Course Overview

This course gives an overview of the polymer chemistry field from the synthesis of polymers to characterization, properties, and applications of synthetic and natural polymers. All major polymerization methods, their reaction mechanisms and kinetic aspects are considered: step growth polymerization, chain growth polymerization with ionic and radical variations, insertion polymerization. Analysis of polymer properties in solution and macromolecules specific characterization techniques will also be presented: thermodynamics, polymer/solvent interactions, average molecular weight determination by osmometry, light scattering, viscosimetry and steric exclusion chromatography (SEC). Laboratory experiments directly connected to the class topics will also be conducted, ..

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Course content can evolve at any time before the start of the course. It is strongly recommended to discuss with the course contact about the detailed program.

Please consider the following deadlines for inbound mobility to Grenoble:
- April 1st, 2020 for Full Year (September to June) and Fall Semester (September to January) intake ;
- September 1st, 2020 for Spring Semester intake (February – June).

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