Polymer science in the lab

Polymer science in the lab

  • ECTS

    2 crédits

  • Composante

    Collège Sciences et Technologies pour l’Energie et l’Environnement (STEE)

  • Volume horaire

    40h

Description

Lab work. This course is an application of the classes followed in material elaboration and more specifically in polymer chemistry.

The synthesis and characterization of different polymers will be performed and linked to the theoretical knowledge.

This practical class is divided in 4 experiments of 8 hours and final individual practical exam. The experiments are :

  • Reactivity ratio in radical copolymerization, 
  • Controlled radical polymerization, 
  • Emulsion Polymerization, 
  • Thermosenstive polymers. 
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Objectifs

At the end of this course, you will be able to : 

  • Synthesize polymers by radical reaction, 
  • Characterize polymers and polymerization media by:
    • Nuclear Magnetic Resonnance, 
    • UV-visible Spectrophotometry, 
    • IR Spectrophotometry, 
    • Steric ExclusionChromatography. 
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Heures d'enseignement

  • Polymer science in the lab TPTravaux Pratique40h

Pré-requis obligatoires

  • Polymer chemistry bachelor level, 
  • UV-visible and IR-spectrophotometry bachelor level, 
  • Material Elaboration Master Class. 
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Contrôle des connaissances

First session : 100% Practical Work (TP) ongoing assessment. 

This practical class is divided in 4 experiments from which 4 reports will be produced and evaluated. Then a final practical exam of 4h will be organized.

Second session : 100% written final exam. 

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Compétences visées

Block "Development and integration of highly specialized knowledge" 

Mobilise highly specialised knowledge, some of which is at the forefront of knowledge in a field of work or study, as a basis for original thinking  

Level 2 

Develop a critical awareness of knowledge in one field and/or at the interface of several fields  

Level 1 

Solve problems to develop new knowledge and procedures and integrate knowledge from different domains.  

Level 1 

Conduct a reflective and distanced analysis taking into account the issues, problems and complexity of a request or situation in order to propose adapted and/or innovative solutions in compliance with changes in regulations 

Level 1 

Block "Specialised communication for knowledge transfer" 

Communicate for training or knowledge transfer purposes, orally and in writing, in French and at least one foreign language 

Level 2 

Block "Support for transformation in a professional context" 

Analyse one’s actions in a Professional situation, to evaluate oneself in order to improve one’s practice in the framework of a quality approach.  

Level 1 

Respect the principles of ethics, deontology and environmental responsibility. 

Level 1 

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