TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION
Academic Year 2018/2019 - 1° YearCredit Value: 6
Scientific field: ING-IND/27 - Chemical technologies
Taught classes: 28 hours
Exercise: 30 hours
Term / Semester: 2°
Learning Objectives
The course aims to introduce students to the priciples of Green and Sustainable Chemistry, to the knowledge of the main environmental issues related to the Chemical Industry, thus providing the right tools for the evaluation of environmental impact in order to develope a sustainable chemical industry.
Course Structure
The course consists of lectures and practise exercises on technologies, information technology and laboratory, for environmental protection.
Detailed Course Content
Principles of Sustainable and Green Chemistry, Chemistry and Environment, Chemistry and Sustainable Development, LCA: a tool for the right assessments of processes and products, Catalysis and Biocatalysis, Fuel Cells: a tool for clean energy, Biomass and Biorefinery, Biomaterials
Textbook Information
- Lecture notes
- C.J. Gonzalez and D.J.C. Constable, "Green Chemistry and Engineering. A pratical design approach. J Wiley & Sons. Hoboken, N.J. 2011
- G. Vinci, D. Restuccia, F. Pirro, "Industria Chimica e Sviluppo Sostenibile: la Chimica Verde" Edizioni Nuova Cultura, Roma 2007