Forest based Bioproducts

Recommended Prerequisites

1st cycle in the area of Chemical or Biotechnological Engineering, including topics of Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Mass and Energy Balances, Transport Phenomena, Materials and Characterization, Separation Processes.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical-practical, laboratory and other classes are taught (visits, laboratory demonstration classes). The theoretical-practical modules are intended to present theoretical concepts and real situations transmitted by professors and industry experts. The main vehicle of exposure will be the oral presentation/discussion accompanied by slides, but films will also be used when appropriate. Some cases are also proposed for autonomous resolution and then discussed during contact hours. Visits are made to different manufacturing facilities and industry laboratories.

Learning Outcomes

- Identify the main lignocellulosic-based materials and products and their impact on the national economy

- Know the chemistry and morphology of wood

- Know the main processes for converting wood into cellulosic pulp

- Know the raw-materials, additives and production processes of printing and writing papers, tissue papers and cardboard and packaging

- Know new cellulose-based products: micro- and nanocelluloses; paper-based packaging with barrier properties; biocomposites and new textile fibers

- Identify different types of wood panels, their raw materials, manufacturing processes, properties and applications

- Know the composition of cork, the main products and manufacturing processes

- Develop skills: mastery of theoretical knowledge, ability to acquire and integrate knowledge autonomously, to understand the language of other specialists, to interact with the reality of the industry, to have concerns about quality and sustainable development.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1) Introduction to lignocellulosic materials

2) Chemistry and morphology of wood

3) Pulp production

4) Paper production

5) New cellulosic-based products

6) Wood-based panels

7) Cork and its products.

Head Lecturer(s)

Paulo Jorge Tavares Ferreira

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Report of a seminar or field trip: 10.0%
Synthesis work: 20.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 20.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

- Sjostrom, E. Wood Chemistry. 2nd ed. Academic Press, 2013

- Wertz, J.-L., Bédué, O., Mercier, J.P. Cellulose Science and Technology. Taylor and Francis Group, LLC,, 2010

- Handbook For Pulp and Paper Technologists, 4th. Ed., TAPPI PRESS 2016

- Kargarzadeh, H., et al. (Eds.). Handbook of Nanocellulose and Cellulose Nanocomposites, 2 vol. Wiley-VCH (Verlag), 2017

BioProducts: Green Materials for an Emerging Circular and Sustainable Economy. Bhima R. Vijayendran (Ed.). 1st Ed., De Gruyter, 2023

- Pereira, H. Cork: Biology, Production and Uses. Elsevier Science, 2007.