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Polymer chemistry

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Industrial Organic Chemistry

Explores the transformation of raw materials into commercial products in the chemical industry, focusing on the production of industrial organic chemicals and polymers.

Polymer Synthesis and Properties Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores polymer synthesis, properties, classifications, and applications in various industries.

Polymer Science: General Aspects and Technical Polymers Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the general aspects of polymer materials, the 'Big 5' technical polymers, spider silk nanostructure, synthetic polymers, major application segments of plastics, and the activities of the Polymer Science department at EPFL.

Polymer Solid State Properties Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores polymer structure in the solid state, crystallinity, mechanical properties, and degradation behavior.

Polymer Chemistry: Synthesis and Engineering Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores polymer chemistry, synthesis techniques, and macromolecular engineering, emphasizing living polymerization methods and course organization.

Controlling Dispersity Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the concept of dispersity in polymer science, exploring strategies to control it and its impact on polymer properties and self-assembly.

Polymer Chain Architecture and Properties Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores polymer chain architecture, properties, states, types, branching, length, configuration, isomerism, tacticity, polymerization, nomenclature, copolymers, molecular weight distribution, and thermal transitions.

Polymer Synthesis: Mechanisms and Applications Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the mechanisms of polymer synthesis, including radical chain polymerization and the synthesis of high molecular weight poly(lactic acid) for compostable materials and biomaterials.

Glassy State and Polymer Transition Temperatures Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the glassy state in polymers, the glass transition temperature, and factors impacting Tg, providing insights into polymer interactions and Tg determination.

Sol-Gel Process: Glass Machining and Synthesis of Silica Nanoparticles Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the sol-gel process, glass machining, silica nanoparticles synthesis, and polymer microfabrication.

Polymer Science: Introduction and Major Polymer Classes Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the introduction to polymer materials, major polymer classes, applications, challenges, and activities at EPFL.

Life-cycle Impacts of Polymers Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores impact categories, polymer comparison, and environmental aspects in life cycle assessment.