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After completing the course Biopolymer Technology student will understand the problems and the most important properties as well as production of technologically significant biopolymers. Simultaneously through the generalization isolation procedures, derivatization and applications of these biopolymers student will be able to transfer this information into practice and will form the basis for further professional development in the field of biological macromolecules. At the same time expected to create a sufficient basis for further study of the issue of biopolymers.

organic and physical chemistry; Principals of process enginnering

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The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Examination: written and oral route - student demonstrates knowledge through a logical understanding of the subject matter.

1) Biopolymers - synopsis, history.
2) Starch:sources, types, starch granules, technological production, mian starch derivatives.
3) Cellulose and pulp: cellulose and its structure, properties of cellulose fibers, main cellulose derivatives, types of pul technology.
4) Hyaluronic acid: basic properties of hyaluronan, biogenesis of hyaluronan, technology and isolation, derivatization of hyaluronan.
5) Chitin and Chitosan: basic properties, biogenesis of chitin, technology of gaining and isolation from sea animals, main chitin and chitosan derivatives.
6) Collagen: basic properties of collagen fibres, primary, secondary, tertiary a quaternary structures of collagen, principles of technological gainig of collagen from bones and skins, collagen derivatives, industrial use of collagen.
7) Another proteins: Keratin, Elastin, Casein, Insulin: structure, technological gaining of different protein types.
8) Latex, rubber: basic structural units, biogenesis, gaining, vulcanization, application.
9) Pectin: gaining, structure, properties, toxicity.
10) Polyhydroxyalkanoates: properties, enviro-economical consequences.
11) beta-Glucans: fungous and cereal sources, structures, gain and use
12) Bio-nonBio: polyethylene glycol, polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid
13) Biopolymer separation: selected analytical and industrial separation techniques.
14) Molecular evolution: how this (probably) started.

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The objectives of the course „Technology of biopolymers“are: Basic survey on manufacture, treatment and properties of common biopolymers, mainly polysaccharides and proteins. An emphasis is put on the physico-chemical principles of industrial technologies. Macromolecular chemistry explanation of properties of raw materials, semi finished products and final products.

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Čopíková J. : Chemie a analytika sacharidů, VŠCHT, Praha 1997 (CS)
Kadlec P. a kol.: Technologie sacharidů, VŠCHT, Praha 2000 (CS)

Vandamme E. J., Steinbüchel A.: Biopolymers Vol. 5-6. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2002. (EN)