Macromolecular Chemistry (FSI-TOM)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: RNDr. Michaela Šimšíková, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚFI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The subject makes students familiar with principles of macromolecular chemistry in frames suitable for studying some engineering disciplines, e.g. nanotechnology. The goal of the subject is seen in explaining basic properties of macromolecular compounds, technologies of production, and processing of important polymers as well as their applications in materials engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and cosmetics.
Learning outcomes and competences:
The course makes easy orientation of students at a choice of diploma project. Getting basic knowledge in the field of macromolecular compounds will enable them to improve their understanding new technological processes applicable in development of modern materials.
Prerequisites:
General and Physical Chemistry, General Physics and Thermodynamics.
Course contents:
Macromolecular chemistry and its place in polymer sciences. Structure and nomenclature of polymers. Basic definitions and relations, conditions of macromolecule formation. Polymerization reactions. Overview of basic industrial polymers, their properties and applications. Natural polymers, functions, and applications. Nanostructured polymers and composites and their use in practice.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Teaching is supplemented by exercises focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Maximum number of 100 points.
1. Written test, max 60 points: written test from lectures (end of semester).
2. Seminar work, max 40 points: seminar paper on assigned topic.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Preparation of seminar paper on assigned topic and its presentation.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture Subject and development of macromolecular chemistry and its place in polymer science. The principle, significance, and history of polymers. Basic definitions, conditions of macromolecule formation (1 - 3).

Structure of macromolecules - constitution, configuration, and conformation of macromolecules, nomenclature of polymers. Division and properties of polymers (4 - 7).

Classification of polyreactions – stepwise polyreactions (polycondensation, polyaddition), chain polyreactions (radical polymerization, copolymerization, ionic polymerization), other polymerization methods, technique of polymerization (8 - 13).

Degradation and aging of polymers, methods of protection (14 - 15).

Important industrial polymers: technology of production, properties, and applications (16 - 17).

Natural macromolecules, bioanalogous and biocompatible polymers, polymers in medicine, cosmetics, and pharmacy, biomimetic macromolecules. Enzymatic synthesis of biopolymers, biocompatibility, toxicity - characterization and testing of materials in vitro and in vivo (18 - 22).

Nanostructured polymers and composites. Their use in practice. Nanoparticles from natural biopolymers (micelles, liposomes, polysaccharides) (23 - 26).
    Exercise Important industrial polymers: technology of production, properties, and applications.

Natural macromolecules, bioanalogous and biocompatible polymers, polymers in medicine, cosmetics, and pharmacy, biomimetic macromolecules. Enzymatic synthesis of biopolymers, biocompatibility, toxicity - characterization and testing of materials in vitro and in vivo.

Nanostructured polymers and composites. Their use in practice. Nanoparticles from natural biopolymers (micelles, liposomes, polysaccharides).

Plastic recycling and dispose of plastic waste.
Literature - fundamental:
1. PROKOPOVÁ I.: Makromolekulární chemie, učební text VŠCHT, 2004, 2007, ISBN 978-80-7080-662-3.
2. KUČERA, M.: Makromolekulární chemie. Synthesa molekul. VUTIUM, Brno 1999, ISBN 80-214-1330-1.
3. KUČERA M.: Vznik makromolekul I. Obecné poznatky o zákonitostech tvorby polymerů, VUTIUM, Brno 2003, ISBN 80-214-2127-4.
4. KUČERA M.: Mechanismus a kinetika polymerací. Academia Praha 1984. ISBN 21-074-84.
5. MLEZIVA J., ŠŇUPÁREK J.: Polymery – výroba, struktura, vlastnosti a použití. 2. přepracované vydání. Sobotáles Praha 2000. ISBN 80-85920-72-7.
6. DUCHÁČEK V.: Polymery - výroba, vlastnosti, zpracování, použití. 2. vyd. Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze, Praha 2006. ISBN 80-7080-617-6.
6. BILLMEYER F.W.Jr.: Textbookof Polymer Science, J.WileySons, New York 2004, ISBN 9780471031963.
7. STEVENS M.P.: Polymer Chemistry. An Introduction. Oxford University Press, Inc., New York 1999, ISBN 0-19-512444-8.
8. KUŘITKA I., SLOBODIAN P., SAHA N.: Recyklace a zneškodňování tuhých odpadů. Skripta UTB Zlín, 2006, ISBN 8073184907.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-FIN-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 6 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W