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14942
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(30H)/T(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Chemistry
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Entry requirements |
None
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Learning outcomes |
This course aims to acquaint students with knowledge on the field of polymer chemistry, namely in the polymerization processes, morphology, structure and their properties as chemical, and mechanical, as well as their relationships.
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
Describe the structure of the most important polymers, the respective monomers, the corresponding polymerization process and their applications.
Describe the principles of the most important methods of molecular weight determination and analyse the corresponding results.
Relate the chemical structure and morphology with polymer properties (mechanical, thermal, chemical resistance, conductivity), and the polymer rheology.
Describe the reaction mechanism. Derive the basic kinetics for chain and step polymerization.
Analyse and synthesize non-complex information on a particular topic.
Perform the synthesis of some industrial important polymers.
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Syllabus |
I. STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS
1. Basic Principles 2. Molecular Weight and Polymers in Solution 3. Morphology and Chemical Structure of Polymers 4. Chemical Structure and Properties of Polymers 5. Evaluation, Characterization and Analysis of polymers
II. VYNILIC POLYMERS
6. Radical Polymerization, Kinetics and Mechanism of Polymerization Stereochemistry of Polymerization, Dienes Polymerization, Monomers Reactivity, Copolymerization
III. VYNILIC POLYMERS
7. Step Polymerization and Ring Opening Reactions, Kinetics, Stoichiometric Control and Molecular Weight Distribution
IV IMPORTANT COMMERCIAL POLYMERS.
PRACTICAL PROGRAM (SHORT VERSION)
Preparation and Characterization of Commercial important Polymers
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Main Bibliography |
1. M. P. Stevens (1999). "Polymer Chemistry – An Introduction”, 3rd Edition. Oxford University Press
2. G. Odian (1970). “Principles of Polimerization”, 1st Edition. Mac Graw Hill, New York
3. S. R. Sandler (1980). “Polymer Synthesis”, Vol. 1-3. Academic, NY
4. F. W. Billmeyer, Jr (1984). “Textbook of Polymer Science”, 3rd Edition. Wiley-Interscience, New York
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Teaching Methodologies:
The theoretical classes are of a semi-master class nature. In order to promote the relationship between subjects and highlight the interest and presence of polymers in society, the teacher uses examples of the application of polymers in different fields, requiring and encouraging student participation. The laboratory classes are experimental in nature and the student, based on the protocol, prepares, carries out and analyzes the results of the synthesis and characterization of polymers. Students also carry out a monograph/seminar on a commercially important polymer, which is presented orally and discussed.
Assessment Criteria: 60%T + 30%S + 10%PL where:
- T = elassification obtained in written tests during the teaching-learning period or during exams;
- S = seminar with final public presentation (12 min.);
- PL = practical laboratory component;
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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