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Biodegradable biopolymers and polymers

Some basic information about the module

Cycle of education: 2022/2023

The name of the faculty organization unit: The faculty Chemistry

The name of the field of study: Biotechnology

The area of study: technical sciences

The profile of studing:

The level of study: first degree study

Type of study: past time

discipline specialities : Applied biochemistry, Purification and analysis of biotechnological products

The degree after graduating from university: Bachelor of Science (BSc)

The name of the module department : Department of Polymers and Biopolymers

The code of the module: 10987

The module status: mandatory for the speciality Applied biochemistry

The position in the studies teaching programme: sem: 6 / W9 L9 / 2 ECTS / Z

The language of the lecture: Polish

The name of the coordinator 1: Prof. Piotr Król, DSc, PhD, Eng.

The name of the coordinator 2: Joanna Wojturska, PhD, Eng.

The aim of studying and bibliography

The main aim of study: The aim of study is obtaining knowledge concerning technological, ecological and economical aspects of preparation and applications of biodegradable polymer materials obtained from renewable or petrochemical resources.

The general information about the module: The module consists of a lecture and laboratory classes. The basic knowledge on polymers susceptible to biodegradation also naturally occurring biopolymers will be given during lecture. This knowledge will be extended during and laboratory classes in which students could improve their skills in laboratory methods of the polymerization.

Bibliography required to complete the module
Bibliography used during lectures
1 Jan F. Rabek Polimery. Otrzymywanie, metody badawcze, zastosowanie PWN Warszawa. 2013
Bibliography used during classes/laboratories/others
1 Anna Żmihorska-Gotfryd Wybrane zagadnienia biologicznej degradacji polimerów Oficyna Wydawniczna Politechniki Rzeszowskiej . 2015
2 Maria Mucha, Iwona Michalak, Michał Tylman Biopolimery, zielone polimery Wydział Inżynierii Procesowej i Ochrony Środowiska Politechniki Łódzkiej. 2011
Bibliography to self-study
1 Praca zbiorowa pod red. Z. Florjańczyka i S. Penczka Chemia polimerów tom 3 Oficyna Wyd. Politechniki Warszawskiej . 1998

Basic requirements in category knowledge/skills/social competences

Formal requirements: pass of the module Organic Chemistry

Basic requirements in category knowledge: Basic knowledge of organic chemistry and microbiology

Basic requirements in category skills: The skills needed in the chemical laboratory: knowledge of chemical equipment, procedures with chemical reagents and waste disposal, environmental safety and fire protection.

Basic requirements in category social competences: Ability to team work, responsibility and discipline required in the operation of chemicals posing a potential danger for the organism

Module outcomes

MEK The student who completed the module Types of classes / teaching methods leading to achieving a given outcome of teaching Methods of verifying every mentioned outcome of teaching Relationships with KEK Relationships with PRK
01 Student has a general knowledge of the mechanisms and methods of manufacturing the most important synthetic polymers and their performance properties lectures erture test K_W04++
P6S_WG
02 Student has knowledge about the processes of decomposition of synthetic polymers in different conditions and their biodegradability lecture lecture test K_W04++
P6S_WG
03 It has knowledge of natural polymers, their properties, applications and biodegradation lecture lecture test, monitor performance, report, K_W04+
K_W12+
P6S_WG
04 Student has knowledge about use of polymers and biopolymers as a biomaterial in medicine and pharmacy lecture lecture test K_W04+
P6S_WG
05 Student has knowledge about the importance of biodegradability for the disposal of plastic waste lecture, laboratory lecture test, monitor performance, written report on the exercise K_W04+
K_U16++
K_K03+
P6S_KR
P6S_UO
P6S_UW
P6S_WG
06 Student can independently perform laboratory experiments on synthesis of biodegradable polymers, can draw correct conclusions from the performed experiments and prepare the final report using additional information from the scientific literature. laboratory colloquium, written report on the exercise, observation of performance K_W04+
P6S_WG

Attention: Depending on the epidemic situation, verification of the achieved learning outcomes specified in the study program, in particular credits and examinations at the end of specific classes, can be implemented remotely (real-time meetings).

The syllabus of the module

Sem. TK The content realized in MEK
6 TK01 Mechanisms of the polymerization and their relationships with the real process of synthesis. W01, W02 MEK01
6 TK02 Types of polymers in terms of their chemical and supermolecular structure and physicmechanical properties W03, W04 MEK03
6 TK03 Factors determining the chemical and biological resistance of polymers. Depolymerization processes, degradation and destruction of biodegradable polymers. Use of these processes in technology and industry. W05, W06 MEK02 MEK05
6 TK04 Synthetic polymers susceptible to biodegradation processes. Polymeric biomaterials. W007, W08 MEK03
6 TK05 Natural polymers and their importance in the art of pharmacy and medicine. Biodegradation of natural polymers. W09, W010 MEK04
6 TK06 Synthesis of poly (caprolactone) and evaluation of its properties. Preparation of high-molecular blood products based on gelatin. Evaluation of the properties of selected biopolymers used as packaging. L01-L03 MEK06

The student's effort

The type of classes The work before classes The participation in classes The work after classes
Lecture (sem. 6) contact hours: 9.00 hours/sem.
Studying the recommended bibliography: 10.00 hours/sem.
Laboratory (sem. 6) The preparation for a test: 6.00 hours/sem.
contact hours: 9.00 hours/sem.
Finishing/Making the report: 6.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 6) The participation in Advice: 2.00 hours/sem.
Credit (sem. 6) The preparation for a Credit: 10.00 hours/sem.
The written credit: 1.00 hours/sem.

The way of giving the component module grades and the final grade

The type of classes The way of giving the final grade
Lecture
Laboratory
The final grade

Sample problems

Required during the exam/when receiving the credit
(-)

Realized during classes/laboratories/projects
(-)

Others
(-)

Can a student use any teaching aids during the exam/when receiving the credit : no

The contents of the module are associated with the research profile: yes

1 Ł. Byczyński; D. Czachor-Jadacka; M. Kisiel; B. Mossety-Leszczak; B. Pilch-Pitera; K. Pojnar; M. Walczak; J. Wojturska Poliuretanowy lakier proszkowy oraz sposób wytwarzania poliuretanowego lakieru proszkowego 2024
2 Ł. Byczyński; E. Ciszkowicz; D. Czachor-Jadacka; M. Kisiel; B. Mossety-Leszczak; B. Pilch-Pitera; M. Walczak; J. Wojturska Wodna dyspersja kationomerów uretanowo-akrylowych, sposób wytwarzania wodnej dyspersji kationomerów uretanowo-akrylowych oraz sposób wytwarzania fotoutwardzalnej powłoki z wykorzystaniem tej wodnej dyspersji 2024
3 Ł. Byczyński; P. Król; M. Sochacka-Piętal Hydrophilic polyurethane films containing gastrodin as potential temporary biomaterials 2023
4 P. Król; K. Pielichowska; M. Szlachta Hydrophilic and hydrophobic films based on polyurethane cationomers containing TiO2 nanofiller 2022
5 Ł. Byczyński; D. Czachor-Jadacka; B. Pilch-Pitera; J. Wojturska; J. Wojturski; P. Wrona Farba proszkowa 2022
6 Ł. Byczyński; P. Król; B. Pilch-Pitera; J. Wojturska Sposób wytwarzania blokowanych poliizocyjanianów do poliuretanowych powłok proszkowych 2022
7 M. Kowal; B. Król; P. Król; K. Nowicka; K. Pielichowska; M. Walczak Polyurethane cationomers containing fluorinated soft segments with hydrophobic properties 2021
8 Ł. Byczyński; P. Król; B. Pilch-Pitera; J. Wojturska Blokowane poliizocyjaniany, ich zastosowanie oraz poliuretanowe lakiery proszkowe 2021
9 Ł. Byczyński; P. Król; B. Pilch-Pitera; J. Wojturska Blokowane poliizocyjaniany, sposób ich wytwarzania i zastosowanie 2021
10 B. Król; P. Król Structures, properties and applications of the polyurethane ionomers 2020
11 B. Król; P. Król; K. Pielichowska; M. Sochacka-Piętal; Ł. Uram; M. Walczak Synthesis and property of polyurethane elastomer for biomedical applications based on nonaromatic isocyanates, polyesters, and ethylene glycol 2020
12 J. Wojturska The effect of chain extender structure on the enzymatic degradation of carbohydrate based polyurethane elastomers 2020
13 M. Kędzierski; B. Król; P. Król; K. Pielichowska Polyurethane cationomer films as ecological membranes for building industry 2019