The aim of the course is to illustrate the methodologies of synthesis and characterization, structural and functional, of polymers having programmed functionalities
frontal teaching
Overview of polymer structures; constitutional, configurational and conformational analysis; correlation structure-properties
Overview on Classical and Living Radical Polymerization
Overview on Cationic and Anionic Polymerization
Polymerization via metathesis reactions
Structural and chemical-physical characterization of polymers
Molecular- Imprinting Polymers
Biodegradable polymers
Conductive polymers
Stimuli Responsive Polymers
Self-repairing polymers
Electroluminescent polymers
Polymers Actuators
Polymers for molecular recognition
Preparation of functional polymers by melt-mix processes
- lecture notes (available in the UNICT studium platform)
- Intelligent Macromolecules for Smart Devices From Materials Synthesis to Device Applications Authors: Dai, Liming - Springer
- Scientific Publications