- Docente: Chiara Gualandi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: CHIM/04
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Photochemistry and Molecular Materials (cod. 9074)
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from Sep 19, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student has acquired the knowledge for the comprehension of the structure-property correlations in polymeric materials to achieve stimuli responsiveness and the knowledge of the most important classes of polymeric materials used for energy storage, energy conversion and for advanced applications.
Course contents
- Polymer composite and nanocomposites: basic definitions, types of matrix, fillers, filler distribution and geometry, lightweight materials for energy saving
- Conductive polymers and composites: type of polymers and fillers conductive mechanism, synthesis and properties
- Radiation shielding: materials, mechanism of shielding
- Polymers in energy storage devices: separators, binders, polyelectrolytes
- Semiconductive polymers
- Piezoelectric polymers and composites for energy harvesting: type of polymers and properties
- Shape-memory polymers
- Mechanochromic polymers
Readings/Bibliography
The lesson's notes will be fundamental.
Power point presentations shown during lessons will be availablein Virtuale.
Book chapters and review papers provided during the course.Teaching methods
Room lectures with the aid of projector.
Assessment methods
Learning assessment is based on an oral examination at the end of the course. The oral examination will last around 40 minutes and aims at evaluating the theoretical knowledge acquired during the course, the possession of a correct technical language and the understanding of the covered topics.
Failing grade: significant gaps in the course content; serious deficiencies in basic polymer knowledge, inappropriate language, and lack of orientation within the topics covered in the course.
Passing grade: barely appropriate language, poor argumentative skills, and minimal knowledge of the exam topics.
Good evaluations require at least a good memorized knowledge of the subject, and at least a fair ability to summarize and perform structured analysis, using correct technical language.
Excellent evaluations: in addition to competence, the ability to apply it is required; a clear and comprehensive understanding of the topics, strong argumentative skills, and mastery of broad and specific technical language.
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.
Teaching tools
PC, projector.
Office hours
See the website of Chiara Gualandi