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Week - 1 |
Introduction to Polymer Science: Definitions, terminology and historical development |
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Week - 2 |
Polymer Classification: Natural, synthetic, thermoplastic and thermoset materials |
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Week - 3 |
General Polymer Synthesis: Fundamental polymerization reactions and industrial scale-up |
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Week - 4 |
Structure-Property Relationships: Molecular weight, physical states and morphology |
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Week - 5 |
Polyurethanes (PU) I: History, global market and general introduction to PU chemistry |
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Week - 6 |
Polyurethanes (PU) II: Chemistry of isocyanates and polyols, catalysts and additives |
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Week - 7 |
Polyurethanes (PU) III: Production of flexible and rigid foams, coatings and elastomers |
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Week - 8 |
Epoxy Resins I: Synthesis of epoxy resins, curing agents and cross-linking kinetics |
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Week - 9 |
Epoxy Resins II: High-performance composites, structural adhesives and industrial applications |
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Week - 10 |
EN: Vinyl-based Polymers I: Production of Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP) |
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Week - 11 |
EN: Vinyl-based Polymers II: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) chemistry, additives and stabilization |
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Week - 12 |
High-Performance Polymers I: Engineering plastics, Polyamides (PA) and Polycarbonates (PC) |
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Week - 13 |
High-Performance Polymers II: Specialty polymers, PEEK, Fluoropolymers and RIM technology |
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Week - 14 |
Sustainability: Bio-based polymers (PLA/PHA), recycling and circular economy |