Lehrinhalte
History and Overview of Biopolymer Materials (Developments from natural to artificial leather, silk, wool, etc.)
Biopolymer materials sources, structures, properties, and applications (e.g. Ceratines, Collagens, Chitins and Chitosanes, Lignins and Cellulosics, Polylactides, Poly-(Hydroxy-)Alkanoates, Poly(iso-)prenes, Poly(peptides), Silk, Starch, Wood, Wool, etc.)
Biobased and biodegradable materials (natural synthesis and degradation pathways, life cycles, environmental issues, etc.)
Eco-friendly and sustainable material, process, and product design with biopolymer materials
Evaluation of selected examples for biocompatible and technical applications, e.g. biobased and biodegradable “Cellophane” films as well as “Viscose” fibers and textiles from plant-based resources
Hands-on practical lab experiences with raw materials, processing and products with biopolymer materials analysis, preparations, forming, shaping, degradation and stability