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22D58 - Principles of Polymer Synthesis

Course specification
Course titlePrinciples of Polymer Synthesis
Acronym22D58
Study programmeBiochemical Engineering and Biotechnology,Chemical Engineering,Chemistry,Material Engineering
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    ESPB5.0Status
    ConditionОблик условљености
    The goalIntroduce students to the major aspects of modern chemistry of macromolecules from the structure to the way of performing synthesis. Deepen the knowledge about the mechanism and kinetics of chain and step growth polymerization, as well as the mode of regulation molecular weight and molecular weight distribution. The properties and applications of polymers are presented depending on the structure of their molecules.
    The outcomeAfter successful completion of the course students are: (i) acquire the ability to design and synthesize polymer molecule by free radical and stepgrowing polymerization, (ii) mastered experimental techniques of polymer synthesis, (iii) acquire a level of knowledge for a clear determination of tasks and present performance.
    Contents
    Contents of lecturesThe course gives the important aspects of modern chemistry of macromolecules: the mechanism and kinetics of chain and stepgrowth polymerizations, as well as the ways of regulating molecular weights and molecular weight distribution of polymer. Reactions on synthetic and natural polymers. Also, nonconvetional ways of initiation and techniques of polymers synthesis are presented. Controlled radical polymerization such as atom transfer free radical polymerization (ATPR), stable free radical polymerization (SFRP) or nitroxy-mediated radical polymerization (NMP) and reverzible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization (RAFT). Metathezis polymerization. Polymerization in solid state. Polymerization on suport.
    Contents of exercisesIn the research study student carry out a literature review and presentats the synthetic route as well as characterization methods for one selected polymer material from a literature review.
    Literature
    1. G. Odian, Principles of Polymerization, Forth ed. Wiley, New York, 2001.
    2. K. Matyjaszewski, Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization: Progress in ATPR, NMP and RAFT, ACS symposium series, Washington, DC, 2000.
    3. S. M. Jovanović, J. Đonlagić, "Hemija makromolekula", TMF, Beograd, 2004
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    LecturesExercisesOTCStudy and ResearchOther classes
    21
    Methods of teachinglectures, seminar work
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligationsPointsFinal examPoints
    Activites during lectures20Test paper50
    Practical lessonsOral examination
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    Seminars30