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Introduction to Polymer Science

Prof. Dibakar Dhara · IIT Kharagpur

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About

This course will educate the students on the subject of polymers that constitute one of the most important materials used presently. The course will include fundamentals of synthesis, characterization, properties and also include discussion on the applications of polymers, as well as challenges pertaining to contemporary polymer research.

Intended audience: Chemistry; Chemical Engineering; Material Science and Engineering; Physics; Polymer Science and Technology

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Chemistry (1st year level)

Lectures

Week 1

  1. Lecture 01 : Importance of Polymer Science and Brief Historical background YouTube
  2. Lecture 02 : Definitions/Terminologies, Classifications YouTube
  3. Lecture 03 : Classifications, Nomenclature YouTube
  4. Lecture 04 : Classification by Polymerization Mechanism, Nomenclature YouTube
  5. Lecture 05 : Molecular Weight, Big Picture of Polymer Science, Common Polymers YouTube

Week 2

  1. Lecture 06 : Examples of Step Polymers, Linear Step Polymerization YouTube
  2. Lecture 07 : Linear Step Polymerization: MW Control, MW Distribution, Kinetics YouTube
  3. Lecture 08 : Linear Step Polymerization: Kinetics (cont.), Equilibrium Consideration, General Requirements for Achieving High MW; Non-linear Step Polymerization YouTube
  4. Lecture 09 : Linear Step Polymerization: Summary - General Requirement, Non-Linear Step Polymerization YouTube
  5. Lecture 10 : Types of Chain polymerization, Mechanism and Kinetics of Radical Chain Polymerization YouTube

Week 3

  1. Lecture 11 : Kinetics of Radical Chain Polymerization (Contd.), Various Types of Initiators YouTube
  2. Lecture 12 : Thermal Initiation (Contd.), Molecular Weight and Kinetic Chain Length, Other Types of Radical Initiators, Transfer Reactions YouTube
  3. Lecture 13 : Transfer Reactions, Effect of Temperature on Rate and MW, MW Distribution, ceiling Temperature YouTube
  4. Lecture 14 : Energetics and Thermodynamics of Chain Polymerization , MW Distribution, Common Polymers YouTube
  5. Lecture 15 : Thermodynamics of Chain Polymerization, MW Distribution, Common Polymers YouTube

Week 4

  1. Lecture 16 : Process Conditions, Emulsion Polymerization YouTube
  2. Lecture 17 : Emulsion Polymerization (Contd.), Common Polymers by Radical Chain Polymerization, RDRP YouTube
  3. Lecture 18 : Reversible - Deactivation Radical Polymerizations (RDRP) YouTube
  4. Lecture 19 : RAFT Polymerization (Contd.), Ionic Polymerization YouTube
  5. Lecture 20 : Polymer Stereochemistry and Zeigler - Natta Coordination Polymerization YouTube
  6. Lecture 21 : Ring Opening Polymerization, Copolymers YouTube
  7. Lecture 22 : Copolymerization (Contd.) YouTube

Week 5

  1. Lecture 23 : Polymers in Solution : Flory - Huggins Theory YouTube
  2. Lecture 24 : Polymers in Solution : Application of Flory - Huggins Theory YouTube
  3. Lecture 25 : Polymers in Solution : Solubility Parameter, Polymer Phase Separation and Fractionation YouTube
  4. Lecture 26 : Polymers Chain Dimensions YouTube
  5. Lecture 27 : Frictional Properties of Polymer Molecules in Dilute Solution, Determination of Polymer MW (Overview) YouTube

Week 6

  1. Lecture 28 : Membrane Osmometry, End Group Analysis, Dilute Solution Viscometry YouTube
  2. Lecture 29 : Dilute Solution Viscometry, Light Scattering Techniques for MW YouTube
  3. Lecture 30 : Light Scattering Techniques for MW and Size Measurements (Contd.) YouTube
  4. Lecture 31 : Gel Permeation Chromatography YouTube
  5. Lecture 32 : Mass Spectroscopy of Polymers YouTube

Week 7

  1. Lecture 33 : Polymer Processing YouTube
  2. Lecture 34 : Mechanical Properties, Amorphous State YouTube
  3. Lecture 35 : Thermal Properties : Amorphous State YouTube
  4. Lecture 36 : Thermal Properties: Crystalline State YouTube
  5. Lecture 37 : Thermal Properties: Factors Influencing Tm, Determination of Tg and Tm, Other Thermal Properties YouTube

Week 8

  1. Lecture 38 : Thermomechanical Properties, Viscoelasticity YouTube
  2. Lecture 39 : Thermomechanical Properties, Viscoelasticity (Contd.) YouTube
  3. Lecture 40 : Optical, Electrical, Barrier Properties ; Chemical Resistance and Weathering of Polymers YouTube
  4. Lecture 41 : Polymer Additives YouTube
  5. Lecture 42 : Polymer Blends, Concluding Remarks YouTube

Syllabus and materials

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Credits and licence

Institution
IIT Kharagpur
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Teacher
Prof. Dibakar Dhara
Level
Undergraduate
Language
English
Subjects
Chemistry
Source
NPTEL
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA, as NPTEL states it. Non-commercial use only. NPTEL's terms
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