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| GBLX0054-1 | Processes of biorefinery and white biotechnology
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| Duration : | 6h Pr, 6h SEM, 8h FT, 4h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Michel Paquot |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| 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 |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 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. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Lectures : 4h
Practical Works : 6h
Seminars : 6h
Field-study trip, visits and demonstrations : 8h |
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Recommended or required readings :
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination (50%)
Personal report (50%) |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Paquot, Michel (Professeur, Responsable de l'unité)
Chimie biologique industrielle
081 62 22 29
paquot.m@fsagx.ac.be |
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