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CHM448   Essential Polymer Chemistry   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2023/2024
Credit level: F7

Description

This module introduces essential chemistry of polymers include polymer structure, synthesis of polymers, their characterisation and physicochemical behaviours. Topics include structural features of polymers and how these affect properties, synthesis of polymers via step and chain growth routes, determination of molar mass, and thermal characterisation.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 132.0
Lecture 12.0
Problem Solving 6.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 67 % S1
Exam 1.0 33 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.