Subject Code: CY7L004	Subject Name: Advanced Polymer Chemistry	L-T-P: 3-0-0	Credit: 3
Prerequisite(s): Nil
Introductory concepts, definition, common system chemistry and classification of polymers, synthetic and natural polymers, types of polymerization, natural and synthetic rubbers, fibers. Polymer Characterization: molecular weight studies and molecular weight distribution, polydispersive index, determination of molecular weight of polymers. Polymer behavior, crystalline and thermal behavior, Glass transition temperature, factor influencing glass transition. Various polymerization techniques, Thermodynamics aspect of Polymerization, Stereo Chemistry and mechanism of polymerization. Relevant aspects of physical properties of polymer systems, rheological properties, polymer processing, processing techniques i.e. molding, casting, extrusion and, calendaring techniques. Polymer degradation and stabilization, biological degradation of polymers. Polymers & environments, environmental pollution by polymers. Text/ Reference Books:  Billmeyer F. W. Text book of Polymer Science, Johns Wiley and sons Publication. Cambell I. M. Introduction to synthetic polymer, Oxford university. Nicolson J. W. The chemistry of polymers, RSC publishing. Bahadur P. and Sastry N. V. Principles of Polymer Science, Norosa Publication.