MPH3264 Polymer Physics

Polymer Physics is taught to third year and fourth year students in material science program. 

Aims of the module

The module provides a wide range of topics within the field of polymer physics including an in-depth coverage of polymerization processes, structure and properties of polymers, describes the importance of the processing-properties-performance relationships in polymeric materials and identifies practical materials engineering problems in polymer technologies.

Learning outcomes

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in:

• Classification of polymer materials
• Bonding and structure of polymers
• Types and mechanism of polymerization
• Different polymer chain models
• Thermodynamics of Dilute Polymer Solutions
• Glass-rubber transition behavior
• Mechanical behavior of polymers
• Properties of different kinds of polymers
• Role of polymers and polymer technologies in a number of issues of current importance
• Polymers and environment.