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151-0946-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MAVT
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Macromolecular Engineering: Networks and Gels

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Mark Tibbitt
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:37

Abstract

This course will provide an introduction to the design and physics of soft matter with a focus on polymer networks and hydrogels. The course will integrate fundamental aspects of polymer physics, engineering of soft materials, mechanics of viscoelastic materials, applications of networks and gels in biomedical applications including tissue engineering, 3D printing, and drug delivery.

Objective

The main learning objectives of this course are: 1. Identify the key characteristics of soft matter and the properties of ideal and non-ideal macromolecules. 2. Calculate the physical properties of polymers in solution. 3. Predict macroscale properties of polymer networks and gels based on constituent chemical structure and topology. 4. Design networks and gels for industrial and biomedical applications. 5. Read and evaluate research papers on recent research on networks and gels and communicate the content orally to a multidisciplinary audience.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Class notes and handouts.

Literature

Polymer Physics by M. Rubinstein and R.H. Colby; samplings from other texts.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Written examination of 120 minutes.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Macromolecular Engineering: Networks and Gels
  • Tue 08:00-10:00 (ER SA TZ)
  • Tue 08:15-10:00 (HG D 1.2)
  • Thu 13:00-15:00 (ER SA TZ)
  • Thu 13:15-15:00 (HG D 1.2)
4 h weekly

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