Spring 2027

Polymer Coatings and Adhesives

An introduction to polymer coatings and adhesives focusing on the underlying polymer science and chemistry, covering film formation, adhesion, characterization, and formulation design.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Explain the purpose of additives included in various paints and coatings systems.

  • Design a formulation for an appropriate system for a given type of paint or coating.

  • Design a hypothetical smart coating system.

  • Apply materials requirements to different applications of adhesives.

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Prerequisites

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Graduate/professional standing or declared in Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing

    • Graduate/professional standing
    • declared in Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing
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EPD 638

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  • Any of
    • Graduate/professional standing
    • declared in Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Film formation, adhesion mechanisms, material characterization, application techniques, and additives in formulations.

Skills

  • Understanding polymer science and chemistry underlying coatings and adhesives, including the role of additives in formulations.
  • Designing formulations for paint/coating systems and conceptualizing smart coating systems.
  • Applying materials requirements to diverse adhesive applications.

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