Polymer Chemistry And Engineering

Host University

University of Virginia

Semester

Fall 2024

Course Number

CHE 6449-600

CRN

19594

Credits

3

Discipline

Chemical and Life Science Engineering

Instructor

Kyle Lampe

Times and Days

Asynchronous

Course Information

Analyzes the mechanisms and kinetics of various polymerization reactions; relations between the molecular structure and polymer properties, and how these properties can be influenced by the polymerization process; fundamental concepts of polymer solution and melt rheology. Applications to polymer processing operations, such as extrusion, molding, and fiber spinning.

Prerequisites

CHE 3321 or instructor permission.