Week - 1 |
Introduction to polymer chemistry and basic concepts |
Week - 2 |
Nomenclature and classification of polymers |
Week - 3 |
Introduction to polymerization reactions |
Week - 4 |
Reaction mechanism of condensation polymerization |
Week - 5 |
Introduction to chain polymerization; reaction mechanism of the radical chain polymerization |
Week - 6 |
Reaction mechanisms of ionic polymerization and coordination complex polymerization |
Week - 7 |
Controlled radical polymerization techniques |
Week - 8 |
Copolymer types and synthesis |
Week - 9 |
Modification reactions of polymers |
Week - 10 |
Polymerization processes |
Week - 11 |
Molecular, morphological and physical properties of polymers; characterization methods |
Week - 12 |
The concept of molecular weight distribution of polymers; determination and calculation methods |
Week - 13 |
Industrial polymers and their applications |
Week - 14 |
Advanced technological applications of polymeric materials (Drug release systems, tissue engineering applications, biomedical materials, sensors, membranes, solar cells, fuel cells, etc.) |