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COURSE OUTLINE

TE– 1207, Polymer science and Engineering (2.0 Cr)


Level: 01, Term: 02, Academic Session: 2022-23
Department of Textile Engineering (TE)
National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research (NITER)

Course Instructor: LilufarYeasmin


Phone:01753600063, 01533589637
E-mail:[email protected]

Class Schedule:
Week days Time Room Section

Monday 10.45-11.45 AC-304 C

Tuesday 11.45-12.45 AC-305 A

8.00-9.00 AC-304 A
Wednesday
10.30-11.30 AC-305 C

Consultation Hours: Sunday: 12.00 pm - 1:00 PM (Office/workstation)


(Please make a call or send SMS or Email for any appointment)

Course Code and Name: 1207- Polymer science and engineering


Type: Compulsory, Engineering, and Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.0

Course Contents:
 Polymerization: Polymers - Classifications - Polymerization - Mechanisms - Chain
Polymerization (Free radical, ionic and Ziegler Natta). Polymerizationtechniques - Bulk,
Solution, Suspension, Emulsion, Solid and Liquid Phase.Polycondensation Techniques -Melt,
Solution and Interfacial.
 Important Polymers: Synthesis, properties and Applications : PolyethyleneLDPE & HDPE),
Polyacrylonitrile, Polymethyl methacrylate, Polyesters (PET),Polyamides - Nylon 6, Nylon 6,6,
Polyurethane, ,Polyvinylchloride,Polypropylene, Polytetrafluoroethylene.
 Characterization of Polymers: Degree of Polymerization - Glass Transitiontemperature -
Factors affecting Tg - Determination of Tg - Dilatometer andthermomechanical methods.
Determination molecular weights -Weight average- light scattering, Number average - End group
analysis, and Viscosity average- determination of molecular wt. & effect of molecular wt. on
properties of polymer/fiber. Configuration and conformation of molecules, practicalimportance
of chain flexibility. Ubbelholde viscometer. Thermal characterizationof TGA and DSC.
 Polymer Processing and Reuse of Polymers: Additives of Polymers -Fillers,plasticizers,
Antioxidants, UV Stabilizers and Coloring agents. Polymer processing methods - Moulding,
Extrusion, Calendaring and Film casting.Reuse of acrylic and polypropylene wastes. Recovery
from Polyester and Nylon.
 Polymer Degradation: Definition, types, different factors affecting polymer degradation,
stabilizers etc.
Recommended Textbooks:
1. Oowrikar V. R. , Viswanathan N.V. and JayadevSreedhar, "Polyiner Science", New Age
Publication, New Delhi 2003.
2. Gupta V. a. and Kothari V. K., "Manufacture Fibre Technology", Chapman and Hall Publication,
UK 1997.
3. Billmayer F. M., "Text Book of Polymer science", Wiley Inter Science, New York, 2002.
4. Odion G., "Principles of polymerization", John Wiley, UK, 2002.
5. Woodings C., "Regenerated Cellulose Fibres", Woodhead Publishing, UK, 2000.

Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are --


(i) Developing students’ proficiency in polymer Chemistry.
(ii) Systematic and coherent understanding of the fundamental concepts in polymer science and all
other related allied chemistry fields.
(iii) To understand configuration and conformation.
(iv) Physical and chemical characteristics of important polymers and their uses.
(v) Characterize TGA, DSC.
(vi) Understanding the Polymer processing and reuse.
Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to

i. Define, and Explain polymer, macromolecules, classification of polymer on the basis of


different criteria.
ii. Predict reaction products for common reactions.
iii. Discuss and analyze mechanism and kinetics of addition polymerization (cationic and
anionic polymerizations).
iv. Define, discuss andcompare poly-condenstionreactions, additionreactions,mechanism,
andkinetics ofpolycondesations.
v. Discuss,mechanism andkinetics ofcopolymerization,determine reactivityratio.
vi. Understand, anddescribe polymersolubility, theoriesof polymer solution.
vii. Describe &compare theaverage molecularweight, determinepolymer molecularweight
usingvarious methods,calculate the degreeof polymerization.
viii. Prepare, explain,and identify differenttypes of polymer.

Tests and Evaluation:


(a) Continuous Assessment:
i. Class Attendance : 05%
ii. Continuous Assessment:25%
(b) Term Final Exam:70%
Total 100%

Grading: UGC standard

Course Plan and Activity:


Week Lecture
No. No. Topics Activity

01 Introduction, Basic Discussion.


01
02 Classifications of Polymer

03 Free Radical Polymerisation, Cationic Addition Polymerisation


02
04 Anionic Addition Polymerisation, Coordination Polymerisation

05 Bulk polymerization, Solution polymerization


03
06 Suspension polymerization, Emulsion polymerization

07 Polythene or Vinyl Resin, Polystyrene (PS) CT-01


04
08 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Nylon (polyamides),

Teflon [Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE or FLUON)], Polyesters (PETs),


09
Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)
05
10 Polyurethanes, Polyacrylonitrile (PAN), Polypropylene

11 Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)


06
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis
12
(TGA)

13 Molecular Weight of Polymer, Molecular Weight Distribution


07
14 Polydispersity, Polydispersity index

Degree of polymerization, Molecular Weight Determination Methods


15 CT- 02
08
16 End-group Analysis
17 Colligative Properties, Light Scattering
09
Viscosity-Average Molecular Weight, Gel Permeation Chromatography
18
(GPC)
19 Configuration and conformation of Molecules
10
20 Compression Moulding, InjectionMoulding

21 ExtrusionMoulding, Thermoforming
11 22 Calendaring, Film casting

23
The function of using Polymer additives,
12
24 UV Stabilizers, Antioxidants

25
Filler, Plasticizer, Colorants
13
26 Polymer Degradation

14 Review class

15 Term Final Exam

Course Conduct Methodology:


Course will be conducted by following the text/reference book and if required other necessary materials
will be provided. Also, the class Lecture ppt or pdf will be provided. It is strongly recommended to
follow the books. The course contents shown in the lecture plan may slightly vary while conducting the
class.

Academic Honesty:
 Students must be regular and discipline in the class.
 Your attendance will be recorded in each and every class.
 Avoid any type of unfair means in all cases.
 Students should follow the usual rules and regulation of NITER and DU.

Prepared By-
LilufarYeasmin, Lecturer, EEE (ACCE), NITER

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