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Overview
What you will study
Polymer chemistry is a multidisciplinary science that deals with the chemical synthesis and chemical properties of polymers. The Polymer Chemistry course provided by KTH Royal Institute of Technology covers the challenges and latest developments in producing established thermoplastics and elastomers from renewable sources to obtain sustainable polymeric materials are discussed.
All major synthetic methods are considered: step growth polymerization, chain polymerization including ionic polymerization, radical polymerization, copolymerization, coordination polymerization and ring-opening polymerization. Synthetic reactions on formed polymers are also presented as tools to modify the polymer properties.
Emphasis is placed on how the various synthetic methods are used to control structural features such as molecular weight, branching, crosslinking, and crystallinity.
After completing the course the student should be able to:
- Explain the general reaction course and reaction mechanism for common polymerizations
- Describe and compare the polymerization principles
- Calculate parameters and outcomes of polymerizations
- Evaluate polymerizations from a green chemistry perspective
- Practically perform different types of polymerizations
- Present and evaluate laboratory assignments in writing
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The most important polymerization reactions, focusing on their reaction mechanisms and kinetic aspects. The most common polymerizations include step growth polymerization and chain polymerization (radical, ion, and coordination polymerization).
- Advanced polymerization techniques such as copolymerization, controlled radical polymerization, heterogeneous polymerization and ring-opening polymerization.
- Polymerization principles of bulk, solution, suspension, emulsion, and interface polymerization are discussed and compared.
- The theoretical understanding of detailed experimental procedures and examples of functional materials prepared by the specific method.
- Calculations and predictions of important parameters and outcomes of polymerizations.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
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Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 90
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or in sciences including 50 credits in chemistry or chemical engineering.
- English B/6.
- KF1010 Polymer technology with cellulose technology or KF1040 Polymer technology for the CL programme and three years of studies in chemical science and engineering at bachelor level, or equivalent
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Tuition Fees
Living costs
Stockholm
Sweden
9668 - 17248 SEK / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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