Course: Physical Methods of Study of Thin Polymer Layers

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Course title Physical Methods of Study of Thin Polymer Layers
Course code KPF/C751
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bouška Marek, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Němec Petr, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Optical absorption and emission properties of complex organic molecules. Fluorescence and phosphorescence properties of polymers. Intra- and intermolecular energy transfer in polymer systems. Spectrophotometers and spectrofluorimeters - instrument construction and spectra measurement types. Fourier transform - basic properties. Continuous and discrete FT. Fourier analysis. Infrared spectroscopy - backround and theory. IR absorption of bonds in organic molecules IR spectrophotometers (CW and FT). Sample preparation and spectra measurement.. Interpretation of spectra of polymers. Raman spectroscopy - backround and theory. Experimental variations of Raman spectroscopy (SERS, TERS), Raman microscopy. NMR - theory of nuclear magnetic resonance. Spin behavior in a magnetic field, resonance, nuclear shielding, chemical shift, relaxation. NMR spectroscopy and spectrometers (CW and FT). Application of NMR in polymer study. EPR - electron paramagnetic resonance. Origin of EPR signal. EPR spectral parameters. EPR spectrometers and applications. Optical and electron microscopy - experimental methods and applications. Electron microscopy - physical principles of electron beam interactions. Microscope constructions. Interpretation of TEM and SEM images. AFM - principles and application. Optothermal experimental methods. Photoacoustics and photoacoustic spectrometry and microscopy. Applications to study of thin ink layers properties. Thermoanalytical techniques (DSC, DTA, thermal gravimetry analysis) for polymer study. Principles, experimental methods, instruments, applications.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes
This lecture develops an understanding of the physico-chemical processes, shows application of selected physical methods in the study of polymeric materials and introduces modern scientific instrumental techniques.
The participants will get overview over modern experimental methods used in the study of polymeric materials, and are able to analyse and interpret measurement made by methods covered in the lessons. Acquired information can be utilized in diploma thesis completion.
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of the physics and macromolecular chemistry on the university level is required. Student should be able to understand the physical principles of experimental methods of polymer materials properties study to take advantage of them in the search of diploma work projects.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Discussion

This module will be assessed through current checks (two per term), oral examination at which selected topics are discussed and the ability of application acquired knowledge to problem solving is examined.
Recommended literature
  • Albani, Jihad René. Structure and dynamics of macromolecules : absorption and fluorescence studies. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2004. ISBN 0-444-51449-X.
  • Becker R.S. Theory and Interpretation of Fluorescence and Phosphorescence. John Wiley & Sons, 1969.
  • Bialkowski S. E. Photothermal Spectroscopy Methods for Chemical Analysis. John Wiley and Sons, 1996. ISBN 0-471-5766467.
  • Brady, Robert F. Comprehensive desk reference of polymer characterization and analysis. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003. ISBN 0-8412-3665-8.
  • Brown R. Handbook of Polymer Testing. Physical Methods. Marcel Dekker, 1999. ISBN 08247-0171-2.
  • Davis, Sumner P. Fourier transform spectrometry. San Diego: Academic Press, 2001. ISBN 0-12-042510-6.
  • Flewitt, P. E. J. Physical methods for materials characterisation. Bristol: Institute of Physics, 2002. ISBN 0-7503-0320-4.
  • Flewitt P. E. J., Wild R.K. Flewitt P. E. J., Wild R.K.. Institute of Physics Publishing, 2002. ISBN 0-7503-0320-4.
  • Graybeal, Jack. Molecular spectroscopy. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1988. ISBN 0-07-024391-3.
  • Hollas, J. Michael. Modern spectroscopy. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, 1987. ISBN 0-471-91131-3.
  • Koenig, Jack L. Spectroscopy of polymers. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 1999. ISBN 0-444-10031-8.
  • Michaelian, Kirk H. Photoacoustic infrared spectroscopy. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 2003. ISBN 0-471-13477-5.
  • Parker R. S. Fotoluminiscencija rastvorov. Mir Moskva, 1972.
  • Rabek J. F. Experimental Methods in Photochemistry and Photophysics 1,2. Wiley&Sons, 1982. ISBN 0-471-9002-9.
  • Rosencwaig A. Photoacoustics and Photoacoustic Spectroscopy. Wiley &Sons, 1980. ISBN 0-471-04495-4.
  • Rubinstein, Michael. Polymer physics. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-19-852059-X.
  • Stoye, Dieter. Paints, coatings and solvents. Weinheim: Verlag Chemie, 1993. ISBN 3-527-28623-3.
  • Thompson, Bob. Printing materials : science and technology. Leatherhead: Pira International, 1998. ISBN 1-85802-150-2.
  • Tolstoy, Valeri P. Handbook of infrared spectroscopy of ultrathin films. Hoboken: Wiley-Interscience, 2003. ISBN 0-471-35404-X.
  • Turro J. Molecular Photochemistry. W.A. Benjamin NY, 1967.
  • Vondráček P. Metody studia a charakterizace struktury polymerů. VŠCHT Praha, 1991. ISBN 80-7080-087-9.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Graphic Arts and Printing Technology (2015) Category: Printing, working with paper, film and photography 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Graphic Arts and Printing Technology (2013) Category: Printing, working with paper, film and photography 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Graphic Arts and Printing Technology (2016) Category: Printing, working with paper, film and photography 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter