
Learn how to determine average molecular weight of polymers using Mn and Mw from size exclusion chromatography, and how crystalline vs amorphous morphologies affect melting temperature and properties.
Explore coordination polymerization and how Ziegler-Natta catalysts enable high-density polypropylene production. Examine monometallic and dinuclear mechanisms, including titanium, aluminum, and metallocene systems, for alkene insertion and chain propagation.
Explore cyclic monomers and ring-opening polymerization, detailing how angle and torsional strains affect polymerizability, and describe initiation, propagation, and termination that yield polymers with ester and amide bonds.
Enroll now in Introduction to Polymer Chemistry and learn the fundamentals of polymer chemistry. Learn about materials science concepts and chemistry. This course is designed to provide you with clear and straightforward explanations, making it easy to understand the fundamental concepts.
In this course, we will cover the essential concepts that will give you a strong foundation in polymer science. You'll learn how to calculate the molecular weight of a polymer, the difference between crystalline and amorphous domains in polymers. We are also will explain the glass transition temperature (Tg) and melt transition temperature (Tm) of polymers.
Moving on, we will focus on some key synthetic polymers widely used in various industries. You will learn how polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, and polyurethane are made through step-growth polymerization. We will explain chain-growth polymerization. You will discover the main differences between step-growth and chain-growth polymerization. We will introduce the coordination polymerization, a special type of catalytic polymerization. The course covers also the ring-opening polymerization.
By enrolling in this course, you will gain a solid understanding of polymer chemistry principles and concepts. We will take you through the essential topics step by step, ensuring that you can follow along with ease.
By the end of this course, you'll have a solid grasp of polymer chemistry and its practical applications. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and start your journey into the exciting world of polymers! Enroll now!