Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• In the field of chemistry, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in chemistry.
• Help lead and complete a major development project, individually or in teams, related to chemistry.
• Mobilise, articulate and promote the knowledge and skills acquired.
• Manage research, development and innovation within chemistry and/or its applications.
• Understand unprecedented problems in chemistry.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
• Pursue their education and gain additional knowledge and new skills.
• Apply high quality scientific methodology.
• Critically reflect on the impact of chemistry in general and projects to which they particularly contribute.

Learning Outcomes of UE

This course is perfectly in line with the general courses in chemistry and physics of polymers. It demonstrates that macromolecular chemistry can lead directly to the production of materials, the properties of which being tuneable by the addition of appropriate fillers either inorganic, organic or metallic. In addition to the discussion of the main methods investigated for characterizing the physico-mechanical and thermal properties of (composite) polymeric materials, we will review the essential techniques used for producing and processing composite materials, particularly filled polymers. The key-role played by the interfacial adhesion between the two partners - filler and polymer matrix, will be evidenced. Special attention will be drawn on polymerisation filled composites, polymeric nanocomposites and biodegradable polymeric composites.

Content of UE

In addition to the discussion of the main methods investigated for characterizing the physico-mechanical and thermal properties of (composite) polymeric materials, we will review the essential techniques used for producing and processing composite materials, particularly filled polymers. The key-role played by the interfacial adhesion between the two partners - filler and polymer matrix, will be evidenced. Special attention will be drawn on polymerisation filled composites (by filler-supported coordination catalysis), polymeric nanocomposites and biodegradable polymeric composites. I. Composites : definitions et generalities. II. Polymeric composites with micro-particulate fillers. - via melt mechanical blending - role of « polymer/filler » interfacial adhesion - « Polymerization-filled composites » PFC’s : role of polymerization catalysis III. Polymeric composites with nano-particulate fillers. - Layered silicate-based Nanocomposites: • generalities, processing methods and properties • melt blending vs. in situ polymerization techniques - Carbon nanotube-based Nanocomposites • preparation and general properties. • melt blending vs. in situ polymerization techniques

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Oral Examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable