Seminar in Fibrous Biomaterials1
| Numbering Code | G-AGR02 5BB36 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.1・2・Fri.1・2 |
| Instructor name |
WADA MASAHISA (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) KUSUMI RYOUSUKE (Graduate School of Agriculture Assistant Professor) KOBAYASHI KAYOKO (Graduate School of Agriculture Assistant Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Members are encouraged to present and discuss their newly obtained research progress. We learn basic knowledge needed to perform our research work through reading basic textbooks and recent literatures. They include materials science, cellulose chemistry, and analytical methods (X-ray and NMR). | ||
| Course Goals | Study the basic principles and applications of X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, solid-state NMR, infrared spectroscopy, and magnetic field orientation; Learn presentation skills and debating techniques. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
By completing this course students will: 1. Learn the basic concepts of electromagnetism, magnetic science, and statistical mechanics that are necessary to orient and arrange non-magnetic materials using an external field (particularly magnetic field); 2. Master the basics of analysis methods for solid structures, in particular X-ray and solid state NMR; 3. Study the basic concepts related to the physical properties of crystals (optics and mechanics); 4. Learn the methodologies for controlling the alignment in materials to induce desired physical properties, and discuss their applications to functional materials (e.g., actuators); 5. Discuss various methods of single-crystal X-ray structure analysis using a sample of aligned powder; 6. From a material science perspective, engage in debates on such topics as: the crystal structural analysis of cellulose, cellulose derivatives and oligosaccharides; use of nano crystals; and the development of composites by combining these molecules with other (polymer, inorganic, or organic) materials. Then discuss the possibility of developing novel materials by controlling the alignment within these materials. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Grading will be based on an overall evaluation of criteria such as attendance and class participation/contribution. Refer to current year's 'Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation. |
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| Course Requirements | None. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are expected to prepare their presentation materials and know their materials well in advance. | ||
