MES 475/575 Advances in Processing and Nanoengineering of Polymers

Credits: (2-0) 2

The course will begin with an overview of the basic principles of polymer rheology and structure formation. It will then review recent examples from the scientific literature in which concepts and theories of rheological behavior and structure formation at multiple length scales have been further developed and/or applied to the processing of polymers and composites with advanced functional and multifunctional properties. Special attention will be paid to research related to processing challenges in the formation of polymer nanocomposites, nanofibers and hierarchical composite structures. As part of this course, students will be expected to develop skills in reviewing and critically assessing the scientific literature, and in developing research strategies based on current state of knowledge.

Prerequisites: CHEM 114 /CHEM 114L or MES 604 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in MES 575 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MES 475. This course is cross listed with CBE 475/575 and NANO 475/575.

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