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ÅA Chemistry of Interfaces for Fiber Based Materials (5 ECTS)

ORGANISING UNIT

Laboratory of Fibre and Cellulose Technology, Åbo Akademi University

DATE AND PLACE

Fall 2012, Åbo Akademi University

LECTURER

Prof. Pedro Fardim, Lect. Jan Gustafsson

COURSE TYPE

Intensive course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Aim: To give the students a deep understanding of the chemistry, morphology and thermodynamics of the interfaces of fibres, paper and fibre based materials and the tools to characterize them.

Content: Advanced strategies for investigation of chemistry and physical chemistry of the interfaces of natural fibres, paper, and composites.

COURSE LITERATURE

Will be distributed during the course

REMARKS

Previous knowledge of wood and fibre chemistry, and of organic and inorganic chemistry

FURTHER INFORMATION

Prof. Pedro Fardim
Åbo Akademi University
Porthansgatan 3
20500 ÅBO
tel. 02-215 4126
fax 02-251 7797
Pedro.Fardim(at)abo.fi