Course detail

Macromolecular Chemistry

FSI-TOMAcad. year: 2024/2025

Macromolecular chemistry and its place in polymer sciences. Structure and nomenclature of polymers. Basic definitions and relations, conditions of macromolecule formation. Polymerization reactions. Overview of basic industrial polymers, their properties and applications. Natural polymers, functions, and applications. Nanostructured polymers and composites and their use in practice.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

RNDr. Michaela Šimšíková, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Entry knowledge

General and Physical Chemistry, General Physics and Thermodynamics.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Maximum number of 100 points.
1. Written test, max 60 points: written test from lectures (end of semester).
2. Seminar work, max 40 points: seminar paper on assigned topic.

Preparation of seminar paper on assigned topic and its presentation.

Aims

The subject makes students familiar with principles of macromolecular chemistry in frames suitable for studying some engineering disciplines, e.g. nanotechnology. The goal of the subject is seen in explaining basic properties of macromolecular compounds, technologies of production, and processing of important polymers as well as their applications in materials engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and cosmetics.
The course makes easy orientation of students at a choice of diploma project. Getting basic knowledge in the field of macromolecular compounds will enable them to improve their understanding new technological processes applicable in development of modern materials.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BILLMEYER F.W.Jr.: Textbookof Polymer Science, J.WileySons, New York 2004, ISBN 9780471031963. (EN)
DUCHÁČEK V.: Polymery - výroba, vlastnosti, zpracování, použití. 2. vyd. Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze, Praha 2006. ISBN 80-7080-617-6. (CS)
KUČERA, M.: Makromolekulární chemie. Synthesa molekul. VUTIUM, Brno 1999, ISBN 80-214-1330-1. (CS)
KUČERA M.: Mechanismus a kinetika polymerací. Academia Praha 1984. ISBN 21-074-84. (CS)
KUČERA M.: Vznik makromolekul I. Obecné poznatky o zákonitostech tvorby polymerů, VUTIUM, Brno 2003, ISBN 80-214-2127-4. (CS)
KUŘITKA I., SLOBODIAN P., SAHA N.: Recyklace a zneškodňování tuhých odpadů. Skripta UTB Zlín, 2006, ISBN 8073184907. (CS)
MLEZIVA J., ŠŇUPÁREK J.: Polymery – výroba, struktura, vlastnosti a použití. 2. přepracované vydání. Sobotáles Praha 2000. ISBN 80-85920-72-7. (CS)
PROKOPOVÁ I.: Makromolekulární chemie, učební text VŠCHT, 2004, 2007, ISBN 978-80-7080-662-3. (CS)
STEVENS M.P.: Polymer Chemistry. An Introduction. Oxford University Press, Inc., New York 1999, ISBN 0-19-512444-8. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-FIN-P Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme C-AKR-P Lifelong learning

    specialization CZS , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

RNDr. Michaela Šimšíková, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Subject and development of macromolecular chemistry and its place in polymer science. The principle, significance, and history of polymers. Basic definitions, conditions of macromolecule formation (1 - 3).

Structure of macromolecules - constitution, configuration, and conformation of macromolecules, nomenclature of polymers. Division and properties of polymers (4 - 7).

Classification of polyreactions – stepwise polyreactions (polycondensation, polyaddition), chain polyreactions (radical polymerization, copolymerization, ionic polymerization), other polymerization methods, technique of polymerization (8 - 13).

Degradation and aging of polymers, methods of protection (14 - 15).

Important industrial polymers: technology of production, properties, and applications (16 - 17).

Natural macromolecules, bioanalogous and biocompatible polymers, polymers in medicine, cosmetics, and pharmacy, biomimetic macromolecules. Enzymatic synthesis of biopolymers, biocompatibility, toxicity - characterization and testing of materials in vitro and in vivo (18 - 22).

Nanostructured polymers and composites. Their use in practice. Nanoparticles from natural biopolymers (micelles, liposomes, polysaccharides) (23 - 26).

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

RNDr. Michaela Šimšíková, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Important industrial polymers: technology of production, properties, and applications.

Natural macromolecules, bioanalogous and biocompatible polymers, polymers in medicine, cosmetics, and pharmacy, biomimetic macromolecules. Enzymatic synthesis of biopolymers, biocompatibility, toxicity - characterization and testing of materials in vitro and in vivo.

Nanostructured polymers and composites. Their use in practice. Nanoparticles from natural biopolymers (micelles, liposomes, polysaccharides).

Plastic recycling and dispose of plastic waste.