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327-2105-00L 2 Credits MSC D-MATL

Supramolecular Aspects of Polymers

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Peter Johann Walde

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:05

Abstract

Preparation, characterization and applications of polymolecular aggregates formed from amphiphilic block copolymers.

Objective

To become acquainted with the principles of the self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymers into micelles and vesicles and to become acquainted with some of the properties and applications of these aggregates.

Content

With selected recent examples on the self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymers several basic aspects and possible applications will be discussed. The focus will mainly be on micelles and vesicles.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: end-of-semester examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

A talk, given during the lecture on a topic covered in the lecture, is a compulsory continuous performance assessment and counts 20% to the final grade.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Supramolecular Aspects of Polymers	Tue 08:45-09:30 (HCI F 2)	1 h weekly

Offered In

Materials Science Master
- Elective Courses (The students are free to choose individually from the entire course offer of ETH Zürich on the Master level. Please consult the study administration in case of questions.)