高分子材料与应用（英文版） Chapter 1 Introduction.pptVIP

Polymers and Their Application 双语课：高分子材料与应用 Overview Course deals with polymeric materials and their applications including: Introduction to polymeric materials Plastics Fibers Elastomers Adhesives and coatings Functional polymers Motivations Why should we study polymers? Versatile and inexpensive materials for manufacturing Increasing demand for ‘designer materials’ Biopolymers (biomaterials) the future of Materials Science Why should we study this course? Building a bridge between polymer theories and material application Bilingual teaching will help you develop your English reading comprehensions Course objectives Develop an understanding of the different types of polymeric materials, along with their benefits and limitations in use. Learn about the polymer chemistry for each type of polymer. Understand how polymers are manufactured and how structures affect properties of polymers. Gain basic knowledge about the design of polymeric products. 教学方法与成绩评定 Try to establish a new lecturing style A cooperative and active course. Enough class discussion. One term project at the end of semester. Grade determination 10% class performance. 20% case study, oral presentation. 70% final exam. Resources for study Giant Molecules, 2nd Edition, Charles E. Carraher, Jr., John Wiley Sons, Introduction to Polymers, R.J.Young and P.A.Lovell Fundamentals of Polymer Science, P. Painter and M. Coleman Polymer Science and Technology, 2nd ed, Joel F. Fried, 化学工业出版社，2005 Handbook of Plastics, Elastomers, and Composites, 3rd ed. C. A. Harper 高分子材料基础，张留成等，化学工业出版社 塑料材料的选用，王文广，化学工业出版社 1/2005/12a/Course/Index.htm, 高分子材料及应用 -- 四川大学精品课程网站 Google, Baidu… Chapter 1 Introduction to polymers Contents What are polymers? The history of polymers Classification of polymers Basic structure and properties of polymers Applications of polymeric materials What are polymers? The word ‘polymer’ comes from the Greek words poly (meaning ‘many’) and meros (meaning ‘parts’). A polymer is a subs