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Product information "Bio-Based Monomers 1 | eLearning"

“Bio-Based Monomers and Polymers 1” is the second Hanser eCampus course in a series covering bio-based monomers, polymers, and sustainable materials. It covers the practical feedstocks and manufacturing processes, characteristics, and applications for bio-polyesters such as polyhydroxyalkanoates, poly(lactic acid), and poly(butylene succinate). Also covered are bio-polyamides and bio-based versions of commodity polymers such as bio-polyethylene and bio-PVC. Finally, carbohydrate biopolymers such as starch and cellulose are handled.

Both monomer and polymer sourcing and synthesis are described, including their structures and how these influence key properties. Property enhancements such as via copolymerization/or addition of additives or reinforcing fibers are identified and evaluated.

Comparisons with petro-based polymer alternatives are made to explain where such bio-based polymers hold key advantages in areas such as mechanical properties, biodegradability, carbon footprint, or economics.

The course contains many questions to test the student’s comprehension and recall of each learning goal. It is recommended that students taking this course have a background of high-school-level organic chemistry if they are to complete it independently.


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Course details
  • Course number 1
  • Study time 240 Minuten
  • Modules 8
  • Demo Test demo
Modules
  1. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)

  2. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)

  3. Bio-polyamides

  4. Bio-poly(butylene succinate) and Bio-poly(butylene succinate-co-butylene adipate)

  5. Poly(ethylene terephthalate), Poly(trimethylene terephthalate), and Poly(ethylene furoate)

  6. Bio-polyethylene, Bio-polypropylene, and Bio-polyvinyl Chloride

  7. Starch

  8. Cellulose

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