98881 - LABORATORIO DI PRODOTTI, FORMULATI E PROCESSI INDUSTRIALI

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide the skills to characterize the properties of different types of formulations and to verify how the characteristics of the formulation and of the final material are varied based on the composition of the formulation itself. Students will be able to characterize and quantify the additives added and to characterize the properties of a formulation in the fluid state from a rheological point of view.

Course contents

The course aims to provide the fundamental practical aspects of formulation in the chemical industry and the main characterization techniques of the various formulations. The laboratory course illustrates and completes the topics introduced in the fundamental part, with particular attention to the phases of the production process where the impact of the basic chemical-physical concepts is stronger: rheological behavior of systems, synthesis and characterization of powders and sols, effect of additives. The course intends to encourage students to use the theoretical tools learned in the fundamental courses of the previous year and to recognize their importance in the industrial management of formulation processes. Another objective of the course is to provide a concrete point of view on the industrial reality by offering the opportunity for guided visits to companies and industrial laboratories.

In particular, for module 3 the course includes lessons and practical laboratory exercises concerning:

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of plasticizers.

Analysis of paint products.

3D printing of thermoplastic materials and study of their thermal and mechanical properties as the printing conditions and additives variation.

As part of this course, a visit to a company that deals with paint products will be organised.

Readings/Bibliography

https://virtuale.unibo.it/ platform will be used to deposit documents and reading materials prepared by the teacher.

Teaching methods

The course consists of individual and group exercises and laboratory activities. Some of the activities will be carried out in collaboration with companies.

In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires that all students of modules 1 and 2 carry out in e-learning mode and the participation in module 3 of specific training on safety and health in the places of study. Information on dates and methods of attendance of module 3 can be consulted in the appropriate section of the study course website.

Assessment methods

The judgment relating to the various laboratory modules will be unique and will be expressed through suitability/unsuitability. The assessment will be based on: drafting of reports or final group work relating to the experiences carried out, observance of the safety standards, compilation of the laboratory notebook, compliance with the deadlines for the delivery of the reports. There is no final exam. Passing the course will be conditional on attending at least 75% of the lessons and exercises. Attendance will be ascertained by signing an attendance sheet both at the beginning and at the end of each laboratory experience.

Teaching tools

The activities carried out in the course also make use of supports such as power point presentations, films and multimedia whiteboards; all the teaching material presented is accessible to students on the teaching application https://virtuale.unibo.it/.

Office hours

See the website of Alessandro Allegri

See the website of Tiziana Benelli

See the website of Jacopo De Maron