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| CHIM0051-1 | Applied Chemistry (Polymers) | ||||||||
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 15h Pr | ||||||||
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| Holder(s) : | Jean‑Marie Liégeois | ||||||||
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| Course contents : | Description of the actual processes for obtaining the main commercial plastics, synthetic fibres, and synthetic rubbers. Effect of reaction conditions and process variables on conversion, polymer or copolymer structure and molecular weight, and on ready to go materials morphology and physical form. Description of some chemistry related aspects of plastics processing, polymer stabilization against ageing, and post moulding surface or bulk treatments. The course reviews in sequence the manufacturing processes for polyolefins, the fabrication and transformation of PVC, styrenics, Nylons, and polyesters. Synthetic rubbers are jointly studied and compared for strength, and sensitivity towards ozone and oily compounds. Description of elastomer formulation and vulcanization into technical products. The reason for thermoplastic elastomers. Polymer alloys, e.g. by compatibilization or reactive extrusion complete the list. Information on thermosets and other engineering plastics is provided although not taught orally. Emphasis is put on required monomer purity, unconverted monomer concerns, the choice of reactor design, size, and set up, some unconventional ancillary needed equipment, and the management of safety during operations. The mechanisms for fire resistance improvement are presented as well as an introduction to end of life subjects. | ||||||||
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| Organization : | Lectures 2hr per week during Fall term | ||||||||
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ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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