materials can be utilized in value-adding applications
• discuss challenges and opportunities in the design and waste management of green materials and in the utilization of green materials in commercial applications, such as textiles, packaging, biocomposites and nanocellulose.

Lectures and seminars.

Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level and fundamental knowledge in chemistry, organic chemistry and polymer technology.

Basic knowledge in chemistry, organic chemistry and polymer technology

Handouts and relevant material found in the literature search connected to the home exam.

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

• TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 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.

Mandatory presence of at least 90%

Ulrica Edlund

• 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 about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Course will be given fully on-line or blended, depending on the restrictions.