Bio-based materialsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the basic concepts of bio-based materials and their fundamental properties.

You can use bio-based materials, such as cellulose, starch, and natural fiber composites, in product concepts.

You can utilize wood materials in various applications, like furniture and small items.

You identify various plant-based fibers and their potential uses in textile, paper, and composite materials.

You can assess the principles of sustainable development and apply them in the manufacturing of bio-based materials, emphasizing environmental friendliness and recyclability.

Content

What are the basic concepts of bio-based materials, and what are their key properties?

How can bio-based materials, especially cellulose-based, starch-based, and natural fiber-based materials, be developed?

What applications and characteristics are associated with the use of wood materials?

What are the types of plant-based fibers, and what opportunities do they offer in textile, paper, and composite materials?

How are sustainable development principles considered in the manufacturing of bio-based materials, especially from the environmental friendliness and recycling perspective?

Evaluation

Students can

a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.

e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify

g. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.