Polymer Synthesis Processes (高聚物合成工艺学)

The course provides an overview of the chemical processes and principles involved in the synthesis of different types of polymers molecules.

Syllabus (教学大纲)

Course Description (课程介绍)

The course provides an overview of the chemical processes and principles involved in the synthesis of different types of polymers molecules. Topics covered include the common synthetic methods, such as bulk polymerisation, condensation polymerisation, solution polymerisation, and emulsion polymerisation; material characterisation techniques; the various factors which impact polymer structure and performance, such as chain topology, chain length, branching, and cross-linking; and the scale-up of lab-scale solutions to industrial settings. Students will gain an understanding of the techniques involved in polymer synthesis and their application in industrial fields such as engineering, automotive and pharmaceutical industries. Practical lab sessions will also give students the opportunity to gain ensemble experience in polymer synthesis, as well as reinforcing the key principles covered in the lectures.

Total course hours (总学时)

40

Prerequisites (先修课程)

Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Physics

Grading (成绩评定)

The final grade will be based on: final exam (50%), homework (30%) and in-class Q&A (20%). Additional projects can be used to improve your overall score.

Calendar (课程安排)

Part I: Polymerisation Methods and Processes (聚合方法与工艺过程)

• 1 Introduction (绪论)
• 2 Production of Monomer Raw Materials (生产单体原料路线)
• 3 Free Radical Polymerisation Production Process (自由基聚合生产工艺)
• 4 Ionic Polymerisation and Coordination Polymerisation Production Process (离子聚合与配位聚合生产工艺)
• 5 Condensation Polymerisation Production Process (缩合聚合生产工艺)
• 6 Stepwise Addition Polymer Production Process (逐步加成聚合物的生产工艺)
• 7 Polymer Modification Process (高聚物改性工艺)

Part II: Synthetic Resins and Plastics, Synthetic Rubber (合成树脂与塑料、合成橡胶)

• 8 Plastics Synthesis Process (塑料的合成工艺)
• 9 Fibers Synthesis Process (纤维的合成工艺)
• 10 Rubbers Synthesis Process (橡胶的合成工艺)

Lecture Notes (课程课件)

Download lecture notes here.

Related Resources (参考资料)

• George Odian, “Principles of Polymerization”, ‎ Wiley-Interscience; 4th edition (February 9, 2004)
• 赵德仁、张慰盛编著, 高聚物合成工艺学, 化学工业出版社, 第三版 (2015年1月)