ML3301 Polymer Science and Engineering Syllabus:
ML3301 Polymer Science and Engineering Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main learning objective of this course is to prepare students for:
1. Understanding the basics of polymers, its formation and polymerization types.
2. Getting acquainted with the significance and the molecular weights of polymers.
3. Characterizing the polymers for their thermal behaviour and solution properties.
4. Gaining knowledge on the thermodynamics of polymer dissolution and the factors influencing them.
5. Identifying suitable polymer processing methods for polymer products.
UNIT I POLYMERS AND POLYMERIZATION
Fundamentals of Polymers – Monomers – Functionality – Classification – Polymerization types and techniques – Structure, property and applications of PE, PP, PVC, PMMA, PTFE, Polyamides, Polyesters, Polycarbonates and polyurethanes – Copolymers – Interfacial polymerization – Crosslinked polymers.
UNIT II MOLECULAR WEIGHTS OF POLYMERS
Number average and weight average molecular weights – Degree of polymerization – Molecular weight distribution – Polydispersity – Molecular weight determination-Methods – Viscometry – Gel Permeation Chromatography.
UNIT III TRANSITIONS IN POLYMERS
First and second order transitions – Glass transition, Tg– multiple transitions in polymers – experimental study – significance of transition temperatures. Crystallinity in polymers – effect of crystallization – factors affecting crystallization, crystal nucleation and growth – Relationship between Tg and Tm – Structure–Property relationship.
UNIT IV SOLUTION PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS
Size and shape of macromolecules – Solubility parameter – polymer/solvent interaction parameter – temperature – size and molecular weight. Solution properties of polymers. Importance of Rheology – Newtonian and Non-Newtonian flow behaviour – Polymer melts.
UNIT V POLYMER PROCESSING
Overview of Features of Single screw extruder –Tubular blown film process – Coextrusion. -Injection Moulding systems – Compression & Transfer Moulding – Blow Moulding – Rotational Moulding – Thermoforming – Vacuum forming -Calendering process – Fibre Spinning process –Structural Foam Moulding – Sandwich Moulding. – Reaction Injection Moulding & Reinforced Reaction Injection Moulding.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Describe the basics concepts and fundamental principles of polymers and polymerization.
2. Evaluate and determine the molecular weights of polymers.
3. Characterize and evaluate the thermal and solution properties of polymers.
4. Analyse the thermodynamics of polymer dissolution.
5. Produce tailor-made polymers to suit the demanding applications.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Bahadur and Sastry, “Principles of Polymer Science”, Narosa Publishing House, 2002.
2. Morton Jones D. H., “Polymer Processing”, Chapman & Hall, New York, 1995.
REFERENCES:
1. Billmayer Jr. and Fred. W., “Textbook of Polymer Science”, WileyTappers, 1965
2. Crawford R.J, Plastics Engineering (3rd Ed), Pergamon Press, London (1987)
3. Fried J. R., “Polymer Science and Technology”, Prentice Hall, 1995.
4. Gowarikar, “Polymer Science”, Johan Wiley and Sons, 1986.
5. Griskey G., “Polymer Process Engineering”, Chapman & Hall, New York, 1995.