NWI-SM019A
Polymer Chemistry
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CursusNWI-SM019A
Studiepunten (ECTS)3
CategorieMA (Master)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; Moleculaire Wetenschappen;
Docenten
VorigeVolgende 2
Docent
dr. P.A. Korevaar
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. K. Neumann
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
S.J. Rijpkema
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
prof. dr. D.A. Wilson
Overige cursussen docent
Coördinator
prof. dr. D.A. Wilson
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2022
Periode
KW1  (05-09-2022 t/m 06-11-2022)
Aanvangsblok
KW1
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersNee
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
After completing the course the student will be able to:
  • Understand the most important polymer chemistry definitions and methodologies, of which synthesis and molecular aspects will receive most attention.
  • Relate polymerization mechanism to polymer properties.
  • Become familiar with recent trends in polymer chemistry, with the aid of special topics
Inhoud
The course Polymer Chemistry will give insight into the basic chemical aspects of polymer science. Basic knowledge about polymerization mechanisms and polymer properties is combined with the kinetics and physics of these materials. The course is structured around the following themes:
  1. Principles of polymers. This includes molar weight distribution, nomenclature, and analysis techniques.
  2. Chain Growth polymerization. This includes cationic and anionic polymerization, together with ring-opening pathways.
  3. Radical polymerization. This includes free radical polymerization, kinetics, and controlled polymerization (NO, ATRP and RAFT).
  4. Step polymerization. This includes traditional polycondensation chemistry (preparation of polyester and polyamides) and specialized examples.
  5. Polymer Physics. This includes vitrimers, the behavior of different polymer morphologies and bulk polymers


Instructional Modes
Niveau
Master
Voorkennis
This is a course in the specialization 'Molecular chemistry'. Students are required to have basic organic chemistry knowledge equal to or higher than NWI-MOL161 Organic Chemistry 2 and NWI-MOL157 Physical Organic Chemistry.
 
Toetsinformatie
Written examination (80%); literature presentations (20%)
Bijzonderheden
Reader
Powerpoint lectures (Brightspace)
Articles
Research papers provided for presentations
 
Verplicht materiaal
Dictaat
Hand-outs and lecture notes (handed out during the course)
Artikelen
research papers

Aanbevolen materiaal
Boek
Young and Lovell, Introduction to Polymers 3rd edition. Walton and Lorimer, Polymers, Oxford Chemistry Primers, Oxford University Press

Werkvormen
Exam Q1
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Hoorcollege
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Werkcollege
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Opmerking
blackboard needed.
Mandatory, students are required to attend 5/7 exercise classes

Toetsen
Exam and presentation
Weging1
ToetsvormTentamen
GelegenhedenBlok KW1, Blok KW2