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 , Cód. 300104.
Lecturer
- Cecília de Melo Correia Baptista (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
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
- Carraher Jr., C. (2010). Introduction to Polymer Chemistry. New York: CRC Press
- Lovell, P. e Young, R. (2011). Introduction to Polymers. 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
