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Biopolymers D


Aalto University


<p>This Graduate level course deals with the general topic of biopolymers. In this context, this is an introductory course in which Biopolymers indicate those derived from renewable resources (bio-based), either biodegradable or non-biodegradable, and polymers derived from non-renewable resources that are biodegradable. It also includes those polymers produced by biological systems such as microorganisms, plants, or animals, or obtained by chemical synthesis. Fundamentals of the physical chemistry are brought to life with examples from such fields as biotechnology, paper science, biomaterials, etc. Topics include Synthetic Biopolymers, Biodegradation, (bacterial) Cellulose, Polypeptides, etc.</p>

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Course dates
12 January 2026 - 23 March 2026
Course organizer
Michael Hummel
Place/Venue
School of Chemical Engineering / Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
City
Country
Finland
Workload
5
Link
https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?...