Thermodynamics, Microstructure, and Characterization of Polymers

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The properties of individual polymer chains will be studied and characterized, including theoretical and experimental techniques pertaining to the characterization of polymeric microstructure. This course develops fundamental understanding of microstructures and chain conformations of polymers. Polymer synthesis, including step-growth and chain polymerizations. The kinetics of polymerization will be considered along with the thermodynamics of polymer solutions and blends.