NPTEL : NOC:Introduction to Polymer Science (Chemistry and Biochemistry)

Co-ordinators : Dr. D. Dhara


Lecture 1 - Importance of Polymer Science and Brief Historical background

Lecture 2 - Definitions/Terminologies, Classifications

Lecture 3 - Classifications, Nomenclature

Lecture 4 - Classification by Polymerization Mechanism, Nomenclature

Lecture 5 - Molecular Weight, Big Picture of Polymer Science, Common Polymers

Lecture 6 - Examples of Step Polymers, Linear Step Polymerization

Lecture 7 - Linear Step Polymerization: MW Control, MW Distribution, Kinetics

Lecture 8 - Linear Step Polymerization: Kinetics (Continued...), Equilibrium Consideration, General Requirements for Achieving High MW; Non-linear Step Polymerization

Lecture 9 - Linear Step Polymerization: Summary - General Requirement, Non-Linear Step Polymerization

Lecture 10 - Types of Chain polymerization, Mechanism and Kinetics of Radical Chain Polymerization

Lecture 11 - Kinetics of Radical Chain Polymerization (Continued...), Various Types of Initiators

Lecture 12 - Thermal Initiation (Continued...), Molecular Weight and Kinetic Chain Length, Other Types of Radical Initiators, Transfer Reactions

Lecture 13 - Transfer Reactions, Effect of Temperature on Rate and MW, MW Distribution, ceiling Temperature

Lecture 14 - Energetics and Thermodynamics of Chain Polymerization, MW Distribution, Common Polymers

Lecture 15 - Thermodynamics of Chain Polymerization, MW Distribution, Common Polymers

Lecture 16 - Process Conditions, Emulsion Polymerization

Lecture 17 - Emulsion Polymerization (Continued...), Common Polymers by Radical Chain Polymerization, RDRP

Lecture 18 - Reversible - Deactivation Radical Polymerizations (RDRP)

Lecture 19 - RAFT Polymerization (Continued...), Ionic Polymerization

Lecture 20 - Polymer Stereochemistry and Zeigler - Natta Coordination Polymerization

Lecture 21 - Ring Opening Polymerization, Copolymers

Lecture 22 - Copolymerization (Continued...)

Lecture 23 - Polymers in Solution : Flory - Huggins Theory

Lecture 24 - Polymers in Solution : Application of Flory - Huggins Theory

Lecture 25 - Polymers in Solution : Solubility Parameter, Polymer Phase Separation and Fractionation

Lecture 26 - Polymers Chain Dimensions

Lecture 27 - Frictional Properties of Polymer Molecules in Dilute Solution, Determination of Polymer MW (Overview)

Lecture 28 - Membrane Osmometry, End Group Analysis, Dilute Solution Viscometry

Lecture 29 - Dilute Solution Viscometry, Light Scattering Techniques for MW

Lecture 30 - Gel Permeation Chromatography

Lecture 31 - Light Scattering Techniques for MW and Size Measurements (Continued...)

Lecture 32 - Mass Spectroscopy of Polymers

Lecture 33 - Polymer Processing

Lecture 34 - Mechanical Properties, Amorphous State

Lecture 35 - Thermal Properties: Amorphous State

Lecture 36 - Thermal Properties: Crystalline State

Lecture 37 - Thermal Properties: Factors Influencing Tm, Determination of Tg and Tm, Other Thermal Properties

Lecture 38 - Thermomechanical Properties, Viscoelasticity

Lecture 39 - Thermomechanical Properties, Viscoelasticity (Continued...)

Lecture 40 - Optical, Electrical, Barrier Properties; Chemical Resistance and Weathering of Polymers

Lecture 41 - Polymer Additives

Lecture 42 - Polymer Blends, Concluding Remarks