UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BOE311BOE411

Polymer Science and Technology

L-T-P3-1-0 Credits4 Session2023-24 TypeTheory
Appears in 78 semesters · 39 branches

B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Cyber Security · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Cyber Security · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Data Science · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Data Science · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Plastic Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Plastic Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Food Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Food Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Textile Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Textile Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Handloom & Textile Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Handloom & Textile Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Carpet & Textile Technology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Carpet & Textile Technology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Bioinformatics · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Bioinformatics · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411) · B.Tech Agricultural Engineering · Sem 3 (Open Elective, code BOE311) · B.Tech Agricultural Engineering · Sem 4 (Open Elective, code BOE411)

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Syllabus

5 units · 40 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1

8 hrs

Introduction, Chemistry of Polymer Synthesis, Classification, Functionality, Tacticity, Crystallinity in Polymers and its Effect on Properties of Polymers, Concepts of Average Molecular Weight in Polymers, Polymer Reaction Kinetics, Physical Properties, Factors Affecting Strength.

Unit2

Unit 2

8 hrs

Effect of Structure on Properties of Polymers, Organic Polymers, Step Growth and Chain Growth Polymerization and its Mechanism, Coordination Polymerization, Copolymerization.

Unit3

Unit 3

8 hrs

Polymer Processing, Injection, Moulding, Blow Moulding, Compression Moulding, Introduction to High Performance Polymers and Polymer Composites.

Unit4

Unit 4

8 hrs

Preparation, Properties and Technical Applications of Thermoplastic (PVC, PVA, PTEE), Thermostats (PF, UF, MF) and Elastomers (SBR, Nitril Rubber, Butyl Rubber, Polychloroprene), Vulcanization of Rubber and its advantages, Biopolymers and Degradation of Polymers.

Unit5

Unit 5

8 hrs

Epoxy Resins, Silicones, Application of Polymer in Space, Ocean, Electronics, Medical, Agriculture, Automobile, Sports and Building Construction.

Course Objectives1 points
  • To provide fundamental and applied knowledge of polymers and their synthesis, manufacturing, processing, characterization and applications of polymers in space, oceans, electronics, agriculture, automobile, sports and building constructions.
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Understand the concept of polymer synthesis, Functionality, Crystallinity, Calculation of average molecular weight, reaction kinetics, physical properties and factors affecting the strength of polymers.K4
  2. CO2Understand the properties of polymers, types and mechanism of polymerization.K3
  3. CO3Understand and apply the various processing and manufacturing techniques, high performance polymer and polymer composites.K3
  4. CO4Understand the preparation, properties and technical applications of polymers.K3
  5. CO5Understand the applications of different polymeric materials in current scenario of development.K3

Text Books

  1. Polymer Science, Wiley & Sons, 3rd Edition, By Billmeyer, F.W. Jr. ISBN: 978-8126511105 (2007).
  2. Fundamentals of Polymers, McGraw Hill By Kumar, A., Gupta, R. K. ISBN: 0-8247-0867-9 (2003).
  3. Polymer Science and Technology, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall By Joel R Fried, ISBN: 978-0- 13-703955-5, (2014).
  4. Polymer Science and Technology, 1st Edition, CRC Press Inc By Robert O Ebewele, ISBN: 978-0849389399 (2000).
  5. Polymer Science and Technology, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, By Ghosh Premamoy, ISBN: 978-0070707047 (2011).

Reference Books

  1. Principles of Polymer Processing, 2nd Edition, Wiley Interscience, Tadmo, Z; Gogos, C.G., ISBN: 0-471-38770-3 (2006).
  2. Polymer Science and Engineering, Prentice Hall of India, Williams, D. J., ISBN: 978-0136856368 (1971).
  3. Handbook of Polymer Science and Technology, 1st Volume, 1st Edition, CBS Publication By Ferry MH, ISBN: 978- 8123911328 (2012).

Official AKTU syllabus

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