UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE INFORMATION

Confidential
Code : PST644
Course : Green Polymer Technology
Level : Bachelor
Credit Unit : 3
Contact Hour : 3
Part : 6
Status : Elective
Prerequisite : None
Course Outcomes : At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

1. Define and elaborate on concepts of green chemistry and

sustainability of the environment
2. Identify and discuss problems of polymeric wastes such
as thermoplastics, thermosets and rubber.
3. Identify and describe ways of optimising the use of
thermoplastics and biodegradable polymers to minimise
resource use, waste generation and post consumer waste
recovery problem
4. Describe and critically identify various methods of
managing waste: recycling and reuse, reclaiming, land
filling, energy recovery, polymerization and curing
techniques; merits and limitation of each method in terms
of technology, efficiency and costs.
5. Recognize and select the most appropriate methods of
managing waste under a given environmental and
economic status of a community.

Course Description
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The word green implies clean and friendly environment. This
course is concerned with waste management. Here waste
management refers to means and ways of disposing wastes or
scraps. Wastes or scraps can come from various materials and
products such as metals, ceramics, papers, glasses, woods etc.
However, this course is concerned with waste materials or
products which are based from rubber and plastics (polymeric
materials) only. The course will look into the current practice of
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 disposing scrap tyres, rubbers and plastics, and will cover topics
such as land filling, reclaiming process, recycling, energy
recovery and pyrolysis. Other polymeric materials and
technology which contribute to the green environment such as
biodegradable plastics and recent curing technology will also be
discussed.

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Syllabus Content 1.0 Introduction to sustainable development
1.1 The environment and sustainable development: an
integrated waste management strategy for
thermoplastics
1.2 Thermoplastics and biodegradable polymers An
issue for sustainability and green environment
1.3 Integrated resource and waste management
policies for thermoplastics
1.4 Issues and strategy on the utilisation of
biodegradable polymers as environmentally safe
materials

2.0 Recycling BIOPOL

2.1 Composting and Material recycling

2.2 Application and Environmental Aspects of Chitin
and Chitosan
2.3 Use of biosynthetic, biodegradable and
thermoplastics from renewable
resources: the pros and cons
2.4 Matter cycling in ecosystems

3.0 Waste streams and management of thermoplastic

and biodegradable polymers

3.1 Thermoplastic and biodegradable production and

global consumption of the polymers
3.2 Waste stream categories
3.3 Recovery and recycling of thermoplastic and
biodegradable waste in different countries
3.4 Laws and limitation in thermoplastic waste
management

4.0 Future directions: towards sustainable technology

from thermoplastics and Biodegradable polymers

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Designing for recyclability
4.3 New polymer recycling technologies
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Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Teknologi Polimer Tahun Semakan:2004,2009.2012
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 5.0 Introduction to waste management

5.1 Statistics of rubber wastes

5.2 Potential problems to environment - Air and water
pollution, Breeding of mosquitoes, rats, rodent and
snakes
5.3 Methods of managing rubber wastes

6.0 Land filling

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Methods of filling
6.3 Merits and limitations

7.0 Whole tyre recycling

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Technology of tyre recycling
7.3 Applications of tyre recycling
7.4 Merits and limitation of the process

8.0 Reclaim rubber

8.1 Introduction
8.2 Methods of reclaiming
8.3 Merits and limitations of each process
8.4 Application of reclaimed rubber

9.0 Energy recovery

9.1 Introduction
9.2 Methods of energy recovery
9.3 Merits and limitations of each method

10.0 Pyrolysis

10.1 Introduction
10.2 Method of pyrolysis
10.3 Merits and limitations of pyrolysis

11.0 Introduction to Green Chemistry and Sustainability

11.1 Definition of Green Chemistry and sustainability

11.2 The Concept of Atom Economy
11.3 Risk and Hazard

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 11.4 Clean Technology Pool
11.5 Design for Degradation
11.6 Life cycle Assessments

12.0 Renewable polymers

12.1 Introduction to plant polymer : Resources,

Demands and Sustainability
12.2 Polymer, Composites and Foam from Plant Oil
12.3 Sugars
12.4 Starch
12.5 Cellulose/Hemicelluloses
12.6 Poly(lactic Acid)
12.7 Polyhyroxyalkonates
12.8 Proteins
12.9 Chitin and Chitosan

13.0 Polymerizations and Curing Technique

13.1 Introduction
13.2 Suspension and emulsion polymerization
13.3 Supercritical fluid in polymerization
13.4 Emission of Monomer and Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC)
13.5 Ultra violet and Electron Beam Curing
13.6 Microwave Curing

Teaching : Lectures and assignments.

Methodology
Assessment : Final examination One 3-hour paper : 40%
Course Work :
Quiz 10%
Test 20%
Assignments 20%
Presentation/Case Study 10%

Recommended Text : 1. Degradable polymers, recycling, and plastics waste

management by Ann-Christine
(if any)
Albertsson, Samuel

2. The environment and sustainable development by Adisa

Azapagic,Alan Emsley,Ian
Hamerton.ISBN:978-0-470-86218-6,Wiley Publisher

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Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun Mula: Julai1998
Pengajian:
Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Teknologi Polimer Tahun Semakan:2004,2009.2012
Nama Program:

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References : 1. S. Stotsky, Innovation in the Development and Use of
recycled Rubber, Rubber Division, American Chemical
Society, Anaheim, California, USA, May, 1997.
2. Commission of the European Communities, Used Tyres
Information Document, Dec. 1991.
3. Sin Siew Weng, Lagenda Mesra, 1990.
4. Rudi Kohler & John ONeill, New Technologies for the
Devulcanization of Sulfur-Cured Scrap Elastomers, ACS
Rubber Division Mtg, Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 1996.
5. Azemi bin Samsuri, Properties of rubberized bitumen
from reclaimed rubber, Journal of Nat. Rubber Research,
vol.11(3), 1996.
6. Biodegrable polymers and plastics by Emo Chiellini,
Roberto Solaro
7. Green composites: Polymer composites and the
environment By Caroline Baillie Woodhead Publishing
September 2004
8. Polymer Bulletin - Environmental Issues by Rapra
Technology Ltd

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Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun Mula: Julai1998
Pengajian:
Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Teknologi Polimer Tahun Semakan:2004,2009.2012
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 PROGRAMME OUTCOMES INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT
COURSE OUTCOMES: METHODS METHODS
Upon completion of this PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
course, students will be able 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
to
1. Define and elaborate on / Lectures, Tutorials, Tests,
concepts of green Quizzes,
chemistry and Presentation
sustainability of the
environment

2. Identify and discuss / / Lectures, Tutorials Tests,

problems of polymeric Exercises,
wastes such as Quizzes
thermoplastics,
thermosets and rubber.

Nama Fakulti / Pusat

Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun mula: Julai1998
Pengajian:
Nama Program: Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Teknologi Polimer Tahun semakan: 2004 & 2009&2012

Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

COURSE CODE PST644 CENTRE OF STUDY POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
AZEMI SAMSURI / SITI ZALEHA
COURSE NAME GREEN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY PREPARED BY
SAAD / AHMAD FAIZA MOHD
CREDIT HOURS 3.0 DATE APRIL 2012

Nama Fakulti / Pusat

Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun mula: Julai1998
Pengajian:
Nama Program: Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Teknologi Polimer Tahun semakan: 2004 & 2009&2012

Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

1. Identify and describe ways / / Observations,
of optimising the use of Oral
thermoplastics and bio- Questionnaire
degradable polymers to s
minimise resource use,
waste generation and post
consumer waste recovery
problem
2. Describe and critically / / / / Lectures, Tutorials, Case Study
identify various methods of
managing waste: recycling
and reuse, reclaiming,
land filling, energy
recovery, polymerization
and curing techniques;
merits and limitation of
each method in terms of
technology, efficiency and
costs.

Nama Fakulti / Pusat

Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun mula: Julai1998
Pengajian:
Nama Program: Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Teknologi Polimer Tahun semakan: 2004 & 2009&2012

Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

3. Recognize and select / / Lectures, Tutorials Tests,
the most appropriate Assignments
methods of managing
waste under a given
environmental and
economic status of a
community.

OVERALL

Nama Fakulti / Pusat

Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun mula: Julai1998
Pengajian:
Nama Program: Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Teknologi Polimer Tahun semakan: 2004 & 2009&2012

Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

 Programme Outcomes (PO)
1 Able to identify and analyze problems in polymer industries through acquisition and application
of knowledge in mathematics, science, and polymer technology.
2 Able to apply the techniques and skills in handling modern scientific tools and instruments; as
well as polymer processing equipments.
3 Able to plan and conduct experiments; and consequently to analyze and interpret data.
4 Able to apply the scientific reasoning in solving authentic polymer-related problems.
5 Able to orally express and articulate scientific ideas effectively.
6 Able to produce technical report and translate scientific ideas into written form.
7 Able to work in a team and emphasizing on total quality management.
8 Able to uphold integrity; recognize and apply ethical values and professionalism in their career.
9 Able to engage in life-long learning.
10 Able to apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills..
11 Able to demonstrate leadership skills

Nama Fakulti / Pusat

Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun mula: Julai1998
Pengajian:
Nama Program: Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Teknologi Polimer Tahun semakan: 2004 & 2009&2012

Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA