Biomaterials & Bioenergy

3 credit hours · Undergraduate

This course explores bio-based materials and renewable energy with emphasis on wood-derived and seafood waste sources. Topics include cellulose, lignin, chitin, bio-based composites, biodegradability, and environmental impacts. Applications in packaging, construction, and medical devices are covered, along with biofuels from forest and marine biomass. Students apply material science principles to assess processing methods and sustainability.