CHEM 533 - Polymer Chemistry

Units: 2

Introduces the basics of polymer synthesis. Traditional polymerization techniques, such as free-radical, anionic chain, and step-growth polymerization, as well as newer methods of polymer synthesis will be discussed. Preparation of advanced block, star and brush copolymers, semi-conducting and biodegradable polymers, and the fundamentals of structure and physical properties of polymers, and methods of characterization will also be covered.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 202L with a minimum grade of C (2.0), or classified graduate standing.