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Foundations on Rubber Science, Technology and Manufacturing
Prof. Santanu Chattopadhyay · IIT Kharagpur
About
Welcome to the NPTEL course on Foundations on Rubber Science, Technology and Manufacturing, designed to integrate foundational principles with cutting-edge advancements across various domains of rubber science. Over twelve weeks, participants will delve into polymer fundamentals, rubber chemistry, physics, and technology, progressing from basic concepts to specialized applications. Key topics include synthesis, manufacturing processes, and properties of general-purpose and specialty rubbers. Compounding strategies, adhesive technology, and the complexities of rubber-to-metal bonding will be explored in depth, emphasizing practical skills and theoretical insights. Real-world applications in industries like automotive, aerospace, and healthcare will illustrate the importance of rubber materials. The course also addresses sustainability, recycling technologies, and future perspectives in rubber science, preparing participants to innovate and adapt to industry challenges. By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of rubber science (chemistry, physics),engineering and technology, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to advancements in this essential material. Join us for a transformative journey into the diverse and dynamic world of rubber technology.
Intended audience: 3rd and 4th year UG, 1st and 2nd Year PG/PhD students studying in Polymer Science and Technology/ Rubber Technology/ Plastic Engineering Science and Technology/ Industrial Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Metallurgical and Materials Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Materials Science/ Ceramic Science and Technology/ Nanotechnology and personals from various R&Ds of Indian Industries having the prerequisites as mentioned below.
Prerequisites: For students: High school knowledge in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics are required.For R&D personals: UG or PG degree(s) in any of the mentioned subjects as mentioned earlier.
Lectures
Week 1
- Lecture 01:History and Importance of Rubber, Rubber Plantation: Cultivation and Harvesting, Challenges in Natural Rubber Production
- Lecture 02: Types of Rubber: Natural vs Synthetic,vs Specialty Rubbers
- Lecture 03: Applications of Rubber in Various Industries
- Lecture 04: Hyper-elasticity, Thermo-elasticity and Viscoelasticity: Three Basics Attributes of Rubbers
- Lecture 05: Structure-Property Correlation
Week 2
- Lecture 06: Polymerization of Rubbers: Synthesis and Techniques
- Lecture 07: "Modification of Rubbers: Chemical modification, TPE and blending"
- Lecture 08: Vulcanization of Rubbers: Sulfur based Curing
- Lecture 09: Vulcanization of Rubbers: Peroxide and Other Curing System
- Lecture 10: Physical Testing: Static & Dynamic Mechanical Testing
- Lecture 11: Thermal Properties of Rubbers/Elastomers
Week 3
- Lecture 12: Origin of Elasticity and Thermo-elasticity
- Lecture 13: Physics of Rubber Elasticity
- Lecture 14: Physics of Viscoelasticity – 1
- Lecture 15: Physics of Viscoelasticity – 2
- Lecture 16: "Basics of Rheology of Rubbers and Practical Demonstration on Rubber Process Analyzer, Parallel Plate Rheometer, Mooney Viscometer, ODR and MDR
Week 4
- Lecture 17: Rubber Compounding: Introduction to Rubber Compounding, its Significance, Types of Compounding Ingredients
- Lecture 18: Rubber Compounding: Anti-degradants (Antioxidants and Antiozonants)
- Lecture 19: Rubber Compounding: Fillers Reinforcing, Non-reinforcing, Special Fillers (Rubber Nanocomposites)
- Lecture 20: Rubber Compounding: Plasticizers and Process Oils
- Lecture 21: Rubber Compounding: Flame Retardants and Miscellaneous Ingredients
Week 5
- Lecture 22 : General Purpose Rubber: Natural Rubber-1
- Lecture 23 : General Purpose Rubber: Natural Rubber-2 and Synthetic Isoprene Rubber
- Lecture 24 : General Purpose Rubber: Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
- Lecture 25 : General Purpose Rubber: Isobutylene-Isoprene Rubber (IIR) / Butyl Rubber
- Lecture 26 : General Purpose Rubber: NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber), HNBR (Hydrogenated NBR), and XNBR (Carboxylated NBR)
- Lecture 27 : General Purpose Rubber: Butadiene Rubber (BR)
- Lecture 28 : General Purpose Rubber: Chloroprene Rubber / Neoprene (CR)
- Lecture 29 : General Purpose Rubber: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) and Other Unsaturated Hydrocarbon Homopolymer Rubbers (Polypentenamers, Polyoctenamers, and Polynorbornenes)
Week 6
- Lecture 30: Specialty Rubbers: Silicone Rubber (Q or VMQ)
- Lecture 31: Specialty Rubbers: Acrylic and Other Rubbers with Ester Side Chain ACM (Acrylic Copolymer Rubber), AEM (Ethylene Acrylate Rubber)
- Lecture 32: Specialty Rubbers: Polyurethane Rubbers
- Lecture 33: Specialty Rubbers: Fluoro Rubber (FKM) and Polyphosphazenes
- Lecture 34: Specialty Rubbers: Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR)
- Lecture 35: Specialty Rubbers: Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV)
- Lecture 36: Specialty Rubbers: Miscellaneous Rubbery Materials (Polysulfides, Polyethers, and Halogenated Polyethylenes)
Week 7
- Lecture 37: Rubber Processing: Mastication and Rubber Processing Stages
- Lecture 38: Mixing and Processing on Two-Roll Mill
- Lecture 39: Two-Roll Mill: Effect of Different Parameters
- Lecture 40: Internal Mixer
- Lecture 41: Moulding Equipment's
Week 8
- Lecture 42: Engineering on Rubber Products: Tyres
- Lecture 43: Engineering on Rubber Products: Conveyer Belt
- Lecture 44: Engineering on Rubber Products: Transmission Belt
- Lecture 45: Engineering on Rubber Products: Hoses and Seals
- Lecture 46: Engineering on Rubber Products: Rubber Springs: Mounts and Isolators
- Lecture 47: Miscellaneous Rubber Products and Testing Procedures
Week 9
- Lecture 48: Composites and its types
- Lecture 49: Reinforcement: Particulate
- Lecture 50: Reinforcement: Fiber
- Lecture 51 Synergism in Properties: Mechanical, Electrical and Morphological
- Lecture 52: Textile Technology: Fundamentals & Basic Terminology
- Lecture 53 : Application of Textiles in Rubbers Industry (Rubber to Fabric Adhesion and Surface Treatment Included) and Practical Demonstration on Tensile, Tear, Compression, Hardness, Tension set, and Hysteresis...
Week 10
- Lecture 54: Concept of Adhesion
- Lecture 55: Adhesion Parameters: Surface Energy, Surface Roughness, and Spreading Coefficient
- Lecture 56: Rubber-based Adhesion Science and Technology
- Lecture 57: Rubber-based Adhesion Science and Technology
- Lecture 58: Rubber to Metal Bonding
- Lecture 59: Practical Demonstration on Adhesion
Week 11
- Lecture 60: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and its Application in the Manufacturing of Rubber Products
- Lecture 61: Hyper Elastic Models and their Applications in Simulation
- Lecture 62: Die Design & Modelling for Predicting Flow Behavior
- Lecture 63: FEA Based Damage Model and Lifetime Estimation
- Lecture 64: Demonstration on FEA in Rubber Metal Bonding
Week 12
- Lecture 65: Current Advancements in Rubber
- Lecture 66: Innovations In Rubber Processing Techniques Possibilities of 3-D Printing
- Lecture 67: Computational Modelling in Rubber Technology
- Lecture 68: Role of Rubber in Sustainable Development Biodegradable and Green Rubber Regulatory
- Lecture 69: "Industry Academia collaborations carer Opportunities and Start-up"
Syllabus and materials
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Credits and licence
- Institution
- IIT Kharagpur
- Department
- Chemical Engineering
- Teacher
- Prof. Santanu Chattopadhyay
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Language
- English
- Subjects
- Chemistry, Engineering
- Source
- NPTEL
- Licence
- CC BY-NC-SA, as NPTEL states it. Non-commercial use only. NPTEL's terms
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