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Polymers Concepts , Properties, Uses & Sustainability: Part 1

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Why enroll

A polymer course can be beneficial for a wide range of individuals, from those seeking career advancement to those simply wanting to learn more about these versatile materials. Here's why you might consider enrolling:

Career & Industry Benefits:

  • Job Opportunities:

Polymer technology is a rapidly growing field with opportunities in various industries, including petroleum, petrochemicals, and manufacturing. 

  • Versatility:

Polymers are used in countless applications, from packaging to medical devices, making a polymer education applicable to a diverse range of careers. 

  • Industry Demand:

The demand for professionals with knowledge of polymer science and engineering is high, especially in companies working on sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing. 

Career Advancement:

A polymer course can enhance your resume and help you advance in your current career or transition into a related field. 

Is this course for you?

You should take this if

  • You work in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare or Oil & Gas Upstream
  • You're a Chemical & Process / Metallurgy & Material Science professional
  • You have 3+ years of hands-on experience in this field
  • You prefer self-paced learning you can revisit

You should skip if

  • You're new to this field with no prior experience
  • You need a different specialisation outside Chemical & Process
  • You need live interaction with an instructor

Course details

A polymer course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of polymers, their synthesis, properties, processing, and applications. Specifically, courses often focus on basic polymer science concepts, molecular weight and distribution, polymerization techniques, and characterization methods. These courses also cover the relationship between polymer structure and properties, as well as various applications in different industries. 

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Prof: Abhijit P. Deshpande,

Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras.

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Key topics covered

Polymers:

  • Why are Polymers so Common?

  • Polymers | Molecular Structure

  • Process | Structure | Property |

  • Biopolymers

  • Polymer weight and Distribution

  • Polymerization

  • Macromolecular Nature

  • Renewable Sources for Polymers

  • Polymerization / Depolymerization

  • States of Interest

  • Application Based Terms

  • Reuse and Repurpose

  • Molecular Conformations

  • Mobility and Flexibility

  • Polyelectrolytes

  • Structures in Biopolymers

  • Amorphous and Crystalline States Part1 and Part 2

  • Orientation

  • Interactions

  • Kinetics of Crystallization

  • Glass Transition | Part 1 and Part 2

  • States in Environment

  • Liquid Crystalline Polymers

  • Copolymers Part 1 and Part 2

  • Blends Part 1 and Part 2

  • Microstructures in Polymers

  • Composites

  • Stress Strain Response

  • Additives for Polymeric Systems

  • Blends / Composites in Recycling

  • Physical / Chemical Crosslinking

  • Mechanical Properties | Part I and Part 2

  • Physical & Chemical Aging

  • Solutions | Properties

Course content

The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

39 lectures15 hr 31 min
  1. Why are Polymers so Common? | Polymers Concepts , Properties, Uses & Sustainability
    19 min
  2. Polymers | Molecular Structure | Polymers Concepts , Properties, Uses & Sustainability
    32 min
  3. Process | Structure | Property |
    25 min
  4. Biopolymers
    47 min
  5. Polymer weight and Distribution
    38 min
  6. Polymerisation
    21 min
  7. Macromolecular Nature
    30 min
  8. Renewable Sources for Polymers
    30 min
  9. Polymerization / Depolymerization
    22 min
  10. States of Interest
    31 min
  11. Application Based Terms
    20 min
  12. Reuse and Repurpose
    18 min
  13. Molecular Conformations
    29 min
  14. Mobility and Flexibility
    35 min
  15. Polyelectrolyets
    21 min
  16. Structures in Biopolymers
    18 min
  17. Amorphous and Crystalline States
    21 min
  18. Amorphous and Crystalline States | Part 2
    16 min
  19. Orientation
    22 min
  20. Interactions
    22 min
  21. Kinetics of Crystallization
    29 min
  22. Glass Transition | Part 1
    31 min
  23. Glass Transition | Part 2
    28 min
  24. States in Environment
    21 min
  25. Liquid Crystalline Polymers
    22 min
  26. Copolymers Part 1
    16 min
  27. Copolymers Part 2
    18 min
  28. Blends Part 1
    20 min
  29. Blends Part 2
    21 min
  30. Microstructures in Polymers
    21 min
  31. Composites
    24 min
  32. Stress Strain Response
    15 min
  33. Additives for Polymeric Systems
    25 min
  34. Blends / Composites in Recycling
    19 min
  35. Physical / Chemical Crosslinking
    28 min
  36. Mechanical Properties | Part I
    15 min
  37. Mechanical Properties | Part II
    15 min
  38. Physical & Chemical Aging
    23 min
  39. Solutions | Properties
    23 min

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A: A: That’s the straight mix: 0.65×0.999 + 0.35×0.855. B: Weight and volume fraction aren’t interchangeable here. C: There’s no step change at 60%; that’s hand-waving. D: Free volume isn’t an input to this basic density check.

A: A: PSV controls pressure, not gas diffusion trapped in elastomer. B: Adiabatic heating isn’t addressed here, but it’s not tied to depressurization. C: Chemical swelling is a materials selection issue, not the scenario described. D: Bolt relaxation is mechanical and unrelated to rapid gas release.

A: A: Dashed inner line is the common shorthand for internal lining. B: Tracing and insulation have external symbols and notes. C: Double containment is drawn as two concentric pipes. D: Hoses are shown with break symbols, not inner lines.