KF2140 Polymer Physics
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree in engineering or in sciences including 75 credits in chemistry or chemical engineering, English B/6.
Conformation and configuration. Molecular weight and its determination. The behavior of polymers in solution. Blends and multicomponent systems. Crosslinked polymers and rubber elasticity. Amorphous state and glass transition. Morphology and crystalline state. Modeling and simulation of polymers. Sustainability of materials. Degradation of polymers.
After passing the course the student should be able to:
- Explain concepts and solve problems connected to polymer physics
- Describe the behavior of polymers based on their structure and physical state
- Perform laboratory work to characterize polymers by experimental techniques and basic computer simulations
- Present and evaluate laboratory work in written and orally
- Reflect over the sustainability of materials
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