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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 : | Aurore Richel |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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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 biorefinery |
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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 biorefinery. |
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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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| Papers in International Journals; bibliography available at the library of the Unit of Biological and Industrial Chemistry |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Personal report (100%) |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Prof. Aurore Richel
University of Liege - Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Unit of Biological and Industrial Chemistry
a.richel@ulg.ac.be
+32 81 62 26 33 |
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