Course: Macromolecular Chemistry - Mechanism and Kinetics of Polyreactions

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Course title Macromolecular Chemistry - Mechanism and Kinetics of Polyreactions
Course code UCHTML/C888
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
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)
  • Šňupárek Jaromír, prof. Ing. DrSc.
Course content
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.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
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
Knowledge of organic, physical and macromolecular chemistry.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

2 tests Oral exam
Recommended literature
  • Bahadur P., Sastry N.V. Principles of Polymer Science. Alfa Science Int., Pangbourne, UK, 2002.
  • Carraher C. E. Polymer Chemistry. Marcel Dekker, Basel, New York, 2003.
  • Mleziva J., Kálal J. Základy makromolekulární chemie. SNTL Praha, 1986. ISBN 04-621-86.
  • Mleziva, Josef. Polymery : výroba, struktura, vlastnosti a použití. Praha: Sobotáles, 2000. ISBN 80-85920-72-7.
  • Rempp P., Merill E.W. Polymer Synthesis. Hüthig-Wepf Verlag, Basel, Heidelberg, New York., 1991.


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): Organic Coatings and Paints (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 (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): 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): 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): 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 (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): Fibres and Textile Chemistry (2013) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer