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Polymers Concepts , Properties, Uses & Sustainability: Part 1

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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. 

Source NPTEL

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

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