- Docente: Alessandra Bonoli
- Credits: 6
- SSD: CHEM-02/A
- Language: English
- Moduli: Merce Segarra Rubi (Modulo 1) Alessandra Bonoli (Modulo 2) Daniel Sainz Garcia (Modulo 3)
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 3)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Chemical Innovation and Regulation for Sustainability (cod. 6258)
Learning outcomes
Students will develop comprehensive knowledge of safety in the use of chemicals, focusing on human health and safety aspects in final applications, and will explore safety considerations in recycling within the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) methodology. They will assess chemical hazards, understand material properties, and learn principles of designing for recycling. The student is expected to be able to: 1. Identify and assess physical, toxicity, and ecotoxicity hazards of chemicals, and implement proper safety measures in handling and use; 2. Analyze and apply material properties and structural knowledge to ensure safety and performance in various applications, with an emphasis on sustainable practices; 3. Design materials and products with recycling in mind, considering lifecycle assessment and material recovery.
Course contents
In the Prof. Bonoli module, in particular, the Design for Recycling approach will be considered, covering the related concept, rules and guidelines.
In design for recycling, the suitability of a product design for recycling is analyzed, with products designed for easy disassembly and the use of compatible raw materials.
Readings/Bibliography
Lecture notes and selected papers will be available for students.
Recommended reading:
- ISO 14040 and ISO 14044
- Brunner, P.H.; Rechberger, H. “Practical Handbook of Material Flow Analysis”. Lewis Publisher, 2004.
- Industrial Ecology and Sustainability, by Thomas E. Graedel (Author), Matthew J. Eckelman (Author), 2023 World Scientific Pub Co Inc
Teaching methods
Expositive lectures presenting the basic concepts and state of the art in the field, and exercise seminars.
Assessment methods
Each student is required to discuss a specific subject, supported by a personal ppt presentation.
Particularly evaluated will be the student's ability to move within the cultural themes of the discipline. The achievement by the student of an organic vision of the subjects for their critical use, the demonstration of possessing an expressive and specific language will be valued with excellence marks.
Teaching tools
PPT presentations
Videos and films
Direct students' engagement
Office hours
See the website of Alessandra Bonoli
See the website of Merce Segarra Rubi
See the website of Daniel Sainz Garcia
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.