Polymers

Polymers are all around us: we eat them, we wear them, and we use them to construct extremely complex buildings. From mature technologies to the most innovative materials, polymers are a crucial building block for constructing the world of tomorrow. In this course, we will cover several aspects such as the controlled synthesis of polymers and cross-linked materials, surface modification using polymers, some characterization tools suitable for polymers, and finally a last section developing the latest advances involving polymers.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 1:00 p.m.

            Tutorial: 7 hours

The objective of this course unit is to build on students' knowledge of macromolecular chemistry with a view to advanced polymer preparation and characterization. Upon completion of this course unit, students will be able to choose a preparation method suited to a specific function and master the parameters of this process.

L3 Chemistry / Macromolecular Chemistry (HAC508C) / Polymer Materials (HAC610C)

Fundamentals of organic chemistry, reactions in solution, colloids, interfaces

Final exam 100%

1. Introduction/reminders about polymers (brief history of polymers, structure, molecular weight distributions, dispersity)
2. Synthesis by controlled radical polymerization
3. Stepwise polymerization of multifunctional monomers: synthesis of gels and other crosslinked materials
4. Modification of surfaces using polymers (grafting, chemisorption, etc.)

New applications for polymers (self-healing, vitrimers, etc.)

Administrative contact(s):

Master's Program in Chemistry Secretariat

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