Seminar in Sustainable Materials1
| Numbering Code | G-AGR02 5BB52 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 | Presentation and discussion of each research theme as to new wood-based materials using lignocellulose resources and novel adhesion system composed of safe substances are performed. In addition, the related recent research papers are reviewed, and deepen the understanding of own research theme. | ||
| Course Goals | Students will aim to gain a systematic understanding of a broad range of knowledge related to the development of wood-based materials and acquire the skills to objectively determine the approaches and directions for research. In addition, students will master highly advanced presentation skills. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
Topics covered include the following: 1. Development of perspectives and new concepts related to material development (4-6 weeks) In these sessions students will discuss the most current perspectives and issues in material development, including the reconciliation of the conflict between environmental conservation and resource utilization and the realization of a recycling-based society. 2. Development of new wood-based materials (4-6 weeks) Students will discuss the recent trends in the research and development of new wood-based materials, and explore the future directions. 3. Development of adhesives and adhesion technologies (4-6 weeks) Students will discuss recent developments in adhesives and adhesion technologies for wood, and explore the possible future directions of the field. |
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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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