The aim of studying and bibliography

The main aim of study: Acquisition of knowledge and skills relating to biodegradation of polymers, evaluation of changes occurring after biological degradation of polymers and, consequently, determination of susceptibility to biodegradation.

The general information about the module: The course is implemented in the second semester. Includes 15 hours of lecture and 15 hours laboratory. The course ends with a test. Course provides biotechnological methods for modification of polymers in order to obtain materials useful in further processing operations. Course also provides basic information about the manners of biodegradation and the methods and tests used to evaluation the degree of biodegradation. This knowledge will allow to find the dependence between the synthesis method and the properties of the obtained polymer and also will allow prediction of its application and will enable the design of biodegradable polymer compositions safety for the environment

Teaching materials: Instrukcje do zajeć laboratoryjnych oraz uzupełniające materiały dydaktyczne (w tym anglojęzyczne publikacje) są udostępnione na platformie e-lerningowej (http://e-learning.prz.edu.pl/)

others: Wizualizacja struktur chemicznych (AccelrysDraw, ChemSketch), schamty technologiczne (MSVisio) - wsparcia udziela prowadzący zajęcia

Bibliography required to complete the module

Bibliography used during lectures

1	Rabek Jan F.	Polimery naturalne i syntetyczne, otrzymywanie i zastosowania. Współczesna wiedza o polimerach	Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN .	2017
2	Florjańczyk Z., Penczek S.	Chemia polimerów	Ofic. Wyd. Politechniki Warszawskiej, Warszawa.	2001
3	Żmihorska-Gotfryd A.	Wybrane zagadnienia biologicznej degradacji polimerów	Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechnika Rzeszowska.	2015

Bibliography used during classes/laboratories/others

1

Maria Mucha, Iwona Michalak, Michał Tylman

Biopolimery, zielone polimery

Wydział Inżynierii Procesowej i Ochrony Środowiska Politechniki Łódzkiej.

2011

Basic requirements in category knowledge/skills/social competences

Formal requirements: Register for a current semester.

Basic requirements in category knowledge: Student has an general knowledge of polymer chemistry.

Basic requirements in category skills: Student is able to carry out work in the chemical laboratory. He can analyze the results of the measurements.

Basic requirements in category social competences: Student is responsible and knows the rules of safe operation in the chemical laboratory.

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	has knowledge of the types of of natural and synthetic biodegradable materials, methods of obtaining them, methods of modification, properties and applications	lecture	passing a written test	K_W05+++ K_W09++	P7S_WG
02	shall assess the possibilities and ways of biodegradation of polymeric materials	lecture, laboratory classes	passing a written test, observation of realization laboratory tasks	K_W05+++ K_W09++ K_K02+	P7S_KO P7S_WG
03	uses the tests and standards to assess the degree of biodegradation of polymeric materials	lecture, laboratory classes	passing a written test, observation of realization laboratory task	K_W05++ K_U09++ K_U13++ K_K02+	P7S_KO P7S_UO P7S_UW P7S_WG
04	is able to independently perform laboratory experiments in the field of the synthesis of biodegradable polymer materials and the processes of their biodegradation; is able to correctly draw conclusions from the experiments performed and prepare the final report using additional information from scientific literature (including English), and when preparing the report, the student uses software to visualize chemical structures, draw chemical apparatus and technological diagrams.	laboratory classes	observation of realization laboratory task, written report	K_U08+++ K_U13+++ K_K02+	P7S_KO P7S_UW

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
2	TK01	The properties of the polymers (molecular weight, the degree of the polymerization, the degree of polydyspersion, Tg, the degree of crosslinking). Types of polymers in terms of their chemical and supermolecular structure and physicmechanical properties	W01	MEK01
2	TK02	Types of biodegradable polymers: natural polymers, polymers with bonds susceptible to hydrolysis, blends of biodegradable and non-degradable polymers.	W02	MEK01
2	TK03	Factors affecting the biodegradation of the polymer (structure of the polymer, morphology, molecular weight). Decision tree for evaluating biodegradability of plastics. Polymer modification to facilitate biodegradation (creation of the „weak points ” by the insertion of functional groups, copolimerization, implantation of metal salts). Mechanisms of biodegradation.	W03	MEK01
2	TK04	Technologies for obtaining biodegradable polymers - classic, by bacterial fermentation, from petrochemical raw materials and renewable sources	W04	MEK01
2	TK05	Application of biodegradable polymers. The development of biodegradable polymers.	W05	MEK01
2	TK06	Polymer biodegradation - mechanisms and estimation techniques. Tests and standards for research.	W06-W07	MEK02 MEK03
2	TK07	Preparation and characterization of carboxymethyl cellulose. Preparation of a biodegradable poly (vinyl alcohol) - starch composition. Enzymatic degradation of starch.	L01-L03	MEK04

The student's effort

The type of classes	The work before classes	The participation in classes	The work after classes
Lecture (sem. 2)		contact hours: 9.00 hours/sem.	Studying the recommended bibliography: 15.00 hours/sem.
Laboratory (sem. 2)	The preparation for a test: 5.00 hours/sem.	contact hours: 9.00 hours/sem.	Finishing/Making the report: 6.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 2)
Credit (sem. 2)	The preparation for a Credit: 5.00 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	Written test of the issues presented in the lecture. The range of % points suit the assessments: 50% rating 3,0, 60% rating 3,5, 70% rating 4,0, 80% rating 4,5, 90% rating 5,0
Laboratory	Presence at all laboratory exercises. The preparation of written reports from each of the laboratory classes.
The final grade	The final grade (K): K=w*0.9*Z + 0.1*L where Z is the assessment of the final test of the lecture, in - a factor related to the term of passing final test (w=1 for the first term, w=0.9 for the second term, w=0.8 for the third term) Z is the assessment of the laboratory classes

Sample problems

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

Realized during classes/laboratories/projects
(-)

Others
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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; D. Czachor-Jadacka; B. Pilch-Pitera; J. Wojturska; J. Wojturski; P. Wrona	Farba proszkowa	2022
4	Ł. Byczyński; P. Król; B. Pilch-Pitera; J. Wojturska	Sposób wytwarzania blokowanych poliizocyjanianów do poliuretanowych powłok proszkowych	2022
5	Ł. Byczyński; P. Król; B. Pilch-Pitera; J. Wojturska	Blokowane poliizocyjaniany, ich zastosowanie oraz poliuretanowe lakiery proszkowe	2021
6	Ł. Byczyński; P. Król; B. Pilch-Pitera; J. Wojturska	Blokowane poliizocyjaniany, sposób ich wytwarzania i zastosowanie	2021
7	J. Wojturska	The effect of chain extender structure on the enzymatic degradation of carbohydrate based polyurethane elastomers	2020