Introduction to Polymer Science Online Course

NPTEL is offering online course for undergraduate and postgraduate in Polymer Science.

About the course:

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.

Course Layout:

Week 1: Introduction: Background, Nomenclature, Classifications, Molecular Weight, Examples of Applications, Principles of Polymerization
Week 2: Synthesis of Polymers: Step-Growth Polymerization, Radical Chain Polymerization
Week 3: Synthesis of Polymers: Radical Chain Polymerization (cont.), Controlled Radical Polymerization, Emulsion Polymerization.
Week 4: Synthesis of Polymers: Ionic Chain Polymerization, Coordination Polymerization, Ring-Opening Polymerization, Copolymerization
Week 5: Characterization of Polymers: Polymers in Solution, Chain Dimension, Determination of Molecular Weight
Week 6: Determination of Molecular Weight (cont.), Frictional Properties of Polymers in Solution, Hydrodynamic Size, Chemical Composition, Polymer Processing
Week 7: Phase Structure and Morphology of Bulk Polymers: Amorphous and Crystalline States, Viscoelasticity, Multi component Polymer Systems, Properties of Bulk Polymers.
Week 8: Properties of Bulk Polymers (Cont.): Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, Surface and Other Industrially Relevant Properties, Polymer Degradation and Stability, Polymer Additives, Few Contemporary Topics, Challenges and Opportunities in Polymer Science.

Duration: 08 weeks
Enrollment Ends: July 27, 2020

Exam Date: September 27, 2020

For more details, please visit: https://swayam.gov.in/nd1_noc20_cy21/preview