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Knowledge of basic concepts of biopolymers chemistry and supramolecular chemistry. Understanding the basic types of interactions and their importance for complexation in living and inanimate systems. Knowledge of the latest trends in the design and implementation of supramolecular systems and devices based on biopolymers.

Organic chemistry, Biochemistry and Physical chemistry knowledge.

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The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Examination: written and oral route - student demonstrates knowledge through a logical understanding of the subject matter.

Introduction to biopolymers and supramolecular chemistry (history, basic concepts and terminology, applications)
Intermolecular interactions I (elementary interactions, interaction potential, covalent vs. non-covalent interactions, charged, polar and non-polar interactions, van der Waals interactions, H bond)
Supramolecular water chemistry (history, water anomalies, water molecule, structure of ice and liquid water, water in organism)
Supramolecular chemistry of living systems (membrane potential, membrane transport, ion and water channels, tetrapyrrole cycles, supramolecular features of photosynthesis and respiration, (enzyme catalysis, neurotransmitters and hormones, nucleic acids, other examples of natural self-assembly)
Biopolymers as the basis of carrier systems.
Biopolymers in tissue engineering.
Selected poylsaccharides (hyaluronan, chitosan, betaglucans).
Selected proteins (collagen, keratin, casein)
Selected polyesters (polyhydroxyalkanoates, polylactide, polyglycolide).
Self-assembly in solids and liquids (crystal engineering, surfactants, liquid crystals, ionic liquids).
Analytical methods in biopolymer and supramolecular chemistry.

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The aim is to provide the basic awareness on biopolymer chemistry aand supramolecular chemistry, with respect to the supramolecular design and applications.

Attendance to lectures is not required but is recommended.

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Abe A., Dušek K., Kobayashi S.: Biopolymers: Lignin, Proteins, Bioactive Nanocomposites. Berlin Heidelberg, Springer -Verlag GmbH, 2010 (CS)
Ariga K., Kunitake T.: Supramolecular chemistry: fundamentals and applications: advanced textbook. Berlin, Springer, 2005. (CS)
Schneider, H.J.: Application of supramolecular chemistry. Boca Raton, CRC Press 2012. (CS)
Steed J. W., Atwood J. L.: Supramolecular chemistry. Chichester, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2000. (CS)
Vandamme E. J., Steinbüchel A.: Biopolymers Vol. 5-6. Weinheim, Wiley-VCH, 2002. (CS)

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