Details of ID4103 (Autumn 2013)
| Level: 4 | Type: Theory | Credits: 3.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ID4103 | Chemistry of Macromolecules | Priyadarsi De, Raja Shunmugam |
| Syllabus |
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| 1. Introduction (3 lectures)
Nomenclature: IUPAC, Non-IUPAC, structure-based, and trade names Exposure to important terminologies and definitions for example Molecular weight, size, glass transition temperature, crystallinity etc. 2. Polymer Synthesis and characterization a) Introduction to chemistry of polymerization- step, chain and miscellaneous polymerizations. b) Kinetics of polymerization c) Various types of synthesis Anionic, Cationic, ATRP, ROMP, RAFT, Free radical polymerization d) Polymer characterization I. Chemical analysis of polymers; spectroscopic methods-IR, NMR, ESR II. X-Ray Diffraction analysis III. Microscopy; light Microscopy, Electron Microscopy and Electron Diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy IV. Thermal analysis; DSC, TGA V. Physical testing; stress-strain properties in tension 3. Applications of synthetic polymers: Importance; biological consideration, types of polymers- little emphasize on artificial heart, artificial skin, contact lenses, dental resins and essence of other important applications. 4. Physical aspects of polymers 5. Conducting polymers |
| References |
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| 1. Textbook of Polymer Science, by Fred W. Billmeyer Jr.
2. Principles of Polymerization by Geroge Odian 3. Polymer Science by V R Gowariker, Vasant R. Gowariker, N V Viswanathan, Jayadev Sreedhar |
Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 1 | Elective |
| 2 | IP | 3 | Elective |
| 3 | MS | 7 | Elective |
| 4 | RS | 1 | Elective |