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Rensselaer Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2019-2020 [Archived Catalog]

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CHEM 6610 - Natural and Biobased Polymers and Materials


This course provides an introduction to natural and biobased polymers that have a broad range of uses such as biodegradable plastics, hydrogels, coatings, polymeric drugs and bioresorbable polymers. Topics discussed include an introduction to polymer science, natural building blocks, integration of biocatalytic and chemical synthetic methods, principles of green chemistry and sustainability. A working knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry is required.

Credit Hours: 3



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