ADVANCED POLYMERS

The aim of the course is to illustrate the methodologies of synthesis and characterization, structural and functional, of polymers having programmed functionalities

The expected learning outcomes of the students will be:

- Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the leading chemical and phenomenological aspects related to the synthesis of polymers with programmed functionality and of the structure-property correlations;

- Applying knowledge and understanding: developing chemical synthesis processes also in relation to the type of functionality of the polymers to be obtained and their use. Development of knowledge useful for the application of different instrumental/analytical techniques useful for determining the functional properties of advanced polymers;

-Autonomy of judgment (making judgments): to allow the objective evaluation of the chemical-physical and functional properties of the polymers, also related to the preparation methods and fields of application of the same;

- Communication skills: develop and/or improve the ability to expose even complex scientific concepts by implementing the technical terminologies suitable for advanced polymers;

-Learning skills: Apply techniques and theoretical models for solving problems in polymer chemistry with programmed functionality.

Information for students with disabilities and/or SLD

To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can request a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory measures, based on the educational objectives and specific needs.

In this case, it is advisable to contact the CInAP (Centre for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or SLD) professor of the Department where the Degree Course is included.

frontal teaching

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

 

Notes on the synthesis and structure of polymers

Notes on Classical and Living Radical Polymerization, Cationic, Anionic and in stages

Polymerization via metathesis reactions

Notes on the structural and chemical-physical characterization of polymers

Molecular- Imprinting Polymers

Biodegradable polymers

Conductive polymers

Stimuli-Responsive Polymers

Self-repairing polymers

Electroluminescent polymers

Polymers Actuators

Polymers for molecular recognition

- Lecture notes (available in the UNICT studium platform: https://studium.unict.it/dokeos/2021/courses/22493/)

- Intelligent Macromolecules for Smart Devices From Materials Synthesis to Device Applications Authors: Dai, Liming - Springer

- Scientific articles

 Ring-opening metathesis Polymerization 

Structural and chemical-physical characterization of polymers

Molecularly imprinted polymers

Biodegradable polymers

Conductive and electroluminescent polymers

Polymers reacting to external stimuli

Self-healing polymers

Actuator polymers

Polymers for molecular recognition