Polymer Science Syllabus for B.Tech Third 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 Science B.Tech 2016-2017 (R13) thirdsem is as follows
OBJECTIVES: To enable the students to learn about the
- Various polymerisation techniques
- Fibre forming polymer characteristics and evaluation techniques
- Knowledge on processing of regenerated fibres
- Need of various additives in polymer processing.
UNIT I : POLYMERIZATION [9 Hours]
Polymers – Classifications – Polymerization – Mechanisms – Chain Polymerization (Free radical, ionic and Ziegler Natta). Polymerization Techniques – Bulk, Solution, Suspension, Emulsion, Solid and Liquid Phase. Polycondenzation Techniques – Melt, Solution and Interfacial.
UNIT II : IMPORTANT POLYMERS [9 Hours]
Synthesis, properties and Applications : Polyethylene (LDPE & HDPE), Polyacrylonitrile, Polymethyl methacrylate, Polyesters (PET), Polyamides – Nylon 6, Nylon 6,6 , Polyurethane, Polyvinylchloride, Polypropylene, Polytetrafluoroethylene.
UNIT III : CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMERS [9 Hours]
Degree of Polymerization – Glass Transition Temperature – Factors affecting Tg – Determination of Tg – Dilatometer and Thermomechanical methods. Determination molecular weights – Weight average – Light scattering, Number average – End group analysis, Viscosity average – Ubbelholde viscometer. Thermal characterization – TGA and DSC.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to
- Understand the various techniques in polymerisation
- Understand synthesis of few important polymers in textile
- Correlate the physical properties of polymer and additives with the microstructure and property of polymer.
TEXTBOOKS:
- Gowrikar V. R. , Viswanathan N.V. and Jayadev Sreedhar, “Polymer Science”, New Age Publication, New Delhi 2003.
- Gupta V. B. and Kothari V. K. , “Manufacture Fibre Technology”, Chapman and Hall Publication, UK 1997.
- Billmayer F. M., “ Text Book of Polymer science”, Wiley Inter Science, New York, 2002.
REFERENCES:
- Odion G., “Principles of Polymerization”, John Wiley, UK, 2002.
- Woodings C., “Regenerated Cellulose Fibres”, Woodhead Publishing, UK, 2000.
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