Advanced Macromolecular Synthesis

This module enables students to deepen their knowledge of Polymer Synthesis. It will enable students to propose and implement a simple or complex polymer synthesis in order to prepare a polymer meeting a specific specification. Students will be able to grasp and master all the main routes involved in polymer synthesis, as well as the associated constraints (technical, health and safety, economic, environmental, etc.) to achieve this.
This implies identifying technological barriers and proposing a synthesis methodology adapted to an industrial reality. The aim is also to enable the student to be a driving force behind proposals in the workplace and in R&D in particular.
This module is ideal for the 3A CBI, IPF and LAI specializations. It is offered in association with the SYMOA module.

Functional organic chemistry and reactivity, Molecule characterization methods, Structures and general properties of polymers, Polymerization reactions and processes

This course details the chain and step polymerizations required to prepare a polymer or copolymer with all its characteristics. It also deals with the chemical modification of polymers to bring specific functions to these materials.
Chapter 1 - Chain polymerizations
(5h33 3CM + 1 TD - S. Carlotti 4h 1 TP - A. Llevot/S. Carlotti)
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

References

Anionic polymerization: Principles, Practice, Strength, Consequences and Applications, N. Hadjichristidis, A. Hirao, Springer (2015)
Cationic Polymerizations: Mechanisms, Synthesis and Applications, K. Matyjaszewski, Marcel Dekker Inc (1996)
Reaction Engineering of Step Growth Polymerization, S. Gupta, A. Kumar, Springer (1987)
Chemical and Structure Modification of Polymers, K. Pyrzynski, G. Nyszko, G. Zaikov, Routledge (2015)