Program Overview

KF2460 Bio Fibre Chemistry

Course Description

The course KF2460 Bio Fibre Chemistry is a 7.5 credit course offered by the Royal Institute of Technology.

Information per Course Offering

The course is offered in the autumn semester, with the following details:

• Start date: 24 August 2026
• End date: 23 October 2026
• Pace of study: 50%
• Application code: 10188
• Form of study: Normal Daytime
• Language of instruction: English
• Target group: Open for all students as long as it can be included in their programme

Course Contents

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• Describe and analyse the morphology of biofibers, particularly from wood, at micro- and macroscopic level
• Describe chemical structures and properties of polymers of biofibres
• Understand, describe and predict how the wood and pulp hierarchical structure is affected during chemical processes and the environmental effect of the chemical processes
• Perform laboratory work to identify chemical composition of wood fibers, particularly wood fibers

Prerequisites

• Specific prerequisites: Completed degree project 15 credits, 50 credits in chemistry or chemical engineering, English B/6
• Recommended prerequisites: Fundamental knowledge in chemistry and chemical engineering of at least 60 credits

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

• Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• Examination:
  • TEN1 - Written exam, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • INL1 - Hand-in assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• Other requirements for final grade: Active participation in all compulsory activities as specified in Course information

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution

Further Information

• Course room in Canvas: Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas
• Offered by: CBH/Fibre and Polymer Technology
• Main field of study: Chemical Science and Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
• Education cycle: Second cycle
• Supplementary information: The course has the same content as the courses KF2010 Wood Chemistry and Wood Biotechnology and KF2280 Structure and Function of Biofibres. Only one of the courses KF2460, KF2010 and KF2280 may be included in the exam.