MAT6103 Polymer Materials Science and Engineering

Aims/Description: The aim of the module is to demonstrate the relationship between chemical structure, molecular organisation, microstructure and physical properties of polymers in the solid state, to draw parallels between synthetic polymers and biopolymers, to introduce the types of high-strength high-modulus polymers, their processing, properties and application, and to introduce liquid crystals and LC polymers.

Staff Contact: ZENG XIANGBING

Assessment: Formal Exam

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