# Introduction to Polymer Physics - IITG

- Institution: IIT Guwahati
- Department: Chemical Engineering
- Teacher: Prof. Amit Kumar
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Chemistry, Engineering
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/103103139)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/103103139)
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Polymer physics is important to understand the structure-property relation in polymers. An understanding of the structural features and interactions responsible for polymer properties can aid in tuning the desirable properties. This introductory course will discuss the models for ideal polymer chains, and thermodynamics of polymer solutions and blends, focusing on miscibility. The course will also cover the different methods to measure polymer molar mass, which has a strong effect on polymer properties. The physics of branching and network formation will be introduced with reference to branched polymers, dendrimers and cross-linked polymers. The course will also discuss mechanical properties of polymers with focus on viscoelasticity and rubber elasticity. Finally, a brief introduction to polymer dynamics will be provided.

INTENDED AUDIENCE : Undergraduate (preferably final year) and post graduate students; professional practitioners working in the area of polymers

PREREQUISITES : Thermodynamics, Engineering Mathematics.

INDUSTRY SUPPORT : Companies working on polymers/plastics such as Reliance Industries Limited, GAIL, DuPont, Dow, SABIC.

## Lectures

1. [Lec 1: Introduction to Polymers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/0c37a7cb9f32) (YouTube)
2. [Lec 2: Ideal Chain Models](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/efae0e12892c) (YouTube)
3. [Lec 3: Ideal and Real Chains](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/af6b55f21266) (YouTube)
4. [Lec 4: Thermodynamics of Polymer Solutions - I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/3f565e651960) (YouTube)
5. [Lec 5: Thermodynamics of Polymer Solutions - II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/44827dbbc3b9) (YouTube)
6. [Lec 6: Thermodynamics of Polymer Solutions - III](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/c4c102686422) (YouTube)
7. [Lec 7: Phase Behaviour of Polymer Solutions and Blends](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/196646ca8a17) (YouTube)
8. [Lec 8: Phase Behaviour of Polymer Blends and Copolymers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/ad23d0e265a2) (YouTube)
9. [Lec 9: Determination of Polymer Molar Mass: Osmometry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/612b2b5ad58d) (YouTube)
10. [Lec 10: Determination of Polymer Molar Mass: Static Light Scattering - I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/6721c92dbb78) (YouTube)
11. [Lec 11: Determination of Polymer Molar Mass: Static Light Scattering - II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/cea440dfb574) (YouTube)
12. [Lec 12: Determination of Polymer Molar Mass: Viscometry and GPC](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/27b1e8e23822) (YouTube)
13. [Lec 13: Branching: Hyperbranched Polymers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/7483fbed2caf) (YouTube)
14. [Lec 14: Branching, Network Formation and Gelation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/afdb40ff3bd8) (YouTube)
15. [Lec 15: Gelation and Swelling of Network Polymers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/bd7c6ac2ffce) (YouTube)
16. [Lec 16: Amorphous State of Polymers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/7817ca13953a) (YouTube)
17. [Lec 17: Crystalline State of Polymers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/78beffa41e92) (YouTube)
18. [Lec 18: Mechanical Properties of Polymers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/c0d3cca92a66) (YouTube)
19. [Lec 19: Viscoelasticity: Mechanical Models](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/0cb2afe3d826) (YouTube)
20. [Lec 20: Viscoelasticity, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and Rheology](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/21b1aaabad82) (YouTube)
21. [Lec 21: Rubber Elasticity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/fb86fbc10a1a) (YouTube)
22. [Lec 22: Unentangled Polymer Dynamics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/bef1adab56fc) (YouTube)
23. [Lec 23: Entangled Polymer Dynamics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/f166f779e9e8) (YouTube)
24. [Lec 24: Review](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103103139/5700852e392f) (YouTube)