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	Study programmes 2011-2012 Last update : 14/06/2012
	GBLX0054-1   Processes of biorefinery and white biotechnology Duration :   6h Pr, 6h SEM, 8h FT, 4h Th Number of credits :   Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries, Professional Focus, 2nd year First semester 2 Master in Forests and natural Areas Engineering, Professional Focus, 1st year First semester 2 Lecturer :   Michel Paquot Language(s) of instruction :   French language Course contents :   Definition of biorefinery and white biotechnology. Examples: - Biofuels of second generation and cellulosic ethanol - Biomaterials - Polylactic acid - Biolubricants - Ecolabel - Biomolecules - Sugar chemistry - Practical work and seminars - Visits of compagnies active in the field of biorafinery Learning outcomes of the course :   Point out the potentialities of renewable ressources as an alternative to oil and the main processes involved After completing the course the student is expected to Be able to compare the valorization techniques of vegetal biomass to those of petrochemistry. Have a good knowledge and capacity to apply the main technologies involved in developing a vegetal biorafinery. Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :   Lectures : 4h Practical Works : 6h Seminars : 6h Field-study trip, visits and demonstrations : 8h Assessment methods and criteria :   Oral examination (50%) Personal report (50%) Contacts :   Paquot, Michel (Professeur, Responsable de l'unité) Chimie biologique industrielle 081 62 22 29 paquot.m@fsagx.ac.be Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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