Polymer Chemistry Syllabus for B.Tech 3rd sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for Polymer Chemistry B.Tech (R13) fourthsem is as follows
OBJECTIVE:
To enable the students to understand the mechanism of polymerization, various techniques of polymerization, characterization of polymers by molecular weight, reactions and degradation of polymers.
UNIT I [9 Hours]
Basic concepts of macromolecules – Monomers- Functionality – Classification and nomenclature of polymers. Types of polymers – plastics and rubbers – Step growth polymerization – Mechanism – Kinetics – Bi-functional systems – Poly functional systems.
UNIT II [9 Hours]
Addition polymerization Mechanism and kinetics of free radical- Cationic-Anionic Polymerisation – Initiator systems – Chain length and degree of Polymerisation – Control of molecular weight Chain transfer- Inhibition Coordination polymerisation-Mechanism – Kinetics- Ring opening polymerization – Diene polymerization – Advanced Polymerization Techniques – Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP), Group Transfer Polymerization (GTP), Reversible Addition Fragmentation Termination (RAFT).
UNIT III [9 Hours]
Copolymerization – Mechanism and Kinetics of free radical – Ionic copolymerization. Types of copolymers- Copolymer composition – Determination of Monomer reactivity ratios. Polymerization techniques – Bulk polymerization – Solution polymerization -Suspension polymerization – Emulsion polymerization – Interfacial condensation.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, the students
- Will develop knowledge in polymerization techniques
- Will be aware about chemical reaction of polymers
- Will be able to determine the molecular weight of the polymer
TEXT BOOKS:
- F.W. Billmeyer, “Textbook of Polymer Science”, Wiley international publishers, 2000
- George Odian , “ Principles of polymerisation”, Seymor Robert
- V.R. Gowariker, “Polymer Science” – New Age International (P) Ltd, Publishers
REFERENCES:
- JM.G. Cowie, “Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials”, Blackie, and London, 1991.
- R.J. Young and P.Lovell, “Introduction to Polymers”, 2nd Ed., Chapman & Hall, 1991.
- Premamoy Ghosh, “Polymer Science and Technology of Plastics and Rubbers”, Tata McGraw- Hill, New Delhi, 1990
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