Green Plastics Manufacturing: Introduction to Plastics, Elastomers and Additives from Renewable Resources
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1 DAY LECTURE/WORKSHOP
OFFERED ONCE:
June 17, 2013 (CRS# 00.754-011)
8:30am-5:00pm
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 and polyhydroxyalkanoates
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 bio-based 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 polyhydroxyalkanoates)
- 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
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Ramaswamy Nagarajan