Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10765/2011 - 30/08/2011
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 16,0 PL + 14,0 TP
Lecturer
- Cecília de Melo Correia Baptista
Prerequisites
Basics of structure and reactivity of organic compounds.
Objectives
Study of the morphology, synthesis, classification and day-today usage of polymers.
Relationships between chemical structure and properties of macromolecular materials.
Detailed study of the main polymerisation reactions and the processing of plastic materials.
Program
1 Basics of macromolecular structure, classification and nomenclature of polymers.
2 Chemical structure, morphology, properties and characterization of polymers.
3 Polymerization reactions stages, characteristics and kinetics.
4 Polymer processing.
Evaluation Methodology
Laboratory continuous evaluation. Group assignment including oral presentation.
Final theoretical test.
Bibliography
- Lovell, P. e Young, R. (2011). Introduction to Polymers. New York: CRC Press
- Carraher Jr., C. (2010). Introduction to Polymer Chemistry. New York: CRC Press
- Stevens, M. (2009). Polymer Chemistry - An introduction. New York: Oxford University Press
Teaching Method
Lectures. Laboratory classes and tutorials including problem-solving.
Software used in class
