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Chemistry of Soft Materials
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:04
Abstract
This course will cover the basic links between organic and polymer chemistry, state-of-the-art polymerization methods in industry and academia (e.g materials each method can synthesize), the synthesis of complex materials, chemical recycling of polymeric materials (chemistry, engineering, thermodynamics), polymeric nanoparticles (effect of shape on properties & applications and polymer elecronics.
Objective
The goal of the two courses combined is to present the students with a toolbox for materials engineers to design, study and make soft materials.
Content
Where physics, chemistry and biology meet engineering.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Copies of the slides and a set of lecture notes will be provided.
Literature
For the first and the second part combined there are a few books of recommended reading, but their is no textbook that we will rigorously follow. Introduction to Soft Matter: Synthetic and Biological Self-Assembling Materials Paperback by Ian W. Hamley ISBN-13: 978-0470516102 ISBN-10: 0470516100 Structured Fluids: Polymers, Colloids, Surfactants by Thomas A. Witten, Philip A. Pincus (OXford) ISBN-13: 978-0199583829 ISBN-10: 019958382X
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- None
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Chemistry of Soft Materials |
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4 h weekly |
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Electives (Students are free to choose from a range of D-CHAB chemistry courses appropriate to their level of study (please note admission requirements). In case of doubt, contact the student administration.)
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Biomedical Engineering Master (Only courses offered under "GESS Science in Perspective" count in this category. See "Offered in" tab in course view. For more information, please refer to )
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Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Molecular Bioengineering track. Please consult your track adviser if you wish to select other subjects.)
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Electives (Students are free to choose from a range of D-CHAB chemistry courses appropriate to their level of study (please note admission requirements). In case of doubt, contact the student administration.)
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Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
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