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Program of research leading to M.Sc. degree, arranged between student and a faculty member. Students register to this course in all semesters starting from the beginning of their second semester while the research program or write-up of thesis is in progress. (F&S)

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Polymerization and Copolymerization. Characterization of Polymers. Bulk and solution properties of polymers. Manufacturing methods, properties and uses of commodity plastics, elastomers and fibers. Some specialty polymers and their uses. (F)

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Experiments on the synthesis, Characterization of polymers. Polymer compounding and processing. Project studies. (S)

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Single chain conformation, polymer melts, solution, gelation, segregation. Dynamics of chains, entanglement effects. Self-consistent field and random phase approximation. Renormalization group and fractal concepts. (R)

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Chemical and physical structure of polymers, main physical and physico-chemical properties of polymers and their relation to structure, morphology-property relationships for homopolymers, heterogeneous and composite systems, kinetics of crystallization, mechanical and transport properties of polymeric materials with industrial applications. (S).

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Vector-tensor algebra. Shell balances for momentum, energy and mass transport. Polymer melt rheology. Non-Newtonian and viscoelastic flows of polymeric materials. Heat transfer and diffusion in macromolecular media. Development of velocity, temperature and concentration profiles in macromolecular media. (R)

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Design criteria of plastics processing equipment, dies, molds and plasticating screws. Modelling and analysis of particulate solids handling, change of state and melt pumping. Polymer melt flow in channels and cavities. Extrusion, injection molding, blow molding calendering, thermoforming, composites processing and secondary operations, welding, adhesion, fastening, decoration and machining of plastics. (R)

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Composites with continuous and discontinuous reinforcement. Theories of reinforcement. Rheological and mechanical properties. Methods of blending blends. Structure-property relations in blends. The role of additives in plastics processing and plastic products. Modifiers for processing, mechanical, optical, surface and aging characteristics. (R)

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Characterization techniques for polymers and other related materials, Thermal analysis (differential scanning calorimeter, thermo-gravimetric analyzer, differential thermal analyzer, dilatometer.) Particle size measurement using laser diffraction and photon correlation spectroscopy, and zeta potential measurement. Rheological characterization techniques (rheological models, capillary viscometer, rheometer, dynamic mechanical analyzer.) Mechanical testing of polymeric materials (tensile testing, compression testing, bending testing (3 point and 4 point), creep test, impact test, hardness testing (nano, micro and macro). X-ray diffraction.

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Introduction to the scientific research and ethical behavior. Conducting literature review and preparing an annotate bibliography. Ethical behavior in research process. Publication Ethics. Presantation of research results.

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This seminar consists of meetings among the department staff, invited guests and graduate students to discuss recent developments in Polymer Science and Technology. Each M.Sc. student is requested to prepare a seminar covering the literature survey completed and a brief outline of the research planned. (F&S)

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This seminar consists of meetings among the department staff, invited guests and graduate students to discuss recent developments in polymer Science and Technology. Each MSc student is requested to prepare a seminar preferably before the final stage of writing, covering the research results collected. (F&S)

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Program of research leading to Ph.D. degree, arranged between student and a faculty member. Students register to this course in all semesters starting from the beginning of their second semester while the research program or write-up of thesis is in progress (F&S)

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This seminar consists of meetings among the department staff, invited guests and graduate students to discuss recent developments in Polymer Science and Technology. Each Ph.D student is requested to prepare a seminar covering the literature survey completed and a brief outline of the research planned. (F&S).

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This seminar consists of meetings among the department staff, invited guests and graduate students to discuss recent developments in Polymer Science and Technology. Each Ph.D. student is requested to prepare a seminar preferably before the final stage of writing, covering the research results collected. (F&S)

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A comprehensive course on synthesis of polymers. Mechanistic approach to the synthesis of polymers via different methods, radical, anionic, cationic, metathesis polymerization,will be covered. Moreoveri the reactions of polymers will be examined.

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This course is constructed from seminars that will be organised by Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences. The seminars will cover technical, cultural, social and educational issues to prepare the graduate students following the PhD programs.

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