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Syllabus |
Biomass, biofuels and biorefinery: chemical composition, conversion processes; application and integration of chemical and biotechnological processes in the development of biofuels (enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation in ethanol).
Biotechnology in pulp and paper industry: microorganisms and enzymes involved in degradation of plant cell walls; modification of fibers; biopulping, biobleaching; pitch and slime control in the processes. Practice: enzymes application to improve refining of a kraft bleached eucalyptus pulp.
Biotechnology in the Textile Industry: Sustainability in Textiles. Characterization of textile fibers and polymers.Enzyme application in the textile industry: design of new processes and biocatalysis in textile fibers.
Biopolymers and sustainable materials: from protein fibers, cellulosic derivatives and artificial polymers. Recycling and reuse.
Nanofibers biosynthesis and electrospinning. Bioactive functionalization, biomimetic strategies. Applications.
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Main Bibliography |
1. Main bibliography: J. Clark, F. Deswarte (eds), Introduction to Chemicals from Biomass, Wiley series in Renewable Resources, 2008. ¤Viikari, L., Lantto, R. (eds.), “Biotechnology in the Pulp and Paper Industry”, Progress in Biotechnology Series, vol. 21, Elsevier Sci., 2002. ¤Eriksson, K.-E.L. (ed.), “Biotechnology in the Pulp and Paper Industry”, Springer Verlag, 1997. ¤ Saddler, J.N. (ed.), “Bioconversion of Forest and Agricultural Plant Residues”, Biotechnology in Agriculture nº 9, CAB International, U.K., 1993. ¤Cavaco-Paulo, A., Guebitz, G.M. “Textile processing with enzymes. Woodhead Publishing”, 2003.¤ Williams, D.F.(ed.), “Biodegradable Polymers. Biocompatibility of Clinical Implant Materials”,Vol. 2, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 1981. ¤Vermette, P., Griesser, H.J., Laroche, G., Guidoin, R.(eds.), Biomedical Applications of Polyurethanes, Landes Bioscience, Georgetown, 2001.
2.Suplementary: Aulas on-line: http://moodle.ubi.pt/* Artigos científicos vários (indexados ao ISI SCI)
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