Seminar in Sustainable Materials2
| Numbering Code | G-AGR02 6BB53 SJ80 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 4 | Course Type | Seminar |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | |
| Instructor name |
UMEMURA KENJI (Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere Professor) MATSUO MIYUKI (Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere Associate Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
Basic and applied research on the creation of functions of wood-based materials using specialized books and the latest research papers are discussed. In addition, the understanding of advanced technologies while considering the trends is deepened. |
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| Course Goals |
Students will aim to: Acquire a broad range of knowledge related to the development of wood-based materials, and be able to determine the approaches and directions for research from an objective point of view. Develop the competence and skills to communicate in a global context by preparing reports, delivering presentations, and engaging in discussions in English. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
Topics covered include the following: 1. Development of high-strength wood-based plastic materials (4-6 weeks) The sessions will consider the future prospects of developing eco-friendly, high-strength wood-based plastic materials using various wood components. 2. Research related to the degradation and durability of wood and wood-based materials (4-6 weeks) The sessions will discuss the degradation and durability of wood and wood-based materials, and examine their mechanisms as well as the development of methods for accelerating degradation. 3. Research related to wood-based materials using various lignocellulosic meterials (4-6 weeks) The session will discuss the development of new wood-based materials taking advantage of the chemical and physical properties of raw materials. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Grading will be based on an overall assessment of criteria such as attendance, presentations and reports. | ||
| Course Requirements | Undergraduate-level knowledge of wood material science, wood adhesion science, material mechanics, and organic chemistry. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) |
Read recently published research papers related to the development of wood-based materials and adhesion technology. Understand and gain a full grasp of the basic theories of material mechanics, polymer chemistry, adhesion science, and wood material science. |
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