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Module Title Polymer Science with Materials Case Studies
SchoolMetallurgy and Materials
Department Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code 04 17183
Module Lead Dr Jenkins
Level Intermediate Level
Credits 20
Semester Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-16 hours
Seminar-5 hours
Tutorial-2 hours
Guided independent study-177 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description The module is split into two main sections, Polymer Science and Sustainable Development (in a polymer context). The first section aims to develop a number of concepts introduced in the polymer component of the level C (first year) Polymers, Composites and Ceramics module. The main aim is to enable students to understand how and why the chemical structure of the polymer repeat unit influences the physical properties of the polymer, in particular the glass transition temperature, crystallisation and polymer blend miscibility. A number of case studies will be used to illustrate structure-property relationships during the lecture course. The polymer science section of the module will be supported by one tutorial exercise.

The second section of the module aims to introduce the subject of sustainable development in the area of polymer technology. In groups, students will explore the merits of creating new polymer production plants and the recycling process. This section of the module will be assessed by a written group report.
Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module the student should be able to:

  • Describe the characterisation of polymers using DSC
  • Discuss the molecular motions associated with Tg
  • Discuss the way in which polymer architecture affects the thermal properties of a range of engineering polymers
  • Discuss the primary and secondary crystallisation processes
  • Outline the stages of an Avrami analysis
  • Discuss the factors that affect blend miscibility

(UK-Spec Learning Outcomes:- US1, E4, D1, D2, S3, P1, P3, P4)

Assessment 17183-01 : Module mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Written examination (50%); Continuous assessment (50%)
Other None
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