Material Science II: Polymers

Course: Material Science II: Polymers

This course is part of the joint mechanical engineering bachelor programme in co-operation with the university of Amsterdam (BSc ME VU-UT). It takes place in the first block of the 3^rd semester, contains several lectures (each 1.5 h), tutorials and a written exam at the end of the block.

Basic topics covered:

• Polymers: Thermoplastics, Thermosets and Elastomers
• Crosslinks and Entanglements
• Chain configuration, length and regularity
• Inter- and intramolecular interactions
• Glass and Melt transition temperature
• Molecular weight distribution
• Crystallization
• Viscosity & Viscoelasticity
• Vulcanization
• Entropy elasticity
• Boltzmann and Time-temperature superposition
• Yield stress
• Strain softening and strain hardening
• Compound formulation and mixing process

Examination: Written Exam at the end of the course block

Semester: SEM3 – 1A – Block 1

ECTS-credits: 2

Prior knowledge:

·         SEM1: Material Science I: Metals & Alloys

·         SEM1: Manufacturing I

Contact person(s) and lecturer(s):

·         dr.ir. M. van Drongelen

·         dr. F. Grunert (f.grunert@utwente.nl)

Language of instruction: English

Participating programme: BSc ME VU-UT