Course information

Introduction. Classification, Polymer classification. Polymer molecular weight, exercises. Brief presentation of polymerization techniques. Macromolecule conformations, Introduction to crystallinity. Kinetics and Thermodynamics of crystallinity, Polymer transitions, WLF equation, DSC method. Reminder of Elasticity (briefly), Introduction to elastomers. Statistical molecular theory of elastomers. Viscoelasticity, exercises, dynamic mechanical analysis. Mechanical failure of polymers. Introduction to Polymer Rheology, exercises. Electrical properties of polymers – conductive polymers. General about composite materials. Classical reinforcement models. Introduction to nanocomposite materials. Properties of nanocomposite materials (mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, optical).