Incoming Exchange Student Courses
General Data
Academic program Incoming Exchange Student Courses Module Manager(s) :
NKOU BOUALA Galy Ingrid
EC Type : Lectures Materials 4 (Polymers) (LIIExp07EMaterials)
Tutorials : 10h00
Lab Work : 8h00
Lectures : 10h00
Individual work : 20h00
Total duration: 48h00
Status
Obligatoire
Period
Semester 7_Mechanical Engineering
Teaching language :
English
General objectives
The students should be able to:
- Acquire basic knowledge of polymer materials.
- Understand the mechanical, thermal, chemical behaviors of polymers.
- Be able to establish material specifications.
- Develop a vocabulary and knowledge sufficient to discuss
technical subjects with professionals in the polymers industries.
Content
Macromolecules: degree of polymerization, tacticity, synthesis.
Polymers: structures, thermoplastics, thermosets, state changes, thermal and mechanical properties, additives.
Specific applications of polymers. The use of conductive polymers, bio-sourced and biodegradable polymers, polymers for packaging or fuel cells are discussed. The interest of developing copolymers is also treated.
Corequis
Material