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MSE-437: Polymer chemistry and macromolecular engineering

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Know modern methods of polymer synthesis. Understand how parameters, which determine polymer structure and properties, such as molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, topology, microstructure can be controlled by proper choice of polymerization method and optimization of reaction condition

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Harm-Anton Klok

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/polymer-chemistry-and-macromolecular-engineering-MSE-437

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http://go.epfl.ch/MSE-437

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Harm-Anton Klok

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/polymer-chemistry-and-macromolecular-engineering-MSE-437

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/MSE-437

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Ontological neighbourhood

Chemistry

Organic chemistry: Polymer chemistry

Lectures in this course (19)

Ionic Chain Polymerization: Mechanisms and Selectivity

Explores the mechanisms and selectivity of ionic chain polymerization reactions, emphasizing the advantages of using Lewis acids.

Controlled Radical Polymerization: Mechanisms and Applications

Explores the mechanisms and applications of controlled radical polymerization techniques, enabling precise control over polymer structure and composition.

Step Polymerization: Mechanism and Kinetics

Explores the mechanism and kinetics of step polymerization, including writing chemical structures, condensation polymers, and the synthesis of Poly(Lactic acid).

Polymer Classification: Composition, Architecture, and Structure

Explores polymer classification based on composition, architecture, and structure, emphasizing the importance of considering both aspects for accurate classification.

Polymer Molecular Weights: Distributions and Measurements

Explores polymer molecular weights, distributions, and measurement techniques, emphasizing their impact on material properties.

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