Polymer synthesis by radical polymerization and copolymerization

Facts

Duration: 1 semester

Credits: 3 ECTS

Contact Hours: 54

Self-study: 54

Hours: 108

Main Objectives

to study the theory of radical reactions of polymers (free-radical polymerization and copolymerization);
to study the kinetics of free radical polymerization and copolymerization;
to study the general concepts and kineticsof living radical polymerization.

Learning Outcomes

Formation of competence:

а) intercultural:

the ability to develop cultural and professional level independently and to master new methods of research;
the ability to get and use new knowledge independently.

b) professional:

the ability to apply a knowledge of the main processes of free radical polymerization, copolymerization and living polymerization to solve specific problems of polymer chemistry;
the ability to use the methods of estimating the kinetic parameters of free radical polymerization for particular purposes;
the ability to use the methods of regulating the copolymer composition at chain copolymerization.

Professor

Alexandra Smirnova

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Course annotation

Course unit code
Course unit title	Polymer synthesis by radical polymerization and copolymerization
Name(s), surname(s) and title of lecturer(s)	Alexandra Smirnova, candidate of chemistry sciences, senior lecturer
Level of course	Master
Semester
ECTS credits	3
Working hours	Contact hours		54
	lectures		18
	seminars
	practical classes
	laboratory classes		36
	consultations
	*Independent work*		54
	Total		*108*
Work placement
Language of instruction	English
Prerequisites	High molecular compounds
Objectives of the course	Learning outcomes			A student’s assessments methods
aims: - to study the theory of radical reactions of polymers (free-radical polymerization and copolymerization); - to study the kinetics of free radical polymerization and copolymerization; - to study the general concepts and kinetics of living radical polymerization	Formation of competence: а*) intercultural:* -the ability to develop cultural and professional level independently and to master new methods of research; - the ability to get and use new knowledge independently. *b) professional:* - the ability to apply a knowledge of the main processes of free radical polymerization, copolymerization and living polymerization to solve specific problems of polymer chemistry; - the ability to use the methods of estimating the kinetic parameters of free radical polymerization for particular purposes; - the ability to use the methods of regulating the copolymer composition at chain copolymerization.			Presentations, tests and written exam.
Teaching methods	Lectures, group work, individual presentations, independent study of literature.
Course unit content	Title				Lecturers (hours)	Self-study (hours)
	Theory of radical reactions				6	6
	General chemistry of radical polymerization				6	6
	The kinetics of free radical polymerization				6	6
	Copolymerization kinetics				6	6
	General concepts and history of living radical polymerization				6	6
	Kinetics of living radical polymerization				6	6
	Experimental procedures and techniques for radical polymerization				6	6
	Control of stereochemistry of polymers in radical polymerization				6	6
	Macromolecular engineering by controlled radical polymerization				6	6
					54	54
Assessment requirements		Student’s skills in this subject will be evaluated by means of presentations in the seminars, written tests and final examination.
Assessment criteria		The assessment of the presented works is carried out by the following criteria: – compliance of the contents to a subject; – completeness and correctness of the exam work; – work is handed over in time.
The composition of final accumulative mark		Final accumulative mark consists of: 2 tests –30 %, individual assignment – 40 %, exam – 30 %
Course outline arranged by		Alexandra Smirnova