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Main themes
Two main themes will be discussed :
- The first theme deals with the physics of polymer materials, and presents the main properties of these materials while establishing in a formal way the relationship with the physical characteristics of the chains at the molecular scale.
- The second theme is an introduction to the chemistry of these materials, which presents the main classes of polymerization reactions, and relates the resulting molecular structure and the properties of the materials.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| Contribution of the course to the program objectives With respect to the program of the Master in Chemical and Materials Science Engineering, this course contributes to the development and the acquisition of the following learning outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to :
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Content
1. Physics part :
1.1. Main characteristics of macromolecular chains
1.2. Elasticity of macromolecules, and elasticity of elastomer materials
1.3. The glassy state and the glass transition of polymer materials
1.4. Viscoelasticity and rheology of polymers
1.5. Semicrystalline polymers and polymer crystallization
2. Chemistry part :
2.1. Step polymerization
2.2. Free radical polymerization
2.3. Coordinative polymerization
2.4. Copolymerization
2.5. Ionic polymerization
2.6. Controlled radical polymerization
1.1. Main characteristics of macromolecular chains
1.2. Elasticity of macromolecules, and elasticity of elastomer materials
1.3. The glassy state and the glass transition of polymer materials
1.4. Viscoelasticity and rheology of polymers
1.5. Semicrystalline polymers and polymer crystallization
2. Chemistry part :
2.1. Step polymerization
2.2. Free radical polymerization
2.3. Coordinative polymerization
2.4. Copolymerization
2.5. Ionic polymerization
2.6. Controlled radical polymerization
For the two parts, short introductions to environmental challenges created by the use of plastic meterials will be presented at different times.
Teaching methods
The course mixes formal presentations by the teachers with exercises done by the students. These exercises serve either to raise questions, or to solve issues. The course will be in flipped classroom format for some parts.
Evaluation methods
In the first session, the students will pass an oral exam in front of the three teachers, during which they will present their approach to a general issue or problem proposed during the course by the teachers, or proposed by themselves; the progression of the thinking of the students on the problem will be monitored during the semester in mentoring sessions. In the exam, the students will be asked questions on the concepts of the course linked to the solution of this issue or problem. Additionally to this oral exam, a continuous evaluation of the progresses of the students will be organized during the course. Let x1 be the grade (over 20) received for the continuous evaluation of the part delivered by A. Jonas (physics), x2 the same for the part delivered by E. Van Ruymbeke (rheology), x3 the same for the part delivered by S. Demoustier (chemistry), and y the grade obtained for the final exam (over 20), then the final note (over 20) will be max(y, 0.6*y + 0.4*(0.5*x1 + 0.1*x2 + 0.4*x3)), roundest to the nearest integer except if it is between 9 and 10 in which case it is rounded to the lower integer.
In the second session, the exam will be a closed-book written exam, comprising short exercises and a section on the concepts learned. The final grade will be calculated using the same formula as in the first session.
For students taking only LMAPR2019A, the formula is adapted to neutralize the missing x3 value.
In the second session, the exam will be a closed-book written exam, comprising short exercises and a section on the concepts learned. The final grade will be calculated using the same formula as in the first session.
For students taking only LMAPR2019A, the formula is adapted to neutralize the missing x3 value.
For the reflection on the problem discussed during the oral exam, critical use of generative artificial intelligence is permitted—excluding the copying of AI-generated answers and in compliance with the rules set out by the EPL. The other parts may not use these artificial intelligence devices unless otherwise specified; In particular, the use of generative artificial intelligence to generate answers to pre-class quizzes is prohibited.
If, for one part of the continous evaluation process, a student does not abide to the methodological instructions defined on moodle by the teachers, including the use of online resources and student collaborations, all the continuous evaluation will obtain a grade of 0.
Other information
This course requires to have a knowledge of thermodynamics, statistical physics and organic chemistry.
Online resources
Moodle web site of the course.
For the physics part: lecture notes and video sequences are available on the Moodle website.
For the chemistry part: copies of the slides , as well as short video sequences and some additional scientific articles, are available on the Moodle website.
For the physics part: lecture notes and video sequences are available on the Moodle website.
For the chemistry part: copies of the slides , as well as short video sequences and some additional scientific articles, are available on the Moodle website.
Bibliography
L'ouvrage de référence suivant peut être utile, mais n'est pas obligatoire / the following textbook might be useful, but is not compulsory:
Paul C. Hiemenz & Timothy P. Lodge, Polymer Chemistry, 2nd edition, CRC Press:Boca Raton, 2007.
Paul C. Hiemenz & Timothy P. Lodge, Polymer Chemistry, 2nd edition, CRC Press:Boca Raton, 2007.
Teaching materials
- Documents sur Moodle, dont le syllabus de la partie physique aussi disponible au SICI.
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