What you will learn
- Understand the challenges of switching from a fossil source-based economy to a biobased economy.
- Understand how to identify suitable raw materials and create valuable new products.
- Learn how to refine biomass without damaging its valuable components.
- Perform a functional analysis of potential methods that can be used for refining a resource.
- Learn how to efficiently convert biobased feedstocks into desired products.
- Evaluate technological, ethical, societal and economic consequences in the production of biobased products.
Program Overview
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4 graduate-level courses
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6 months
14 - 21 hours per week
Discounted price: $842.40
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Courses in this program
WageningenX's Chemistry and Technology for Sustainability MicroMasters® Program
- From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Business and Economics Perspective
- Biorefinery: From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased Products
- Catalytic Conversions for Biobased Chemicals and Products
- Capstone Chemistry and Technology for Sustainability
- Certificate & Credit Pathways
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Program endorsements
At AkzoNobel, we see the chemical industry plotting a new sustainable course for biobased resources and products. This change requires updated skills and expertise. Following this MicroMasters Program will help you navigate these novel waters.
Dr. Peter J. Nieuwenhuizen , BA RD&I Director Specialty Chemicals, AkzoNobel
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