Characterization of Polymers, Elastomers and Composites

ABOUT THE COURSE: Introductory module will encompass the fundamentals on molecular and mesoscale organization of polymers and composites. The course embodies chemical analysis, identification of polymers, additives, elastomers and composites as per Indian and International standards. Spectroscopic techniques including IR, UV, NMR theory, principle and applications to polymers, elastomers, blends, composites and additives will be deliberated. Thermal analysis techniques including TGA, DSC, DMA, DETA will be elaborated in light of life prediction, degradation kinetics, thermal parameters as well for reverse engineering. Application of X-Ray diffraction techniques WAXS and SAXS will be covered. Surface characterization e.g. XPS, SIMS and Mass Spectroscopy will be covered. A detailed application of microscopy including optical, SEM, TEM and AFM will be elaborated along with case studies.INTENDED AUDIENCE: 3rd and 4th year UG, 1st and 2nd Year PG/PhD students studying in Polymer Science and Technology/ Rubber Technology/ Plastic Engineering Science and Technology/ Industrial Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Metallurgical and Materials Engineering/ Materials Science/ Ceramic Science and Technologyl Nanotechnology and Personals from various R&Ds of Indian Industries having the prerequisites as mentioned below.PREREQUISITES: For students: High school knowledge in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics are required. For R&D personals: UG or PG degree(s) in any of the mentioned subjects as mentioned earlierINDUSTRY SUPPORT: Tata Steel R&D, Reliance, Tata Chemicals,IRMRA, CEAT Tyres, JK Tyres, Apollo Tyres, TATA Jamshedpur, Asian Paints, Pidilite Industries, Michelin Tyre, ALP Overseas, BKT, Ralson, Himadri Chemicals, Philips Carbon, Birla Carbon, Madhu Silica, Evonik, Momentive, Saint Gobains, Allied defense laboratories of Govt. of India

Week 1: Introduction of structure-property-process correlation of polymer, elastomer and composites -1.Week 2: Introduction of structure-property-process correlation of polymer, elastomer and composites -2.Week 3: Identification by chemical techniques with reference to Indian or International standards.Week 4: Introduction of UV-Vis and Infrared spectroscopy for polymers, elastomer and composites.Week 5: Application of infrared spectroscopy for blends, modification of polymers, compatibilization, coupling, etc.Week 6: Photoacoustic spectroscopy with special reference to surface to bulk characterization.Week 7: NMR spectroscopy — principles and fundamentals. Application of NMR in polymer, elastomer and composites.Week 8: Thermal analysis techniques and applications in polymer, elastomer, and composites.Week 9: XPS and SIMS and its relevance with respect to polymer, elastomer, and composites.Week 10: Introduction to microscopy (Optical, AFM) with special reference to electron microscopy (SEM, FESEM, and HRTEM).Week 11: Application of microscopy in polymer, elastomer and composites.Week 12: Real life application of the techniques for research and development and quality control.