9360-0182/02 – Macromolecular Chemistry (MCH)
Gurantor department | CNT - Nanotechnology Centre | Credits | 3 |
Subject guarantor | prof. Ing. Daniela Plachá, Ph.D. | Subject version guarantor | prof. Ing. Daniela Plachá, Ph.D. |
Study level | undergraduate or graduate | | |
| | Study language | English |
Year of introduction | 2019/2020 | Year of cancellation | |
Intended for the faculties | FMT, USP | Intended for study types | Bachelor |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
The aim of the course is to deepen students' knowledge in the field of macromolecular substances, synthetic polymers and biopolymers forming the basis of modern materials with multifunctional properties, with emphasis on the methods of polymer preparation, their properties and methods of characterization.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Individual consultations
Tutorials
Summary
The subject of macromolecular chemistry deepens the theoretical and practical knowledge following the skills gained in the course of organic and macromolecular chemistry. Students will get a deeper insight into the macromolecular substances, both synthetic and natural, their properties, preparation and characterization, as well as their applications in modern materials science, medicine, pharmacology and electronics.
Compulsory literature:
Recommended literature:
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
Written and oral
E-learning
Other requirements
101/5000
The student will prepare a seminar paper on a given topic in the field of new trends in the use of polymeric substances based on a literature search.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
1. Introduction to macromolecular chemistry, current trends, classification and nomenclature of polymers.
2. Structure and physical properties of macromolecules, molecular weight, polymer morphology.
3. Synthesis and mechanisms of formation of macromolecules, step polymerization reaction, chain polymerization reaction - radical, ionic, ring opening polymerization, coordination polymerization, copolymerization.
4.Polymerization reactions - block, solution, emulsion, suspension, precipitation, supercritical, in ionic liquids.
5. Reactivity of polymers, reaction of polymer chains and modification of polymers, degradation of polymers.
6. Analytical methods for characterization of polymers, characterization of chemical structure of polymers.
7. Characterization of morphology and physical structure of polymers.
8. Characterization of thermal properties of polymers.
9. Examples of technologically significant polymers.
10. Natural macromolecules, structure, properties, applications.
11. Biodegradable and bioanalogical polymers, structure, properties, synthesis and applications.
12. Nanotechnology in polymeric applications.
13. Use of polymers in advanced technologies and materials for membrane production and biomedical applications.
14. Use of polymers in advanced technologies and materials in electronics and energy.
Conditions for subject completion
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction
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