Advanced chemistry and physics of polymers

The course is intended for students who have attended fundamental courses in chemistry or industrial chemistry and who plan to acquire advanced knowledge on modern techniques of synthesis and characterization of polymers. The course is preparatory to monographic or specialized courses in polymer science and technology.

The course will provide knowledge on the controlled synthesis of complex macromolecular structures, the structural characterization of polymers, the physico-chemical properties (including solution properties) and physical properties (including thermal and rheological properties of polymers). Students will become skilled of structure-property relationships for polymers.