Introduction: Classification of polymers Natural and synthetic; Thermoplastic and Thermosetting. Functionality Degree of polymerization. Types and mechanism of polymerization: Addition (Free Radical, cationic and anionic); condensation and copolymerization. Properties of polymers: Tg, Tacticity, Molecular weight weight average, number average and polydispersity index. Techniques of polymerization: Bulk, emulsion, solution and suspension. Preparation, properties and uses of Nylon 6,6, and Epoxy resin.
Photochemistry: Laws of photochemistry - GrotthussDraper law, StarkEinstein law and Lambert- Beer Law. Quantum efficiency determination- Photo processes - Internal Conversion, Inter-system crossing, Fluorescence, Phosphorescence, Chemiluminescence and Photo-sensitization. Spectroscopy: Electromagnetic spectrum - Absorption of radiation Electronic, Vibrational and rotational transitions. UV-visible and IR spectroscopy principles, instrumentation (Block diagram only).
Photochemistry: Laws of photochemistry - GrotthussDraper law, StarkEinstein law and Lambert- Beer Law. Quantum efficiency determination- Photo processes - Internal Conversion, Inter-system crossing, Fluorescence, Phosphorescence, Chemiluminescence and Photo-sensitization. Spectroscopy: Electromagnetic spectrum - Absorption of radiation Electronic, Vibrational and rotational transitions. UV-visible and IR spectroscopy principles, instrumentation (Block diagram only).
Phase rule: Introduction, definition of terms with examples, One Component System- water system - Reduced phase rule - Two Component Systems- classification lead-silver system, zinc-magnesium system. Alloys: Introduction- Definition- Properties of alloys- Significance of alloying, Functions and effect of alloying elements- Ferrous alloys- Nichrome and Stainless steel heat treatment of steel; Non-ferrous alloys brass and bronze.
Basics - distinction between molecules, nanoparticles and bulk materials; size-dependent properties. nanoparticles: nano cluster, nano rod, nanotube(CNT) and nanowire. Synthesis: precipitation, thermolysis, hydrothermal, solvothermal, electrodeposition, chemical vapour deposition, laser ablation; Properties and applications
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