Chemistry
Name: Processing of Polymeric Materials
Catalog Number: 412047Y Hours/Credits: 40/2
Prerequisite(s):
Polymer Chemistry and Polymer Physics or Two Related Courses within Polymer Area.
Course Description:
The course is designed for graduate students majoring in chemical engineering and material science. To provide the students with basic concepts and fundamental principles relating to polymer processing, which include the preparation of polymeric fluids, the mixing, and the rheological behavior of such fluids. To understand the particular aspects in the processing of plastics, rubber, and fiber and the common knowledge of preparation and application of coating and adhesive materials. To master the classical theory, processing methods, processes, and up-to-date development in polymeric materials processing and play active roles in the students’ future research project.
Course Content:
Chapter 1 Brief outline of the status and roles of polymeric materials in social and economic lives Chapter 2 Preparation of polymeric dispersions (melts and solutions) Chapter 3 Fundamental principles of the rheological behavior of polymeric dispersions Chapter 4 Processing principles and methods of fibrous materials, plastics, and rubber, etc.
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