I · IKS
II · Water Chemistry
III · Advanced Materials
IV · Polymers
V · Organic & Spectroscopy
VI · Energy Materials
Module
IV (Four)
Contact Hours
10 Hours
CO Mapped
CO-4
Topics
8 Topics
Pedagogy
T1 · T2
🎯 Course Outcome (CO-4)
Analyze the structure, properties, preparation, and applications of various polymer materials, with emphasis on their industrial significance, biodegradability, and environmental implications.
📋 Lecture Plan
| Lecture | Topic | CO | Teaching Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-1 | Polymers – Classification (natural, synthetic; organic, inorganic) and Nomenclature; Basic concepts: monomer, repeat unit, degree of polymerization ClassificationNomenclature |
CO-4 | Classroom Teaching, PPT |
| L-2 | Addition polymerization – mechanism (free radical, ionic); Examples: polyethylene, PVC, polystyrene Addition PolymerizationFree Radical |
CO-4 | Classroom Teaching, Diagram Analysis |
| L-3 | Condensation polymerization – mechanism and examples; Coordination polymerization (Ziegler-Natta catalysis) CondensationZiegler-Natta |
CO-4 | Classroom Teaching, PPT |
| L-4 | Thermoplastic polymers – definition, properties, examples; Structure-property relationships Thermoplastics |
CO-4 | Classroom Teaching, Discussion |
| L-5 | Thermoset polymers – definition, curing mechanism, properties, examples; Comparison with thermoplastics ThermosetsCuring |
CO-4 | Classroom Teaching, PPT |
| L-6 | Polymer Blends and Composites; Conducting Polymers – polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene and applications Polymer BlendsConducting Polymers |
CO-4 | Classroom Teaching, Seminar |
| L-7 | Biodegradable Polymers – need, types (PLA, PHBV), degradation mechanisms; Environmental implications BiodegradablePLAPHBV |
CO-4 | Classroom Teaching, Discussion |
| L-8 | Preparation, properties and applications of: Teflon (PTFE), Lucite (PMMA), Bakelite (phenol-formaldehyde), Kevlar (aramid fibre) TeflonLuciteBakeliteKevlar |
CO-4 | Classroom Teaching, PPT |
| L-9 | Preparation, properties and applications of: Dacron (polyester), Thiokol (polysulfide rubber), Nylon (Nylon-6, Nylon-6,6), Buna-N, Buna-S DacronNylonBuna-NBuna-S |
CO-4 | Classroom Teaching, PPT |
| L-10 | Environmental impact of polymers on society; Plastic waste management; Module revision and quiz Environmental ImpactRevision |
CO-4 | Discussion, Quiz |
📚 Topics Covered
- Polymers: Classification and Nomenclature
- Polymerization processes: Addition, Condensation, Coordination
- Thermosetting and Thermoplastic Polymers – differences and examples
- Polymer Blends and Composites
- Conducting Polymers and their applications
- Biodegradable Polymers
- Preparation, properties, and industrial applications of: Teflon, Lucite, Bakelite, Kevlar, Dacron, Thiokol, Nylon, Buna-N, Buna-S
- Environmental impact of polymers on society
📖 Suggested Readings
- Rattan, S. – Engineering Chemistry, Arihant Publication
- Jain & Jain – Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Rai & Sons
- Dara, S.S. – A Textbook of Engineering Chemistry, S. Chand
- Seymour, R.B. & Carraher Jr., C.E. – Polymer Chemistry: An Introduction, Marcel Dekker