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2025-2026 / CHIM9319-1

Chemistry and technology of polymers

Durée

30h Th, 10h Proj., 12h Labo.

Nombre de crédits

 Master : ingénieur civil biomédical, à finalité spécialisée5 crédits 
 Master : ingénieur civil en chimie et science des matériaux, à finalité spécialisée en Chemical Engineering5 crédits 

Enseignant

Antoine Debuigne, Klaus Keck-Antoine

Coordinateur(s)

Klaus Keck-Antoine

Langue(s) de l'unité d'enseignement

Langue anglaise

Organisation et évaluation

Enseignement au deuxième quadrimestre

Horaire

Horaire en ligne

Unités d'enseignement prérequises et corequises

Les unités prérequises ou corequises sont présentées au sein de chaque programme

Contenus de l'unité d'enseignement

Lectures (30 h)

Outline 

1. General Introduction on Polymers

2. Chemistry of Polymers

2.1. Polymer Structure

2.2. Polymer Properties

2.3. Polymer Synthesis

3. Technology of Polymers

3.1. Introduction and Terminology

3.2. Industrial Considerations

3.3. Polymerization Technology

3.4. Modifications during Polymerization

3.5. Mixing and Homogenization

3.6. Shaping and Orientation

3.7. Modifications with Additives

4. End-of-Life Options

4.1. Introduction and Terminology

4.2. Routes to Recycling

4.3. Requirements for Recycling

4.4. Outlook on Energy and Resource Management

                        

Practical laboratory work (TP 12 hours)
The practical laboratory sessions will take place in small groups through collaborative work. Each team will be responsible for developing a project linked to a specific theme, designed to illustrate some fundamental concepts of polymer chemistry and technology. Emphasis will be placed on experimental work, critical interpretation of results, and connection to the theoretical notions studied in class. A written report will be required and will be evaluated as part of the final grade.


 
Project work (10 hours)
The project involves preparing and delivering a scientific presentation on the work completed in the lab sessions (TP). Each group is expected to outline the initial problem, present the experimental techniques used, illustrate the results in a structured and critical way, and explain the underlying theoretical concepts. This exercise is designed to develop both scientific skills (rigor, critical thinking, integration of theory and practice) and transferable skills (oral communication, teamwork, synthesis). The presentation will be evaluated as part of the final grade.

Acquis d'apprentissage (objectifs d'apprentissage) de l'unité d'enseignement

Ability to understand the basic chemical principles and technology procedures to manufacture polymers on an industrial scale. Understanding of the corresponding advantages & limitations.

Ability to apply the acquired principles to un-known situations. Ability to assess an assigned technical project within a working group and derive joint conclusions

Ce cours contribue aux acquis d'apprentissage I.1, I.2, II.1, II.2, II.3, III.2, III.3, III.4, IV.2, VI.1, VI.2, VII.2 du programme d'ingénieur civil en génie biomédical.


Ce cours contribue aux acquis d'apprentissage I.1, I.2, II.1, II.2, II.3, III.2, III.3, III.4, IV.2, VI.1, VI.2, VII.2 du programme d'ingénieur civil en chimie et science des matériaux.

Savoirs et compétences prérequis

Medium level English to follow the course. Ability to present the outcome of the group project work orally in English.

Introduction to polymers physics (ULg course PHYS00038-2)

Basic organic chemistry courses.

Activités d'apprentissage prévues et méthodes d'enseignement

Lectures covering theory and industrial aspects (30 h)

Practical laboratory work (12 h)

Project (10 h)

Mode d'enseignement (présentiel, à distance, hybride)

Combinaison d'activités d'apprentissage en présentiel et en distanciel


Informations complémentaires:

Lectures will be given based on powerpoint presentation face-to-face or by visio if required by the situation.

Practical laboratory work will take place in B6d.

Supports de cours, lectures obligatoires ou recommandées

Bonten; Plastics Technology - Introduction and Fondamentals - Hanser Publishers

Paul C. Hiemenz, Timothy P. Lodge - Polymer Chemistry- CRC Press, 2007, ISBN 9781574447798

Modalités d'évaluation et critères

Examen(s) en session

Toutes sessions confondues

- En présentiel

évaluation écrite


Informations complémentaires:

- The knowledge of the course will be evaluated through a written exam in English (with no additional tools (except calculator) or books allowed) and will account for the majority of the final grade.

- The written TP report will count in the final grade (out of exam session).

- The oral presentation of the project will be evaluated as part of the final grade. (out of exam session).

Stage(s)

Remarques organisationnelles et modifications principales apportées au cours

Contacts

Chemistry of Polymers: 

Debuigne Antoine 

adebuigne@uliege.be

 

Technology of Polymers:

Klaus Keck

akkaklaus5691@gmail.com

 

Association d'un ou plusieurs MOOCs