Use and Recycling of Agri-Food Biomasses
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge to manage agro-industrial and non-industrial waste biomasses, as well as for their possible use to produce goods and / or bioenergy through biological processes or chemical-physical approaches.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to develop alternative solutions to the disposal of waste biomass in a green-economy context.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Introduction: Biomasses: definition and classificaiton Biomasses: chemical-physical characteristics Part 1 Solid state process: organic amendment production; solid refuse fuels production Anaerobic process wet and dry: biogas production; hydrogen production. Part 2 Biotrasnformation processes: - bioethanol; -innovative process: supercritical fluids Part 3 - Agricultural use of biomasses: - digestate use; - biosolids use; - compost use; - agroindustrial waste use. Part 4 Case studies: on field visit.
Prerequisites for admission
Preliminary knowledge of chemistry and biology are required.
Teaching methods
a)frontal lessons, b) visit to full scale plants, c) seminars, d) annual research project
Teaching Resources
The presentions of the lessons will be available on website ARIEL of the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be oral. The evaluation will be based on: technical-scientific knowledge of the topics, the use of specific language, the ability to organize and elaborate knowledgement . the grades are on a scale of 30 and will be communicated via e-mail (the rejection of the grade will be allowed).
AGR/13 - AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY - University credits: 6
Field activity: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Scaglia Barbara
Professor(s)
Reception:
to take an appointment
office- DISAA