Polymer Technology
Áreas Científicas |
Classificação |
Área Científica |
OFICIAL |
Engenharia Química e Industrial |
Ocorrência: 2018/2019 - 2S
Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos
Sigla |
Nº de Estudantes |
Plano de Estudos |
Anos Curriculares |
Créditos UCN |
Créditos ECTS |
Horas de Contacto |
Horas Totais |
MEBQ |
17 |
Study Plan |
1 |
- |
5 |
30 |
135 |
Docência - Responsabilidades
Língua de trabalho
Portuguese - Suitable for English-speaking students
Objetivos
Learning goals: to know and understand the chemistry of polymers and the main industrial methods for thesynthesis and production of these materials; to learn how to characterize polymers, not only at physical-chemical level, but also the mechanical and rheological properties of these materials; to learn about polymer processing techniques and the main industrial applications of these materials.Resultados de aprendizagem e competências
With this curricular unit, students are intended to acquire both knowledge and practical skills in polymer science and technology,so that they can select the best method for producing a particular polymer,choose the right characterization techniques or even select the best technologies for processing a polymer. Thus, in addition to a formal written evaluation, a mini-project is also proposed, to assure that students also acquire the above mentioned skills.Modo de trabalho
Presencial
Pré-requisitos (conhecimentos prévios) e co-requisitos (conhecimentos simultâneos)
Basic organic chemistry and analýtical chemistry knowledge would be helpful
.Programa
1.Introduction to the polymer chemistry. Natural macromolecules and synthetic polymers. Most importantpolymer families. Structure, branching and cross-linking.
2.Polymerization methods and techniques (both classical and modern).
3.Physical-chemical characterization of polymers. Molecular weight, chemical structure, morphology.Thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties.
4.Technologies for processing and transforming polymers.
5.Industrial applications of polymers. Novel applications.Bibliografia Obrigatória
J. Cowie, V. Arrighi; Polymers Chemical and Physics of Modern Materials, CRC Press, 2007
Bibliografia Complementar
G. Odian; Principles of Polymerization, Wiley Interscience, 2004
P.C. Hiemenz, T.P. Lodge; Polymer Chemistry, CRC Press, 2007
M.P.Stevens; Polymer Chemistry –An Introduction, Oxford UniversityPress, 1999
Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem
The TP component of this course is to be lectured using slides, solving problems and presenting case studies. Students will additionally develop a mini-project to complement class room training.Palavras Chave
Physical sciences > Chemistry
Technological sciences > Engineering > Chemical engineering
Tipo de avaliação
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Componentes de Avaliação
Designation |
Peso (%) |
Teste |
60,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
40,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Componentes de Ocupação
Designation |
Tempo (Horas) |
Estudo autónomo |
65,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
30,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
40,00 |
Total: |
135,00 |
Obtenção de frequência
-
Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final
Two evaluation processes are possible:
1. Continuous evaluation:
-Two tests (representing 30% each) and a written report of the mini-project (40%).
The minimum classification in each test is 8.0. However, the average of the two tests should be higher than 9.5.
2. Evaluation by final exam:
In the 1st or 2nd seasons (100%).Provas e trabalhos especiais
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Trabalho de estágio/projeto
-
Avaliação especial (TE, DA, ...)
-
Melhoria de classificação
The improvement of the classification obtained in continuous evaluation can be accomplished by a written exam.
Observações
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