2091: Fundamentals of Polymer Science KL Diploma Syllabus for Polymer 2nd Sem 2015 Revision SITTTR

Fundamentals of Polymer Science detailed syllabus for Polymer Technology (Polymer) for 2015 revision curriculum has been taken from the SITTTRs official website and presented for the Polymer students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.

For Polymer Technology 2nd Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit Polymer 2nd Sem 2015 revision scheme. The detailed syllabus of fundamentals of polymer science is as follows.

Course Objectives:

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MODULE I HISTORY, GENERAL CHARACTERISTIC AND CLASSIFICATION OF POLYMERS

1. To understand the history, general characteristics and classification of polymers
   1. Summarize the history of polymers
   2. Identify the special characteristics and general application of polymers
   3. Define the terms macro molecules, micromolecules, monomers, oligomers, polymers, degree of polymers, repeating units and functionality with examples
   4. Designate the functionality of monomers with unsaturation and reactive functional groups
   5. Relate the term degree of polymerisation with molecular weight of monomer and molecular weight of polymer and solve with problems.
   6. Classify Polymers with respect to their source, thermal response, application, chemical composition and combination.
   7. Discriminate homo and co polymers, Linear, branched, cross linked, block, graft, random, and alternating co polymers with examples.
   8. Describe the effect of mono, di, and poly functional monomers in structure of polymers

MODULE II CHEMISTRY OF POLYMERIZATION AND POLYMERIZATION TECHNIQUES

1. To understand the chemistry of polymerization and polymerization techniques.
   1. Define polymerisation.
   2. Classify the polymerisation reaction with typical examples
   3. Define initiators, inhibitor, catalysts, short stops and chain transfer agents with examples.
   4. Explain the mechanism of chain polymerisation viz: free radical ,Ionic and coordination with reference to initiation, propagation and termination
   5. Explain step growth polymerisation of polyesters and polyamide.
   6. Explain ring opening polymerisation of caprolactam .
   7. Explain interfacial polymerisation with example.
   8. Explain the polymerisation techniques viz ; Bulk, Solution ,Suspension and Emulsion .
   9. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different polymerisation technique.

MODULE III STRUCTURE PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL POLYMERS

1. To understand structure properties and applications of individual polymers
   1. Identify the names of General purpose and special synthetic rubbers ,Thermoplastics and Thermoset plastics
   2. State the structure, raw polymer properties and applications of IR, SBR, BR, IIR, EPDM, NBR, CR, CSM and FKM
   3. State the structure , raw polymer properties and applications of PE, PP, PVC, PS, PMMA, NYLONS, PET, EPOXY , PC and Polyester
   4. Identify the fibre forming polymers with their structure, properties and applications

MODULE IV POLYMER DEGRADATION

1. To know the polymer degradation.
   1. Define polymer degradation
   2. Explain chain and random degradation.
   3. List the different causes of polymer degradation.
   4. Describe thermal degradation and mention the factors affecting thermal stability of polymers.
   5. Explain the mechanical and oxidative degradation of polymers.
   6. Illustrate photo degradation of polymers.
   7. Explain the degradation of polymers by hydrolytic, UV rays and ultrasonic waves.
   8. State the advantages and disadvantages of polymer degradation.
   9. Identify the anti degradants and stabilisers used in polymers.
   10. Explain the mechanism of stabilisation of polymers by antidegradants

MODULE-I

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MODULE-II

Polymerization reaction and techniques Type of polymerization reaction -chain and step polymerization with examples -steps in chain polymerization -initiation, propagation and termination. Mechanism of free radical , ionic and coordination polymerization. Living polymers ,initiators and catalyst, inhibitor sand chain transfer agents with examples . Polymerisation techniques -bulk solution ,suspension and emulsion polymerization -Comparison

MODULE-III

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MODULE-IV

POLYMER DEGRADATION Degradation -chain and random degradation -factors of polymer degradation -Thermal degradation -stability of polymers ,factors affecting thermal stability of polymers -mechanical degradation -oxidative degradation -Photo degradation -hydraulitic degradation-UV rays and Ultrasonic degradation. Advantages and disadvantages of polymer degradation .Anti degradants -stabilizers -anti oxidants anti ozonants .

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