POLYMERIC MATERIALS

EPD 636

Introduction to the chemistry and physics of polymeric materials. Concepts of polymer synthesis as well as physical properties are introduced, including molecular weight, chain conformation, step growth and chain growth kinetics, basic rheology and viscoelasticity as well as glass transition and crystallinity.

MS&E 456

Quantitative description of electronic, optical, and magnetic structure-property relationships of materials. Strategies for the development of new materials and introduction to applications of these materials.

CHEM 654

Polymer classification, synthesis, and molecular architecture; solid state structure and characterization; glassy state and glass transition; polymer rheology in solids and gels; transport, dielectric and optical properties.

MS&E 756

Prepares graduate students for research in electronic materials and related areas by examining (1) how does the physical structure of a material affect its electronic structure and properties: and (2) state-of-the-art advance electronic materials. Topics include: molecular and organic semiconductors; carbon nanomaterials (nanotubes, nanoribbons and graphene); advances in conventional bulk zinc-blende and wurtzite semiconductors; polycrystalline, amorphous, and disordered materials; state-of-the-art high- low-k dielectrics; and up-and-coming and next-generation materials. Knowledge of solid state physics [such asPHYSICS 551orM S & E 456] required.

MS&E 521

This course is directed at graduate and advanced undergraduates with focused interest in polymeric materials. Basic principles of compatibility between macromolecules and small molecules, physical chemistry of blends and concepts in phase separation, and selected topics on materials design using self-assembly concepts.