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This course covers an overview of solid-state microanalysis methods, including elastic and inelastic scattering, identification of phases by morphology, chemical composition, electron diffraction, and microscopy. Principles and functions of different types of microscopes for materials analysis as well as spectroscopy for elemental analysis, analysis of spectra are also reviewed. Methods for surface analysis: Atomic force microscopy, scanning tunnelling microscopy, LEED, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) are covered.
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This course is part of the Laurea Magistrale degree program and is intended for advanced level students. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor. The course is focused on the effect of the synthesis of monomers and biopolymers on the environment, with a particular attention on their current and potential eco-sustainable developments and their effects on recyclability and biodegradability. At the end of the course the student has acquired important knowledge on the different types of biopolymers and their overall impact on the environment. The course is divided into 6 parts: Life without plastic; Polymers and green chemistry; Biopolymers chemistry; End of LIFE; Plastic pollution; Green polymers and Europe.
Chemical Engineering Abroad
Focus on chemical engineering as the discipline that converts raw materials into useful products through reaction engineering, separations, and process design—gaining a global perspective by taking classes abroad. Overseas study introduces varied industrial standards, research methodologies, and sustainability frameworks, shaping how you model kinetics, integrate unit operations, and design scalable, safe, and efficient systems. You’ll advance in thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering, and process control through projects spanning clean energy, water and wastewater treatment, and materials synthesis. International experience builds technical judgment and collaborative skills for careers in energy, biotechnology, consumer products, and environmental engineering.
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This course provides research training for exchange students. Students work on a research project under the guidance of assigned faculty members. Through a full-time commitment, students improve their research skills by participating in the different phases of research, including development of research plans, proposals, data analysis, and presentation of research results. A pass/no pass grade is assigned based a progress report, self-evaluation, midterm report, presentation, and final report.
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This course introduces principles of diffusional separation processes for simple gas-liquid and liquid systems. It includes qualitative and quantitative analysis of binary distillation, absorption and stripping of single solutes between immiscible gas and liquid phases, and liquid-liquid extraction between immiscible phases. Brief consideration is given to the economic viability of separation processes.
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This course equips students with the background knowledge and understanding of concepts that link atomic and molecular physical chemistry to macroscopic behavior of gasses, liquids, and solids.