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Advanced macromolecular synthesis

  • School / Prep

    ENSMAC

Internal code

PCP8-MACSY

Teaching hours

  • CMLectures13,33h
  • TDTutorial2,66h
  • PRACTICAL WORKPractical work12h

Syllabus

This course details the chain and step polymerizations required to prepare a polymer or copolymer with all its characteristics. It also covers the chemical modification of polymers to bring specific functions to these materials, as well as depolymerization and self-repair.

Chapter 1 - Chain polymerizations
(5h33 3CM + 1 TD - S. Carlotti 4h 1 TP - A. Llevot/S. Carlotti)
Reminders on radical polymerization
Anionic polymerization
Cationic polymerization
Coordination polymerization

Chapter 2 - Stepwise polymerizations
(5h33 3CM + 1 TD - S. Carlotti 4h 1 TP - A. Llevot/S. Carlotti)
Reminders and advanced principles
Original stepwise polymerizations
Processes
High-performance materials

Chapter 3 - Chemical modification of polymers
(2,66 2 CM - S. Carlotti 4h 1 TP - A. Llevot/S. Carlotti)
Influence of macromolecular state on polymer reactivity
Main polymer modification reactions
Bridging reactions
Examples of function polymers by polymer modification
Polymer degradation and chemical recycling possibilities

Chapter 4 - Depolymerization and self-repair
(2,66 2 CM - A. Llevot)
Depolymerization of polymers
Adaptable covalent networks including vitrimers

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Assessment of knowledge

Initial assessment / Main session - Tests

Type of assessmentType of testDuration (in minutes)Number of testsTest coefficientEliminatory mark in the testRemarks
Final inspectionWritten30