CHE.05562.06 - Polymer Chemistry (Complete module description)

CHE.05562.06 - Polymer Chemistry (Complete module description)

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CHE.05562.06 10 CP
Module label Polymer Chemistry
Module code CHE.05562.06
Semester of first implementation
Faculty/Institute Institut für Chemie
Module used in courses of study / semesters
  • Polymer Materials Science (MA120 LP) (Master) > Werkstofftechnik PolymerMaterialScMA120, Version of accreditation valid from WS 2014/15 > Pflichtmodule
Responsible person for this module
Further responsible persons
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Binder
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
  • The students can apply their knowledge of basic concepts of polymer synthesis, terminology, synthesis, and characterization of composition and molar mass and distributions.
  • They deepen their knowledge of basic concepts of organic chemistry and polymer synthesis.
  • They understand and can qualify the role of synthetic polymers, including the necessities and their recycling strategies in view of modern societal needs and demands.
  • They learn to handle chemicals safely, basics of organic/polymer synthesis, preparation and purification techniques.
  • They can apply analytical methods for structural and materials applications.
  • They learn about writing of scientific reports.
Module contents
This module covers basic topics of polymer chemistry. The lecture Introduction to Macromolecules gives an overview on the general aspects of polymers and the lecture Organic Chemistry and Polymer Synthesis deepens the view on the basic synthesis and characterization methods. The lab course Basic Chemistry and Polymerization Lab allows the student to perform their first polymerization including all preparative steps like distillation of educts up to precipitation of products.
Lectures:
1. Introduction to Macromolecules
  • General introduction and history of polymer science
  • General principles of polymer synthesis (step growth, chain growth, thermodynamics, kinetics, copolymerization, technical polymerizations, living polymerization)
  • Reactions with polymers: isomerization, grafting, crosslinking
  • Basics of polymer characterization: end-group titration/NMR, osmometry, viscosity, chromatography, mass spectrometry, Flory-Huggins theory, polymer additives
  • Microphase-separated polymers: block copolymers, thin films, amphiphilic polymers in solvents, micelles, polymer crystallization, amorphous state
  • Polymer materials and their bioprofiles (recycling, degradation, biological asessments)
  • Applications of polymers in medicine, microelectronics, in society.
2. Organic Chemistry and Polymer Synthesis
  • Basic principles of organic chemistry
  • Reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry
  • Principles of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
  • Basics of solution-state NMR
  • Free-radical and controlled free-radical polymerizations
  • Living polymerizations, block copolymer synthesis
  • Catalytic polymerizations (Ziegler/Natta, metallocene, ROMP)
  • Polycondensation
  • Network synthesis/thermosets
Lab course:
1. Basic Chemistry and Polymerization Lab
  • Basic operations (distillation, recrystallization, precipitation)
  • Esterification, amidation, Free-radical polymerization
  • Suspension/emulsion polymerization, Resin preparation (amino-, epoxy-resins)
Forms of instruction Lecture (1 SWS)
Seminar (1 SWS)
Lecture (2 SWS)
Practical training (5 SWS)
Seminar (1 SWS)
Course
Languages of instruction German, English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester Semester
Module frequency jedes Wintersemester
Module capacity unlimited
Time of examination
Credit points 10 CP
Share on module final degree Course 1: %; Course 2: %; Course 3: %; Course 4: %; Course 5: %; Course 6: %.
Share of module grade on the course of study's final grade 1
Module course label Course type Course title SWS Workload of compulsory attendance Workload of preparation / homework etc Workload of independent learning Workload (examination and preparation) Sum workload
Course 1 Lecture Lecture Introduction to Macromolecules 1 0
Course 2 Seminar Seminar Introduction to Macromolecules 1 0
Course 3 Lecture Lecture Organic Chemistry and Polymer Synthesis 2 0
Course 4 Practical training Lab course Basic Chemistry and Polymerization Lab 5 0
Course 5 Seminar Seminar Organic Chemistry and Polymer Synthesis 1 0
Course 6 Course Private study 0
Workload by module 300 300
Total module workload 300
Examination Exam prerequisites Type of examination
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
Course 5
Course 6
Final exam of module
completed lab course protocols and lab-safety examinations, written examination Macromolecules, Organic Chemistry and Polymer Synthesis I, written examination Macromolecules, Organic Chemistry and Polymer Synthesis II
oral or written examination
Exam repetition information
Prerequisites and conditions Prerequisites Frequency Compulsory attendance Share on module grade in percent
Course 1 Winter semester No %
Course 2 Winter semester No %
Course 3 Winter semester No %
Course 4 Winter semester No %
Course 5 Winter semester No %
Course 6 Winter semester No %