Polymer Science and Technology
Course Name:
Polymer Science and Technology (MT203)
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Course Outcomes:
CO1: Students will be able to identify suitable polymer(s) for a given application
CO2: Understanding properties of a polymer by relating them to its structure
CO3: Identifying a suitable molding and forming process for a given application
CO4: Applying fundamentals in real life situations
Course modules and teaching hours:
Module 1: Fundamentals of polymer science (10 hours)
Introduction; Different types of polymerization and their mechanism; Nomenclature of polymers; Polymer molecular architecture; Bulk, suspension, emulsion and solution crystallinity; Thermal transitions in polymers
Module 2: Polymeric materials (12 hours)
Property Requirements and Polymer Utilization; Thermoplastics - Commodity and engineering plastics; Thermosets; Elastomers; Natural rubber and synthetic rubbers
Thermoplastic elastomers; Blends & reinforced polymers
Module 3: Polymer Reactions (4 hours)
Polymer Modification; Polymer degradation
Module 4: Properties of polymers (10 hours)
Viscoelastic behavior of plastics; Time – temperature superposition; Stress-strain behavior; fracture; creep; hardness; impact behavior; Methods to improve mechanical properties; Basics of polymer rheology; Permeability; electrical; optical and flammability properties
Module 5: Compounding and processing of polymers (6 hours)
Plastics Technology; Fiber Technology; Elastomer technology