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| CHIM9234-1 | Polymers and environment
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| Duration : | 15h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Philippe Lecomte |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The different techniques used to synthesize homopolymers and copolymers (random and block) will be introduced (chain-growth polymerization, step-growth polymerization, anionic and cationic polymerizations, radical polymerization, coordination polymerization, ring-opening polymerization). These techniques will be compared in terms of environmental concerns. The concept of living polymerization will be introduced. A special attention will be paid to the synthesis of bio-based and biodegradable polymers. Finally, it will be shown that different architectures can be synthesized (comb-shaped polymers, star-shaped polymers, branched polymers, networks) in the frame of a macromolecular engineering. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The student will have to acquire all the knowledges related to the synthesis of macromolecules and will have to be able to discuss their impact on the environment. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| A basic knowledge in organic chemistry and in macromolecular chemistry is required. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The oral course will content 7 modules of 2 hours and one last module of one hour. Copies of the slights will be given to the students. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The mode of delivery is face-to-face. This course will be given in english. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| No reading is required for this course. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written exam. |
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Training(s) :
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| No training is foreseen. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| The schedule will be organized with the students who decided to follow this course. |
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Contacts :
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| For any question, please contact Philippe Lecomte at the following address : philippe.lecomte@ulg.ac.be |
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