Polymers

Polymers are all around us: we eat them, we wear them, we build extremely complex structures from them. From mature technologies to the most innovative materials, polymers are a crucial building block in the construction of tomorrow's world. In this course, we will look at a number of aspects, including the controlled synthesis of polymers and cross-linked materials, surface modification by polymers, a number of characterization tools adapted to polymers and, finally, a final section developing the latest advances involving polymers.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM: 13h

            TD: 7h

The aim of this course is to apply students' knowledge of macromolecular chemistry to the advanced preparation and characterization of polymers. After completing this course, students will be able to choose a preparation method adapted to a specific function, and master the process parameters.

L3 Chemistry / Macromolecular chemistry (HAC508C) / Polymer materials (HAC610C)

Basic knowledge of organic chemistry, reactions in solution, colloids, interfaces

100% final examination

1. Introduction/reminders on polymers (brief history of polymers, structure, molar mass distributions, dispersity)
2. Controlled radical polymerization synthesis
3. Stepwise polymerization of multifunctional monomers: synthesis of gels and other cross-linked materials
4. Surface modification by polymers (grafting, chemisorption, etc.)

New polymer applications (self-healing, vitrimers, etc.)

Administrative contact(s) :

Secretariat Master Chemistry

https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/