POLYMER CHEMISTRY AND NANOTECHNOLOGY

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Definition of general terms and classification of polymers Chain growth polymerization: free radical polymerization including initiation, propagation, termination and chain transfer; types of initiator; Stereochemistry of polymer; ceiling temperature; comparison of bulk, solution, suspension and emulsion polymerization systems; Anionic polymerization; cationic polymerization; coordination polymerization Step growth polymerization: Various condensation polymerization methods and their formation mechanism for different types of commercially important polymers . Factors which affect polymer properties: types of average relative molar mass and methods of determining these averages; crystalline and amorphous regions; phase transitions in polymers; intermolecular forces. . -- 1 of 3 -- Analysis and testing of polymers: thermal analysis; mechanical and thermal properties Fabrication techniques: injection moulding; compression moulding; extrusion; blow moulding; RIM; additives, degradation of polymers Introduction to nanotechnology: History, definition, chemical and physical properties of nanomaterials; approaches to prepare nanomaterials; applications of nanomaterials in selected applications

目标

The course aims to teach fundamental principles of polymerization reactions, polymer properties and characterization methods. Current technologies for the production of a variety of industrially important polymers and their applications in our daily life will be discussed. Furthermore, the underlying principles and applications of the emerging field of nanotechnology will be introduced, and nanotechnology applications in engineering and materials, physics, chemistry, biology, energy, medicine etc. are presented.

先修要求

Organic Chemistry I

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Basic principles will be introduced and discussed in lectures, and further consolidated through class exercise and tutorials. Fundamental knowledge gained will be applied through independent learning of a variety of commercial products. Student’s competence in Polymer Chemistry and Nanotechnology will be developed through class presentation of new commercial products and receiving feedback from fellow students.