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- Furuya Hidemine
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- Thr3-4(S011)
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- Course number
- CAP.P221
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2021/8/23
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Course description and aims
Polymer materials show excellent physical properties. In this course, we introduce various physical properties of polymer solutions and polymer blends. That is, this course covers the conformation of one polymer chain, dilute polymer solution, concentrated polymer solution, and polymer blend on the basis of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. "Polymer solution" provides the fundamental concept of polymer substances, so that this course is an introduction for advanced courses of polymer science, and hence has an important academic significance. Furthermore, this course gives basic information on polymer substances for the technologies related to polymer industry.
Student learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will get the knowledge about the physical properties of polymer solution. That is, they will be able to explain and/or understand
1) the conformation of an isolated polymer chain
2) the conformation of polymer chains in dilute solution
3) thermodynamics of polymer solution
4) structure, morphology, and physical properties of polymer blend
Keywords
Conformation, Dilute Solution, Polymer Solution Property, Polymer Blend, Morphology Formation
Competencies that will be developed
| ✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
The detailed contents of this course will be carrried out by online. Students are sometimes given exercise problems related to the lecture.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | The dimension of polymer chains and definition of averaged dimension | Define and explain the calculation of the extended size of a single polymer chain, which can take on a large number of forms due to rotation around the bonds. |
| Class 2 | Polymer chain models | To be able to calculate the size of a polymer chain using various models, ranging from simple ones with freely adjustable bond angles to ones that are closer to real polymers. |
| Class 3 | Real chains and excluded volume effect | To be able to compare the dimension of an actual polymer chain with that calculated by a model, and to explain the cause of the discrepancy. |
| Class 4 | Thermodynamics of polymer solution: vapor pressure and osmotic pressure | To be able to consider the thermodynamics of polymer solutions using a lattice model. To be able to explain the relationship between vapor pressure and osmotic pressure of solutions and molecular weight. |
| Class 5 | Phase change and phase equilibrium | To be able to explain the behavior of a homogeneous polymer solution that separates into two phases with different concentrations (phase separation) when the temperature changes. |
| Class 6 | Concentration dependence of polymer solution | To be able to explain the concentration dependence of polymer solution properties in terms of the overlap between polymer chains. |
| Class 7 | Thermodynamics of polymer blends | To be able to consider the thermodynamics of a mixture of two polymers using a lattice model and explain the behavior of phase separation. |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Hiromi Kitano et. al., "Polymer Chemistry", Sankyo Pub., 2008.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Fundamental Polymer Science, 2nd Edition, The Society of Polymer Science, Japan Ed.
Assessment criteria and methods
Students' course scores are evaluated on the basis of attendance, quizzes, and assignment reports.
Related courses
- CAP.P201 ： Polymer Science
- GRC.B104 ： Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
- CAP.P352 ： Exercises in Polymer Science II
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
Students should have successfully completed the following courses or have equivalent knowledge; Polymer Science (CAP.P201), Introduction to Polymer Chemistry (GRC.B104)
