Course: Science of Polymeric Materials II

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Course title Science of Polymeric Materials II
Course code TUVI/TP4M2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
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)
  • Měřínská Dagmar, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Gajzlerová Lenka, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Hřibová Martina, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Krejčí Ondřej, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Polyolefins. 2. Styrene and vinyl polymers. 3. Acrylic polymers, fluoroplastics. 4. Polyacetals, polyesters. 5. Polyamides, polyurethanes. 6. Phenoplasts and aminoplasts. 7. Silicones, resins. 8. Biopolymers. 9. Latexes and natural rubbers. 10. Rubbers for general use. 11. Oil-resistant, special and silicone rubbers. 12. Copolymers and modifications of rubbers. 13. Rubber compounds and vulcanization. 14. Special polymers. Application of polymers.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for course credit - 120 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
defines commodity plastics and their basic properties, uses
defines commodity plastics and their basic properties, uses
defines individual groups of vinyl polymers, their properties and uses
defines individual groups of vinyl polymers, their properties and uses
summarizes construction plastics from the field of engineering polymers - PES, PA, PUR and POM, properties and uses
summarizes construction plastics from the field of engineering polymers - PES, PA, PUR and POM, properties and uses
characterizes polymers from the group of acrylates, with PC and PAN, knows the basic characteristics and their use
characterizes polymers from the group of acrylates, with PC and PAN, knows the basic characteristics and their use
describes individual polymers for the production of reactive plastics, PES resins, phenoplastics and aminoplastics, epoxies and others
describes individual polymers for the production of reactive plastics, PES resins, phenoplastics and aminoplastics, epoxies and others
lists the basic properties of special polymers
lists the basic properties of special polymers
lists the basic properties of natural polymers
lists the basic properties of natural polymers
Skills
applies acquired knowledge to select a proper polymer material for individual practical applications
applies acquired knowledge to select a proper polymer material for individual practical applications
decides whether a given polymer is a structural plastic
decides whether a given polymer is a structural plastic
chooses the right polymer according to product requirements
chooses the right polymer according to product requirements
determines basic properties, e.g. density
determines basic properties, e.g. density
describes and discuss the basic properties of individual polymers/groups of polymers
describes and discuss the basic properties of individual polymers/groups of polymers
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Didactic test
Didactic test
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • BAZYLJAK, L.I., ZAIKOV, G.J., HAGHI, A.K. Polymers and Polymeric Composites: Properties, Optimization, and Applications. Apple Academic Press, 2014.
  • DUCHÁČEK, V. Polymery - výroba, vlastnosti, zpracování, použití. 3. přeprac. vyd.. Praha: VŠCHT, 2011.
  • KIM, J.K., THOMAS, S., SAHA, P. (Eds.). Multicomponent Polymeric Materials. Springer Netherlands, 2016.
  • MLEZIVA, J. Polymery: výroba, struktura, vlastnosti a použití. 2. přeprac. vyd.. Praha: Sobotáles, 2000.
  • SELKE, S.E.M., CULTER, J.D. Plastics Packaging: Properties, Processing, Applications, and Regulations. 2nd Ed.. Hanser Publications, 2016.


Study plans that include the course
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