Introduction to Polymer Science
This course will educate the students on the subject of polymers that constitute one of the most important materials used presently. The course will include fundamentals of synthesis, characterization, properties and also include discussion on the applications of polymers, as well as challenges pertaining to contemporary polymer research.
COURSE LAYOUT
Week 1: Introduction: Background, Nomenclature, Classifications, Molecular Weight, Examples of Applications, Principles of Polymerization
Week 2: Synthesis of Polymers: Step-Growth Polymerization
Week 3: Synthesis of Polymers: Radical Chain Polymerization, Controlled Radical Polymerization
Week 4: Synthesis of Polymers: Chain Copolymerization, Emulsion Polymerization, Ionic Chain Polymerization, Ring-Opening Polymerization, Stereo-Regular Polymerization
Week 5: Characterization of Polymers: Polymers in Solution, Determination of Molecular Weight
Week 6: Characterization of Polymers: Determination of Molecular Weight (cont.) Determination of Hydrodynamic Size, Chemical Composition
Week 7: Phase Structure and Morphology of Bulk Polymers: Amorphous and Crystalline States, Viscoelasticity, Multicomponent Polymer Systems
Week 8: Properties of Bulk Polymers: Polymer Characteristics, Mechanical, Optical, Electrical and Other Industrially Relevant Properties.
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