Physics of Polymers - M112016
Title: Fyzika polymerů
Guaranteed by: Department of Polymers (112)
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology
Actual: from 2019
Semester: both
Points: 4
E-Credits: 4
Examination process:
Hours per week, examination: 2/1, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: winter:unknown / unknown (unknown)
summer:unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Is provided by: B112001
Additional information: http://předmět je vyučován pouze v zimním semestru
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
Guarantor: Kuta Antonín doc. Ing. CSc.
Classification: Chemistry > Physical Chemistry
Interchangeability : N112001, Z112001
Examination dates   
Annotation -
The subject deals with polymer molecular and supramolecular structure, network formation, free volume concept, glass transition, crystallization, linear and rubber elasticity, viscoelasticity, melt flow properties, yielding and fracture, miscibility and swelling of polymers, electrical properties, transport properties. Fundamental knowledge of differential and integral calculi, combinatorics, thermodynamics and chemical structure of basic polymers are required. Exemplars and tasks for homework will be given at lectures. The exam consists of written (imposition with similar tasks) and oral part.
Last update: Kubová Petra (11.01.2018)
Aim of the course -

Students will be able to:

understand and describe fundamental physical properties of polymer materials.

select suitable polymer material(s) for the product/application.

Last update: Kubová Petra (11.01.2018)
Literature -

Recommended:

  • Fyzika polymerů, struktura a vlastnosti polymerních materiálů, Meissner, Bohumil, Zilvar, Václav, 1987

Optional:

  • The physics of polymers, concepts for understanding their structures and behavior, Strobl, Gert R., 2007
  • Plastics, microstructure and [engineering] applications, Mills, N. J., 2005
  • An Introduction to the Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers, Ward, I.M., Hadley, D.W., 1998
  • The science and technology of rubber, Mark, James E., Erman, Burak, Roland, C. M., 2013

Last update: Hrdlička Zdeněk (26.06.2024)
Requirements to the exam - Czech

Předmět ukončen absolvováním ústní zkoušky s výsledkem E nebo lepším. K vykonání zkoušky je nutný zápočet. Získání zápočtu je podmíněno absolvováním dvou průběžných testů s celkovým výsledkem 60 % a více. V případě nesplnění je možno zápočet získat absolvováním souhrnného testu, opět s 60 % a více.

Last update: Hrdlička Zdeněk (26.06.2024)
Syllabus -

1. Molecular structure, conformation, intermolecular forces, morphology of polymers.

2. Molar mass distribution, its effect on polymer properties.

3. Network formation, crosslinking theory, network structure.

4. Glass transition and free volume concept.

5. Thermodynamics and kinetics of crystallization.

6. Theory of rubber elasticity, its applications.

7. Viscoelasticity, models, Boltzmann superposition principle.

8. Transitions and polymer structure. Theorem of corresponding states.

9. Polymer melt flow properties - effects of shear rate, molar mass, temperature.

10. Mechanical properties. Introduction to fracture mechanics.

11. Miscibility and solubility of polymers. Phase separation.

12. Effects of anisotropy (orientation) on polymer properties. Polymer composites.

13. Electrical conductivity. Dielectric properties.

14. Diffusion of gases in polymer membranes. Heat capacity.

Last update: Kubová Petra (11.01.2018)
Learning resources -

Kolektiv: Sbírka příkladů z makromolekulární chemie

Last update: Hrdlička Zdeněk (26.06.2024)
Entry requirements - Czech

Jsou vyžadovány základní znalosti diferenciálního a integrálního počtu, základů kombinatoriky a termodynamiky, názvosloví makromolekulární chemie, chemická struktura hlavních polymerů.

Last update: Kubová Petra (11.01.2018)
Registration requirements -

Physical Chemistry, Macromolecular Chemistry

Last update: Kubová Petra (11.01.2018)