Physical chemistry of polymeric materials
Summary
The student has a basic understanding of the physical and physicochemical principles which result from the chainlike structure of synthetic macromolecules. The student can predict major characteristics of a polymer from its chemical structure and molecular architecture.
Content
- Introduction
- Dilute solutions
- Polymer structure in solution
- Molecular weight determination
- Concentrated solutions and phase behavior
- Characterization methods
- The amorphous state
- The crystalline state
- The glass-rubber transition
- Rubber elasticity
- Viscoelastic properties
- Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces
During the course concepts, characterization methods and models are discussed in the field of the above mentioned subjects.
Keywords
dilute and concentrated solutions
amorphous and crystalline state
glass transition
rubber elasticity
viscoelastic behaviour
surface and interface
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
General chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, organic and polymer chemistry
Important concepts to start the course
basic knowledge of thermodynamics
elementary laws of chemistry and physics
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Predict polymer characteristics based on chemical structure and molecular architecture
- Use insights from physicochemical experiments to discuss the composition and architecture of polymers
- Discuss dilute and concentrated solutions and bulk behaviour of synthetic polymers
- Work out / Determine a charcterization method for a given problem
- Assess / Evaluate experimental results regarding to the discussed models
Transversal skills
- Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
- Assess one's own level of skill acquisition, and plan their on-going learning goals.
- Continue to work through difficulties or initial failure to find optimal solutions.
Teaching methods
Lectures with integrated exercises
Assessment methods
in 2 parts:
1. Paper presentation during class in person
2. written report, in the form of a literature study
the written report has to be submitted at least, Friday of the first week after the end of the teaching.
Supervision
| Office hours | No |
| Assistants | Yes |
| Forum | Yes |
| Others | via Moodle |
Resources
Bibliography
1. T.P. Lodge, P.C. Hiemenz, Polymer Chemistry, 3rd edition, CRC Press 2020
e-book:
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2512676
hardcopies are available at the liberary
2. L.H. Sperling, Introduction of Physical Polymer Science
4th edition, Wiley Interscience 2005
3. M. Rubinstein, R.H. Colby, Polymer Physics, Oxford University Press 2003
Ressources en bibliothèque
- Introduction to Physical Polymer Science / Sperling
- Polymer physics / Rubinstein, Colby
- Polymer Chemistry / Lodge, Hiemenz
Notes/Handbook
Slides and notes are avaiable on Moodle
Moodle Link
In the programs
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Physical chemistry of polymeric materials
- Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Physical chemistry of polymeric materials
- Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Physical chemistry of polymeric materials
- Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Physical chemistry of polymeric materials
- Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Physical chemistry of polymeric materials
- Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Physical chemistry of polymeric materials
- Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional