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Green Plastics Manufacturing: Introduction to Plastics, Elastomers and Additives from Renewable Resources
1 DAY LECTURE/WORKSHOP
OFFERED ONCE:
June 9, 2008 (CRS# 00.754-011)
TUITION: $625
OVERVIEW
This course will provide an introduction to plastics, elastomers and additives that can be obtained from renewable resources. An overview of naturally occurring polymers including natural rubber, cellulose and starch-based materials, as well as polymers such as polylactic acid, poly(hyroxyalkanoates) that can be produced from naturally occurring precursors will be provided. The class material will also touch upon additives from natural resources including natural fillers, fibers and clay nanocomposites. Brief discussion of aspects of processing these biobased materials, bio-degradation and life cycle analysis will also be included.
CONTENT
Historical perspective and introduction to commercial plastics and elastomers
Green Plastics Manufacturing: Introduction to Plastics, Elastomers and Additives from Renewable Resources
1 DAY LECTURE/WORKSHOP
OFFERED ONCE:
June 9, 2008 (CRS# 00.754-011)
TUITION: $625
OVERVIEW
This course will provide an introduction to plastics, elastomers and additives that can be obtained from renewable resources. An overview of naturally occurring polymers including natural rubber, cellulose and starch-based materials, as well as polymers such as polylactic acid, poly(hyroxyalkanoates) that can be produced from naturally occurring precursors will be provided. The class material will also touch upon additives from natural resources including natural fillers, fibers and clay nanocomposites. Brief discussion of aspects of processing these biobased materials, bio-degradation and life cycle analysis will also be included.
CONTENT
Historical perspective and introduction to commercial plastics and elastomers
Natural Rubber (NR), modified NR and blends
Polyesters from microbial and plant biofactories (Polylactic acid and Poly
hyroxyalkanoates)
Plastics from vegetable oils
Cellulose and starch based materials
Natural fillers, fibers, reinforcements and clay nanocomposites
Biodegradability, life cycle assessment and economics of using natural materials
INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Ramaswamy Nagarajan and Dr. Rudolph Deanin
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Continuing Studies, Corporate & Distance Education
Continuing Studies, Corporate & Distance Education