After successful completion of the course, students are able to describe the structure and properties of standard plastics, to list their typical applications as engineering plastics, films, fibers and coatings, to explain polymer processing methods, to analyse polymer composite materials as well as to identify the most important polymer additives.

Structure and properties of industrial important thermoplastic polymers, crosslinked polymers and elastomers with respect to their applications as engineering plastics, films, fibres and coatings. Selected high performance polymers. Formulation of plastics(polymer additives), Polymer processing methods (extrusion, injection molding etc.) polymer composite materials. Testing of polymers (mechanical, thermal, electrical properties), use of polymers in various industrial fields such as mechanical engineering, construction technique, automotives, electrotechnology, electronics, medical science, coating technology etc.

Theory and practical examples of chemical and technological aspects of standard plastics, their processing and common plastic additives

oral exam at the end of the term or further along the line on appointment. Estimated duration: 30 minutes

Handbook of Polymer Synthesis, Characterization, and Processing

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118480793

Ullmanns Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry:

Plastics, General Survey, 1. Definition, Molecular Structure and Properties

Plastics, General Survey, 2. Production of Polymers and Plastics

Polyethylene

Polypropylene

Polystyrene and Styrene Copolymers

Poly(Vinyl Chloride)

Plastics, Additives

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Vorkenntnisse aus dem Bereich der organischen Chemie und chemischer Technologie organischer Stoffe sind notwendig.