MOL-42106 Polymeric Materials, 5 cr
Person responsible
Johanna Lahti, Sanna Siljander
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| MOL-42106 2017-01 | 1 - 2 |
Johanna Lahti Sanna Siljander |
Learning Outcomes
After finishing the course, the student knows and is able to define the most important thermoplastic, thermosetting and natural polymers and elastomers as well as their structure, properties and applications (product examples). Student can explain how the polymeric materials can be modified to reach desired properties. In addition the student knows how the polymeric materials may be recycled and re-used.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Structures, properties and applications of polymeric materials | Examples of products and processing methods | Biopolymers |
| 2. | Copolymerization, blending and additives | ||
| 3. | Testing methods of polymeric materials | ||
| 4. | Recycling and re-use | Biodegradation, compostability |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| MOL-11240 Polymeerifysiikka | Advisable | |
| MOL-12230 Polymeeripohjaisten materiaalien valmistusmenetelmät | Advisable |
Correspondence of content
There is no equivalence with any other courses