6 ECTS credits
168 u studietijd
Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4015821ENR voor alle studenten in het 2e semester
met een verdiepend master niveau.
- Semester
- 2e semester
- Inschrijving onder examencontract
- Niet mogelijk
- Beoordelingsvoet
- Beoordeling (0 tot 20)
- 2e zittijd mogelijk
- Ja
- Inschrijvingsvereisten
- Registration for Polymer Materials is allowed if one is registered for or has successfully accomplished Organic Chemistry: Reactions and Mechanisms or Organische chemie: reactiviteit or is enrolled in Master in de Chemie.
- Onderwijstaal
- Engels
- Onder samenwerkingsakkoord
- Onder interuniversitair akkoord mbt. opleiding
- Faculteit
- Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen
- Verantwoordelijke vakgroep
- Materialen & chemie
- Onderwijsteam
- Niko Van den Brande
(titularis)
- Onderdelen en contacturen
- 0 contacturen Exam
24 contacturen Lecture
48 contacturen Practical exercises
- Inhoud
Basic course in polymer science. The properties of polymeric materials are studied, with the molecular properties of the polymer chains as a starting point. The relations between microstructure and macroscopic properties are focused. The most important analytical techniques for the characterization of ‘structure-property relations’ are treated. The course contains three major parts: macromolecular structure, supramolecular structure, and macroscopic polymer properties. (i) Chain constitution and architecture, molar mass and molar mass distribution, chain conformations and chain statistics, influence of polymerisation on the macromolecular structure. (ii) Link between microstructure and material properties: amorphous and crystalline phases, phase separation, crystallinity, morphology, networks, chain mobility, temperature-time superposition principle. (iii) Material properties of important polymer classes (thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, thermoplastic elastomers, polymer blends and (nano)composites): thermal behaviour, energy-elasticity and entropy-elasticity, mechanical, electrical and optical properties. The most important characterization methods are: molar mass determination, thermal analysis, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, optical and electron microscopy, NMR spectroscopy, X-ray analysis, and mechanical testing.
In the practicals, the theoretical content of the course is illustrated by means of the experimental characterization of both pre-defined as well as unknown polymer materials.
- Studiemateriaal
- Cursustekst (Vereist) : Polymer Materials, Handouts of course slides
Handboek (Vereist) : Introduction to Polymers, R.J. Young and P.A. Lovell, 3de, CRC Press, 9780849339295, 2011
Handboek (Aanbevolen) : Introduction to physical polymer science, Sperling, 4de, Wiley, 9780471706069, 2005
Handboek (Aanbevolen) : Polymers: chemistry and physics of modern materials, Cowie - Arrighi, 3de, CRC Press, 9780849398131, 2007
Handboek (Aanbevolen) : Macromolecules, 4 volume set, H.G. Elias, Wiley-VCH, 9783527311750, 2009
- Bijkomende info
Examples of exam questions:
- properties and significance of glass transition of polymers
- crystallisation and melting behaviour
- morphology
- entropy-elasticity, energy-elasticity and difference between both
- visco-elasticity and temperature-time superposition principle
- chain statistics
- thermoplastic elastomers
- differences in thermomechanical behaviour between (SBR, SBS), (LDPE, HDPE), (at-PP, it-PP), etc.
Handouts of course slides
Recommended literature:
R.J. Young and P.A. Lovell, Introduction to Polymers, Chapman&Hall, 2nd ed. (1991)
Additional literature:
J.M.G. Cowie, Polymers: chemistry and physics of modern materials, Chapman&Hall, 2nd ed. (1991)
L.H. Sperling, Introduction to physical polymer science, Wiley, 4th ed. (2005)
H.G. Elias, Macromolecules 1-4, Wiley-VCH, ISBN: 978-3-527-31171-2 (2009)
- Leerresultaten
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Algemene competenties
- The student can explain and predict properties of polymeric materials using general ‘structure-property relations’ as a theoretical framework.
- The student knows the chemical structure of the repeat units present in commodity thermoplastics (PE, PP, PS, PVC), common engineering thermoplastics (PET, PA's), and other important examples used to illustrate core concepts (PBu, natural rubber, SBS, SBR).
- The student can give a first estimation of which macroconformations (T-chains, helices, random coils) are present in several widespread polymers, can explain how these are theoretically described, and can explain the practical consequences of this regarding applications.
- The student knows the main classes of polymer materials (amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastics, thermosets, rubbers), how they are distinguished in terms of architecture, and their thermomechanical behaviour.
- The student has an in-depth knowledge of the amorphous and crystalline phase present in polymers, and their associated thermal transitions.
- The student can predict trends in glass transitions or melting points based on the chemical structure of given polymers.
- The student can explain the Flory-Huggins theory regarding polymer solutions and blends, and the practical consequences of these materials.
- The student can use his knowledge to solve practical material problems by appropriate experimental characterization, and to motivate their interpretation and conclusion in written and oral form.
- The student can understand theory and practicals lectured in English. The student communicates in English, improving his/her familiarization with an international context.
- In the ‘Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering’ this course is a contribution to the integrated philosophy of chemical technology and material science via amolecular approach, in this case from macromolecular synthesis and chain structure to macroscopic polymer properties. The acquired competences are recommended knowledge for research activities concerning polymer materials in the frame of the Master thesis in the 2nd Master year.
This course contributes to reaching the following learning objectives for the general master in Chemical and Materials Engineering:
- The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of:
- MA_1 exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering
- MA_2 integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy
- MA_17 an integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology
- MA_18 insight in chemistry as a link between process and materials technology
- The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering can:
- MA_8 collaborate in a (multidiciplinary) team
- The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has:
- MA_12 a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
- MA_15 the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
- Beoordelingsinformatie
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De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Mondeling bepaalt 70% van het eindcijfer
WPO Labowerk bepaalt 30% van het eindcijfer
Binnen de categorie Examen Mondeling dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
- oral exam
met een wegingsfactor 14
en aldus 70% van het totale eindcijfer.
Toelichting: Theory: oral examination
Binnen de categorie WPO Labowerk dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
- written report of labo work
met een wegingsfactor 6
en aldus 30% van het totale eindcijfer.
Toelichting: Practicals: written report of laboratory work, and an oral presentation (during theoretical exam) on the characterization of unknown polymer of practicals (including a motivated interpretation; ca 10 min).
- Aanvullende info mbt evaluatie
Theory: oral examination
Practicals: evaluation during the lab sessions, and an oral presentation during theoretical exam on the characterization of unknown polymers of practicals (including a motivated interpretation; ca. 10 min).
- Toegestane onvoldoende
- Kijk in het aanvullend OER van je faculteit na of een toegestane onvoldoende mogelijk is voor dit opleidingsonderdeel.
Academische context
Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: chemie en materialen: profiel procestechnologie
Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: chemie en materialen: profiel materialen
Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: chemie en bioprocestechnologie: voedingsbiotechnologie
Master in de chemie: profiel onderwijs
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Materials (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Process Technology (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Educatieve master in de wetenschappen en technologie: chemie (120 ECTS, Etterbeek)
Educatieve master in de wetenschappen en technologie: ingenieurswetenschappen (120 ECTS, Etterbeek)