Course detail

Physical chemistry of macromolecule systems

FCH-MCO_FCMAcad. year: 2011/2012

Kinetic properties of disperse systems. Viscosity of disperse systems. Elastic diffusion of light, quasi-elastic diffusion of light. Macromolecular systems, equivalent chain, persistent length of chain, domain of macromolecule cluster. Thermodynamics of polymer solutions, combinatory entropy and enthalpy of mixing, etc. Dilluted polymer solutions, Flory-Fox equation, hydrodynamic properties of polymer solutions, Macromolecular gels, Ionogenic gels, Cross-linked gels.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Martin Chytil, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry (ÚFSCH)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will obtain the theoretical knowledge of polymer physics and physical chemistry of macromolecular systems.

Prerequisites

physical chemistry

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Written exam

Course curriculum

1. Kinetic properties of disperse systems. Viscosity of disperse systems. 2. Elastic diffusion of light, 3. quasi-elastic diffusion of light. 4. Macromolecular systems, equivalent chain, persistent length of chain, 5. Domain of macromolecule cluster. 6. Thermodynamics of polymer solutions, combinatory entropy and enthalpy of mixing, etc., 7. Dilluted polymer solutions, 8. Flory-Fox equation, hydrodynamic properties of polymer solutions, 9. Macromolecular gels, 10. Ionogenic gels, 11. Cross.linked gels.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course Physical Chemistry of Macromolecular systems is to explain kinetic properties of disperse systems, thermodynamics of polymer solutions and their applications in technologies and other fields.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

none

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Pouchlý J.: Fyzikální chemie makromolekulárních a koloidních soustav. VŠCHT Praha, Praha 1998. (CS)

Recommended reading

Doi M.: Introduction to Polymer Physic. Clarendon Press, Oxford 1996. (CS)
Gedde U. W.: Polymer Physics. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht 1995. (CS)
Holzmüller W., Altenburg K.: Fyzika polymerů. SNTL Praha, Praha 1966. (CS)
Meissner B., Zilvar V.: Fyzika polymerů. SNTL/ALFA, Praha 1987. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_SCH Master's

    branch NPCO_SCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme NKCP_SCH Master's

    branch NKCO_SCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Martin Chytil, Ph.D.

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Martin Chytil, Ph.D.