Techniques for Polymer and Soft Matter Characterization

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Basic concepts and practical aspects in analysis of macromolecules and colloids, including spectroscopic analysis of chemical composition, determination of molecular weights and measurements of dynamics; presentation of various types of material characterization using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in transmission and in attenuated total reflection mode; introduction and comparison of the application of scattering techniques, such as small angle X-ray scattering, neutron scattering and light scattering for analysis of soft materials; introduction to basic techniques of thermomechanical characterization of soft materials; emphasis on practical aspects in selection and use of specific characterization techniques. Prerequisites: MSEN 603 ; graduate classification or approval of instructor.