Course: SpecialPolymers in Biomaterials and Cosmetics

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Course title SpecialPolymers in Biomaterials and Cosmetics
Course code TUIP/TP7SB
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Čermák Roman, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Rudolf Ondřej, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction. Basic concepts. Polymer, macromolecule, mer, structural unit, molecular weight, polydispersity, the degree of substitution. 2. Characterization of polymers. Solubility of polymers. Molecule mass determination. Crystalinity of polymers. 3. Viscosity of polymer solutions and methods of determination. Factors affecting viscosity. 4. Creation of a polymer film. Adhesion and cohesion of the film. Physical and physico-chemical characteristics of the film. 5. Polyelectrolytes. Characterization, properties. 6. Formation of inter-macromolecular complexes, types and their properties. 7. Polymers in cosmetics and biomaterials. 8. Cellulose derivatives, starch, substituted polysaccharides. 9. Cosmetic protein based polymers. 10. Synthetic polymers. Acrylic polymers. Classification. 11. Carbomers, formation of gels. Acrylic polymers with a positive charge. 12. Polymers based on vinylpyrrolidone, polyethylene glycols, polypropylene glycols, polyvinyl alcohol. Properties. 13. Silicones and conditioning polymers. Cosmetic use - possibilities of skin and hair interaction. 14. Specific polymers determined for implates and medical products.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing
  • Participation in classes - 56 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 34 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of organic chemistry.
Knowledge of organic chemistry.
learning outcomes
The student understands the use of macromolecular materials in cosmetic formulations, their behaviour, structure and properties.
The student understands the use of macromolecular materials in cosmetic formulations, their behaviour, structure and properties.
teaching methods
Lecturing
Lecturing
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Skills
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Recommended literature
  • &. F. Rybnikář; Makromolekulární chemie I; skriptum ,RVÚT , Brno;1988 Z. Zámorský; Nauka o polymerech; skriptum, RVÚT ,Brno;1982 . &, &.
  • E. Desmond Goddard and James V. Gruber. Principles of polymer science and technology in cosmetics and personal care. 1999. ISBN 0-8247-1923-9.
  • Ehrenstein, Gottfried W. Polymeric materials : structure, properties, applications. Munich : Hanser Publishers ; Cincinnati : Hanser Gardner Publications, 2001. ISBN 1-56990-310-7.
  • Loh, X.J. Polymers for personal care products and cosmetics. 2016. ISBN 978-1782622956.
  • Mleziva, J., Kálal, J. Základy makromolekulární chemie. Praha : SNTL, 1986.
  • Prokopová, I. Makromolekulární chemie. VŠCHT Praha, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7080-662-3.
  • Zámorský, Z. Nauka o polymerech I. Brno : VUT, 1982.


Study plans that include the course
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