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529-0941-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-CHAB , D-MATL , D-BIOL
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Introduction to Macromolecular Chemistry

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Dorina Opris, Prof. Dr. Tae Lim Choi
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:01

Abstract

Basic definitions, types of polyreactions, constitution of homo- and copolymers, networks, configurative and conformative aspects, contour length, coil formation, mobility, glass temperature, rubber elasticity, molecular weight distribution, energetics of and examples for polyreactions.

Objective

Understanding the significance of molecular size, constitution, configuration and conformation of synthetic and natural macromolecules for their specific physical and chemical properties.

Content

This introductory course on macromolecular chemistry discusses definitions, introduces types of polyreactions, and compares chain and step-growth polymerizations. It also treats the constitution of polymers, homo- and copolymers, networks, configuration and conformation of polymers. Topics of interest are contour length, coil formation, the mobility in polymers, glass temperature, rubber elasticity, molecular weight distribution, energetics of polyreactions, and examples for polyreactions (polyadditions, polycondensations, polymerizations). Selected polymerization mechanisms and procedures are discussed whenever appropriate throughout the course. Some methods of molecular weight determination are introduced.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Course materials (consisting of personal notes and distributed paper copies) are sufficient for exam preparation.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Keine

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Introduction to Macromolecular Chemistry
Übungen nach Vereinbarung.
  • Tue 09:45-12:30 (HCI J 7)
3 h weekly

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