GBLX0054-1 : Processes of biorefinery and white biotechnology

Study Programmes 2015-2016

GBLX0054-1

Processes of biorefinery and white biotechnology

Duration :

6h Pr, 6h SEM, 8h FT, 4h Th

Number of credits :

Master in bioengineering : chemistry and bio-industries (120 ECTS)		2
Master in agriculture and bio-industries (120 ECTS)		2
Master in agriculture and bio-industries (120 ECTS)		2

Lecturer :

Aurore Richel

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

Emphasis is given on the concept of biorefinery and its territorial contextualisation . The course covers the concept of urban biorefinering (and associated processes), the notion of " waste " and biomass flows , characterization , storage, etc. Guidance on major market trends are also given (cosmetics , pharmaceutical , materials , biofuels , etc.) Seminars and discussions with various stakeholders ( academic and industrial ) are scheduled as well as a visit of a private company active in the field of biorefinery and white biotechnologies .

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 biorefinery.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Lectures : 4h Practical Works : 6h Seminars : 6h Field-study trip, visits and demonstrations : 8h