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529-0941-00L 7 Credits MSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Introduction to Macromolecular Chemistry

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. A. Dieter Schlüter
Attention: the lecure starts on Tuesday 24th of April 2007
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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. The course will be taught in English. Complicated expressions will also be given in German. Questions are welcome in English or German. The written examination will be in English, answers in German are acceptable. A basic chemistry knowledge is required.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Introduction to Macromolecular Chemistry
  • Tue 09:45-12:30 (HCI H 8.1)
  • Tue 10:45-12:30 (HCI J 7)
  • 08.05 Date 08:45-12:30 (HCI D 8)
  • 22.05 Date 08:45-12:30 (HCI D 8)
  • 29.05 Date 08:45-12:30 (HCI D 8)
  • 01.06 Date 13:45-16:30 (HIL E 9)
  • 05.06 Date 08:45-12:30 (HCI D 8)
  • 19.06 Date 08:45-09:30 (HCI D 2)
3 h weekly

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