CENG 7120 Thermodynamics of Macromolecules

CENG 7120 Thermodynamics of Macromolecules
Thermodynamics of Macromolecules
Thermodynamics is applied to macromolecules. Fundamentals of the thermodynamics of polymers in solution and in the melt. Topics of polymer self-assembly, polymer-surfactant interactions, and polymer nanocomposites are incorporated in the course. Students will learn methods of characterization of polymer thermodynamics using spectroscopy, microscopy and scattering techniques.
Pre-requistites: 6110 or equivalent.
credit hours: 3