Level of study
BAC +4
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
The following topics will be covered:
- Biobased solvents
- Fuels from biomass
- Antioxidants derived from lignin
- Metal catalysts from plants
- Surfactants obtained from renewable resources
- Examples of industrial applications of enzymatic synthesis
Hourly volumes* :
CM : 15
TD : 5
Objectives
The objective of this course is to study the substitution of molecules of petrochemical origin (e.g. fuels, solvents) by biosourced molecules with similar functionalities as well as the creation of new molecules with innovative functionalities (e.g. detergents).
Necessary pre-requisites
Organic chemistry level L3
Knowledge control
Final written exam of 2 hours
- Authorized documents: no
- Non-graphic calculator allowed: yes
- Internet allowed : no
Syllabus
- Preparation and use of bio-based solvents: (6 H)
MeTHF
glycerol
ethyl lactate
Cyrene
ionic liquids
- Synthesis and properties of fuels from biomass: (1,5 H)
ethanol
biodiesel
- Structure and properties of lignin-derived antioxidants: (1,5 H)
sinapic acid
ferulic acid
cucumber acids
- Metal catalysts from plants (1.5 H)
- Surfactants obtained from renewable resources: (1.5 H)
alkyl polyglucosides (APG)
isosorbide esters
- Examples of industrial applications of enzymatic synthesis: (3 H)
TD (5 H): Individual work, exercises to prepare before and during the session.
Exercises on the synthesis of biobased solvents, the functionalization of antioxidants obtained from lignin and the synthesis of complex molecules catalyzed by plant-based catalysts.
Additional information
Teaching team :
Alberto Marra
alberto.marra@umontpellier.fr
Evelina Colacino
evelina.colacino@umontpellier.fr