Course detail

Microscopy and morphology of polymers

FCH-DCO_MMPAcad. year: 2011/2012

Objective of the course is to illustrate microscopical techniques to study supermolecular structures of polymers (visible-light microscopy, electron transmission and scanning microscopy), and acquaint with morphology of polymers and polymeric systems. Morphology topics are crystals from diluted and concentrated solutions, crystallisation from melts, results of non-equilibrium processes on the morphology formations, and supermolecular structures in polymer blends and composites with polymer matrix. Attention is paid also to the relation of the polymer structure with their properties, and to the modifications of morphology to obtain desired end-use properties. Other techniques for morphology analysis are mentioned as well.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

Microscopy of Polymers
Visible-light microscopy
Transmission electron microscopy
Scanning electron microscopy
Other microscopical techniques
Preparation techniques

Morphology of Polymers
Krystalinita
Polymer single crystals - crystallisation from diluted solutions
Crystallisation from concentrated solutions and from melt - spherulites
Textures from crystallisation in non-equilibrium conditions (shish-kebab crystals, row nucleation, transcrystallinity)
Crystallisation kinetics
Block copolymers and polymer blends
Composites with polymer matrix

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Not applicable.

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

A.E.Woodward: Understanding polymer morphology, , 0 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DPCP_MCH Doctoral

    branch DPCO_MCH , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme DKCP_MCH Doctoral

    branch DKCO_MCH , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

0 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer