Polymer Process Engineering for B.Tech 6th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.<\/p>\n
The detailed syllabus for Polymer Process Engineering B.Tech (R13) sixthsem is as follows<\/p>\n
OBJECTIVES:<\/strong><\/p>\n The subject exposes students to the basics of polymer, polymerisation, condensation, their properties and overview of manufacturing.<\/p>\n UNIT I : POLYMERIZATION \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0[9 Hours] UNIT II : MOLECULAR WEIGHTS OF POLYMERS<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0[9 Hours] UNIT III : TRANSITIONS IN POLYMERS<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0[9 Hours]
\nFundamentals of polymers \u2013 monomers \u2013 functionality – Classification \u2013 characterization \u2013. Types of Polymerization: cationic polymerization \u2013 anionic polymerization \u2013 coordination polymerization \u2013 free radical polymerization. Copolymerization concepts – Simple condensation reactions \u2013 Extension of condensation reactions to polymer synthesis \u2013 functional group reactivity. Polycondensation \u2013 kinetics of polycondensation – Carother\u2019s equation \u2013 Linear polymers by polycondensation \u2013 Interfacial polymerization \u2013 crosslinked polymers by condensation \u2013 gel point.<\/p>\n
\nNumber average and weight average molecular weights \u2013 Degree of polymerization \u2013 molecular weight distribution \u2013 Polydispersity \u2013 Molecular weight determination- Different methods \u2013 Gel Permeation Chromatography<\/p>\n
\nFirst and second order transitions \u2013 Glass transition, Tg \u2013 multiple transitions in polymers \u2013 experimental study \u2013 significance of transition temperatures Crystallinity in polymers \u2013 effect of crystallization \u2013 factors affecting crystallization, crystal nucleation and growth \u2013 Relationship between Tg and Tm \u2013 Structure\u2013Property relationship.<\/p>\n