98879 - LABORATORIO DI MATERIALI POLIMERICI

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will have acquired practical laboratory skills in the characterization of certain industrially relevant polymers. Specifically, they will have learned techniques for thermal and mechanical characterization of polymeric materials.

Course contents

Laboratory experiences on different classes of polymers: thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers. Preparation and characterization of the obtained materials using various techniques such as thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, and stress-strain testing. The aim is to demonstrate structure–property and composition correlations.

Readings/Bibliography

The use of lecture notes and the educational materials provided by the professor will be essential. Additional readings for further exploration are:

Tecniche di Caratterizzazione dei Polimeri a cura di S. Vicini, E. Princi – (2013) – Edizioni Nuova Cultura

Teaching methods

The practical exercises will be conducted at the laboratories of the Polymer Science and Biomaterials research group and at CILDIC. The class will be divided into groups of 4-5 students who will collaboratively conduct the exercises under the supervision of the professor. In-class exercises will be carried out during which the students will analyze the results of TGA, DSC, DMTA, and stress-strain analyses, using dedicated free software as well. Local companies will be invited by the professor to hold seminars.

Assessment methods

The assessment of learning takes place through the evaluation of reports presented by the students on specific case studies provided by the professor.

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

Presentation of the lesson topics through PC-based video projections. Handouts of the presented topics will be made available in electronic format on https://virtuale.unibo.it/ .

Office hours

See the website of Chiara Gualandi