Learning objectives
Provide a theoretical and practical knowledge of polymeric materials
Prerequisites
Course Chimica e Tecnologia dei Polimeri
Course unit content
<br />This course is divided in two parts:<br />1. a theoretical one covering the following topics, as integration of the Chimica e Tecnologia dei Polimeri course:<br /><br />Spectroscopic characterization of polymers<br />Stereospecific polymerizations<br />Polyolefins, polyurethanes, epoxy resins and silicons<br />Polymer recycling<br />2. a practical one featuring the following 10 laboratory experiments: Polyester, Nylon, Bakelite, Polystirene, Polymethylmethacrylate (emulsion polymerization), Polyurethane, Epoxy resins, Silicon, Reology.
Teaching methods
<br />Frontal lectures and laboratory experiments<br />Written examination<br />