15016 - Current Topics in Polymer Science Modulübersicht

Module Number: 15016
Module Title:Current Topics in Polymer Science
  Aktuelle Themen in der Polymerwissenschaft
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Dr. rer. nat. Reinicke, Stefan
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:

After participating in the module, students will be able to acquire detailed knowledge on current research questions and developments in the field of polymer science, including synthesis, characterization, processing, and application of new polymer types and formulations from review articles and other sources, and to critically evaluate reports in the scientific literature. Students will be able to fully comprehend and reproduce described novel concepts based on available sources and classify them according to their significance for the respective research field. Through the module content, students will acquire comprehensive knowledge of modern synthesis methods and analysis techniques.

Contents:

The following topics will be addressed, among others:

  • Modern Synthesis Methods: Sequence-controlled polymerization; enzyme-catalyzed polymerization; post polymerization modification
  • Stimuli-responsive Polymers: Synthesis, characterization, and application
  • Out-of-equilibrium (Supramolecular) Materials; Adaptive and autonomous systems
  • Protein-Polymer Conjugates: Synthesis and application
  • Polymer Recycling and Microplastics
  • 3D Printing and Biomedical Materials
  • Block Copolymer Self-Assembly
  • Functional Polymer Materials in the context of climate change
Recommended Prerequisites:

Fundamentals in organic chemistry and polymer chemistry, basic knowledge of fundamental polymerization methods and analysis techniques.

Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:

Selected individual publications, review articles, and textbook excerpts.

Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:

Presentation (15 min) of a module topic (50% of the grade) and scientific colloquium (15 min) (50% of the grade).

Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Chemistry: Materials, Engineering and Sustainability / PO 2025
Remarks:None
Module Components:

Lecture and Seminar "Current Topics in Polymer Science"

Components to be offered in the Current Semester: