Fibrous Biomaterials I
| Numbering Code | G-AGR02 5BA79 LJ80 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Intensive, Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 1 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | Target Student | |||
| Language | Japanese and English | Day/Period | Intensive | |
| Instructor name | WADA MASAHISA (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | The effective use of biomass, which is a renewable resource, has a big meaning in the light of global warming or environmental protection. Cellulose is one of the most abundant biomass in the world and used as various applications. In this lecture, the structure, physical properties, and reaction of crystalline polysaccharides including cellulose will be outlined. | |||
| Course Goals |
Learners who complete this course will be able to describe: 1) Cellulose structure 2) Cellulose properties 3) How cellulose materials utilized |
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| Schedule and Contents |
Classes are planned for each of the topics covered in this course, including the following: 1) Biosynthesis and primary structure of cellulose 2) Solid structure and polymorphs of cellulose 3) Thermal properties (thermal expansion/decomposition) of cellulose 4) Dissolution/regeneration/derivatization of cellulose 5) Enzymatic synthesis and saccharification of cellulose 6) Solid structure, polymorphs and mechanical properties of chitin 7) Hydration structure and crystal transition of polysaccharides 8) Feedback |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Evaluation is based on participation of status in class and assignments. 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) | Related basic subjects on cellulose and polymer sciences are recommended to prepare and review this subjects. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Distribute handouts | ||
