Trends in Polymer Science

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Trends in Polymer Science
Leerdoelen	Upon completion of this course: 1) Students are able to give an overview about metal catalyzed reactions. 2) Students are able to describe synthesis and physical properties of conjugated polymers. 3) Students are able to describe different types of 2D polymers. 4) Students are able to describe CRP techniques. 5) Students are able to summarize mechanism and implications thereof of anionic polymerization and the use of this method. 6) Students are able to outline block copolymer self-assembly and the arising morphologies including applications thereof 7) Students are able to summarize different methods of enzymatic polymerization. 8) Students are able to describe modern characterization techniques including scattering surface sensitive methods.
Omschrijving	1. Metal catalyzed polymerizations of non-activated monomers Ziegler Natta polymerization, Metallocene polymerization 2. Synthesis of conducting and semiconducting polymers Structures of conjugated polymers, effective conjugation length, synthesis, role in devices 3. 2D Polymers Graphene-like polymers, 2D DNA nanostructures 4. Controlled radical polymerization techniques ATRP, RAFT, TEMPO, block polymers by CRP 5. Anionic polymerization Basic principles, role of polymerization techniques (initiator, solvent temperature etc.) on microstructure, average molecular weight etc., BCP synthesis 6. Block Copolymers Types of BCPs, chain architecture, self-assembly, applications 7. Enzymatic Polymerization Basic principles, types of possible polymers, reaction kinetics, biocatalytic monomer synthesis 8. Advanced Characterization Techniques Modern characterization methods
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC) (Total hours of lectures: 16 hours, self study: 124 hours)
Toetsvorm	Schriftelijk tentamen (WE)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	prof. dr. K.U. Loos
Docent(en)	prof. dr. A. Herrmann ,prof. dr. K.U. Loos
Entreevoorwaarden	The course unit assumes prior knowledge acquired from Macromoleculaire Chemie I.
Opmerkingen	The students are asked to reproduce knowledge from the lecture or work with the concepts acquired in the lecture. All learning objectives are part of the exam and are weighted equally. The assessment criteria are based on the model of correct answers. The lowest mark for passing the course is a 6 with over 50% correct answers.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Chemistry  (Smart Materials) 3 semester II a verplicht