Number of hours
- Lectures 10.5
- Tutorials 1.5
ECTS
ECTS 1.1
Goal(s)
To get deep insights on the way of preparing polymers and the approaches leading to their modification
Contact Mohamed Naceur BELGACEMContent(s)
The two modes of polymer synthesis are discussed. The modification routes of polymers are also explained, especially those applied in the grafting of lignocellulosics.
- Introduction & definitions
- Polycondensation : Linear and Non - linear
- Polyaddition : free-radical, cationic & anionic
- Copolymerisation of two monomers
- Modification of polymers
Prerequisites
Organic chemistry.
Physocal chemistry.
Colloidal chemistry.
Test
Semester 7 - The exam is given in english only 
Classical written exam.
Examen final/Evaluation of a classical written exam.
Additional Information
Sécurité-Environnement
Semester 7 - This course is given in english only
Curriculum->PostMaster Biorefinery->Semester 7
Sécurité-Environnement
Bibliography
- M. Fontanille, Y. Gnanou, Chimie et physico-chimie des polymères, Dunod, Paris, 2002.
- J.M.G. Cowie, Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of modern materials, 2éme Edition, Blackie Academic and Professional, London, 1991.