Dorina Opris: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2023 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Dorina Opris |
| Address | EMPA Überlandstrasse 129 8600 Dübendorf SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | 058 765 43 04 |
| dorina.opris@mat.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Materials |
| Relationship | Adjunct Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529-0941-00L | Introduction to Macromolecular Chemistry | 4 credits | 3G | D. Opris, T. L. Choi | |
| Abstract | Basic definitions, types of polyreactions, constitution of homo- and copolymers, networks, configurative and conformative aspects, contour length, coil formation, mobility, glass temperature, rubber elasticity, molecular weight distribution, energetics of and examples for polyreactions. | ||||
| Learning objective | Understanding the significance of molecular size, constitution, configuration and conformation of synthetic and natural macromolecules for their specific physical and chemical properties. | ||||
| Content | This introductory course on macromolecular chemistry discusses definitions, introduces types of polyreactions, and compares chain and step-growth polymerizations. It also treats the constitution of polymers, homo- and copolymers, networks, configuration and conformation of polymers. Topics of interest are contour length, coil formation, the mobility in polymers, glass temperature, rubber elasticity, molecular weight distribution, energetics of polyreactions, and examples for polyreactions (polyadditions, polycondensations, polymerizations). Selected polymerization mechanisms and procedures are discussed whenever appropriate throughout the course. Some methods of molecular weight determination are introduced. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Course materials (consisting of personal notes and distributed paper copies) are sufficient for exam preparation. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course will be taught in English. Complicated expressions will also be given in German. Questions are welcome in English or German. The written examination will be in English, answers in German are acceptable. A basic chemistry knowledge is required. PhD students who need recognized credit points are required to pass the written exam. | ||||