Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Biorenewable Chemicals from Biomass | ||
Code | CHEM384 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor JA Lopez-Sanchez Chemistry J.Lopez-Sanchez@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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• To provide the students with basic knowledge of the chemistry of biomass and its applications. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) The students should be able to demonstrate understanding of: |
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(LO2) The students should be able to |
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(LO3) The students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main systhetic routes to derive chemicals from biomass |
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(LO4) The students should be able to demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of the main biorefinity models |
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(LO5) The students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the sustainability issues associated with the use of biomass |
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(LO6) The students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main technologies, companies, industries, challenges and trends in the emerging bioeconomy |
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(LO7) The students should be able to identify and critically evaluate routes and opportunities to desired chemicals from biomass, taking into account pathways for commercialisation |
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(LO8) Students should be able to identify the potential applications of bioderived chemicals |
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(S1) skills in the evaluation, interpretation and synthesis of chemical information and data |
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(S2) the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts,concepts, principles and theories relating to renewable chemicals and biomass transformations |
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(S3) skills in communicating scientific material and arguments |
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(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Media analysis |
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(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S6) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking |
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(S7) Information skills - Information accessing:[Locating relevant information] [Identifying and evaluating information sources] |
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(S8) Skills in using technology - Information accessing |
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(S9) Commercial awareness - Relevant understanding of organisations |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures. 16 x 1 hr in-person lectures. Workshops. 2 x 1 hr online workshops, scheduled to enable reduced groups to get direct guidance and obtain clarification on their own individual CA that deals with critically analysis routes to chemicals from biomass. Coursework. A 2500 word essay using scientific and open access information sources to critically evaluate a particular chemical route/problem within the area of "Biorenewable Chemicals from Biomass" to be submitted mid semester. A unique essay title will be provided for each student individually near the beginning of the semester and the topics will provide an opportunity for the student to expand the content of the lectures on specific routes to bioderived chemicals (i.e. biodiesel, bioderived polyolefins, bioderived hydrogen, etc.). Guidance on how to write the essay will be given, based on expanding scientific and commercial reports in the Bioeconomy area, available in Reading List in Canvas (i.e. Bio-ba
sed chemicals: value added products from biorefinery). *Lectures: 16 hr |
Syllabus |
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1. The Biorefinery Concept and the Bio-based Economy 2. Bioefinery Introduction and Classification 3. Main Platforms in Biomass Conversion I 4. Main Platforms in Biomass Conversion II 5. Evaluating Biobased Product Opportunities: Resources, Examples and How to write your Essay 6. Commercial & Near Market Products: C1 and C2 containing compounds. 7. Commercial & Near Market Products: C2 containing compounds 8. Commercial & Near Market Products: C3 containing compounds 9. Commercial & Near Market Products: C4 containing compounds 10. Commercial & Near Market Products: C5 containing compounds. 11. Commercial & Near Market Products: C6 containing com pounds. 12. Commercial & Near Market Products: Biorenewable Aromatic compounds. 13. Commercial & Near Market Products from Lignin 14. Biobased Chemicals: |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 |
2 |
18 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 57 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written exam Resit: Yes | 90 | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Essay Resit: No | 0 | 20 |