| Course title | Macromolecular Chemistry - Mechanism and Kinetics of Polyreactions |
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| Course code | UCHTML/C888 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminar |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 6 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory, Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Lecturer(s) |
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| Course content |
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Polymerization reactions - step and chain processes.. Thermodynamics of polymerization reactions. Ceiling temperature, polymerization-depolymerizaton equilibrium. Condensation and addition polymerization, functionality of monomers, polymer architecture, gel point. Mechanisms and kinetics. Calculation of gel point (critical conversion) - Carothers, Flory. Radical addition polymerization mechanism and kinetics. Copolymerization - reactivity ratios, Methods of radical polymerization. Solution, suspension, emulsion polymerization. Anionic, cationic and coordination polymerization.Living anionic polymerization. Crosslinking of polymers - alkyds, unsaturated polyesters, polyurethanes, vulcanization. Living radical polynerization - special polymerization processes - GTP, ATRP, SFRP, RAFT.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing) |
| Learning outcomes |
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The course explains mechanisms and kinetics of polymerization reactions, used in polymers manufacturing. Exercises are focused on simple calculations.
Enlarged knoledge in macromolecular chemistry important for master degree study of Technology of Polymers Manufacturing and Processing. |
| Prerequisites |
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Knowledge of organic, physical and macromolecular chemistry.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Oral examination, Written examination
2 tests Oral exam |
| Recommended literature |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology | Study plan (Version): Fibres and Textile Chemistry (2013) | Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology | Study plan (Version): Organic Coatings and Paints (2016) | Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology | Study plan (Version): Technology of Polymers Manufacturing and Processing (2016) | Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology | Study plan (Version): Organic Coatings and Paints (2015) | Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology | Study plan (Version): Technology of Polymers Manufacturing and Processing (2013) | Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology | Study plan (Version): Technology of Polymers Manufacturing and Processing (2015) | Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology | Study plan (Version): Fibres and Textile Chemistry (2015) | Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology | Study plan (Version): Fibres and Textile Chemistry (2016) | Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology | Study plan (Version): Organic Coatings and Paints (2013) | Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |