Physical chemistry of polymeric materials

Welcome to the course "Physical Chemistry of Polymeric Materials"

The course on Tuesday will cover the material from course 1 (Introduction). I will explain the organization of the course, how the assessment will be done, which study material is available and finally I will introduce you to the polymer science.

On Wednesday we will start with the first subject, the diluted solution of polymers (course 02).

Classes are held on both days of the course. Tuesday, we will discuss the structure of a polymer chain in solution.

Then the methods for the molecular weight determination are presented.

After finishing the discussion of polymer solutions we will start to discuss the solid state of polymers with a general overview (course 6), followed by an explanation of the crystalline phase of polymers (course 7).

For preparation have a look to the learning prerequisites and try the Quiz (solution is given).

After the paper presentation we will finish the course of the crystalline phase with the discussion of the bulk crystallization by Avrami. 

Before continuing with the theory of the glass transition next week I will present you methods to characterize polymers.

This week the rubber elasticity will be discussed including models in order to describe the modulus of elastomers and networks respectively.

Additionally you find below some learning prerequisites and a quiz with the solution.