Material Recycling Technologies
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
NTK1600
course title in Estonian
Materjalide taaskasutuse tehnoloogiad
course title in English
Material Recycling Technologies
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
fully online course
not
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn - spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
NAEM06/26
yes
Structural units teaching the course
ET - Tartu College
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course aims in Estonian
Aine eesmärk on arendada üliõpilaste võimet analüüsida kompleksseid materjalivoogude ja taaskasutustehnoloogiate probleeme, valida ja põhjendada sobivaid tehnoloogilisi ning strateegilisi lahendusi piiratud informatsiooni tingimustes ning hinnata nende mõju keskkonna-, majandus- ja riskikriteeriumide lõikes. Kursus toetab võimet kavandada kestlikke ja innovaatilisi materjalide taaskasutuse süsteeme, mõtestada valdkonna tulevikusuundade ja ühiskondlike protsesside seoseid ning toetada koostöös õppimist, meeskonnatööd ja refleksiooni.
course aims in English
The course aims to develop students' ability to analyze complex problems of material flows and recycling technologies, to select and justify appropriate technological and strategic solutions under conditions of limited information, and to assess their impact across environmental, economic, and risk criteria. The course supports the ability to design sustainable and innovative materials recycling systems, to understand the connections between future trends in the field and societal processes, and to support collaborative learning, teamwork, and reflection.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Aine läbinud üliõpilane:
- analüüsib erinevate materjalivoogude tekkemehhanisme ja taaskasutustehnoloogiate sobivust komplekssüsteemides, hinnates tehnoloogilisi piiranguid ja kvaliteediriski;
- lahendab kompleksseid materjalide taaskasutuse juhtumiprobleeme, kasutades kohaseid meetodeid ka piiratud informatsiooni tingimustes ning koostades alternatiivsed lahendusskeemid;
- argumenteerib tõenduspõhiselt erinevate tehnoloogiliste ja süsteemsete lahenduste mõjusid (keskkond, kulu, energiakasutus, riskid, ringluse efektiivsus);
- rakendab strateegilise ja kestliku ressursijuhtimise põhimõtteid, seostades materjalivoogusid ringmajanduse, innovatsiooni ja ühiskondlike arengusuundadega;
- meeskonnatöös jaotab rolle, juhib koostööd ja annab struktureeritud tagasisidet kaaslaste tööle;
- reflekteerib enda professionaalset arengut ja õppimisprotsessi ning sõnastab edasised arenguvajadused.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
After completing this course the student:
- analyzes the mechanisms of formation of different material flows and the suitability of recycling technologies in complex systems, assessing technological limitations and quality risk;
- solves complex material recycling case problems, using appropriate methods even in conditions of limited information, and prepares alternative solution schemes;
- argues evidence-based about the impacts of different technological and systemic solutions (environment, cost, energy use, risks, efficiency of circulation);
- applies the principles of strategic and sustainable resource management, linking material flows to circular economy, innovation, and social development trends;
- distributes roles in teamwork, leads cooperation, and provides structured feedback on the work of colleagues;
- reflects on his/her own professional development and learning process and formulates further development needs.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Õppeaine käsitleb erinevate materjaliliikide tekkemehhanisme, omadusi ja taaskasutustehnoloogiaid ning analüüsib nende rolli laiemates materjalivoogudes. Kursuse fookuses on materjalide taaskasutuse süsteemide toimimine, tehnoloogiliste lahenduste sobivus erinevates olukordades ning nende piirangud ja riskid. Õppetöö käigus lahendavad üliõpilased kompleksseid, piiratud infoga juhtumiprobleeme, milles tuleb valida ja põhjendada sobivaid tehnoloogilisi ning strateegilisi lahendusi, hinnates nende mõju kuludele, keskkonnale, energiakasutusele ja süsteemi toimivusele. Aine raames käsitletakse olulisi kestliku ja strateegilise ressursijuhtimise põhimõtteid, ringmajanduse ja taaskasutuse tulevikusuundumusi, regulatiivseid nõudeid ning ühiskondlikke ja tehnoloogilisi trende, mis mõjutavad materjalide ringlussevõttu. Õppimist toetavad meeskonnatöö, rollipõhine koostöö, struktureeritud vastastikune tagasisidestamine ja refleksioon, mis aitavad üliõpilastel hinnata nii enda kui ka kaasõppijate arenguvajadusi ning toetada professionaalset kasvamist. Aine sisaldab ka praktilisi õppekäike ning iseseisvaid analüütilisi ülesandeid, mis süvendavad arusaamist tehnoloogilistest võimalustest ja nende rakendatavusest tegelikes tööstuslikes tingimustes.
brief description of the course in English
The subject deals with the mechanisms of formation, properties, and recycling technologies of different types of materials, and analyses their role in wider material flows. The focus of the course is on the functioning of materials recycling systems, the suitability of technological solutions in different situations, and their limitations and risks. During the course, students solve complex, limited-information case problems in which they have to select and justify suitable technological and strategic solutions, assessing their impact on costs, the environment, energy use, and system performance. The subject covers important principles of sustainable and strategic resource management, future trends in the circular economy and recycling, regulatory requirements, and societal and technological trends that affect materials recycling. Learning is supported by teamwork, role-based cooperation, structured peer feedback, and reflection, which help students assess their own and their fellow students' development needs and support professional growth. The subject also includes practical study tours and independent analytical tasks that deepen the understanding of technological possibilities and their applicability in real industrial conditions.
type of assessment in Estonian
Eksam, grupitööd, iseseisvad tööd
type of assessment in English
Exam, group work, independent work
independent study in Estonian
-
independent study in English
-
study literature
- Jiang, X., & Bateer, B. (2025). A systematic review of plastic recycling: Technology, environmental impact and economic evaluation. Waste Management & Research, 43(8), 1159–1178 https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242X241310658
- Lee, C. C., & Lin, S. D. (2001). Hazardous waste management. McGraw-Hill
- Martínez-Montoya, P. A., Corea-Téllez, M., Morales-Ramírez, A. de J., et al. (2026). An integrated leach–extract–strip process for yttrium recovery from spent fluorescent lamps: Kinetic assessment and solid–liquid extraction. Recycling
- Mehra, R., Kumar, P., & Hung, B. (2024). Municipal solid waste management and recycling technologies. IGI Global
- Nasr, N. (Ed.). (2024). Technology innovation for the circular economy: Recycling, remanufacturing, design, system analysis and logistics. Wiley
- Tabish, M., Khan, S. A. R., Yu, Z., & Tanveer, M. (2024). A thorough overview of the literature on waste recycling in the circular economy: Current practices and future perspectives. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31, 61377–61396
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-35329-9
Teadusajakirjad Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management ja Recycling
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
3.0
lectures
18.0
practices
1.0
practices
10.0
exercises
0.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Annika Joy Meitern, ET - Tartu College
Estonian
    Course description in Estonian
    Course description in English