Seminar of Composite Materials Chemistry1
| Numbering Code | G-AGR02 5BB40 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 | Mon.3・4・5 | |
| Instructor name |
KAMITAKAHARA HIROSHI (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) YOSHIOKA MARIKO (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) KAZUKI SUGIMURA (Graduate School of Agriculture Assistant Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | In this seminar, we have perspective discussions, through literature reviews and own research results, about the chemical conversion of renewable natural resources such as wood and its constituents (cellulose, lignin, etc.), starch, chitin, lipids, and so forth into useful materials showing adequate conformity with the environment and/or a certain specific function in advanced applications. | |||
| Course Goals |
Students will read and understand Western scholarly articles related to topics such as: chemical modifications of biomass derived from such sources as wood, cellulose, chitin, chitosan, lipids, and starch; the science behind the formation of composites formed by these sources and other materials, in particular synthetic polymer; the science behind the basics and applications of the properties and functions manifested by these composites; and the science behind biogradable polymer. Students will also develop the skills to write a report on what they have learned from the scientific articles, and introduce them as examples of studies in the field. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
This seminar will cover the following topics: 1. General theories related to polymer composites; (2 sessions) 2. The structures of fillers/polymer composites and the manifestation of their characteristics and physical properties; (3 sessions) 3. Chemical modifications of and addition of physical properties to biomass, particularly cellulose and chitin/chitosan/lipids; (5 sessions) 4. Examination of the characteristics of blends of biomass derivatives, particularly cellulose and chitin/chitosan/lipids, and synthetic polymers; (5 sessions) 5. Biomass processability, particularly the spinnability and foamability of plastics derived from cellulose and chitin/chitosan, and product characterization; (5 sessions) 6. Basic science related to the pursuit of liquid crystallinity and other functional features in the derivatives and composites of biomass, in particular cellulose, chitin, chitosan, and lipids; (5 sessions) 7. The processes and mechanisms of liquefaction of biomass, in particular wood, cellulose, and starch, and their applications to functional materials such as carbon fiber. (5 sessions) 8. Feedback The instructor is available to discuss and answer questions from students in his research office. (1-2 sessions) |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation will be based on criteria such as attendance, presentations, and reports on research topics. Refer to '2017 Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation. | |||
| Course Requirements | Undergraduate-level knowledge of polymer synthetic chemistry, theories of polymer properties, biochemistry, physical chemistry, and biomass chemistry of composite materials. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are expected to study Western academic articles on their research topics using relevant academic papers and reference books, and write a report on what they have learned and distribute it as a class material for that day. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References |
Pertinent backup materials will be timely given. |
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| References, etc. | Information of references will be introduced as necessary in class. | |||
