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M1 Master Physico-Chimie des Matériaux - UE 1.4 Chimie des Polymères
This course will discuss the basic principles of polymer synthesis and give an overview of the different methods that are used in polymer synthesis. The objective of the course is to obtain an advanced understanding of the fundamental concepts of polymer synthesis and to become familiar with the modern methods of polymer synthesis that allow the preparation of tailor-made polymer materials. The course will demonstrate how parameters, which determine polymer structure and properties, such as polymer molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, topology and microstructure can be controlled by proper choice of polymerization method and optimization of reaction conditions.
Definitions, types of polyreactions, comparison chain and step-growth, constitution of polymers, homo- and copolymers, networks, configuration and conformation of polymers, contour length, coil formation, mobility in polymers, glass temperature, rubber elasticity, polymer Characterization (Mass spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography, viscosimetry).
ESIL - Organics Materials
This 3-year course prepares high level engineers, specialized in surface treatments and materials forming. This course will explore the interaction of light with molecules and the chemical and physical changes that result. Emphasis will be placed on modern applications of photochemistry in the areas of synthesis, mechanistic studies, medicine, and materials science. They develop skills in advanced materials for opto and microelectronics, according to the option they choose in the final year of study.
Surveys the synthesis/preparation, characterization, and applications of glasses, metals, semiconductors and conductors, and polymers.
CHI5 - Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Lecture and practice of separation methods like gas and high performance liquid chromatography. Topics to be discussed include size exclusion chromatography, affinity chromatography, thin layer chromatography, supercritical fluid chromatography, electrophoresis.of spectroscopic transitions and their applications in structural elucidations and quantitative analysis. Topics include ultraviolet/visible, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry
CHI13 - Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics
Rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions, treatment of data, steady state, prediction of rate constants and activation barriers. Introduction to catalysis. Catalysis by solvents, metals, acids, enzymes
CHI4 - Structures and properties of matter
Atomic Structure
Identify the major components of the nuclear atom (protons, neutrons and electrons) and explain how they interact.
Using Bohr’s model of the atom interpret changes (emission/absorption) in electron
energies in the hydrogen atom corresponding to the emission transitions between
quantum levels.
Write the electron configurations for elements Periodicity
Explain the relationship of an element’s position on the periodic table to its atomic
number and mass.
Use the periodic table to identify metals, nonmetals, metalloids, families (groups),
periods, valence electrons, and reactivity with other elements in the table.
Relate the position of an element on the periodic table to its electron configuration.
Identify trends on the periodic table (ionization energy, electronegativity, electron
affinity, and relative size of atoms and ions).
Chemical Bonding
Explain how atoms combine to form compounds through both the ionic and covalent bonding.
Draw Lewis dot structures for simple molecules.
Relate electronegativity and ionization energy to the type of bonding an element is likely to undergo.
Predict the shape of simple molecules and their polarity.
Identify the types of intermolecular forces present based on molecular geometry and polarity.
Predict chemical formulas based on the number of valence electrons.
Name and write the chemical formulas for simple ionic and molecular compounds, including those that contain common polyatomic ions.
The second part of this course deals with discussion of crystals and lattices, symmetry, crystal systems and geometry, x-ray diffraction …
CHI17 - An Introduction to Scientific Research - «Travaux d'Etudes et de Recherche»
Guided and supervised students through various labs with their own projet.
CHI8 – Organic Chemistry
A study of all aspects of fundamental organic chemistry, including nomenclature, chemical and physical properties, reactions and syntheses of the major classes of organic compounds.