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Polymer Technology

Code:

MEBQ011

Sigla:

TP

Áreas Científicas
Classificação	Área Científica
OFICIAL	Engenharia Química e Industrial

Ocorrência: 2022/2023 - 2S

Ativa?	Yes
Unidade Responsável:	Departamento de Engenharia Química e Biológica
Curso/CE Responsável:	Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering

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

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 the synthesis 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

Not applicable.

Modo de trabalho

Presencial

Programa

1. Introduction to the polymer chemistry. Natural macromolecules and synthetic polymers. Most important polymer 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: biopolymers, colloids and membranes.

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

Not applicable.

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%).

2. Evaluation by final exam:
In the 1st or 2nd seasons (100%).

In cases considered convenient, an oral assessment can be carried out for all students with a rating higher than 9.5. In this situation, the final classification will be the oral exam.