M. TECH(POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)

Course No

Subjects L T P CP Prerequisite

1ST SEM TPT-1001 Polymer Material Technology – I 4 0 0 4 TPT-1003 Polymer Processing Technology 3 0 0 3 TPT-1005 Polymer Physics 3 0 0 3

Breadth paper 3 0 0 3 Elective – I 3 0 0 3 Laboratories TPT-1002 Polymer Science Laboratory-I 0 0 3 2 TPT-1004 Polymer Processing Laboratory 0 0 3 2 20 2ND SEM TPT-2001 Polymer Characterization and

Testing 3 0 0 3

TPT-2003 Polymer Blends and Alloys 3 0 0 3 TPT-2005 Polymer Material Technology – II 4 0 0 4 Breadth paper 3 0 0 3 Elective – II 3 0 0 3 Laboratories TPT-2002 Polymer Science Laboratory-II 0 0 3 2 TPT-2004 Polymer Technology Laboratory 0 0 3 2 20 3RD SEM TPT-3004 Thesis (Part – I) 0 0 0 15 15 4TH SEM TPT-3004 Thesis (Part – II) 0 0 0 20 20 Total 75

Elective-I [3-0-0]

TPT-1007 Advanced Polymer Chemistry TPT-1009 Polymeric Biomaterial

TPT-1011 Polymerization Reactor Engineering

TPT-1013 Elastomer Technology

TPT-1015 Environment and Plastics

TPT-1017 Engineering Plastics

TPT-1019 Surface Coating and Paint Technology

TPT-1021Principles of Polymer Technology (Compulsory for Students from Non-Polymer

Background)

Elective-II [3-0-0] TPT- 2007 Nanoscience and Technology

TPT- 2009 Polymer Composite

TPT- 2011 Computer aided Material Design

TPT- 2013 Membrane Science and Technology

TPT- 2015 Polymer Process Engineering

TPT- 2017 Electroactive Polymer

TPT- 2019 Fibre Science and Technology

SEMESTER‐I 

TPT-1001 Polymer Material Technology-I

Module 1: Relation-ship between polymer structure with chemical composition, molecular weight, flexibility, mechanical properties, thermal properties, electrical, optical, chemical, acoustic properties, chemical reactivity, aging and weathering, diffusion, permeability, toxicity, inter molecular & super-molecular structure, dielectric constant, power factor, transition in polymer system, glass transition, melting temperature, brittle temperature, cross linking & its effects, effect of polarity & rigid or flexible group on properties & application of polymer (8) Module 2: Molecular wt. & Molecular wt. distribution of polymer Determination of Molecular weight by viscometry, osmometry, light scattering, GPC, end group analysis & sedimentation method etc. Glass transition temp, Determination of glass transition temperature. (6) Module 3: Additives for Plastics: Definition, classification, mechanism of action, method of incorporation: fillers, plasticizer, stabilizer, (antioxidants/antiozonants). (4) Module 4: Colorants: pigments and dyes, mould releasing agents, cross linking agents, blowing agents, antistatic agents, biocides, coupling agents, flame retardants, antiblock agents, Nucleating agents, toughening agent, flow promoters, slip additives, extenders, antistatic agents, concept of Material selection. (8) Module 5: Polymer Degradation: Thermal Degradation, De-polymerisation, Mechanochemical Degradation, Aging or Oxidative Degradation, Photodegradation, Mechanism and Kinetics of Degradation. (5) Module 6: Manufacturing process of Polyolefin: LDPE, HDPE, XLPE, UHMHDPE, chlorinated PE, LLDPE, PP-flow sheet & process alternatives, processing application, major engineering problems & economics, manufacturers in India, catalyst used. (7) Module 7: Manufacturing process of PS, PVC, PVOH, PTFE-flow sheet & process alternatives, processing application, major engineering problems & economics, manufacturers in India, catalyst used. (7) Books:

1. Brydson J.A., Plastics Materials: 3rd ed., Butter Worth, Woburn 1975. 2. George T. Austin, Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries, McGraw Hill, Vthed.,

1984. 3. Billmeyer F.W. Text book of Polymer Science: 3rd ed., Willey Inter Science 1984. 4. Ferdinand Rodriguez, Principles of Polymer system: Taylor & Francis, IVth ed.,

1996 5. J.T.Lutz Jr., R.F.Grossman, Polymer Modifiers and Additives, Mercel Dekker

Inc, 2001.

TPT-1003 Polymer Processing Technology

Module 1: Extrusion Process: general outline of screw theory, geometry of screw, The standard extruder screw and modification, pipe, tube, wire coating and sheet extrusion. Extrusion of rubber. (10) Module 2: Injection moulding process: Machine construction details, Shrinkage in injection moulding, Orientation arising in moulding, Injection moulding of thermosetting plastics. Troubleshooting in injection moulding. (10) Module 3: Blow moulding: Extusion and Injection Blow moulding, Stretch blow moulding, Wall thickness and Parison thickness relationship, coextrution blow moulding. (5) Module 4: Thermoforming, Rotomoulding, (6) Module 5: Compression moulding, Processing of polymer composites: Open and close mould process. Filament winding, Vacuum bag moulding, DMC, SMC, Reaction Injection moulding, Resin transfer moulding, Pultrusion. (5) Module 6: Foams and foam processes: Foam processes, Expandable polystyrene foam, RIM foam moulding, Design guideline for integral foam. (5) Module 7: Compounding, Mixing-dispersive and distributing. Dry blending, Principle of melt mixing, batch and continuous mixing process. (5)

Books : 1. Plastics Extrusion Technology, Friedhelm Hensen, IInd edition, Hanser/Gardner

Publication, 1997. 2. Plastics: Product Design and Process Engineering, Belofsky, H., Hanser

Publication, 1995. 3. Rotational MouldingTechnology, Roy Crawford and J.L.Throne, William Andrew

publishing, 2002 4. Thermoforming, J.L.Throne, Hanser, 1987 5. Principles of Polymer Processing, Tadmor, Z and Gogos, C.G., John Wiley and

Sons, 1982.

TPT-1005 Polymer Physics

Module-1: A single ideal chain; mean-square end-to-end distance, radius of gyration. Gaussian chain. freely jointed chain. worm-like chain, stretching and confinement, structure factor, excluded volume, solvent quality, theta-temperature. Polymer solutions: Flory-Huggins Theory, osmotic pressure. (5) Module-2: Polymer solutions: scaling laws for good solvents, concentration fluctuation

and correlation length. Polymer solutions: Size of a polymer in semi-dilute solutions, poor solvents and phase separation, fractionation. (5) Module-3: Measurements of polymer sizes in solution: osmotic pressure, light scattering,

intrinsic viscosity, size-exclusion chromatography. Polymer melts / concentrated solutions, SANS studies of chain dimensions and of correlation hole. Polyelectrolytes. (7) Module-4: Debye-Huckle theory, Donnan equilibrium. Rubber elasticity; gels. Polymer-

polymer thermodynamics: phase behavior of polymer blends; stability and metastability. Dynamics of polymeric liquids: phenomenology and constitutive equations, Maxwell model. Rouse theory: equations of motion, normal modes, time-temperature superposition. (7) Module-5: Diffusion & viscoelasticity, experimental tests of Rouse theory. Zimm theory: hydrodynamic interactions, free-draining and non-draining limits, pre-averaging approximation, experimental tests. Reptation theory: tube model; primitive chain, reptation dynamics. The glass transition; free volume theory. End-teethered chains: polymer brushes, self-assembly and order-disorder transitions of di-block copolymers. Liquid crystalline polymers, polymer crystallization. (7)

Module-6: Linear Viscoelasticity: Boltzmann Superposition Principle, Empirical models for linear viscoelasticity, Relaxation Spectrum, Dynamic Response, Time temperature superposition, Polymeric Yield and Ductility. (7) Module-7: Measurement of viscosity: Rotational and sliding surface viscometer, capillary & slit rheometers - sources of error and their corrections. Rheooptics & molecular orientation. Effects of Molecular structure on Rheological properties. Rheology of multi phase systems, Reacting systems, liquid crystal polymer (7)

Books:

1. Text Book of Physical Chemistry ; S. Glasstone, Mc millan and Co. 1962, New Delhi, 2nd Ed. 1962

2. Introduction to Physical Polymer Science, L.H. Sperlings, John Wiley and Sons. New York, 3rd Ed. 2001.

3. Melt Rheology and its role in Plastic Processing, John F. Dealy & Kurt F. Wissburn, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1999.

4. Viscoelastic Properties of Polymers, John D. Ferry, IIIrd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1980.

ELECTIVE‐I 

TPT-1007 Advanced Polymer Chemistry Module 1: Polymer Structure, nomenclature of chain growth & step growth polymer, Classification of Polymerization reaction, Initiator chemistry (Azo compound, peroxide, carbonate). (5) Module 2: Free radical chain growth polymerization process, kinetics of free radical polymerization. Metal alkyl initiator, photo chemical initiator, Initiation of polymerization with radio active sources & electron beams, Allylic polymerization, polymerization of complexes with Lewis acids, steric control in free radical polymerization. (7) Module 3:Living polymerization, Atom transfer polymerization chemistry of Ionic chain growth polymerization Two and one electron transposition initiation reaction, pseudo cationic & Isomerisation polymerization. (6) Module 4:Anionic polymerization of olefins, coordinated anionic polymerization, polymerization of aldehydes polymerization of ketones & Isocyanates, copolymerisation by ionic mechanism, olefinic metathesis, configurational statistics and propagation mechanism in chain growth polymerization (7) Module 5:Chemistry and kinetics of ring opening polymerization, polymerization of oxirane, oxetanes, tetrahydrofuran, cyclic acetals, lactones, lactams. Spontaneous alternating zwitterions copolymerization. (7) Module 6:Mechanism and kinetics of step growth polymerization, dendrimers and hyperbranched polymer, reaction in polymer (addition, rearrangement, substitution, elimination), block and graft copolymer (8) Module 7:In-situ and solid state polymerization, classical and statistical thermodynamics, configuration and conformation of isolated polymer chain, thermodynamics of polymer solution and melt. (5) Books :1. Organic Chemistry: I.L. Finar, 6th edition, Vol 1 & 2, 1973. 2. Principles of Polymer Chemistry: A. Rave, 2nd edition, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2000. 3. Principles of Polymerisation, George Odian, IIIrd edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1991.

TPT-1009 Polymeric Biomaterial

Module 1: Biomaterials-Definition classification, Applications. Biological material and Biomaterials. Implant and transplant. Advantages and disadvantages of various biomaterials. Comparison with natural tissue replacement materials. (5) Module 2: Structure-property relationship of polymeric (Natural-protein, polysaccharides etc and synthetic-polyolefins, Acrylics, celluloses epoxy, Fluoro polymers, Vinyl polymers, polyurethanes, silicones, hydrogels etc.), and non-polymeric (Metals, ceramics, and composites) Biomaterials. Structure property relationship of mineralized and non mineralized tissues (bone, teeth, skin, ligament, tendon, cartilage etc.) (10) Module 3: Bio compatibility and blood compatibility, Bio-ethics. Invitro and invivo test for biocompatibility and blood compatibility. Modification to enhance biocompatibility - Copolymerization, blending, surface treatments (Coating, heparinization, grafting etc). (6) Module 4: Bioactive, Bioresorbable, Biodegradable, Superabsorbent, Biostable and porous tissue ingrowth implant materials. Sterilization of implants. Deterioration of polymer properties. (4) Module 5: Soft tissue replacement - Extra corporeal, intracorporeal devices, sutures, surgical tapes, adhesives, percutanious devices, heart assist device, artificial skin, maxillofacial organs, kidney, eye. (8) Module 6: Hard tissue replacement - various joints, fracture fixation devices, dental implants. Bone implant fixation problems and steps to mitigate them. (6) Module 7: Drug delivery system, Polymeric medication, Disposable in Health care, Packaging. (6) Books:

1. Polymeric Biomaterial. S. Dumitriu, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1993. 2. Biomaterial science, B. Ratner, Elsvier Academic Press, New York, 2004.

TPT-1011 Polymerization Reactor Engineering  Module 1:Engineering Principles applied to the analysis and design of Polymerization process. Kinetic analysis and molecular weight distribution of linear polymerization processes (Condensation and addition polymerization). Kinetic analysis and molecular weight distribution of non-linear polymerization processes (Condensation and addition polymerization) (5) Module 2:Copolymerization kinetics, copolymer molecular weight distribution (MWD), copolymer composition distribution (CCD) & copolymer sequence distribution (CSD) (6) Module 3:Polymerization techniques: mass, solution, suspension and emulsion. Particle size distribution (suspension and emulsion polymerization) (6) Module 4:Ideal polymerization reactors: Batch & semi batch reactor, CSTR and PFR. Molecular weight distributions (qualitative and quantitative analysis) in CSTR and PER for addition and condensation polymerization (8) Module 5:Heat and mass transfer, reactor dynamics, reactor stability, flow around agitator and mixing effects on polymerization. (5) Module 6:Optimization of polymerization reactors: poly(methylmethacrylate), poly(vinyl chloride), poly(ethylene terephthalate) and Nylon 6 (using Pontrygon maximum principle and Genetic Algorithm) (5) Module 7: Case studies of industrial polymerization reactors: poly(vinyl chloride), polystyrene, poly(ethylene terephthalate), Nylon 6 and Nylon 66. (5) Books:

1. Polymerization Process Modeling, N. A. Dotson, R. Galvan, R. L. Laurence and M. Tirrell, VCH Pub., Inc., 1996.

2. Reaction Engineering of Step Growth Polymerization, S. K. Gupta and Anil Kumar, Plenum Press, 1987.

3. Fundamentals of Polymer Science and Engineering, Anil Kumar and R. P. Gupta, McGraw Hill, 1998.

4. Principles of Polymer System, F. Rodriguez, Taylor and Francis, 4th Ed. 1996. 5. Control of Polymerization Reactors, F. J. Schork, P. B. Deshpande and K. W. Lefew, Marcel

Dekker, 1993. 6. Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design, K. B. Bishop and G. F. Froment, 2nd Ed.,1990, Wiley. 7. Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, H. S. Foglar, 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall of India, 2000. 8. Chemical Reactor Design and Operation, K. R. Westerterp, W.P.M. van Swaaji and A.A.C.M.

Beanackers, Wiley, 1984. 9. Chemical Reaction Engineering, 0 Levenspiel, Wiley, 3rd Ed., 1999. 10. Process Optimization, W. H. Ray 1. Szekeley, 1st Ed., Wiley, 1973. 11. Optimization: Principle and Practice, Kalynmoy Deb, Prentice Hall of India, 1st Ed., 1995. Multi-

objective Optimization using Evolutionary Algo~ithms, Kalyanmoy Deb, Wiley, 2002.

TPT-1013 Elastomer Technology

Module 1: History and growth of rubber technology, general consideration of diene polymers, natural and synthetic rubber lattices, composition, stability, gelation, preparation of dry rubber from natural rubber latex, types and grades of rubber. Physics of raw vulcanised rubber – Entangled rubber elasticity, linear viscoelasticity of rubber (6) Module 2: Natural rubber - Chemical structure, auto oxidation and other reactions, blending with other polymers, compounding, vulcanisation. (5) Module 3: Chemistry and technology of synthetic rubbers -poly isoprene, SBR, nitrile, polybutadiene, polychloroprene, EVA, EPDM, Butyl rubber, poly sulfide rubbers, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, silicone rubber, thermoplastic elastomers. (10) Module 4:Rubber compounding and vulcanization principle and mechanism, Mastication, mixing and compounding. Additives - fillers, accelerators, activators, antioxidants, antiozonants, sulfur etc. Theory and technology of reinforcement. (6) Module 5: Use of textiles as reinforcing materials. Mechanism and practice of sulfur vulcanization and nonsulfur, vulcanization (peroxide, metaloxides and other special curing systems). (6) Module 6: Rubber Processing Machineries - Mills, Mixers, Extruders, Calendars, Compression, Injection moulding. (5) Module 7: Manufacturing of Dipped goods from latex, latex foam, Latex thread, latex treated coir.Rubber coated fabrics, Rubber footwear technology. Using textile, leather, PVC. Extruded rubber profile. Hose technology, conveyor & V- Belt., Rubber coveredrolls, metal rubber bonding. Application of thermoplastic elastomer, reverse engineering in rubber industries. Technology & manufacture of automatic rubber compounds, rubber cables, synthetic Elastomer in industrial application. Tyre technology Compounding & processing technology (7) Books: 1. Rubber Technology and Manufacture : Blow C.M. 2nd Edn. Numbers Butterworth London, 1982. 2. Dr. Werner Hoffmann. Rubber Technology Handbook, Hanser Publication, NY, 1996. 3. Rubber Technology, Morton, M., N.Y. Vannostrand Reinhold Company, 1973, IInd Ed. 4. Polymer Physics , Rubinstein,M, Colby R.H. Oxford University press , 2003.

TPT-1015 Environment and Plastics Module 1: Waste statistics. Legislation and economic of plastic recycling. Waste management. Land filling. Few case studies on life cycle analysis: Household plastics packaging (PE, PP, PVC), PET bottles, tyres. (8) Module 2: Pretreatment of polymer waste: Classification, washing drying, size reduction, special cleaning techniques, sorting techniques. Mechanical Recycling: Filtration system Additives blends technology in recycling problem encountered in extrusion, extrusion blow moulding, injection moulding of recyclates. Press processing of homogeneous recyclates. (8) Module 3: Commercial recycling plants. Machineries for plastic recycling. Properties and application of recyclates PE, PP, PS EPS, PVC, PET, Polyamides Polyurethanes, FRP, Commingled plastics waste. (8) Module 4: Feed stock recycling: Degradative Extrusion, Pyrolytic techniques, Hydrogenation, Gasification, Reduction in Blast Furnace, Depolymerization of polyamides, PMMA, solvolytical process for PET, Polyamides, polyoxymethylene.(5) Module 5: Energy recovery from plastic waste in waste incineration plant. Waste Rubber Recycling. (8) Module 6: Pollution control in petroleum Refining and petrochemical Industries. (4) Module 7: Toxicity of plastics: Commodity plastics, toxicity of additives used in plastics Industrial hygiene, Toxicity due to plastics combustion, rules and regulation of plastic toxicity. (4) Books:

1. Bandrup, Dr. J. Ed. Recycling of plastics” Carl Hanser Verlag 1995.

2. Polymer Recycling, Jhon Scheirs, John Wiley and Sons, 1998

3. Raymond D. Harbison Ed. “ Hamilton & Hardy’s Industrial Toxicology” 5th edition. Mosby Publisher, 1998.

4. Rene Lefaux: “Practical Toxicology of Plastics”, CRC press, Cleveland, Ohio 1968.

TPT-1017 Engineering Plastics

Module 1: Polyamides -aliphatic polyamides-nylon 6,nylon 11,nylon 7,nylons 46,66,69,610,612-structure and properties of aliphatic polyamides, additives, processing, application, commercial grades, modified nylons Polyimides-modified polyimides- polyamide-imides- polyetherimides-elastomeric polyimides 7 Module 2: Polyacetals- Synthesis of of acetal resins,structure and properties, processing, additives-acetal-alloys-application of homo and copolymers-elastomeric acetals-Oxetane polymers 6 Module 3: Polysulfones, polyphenylene sulfides–PPS,PPSO -structure and properties, processing, application and blends with other polymers 5 Module 4: Poly phenylene oxides, polyetherketones- PPO ,PEK,PEEK- structure and properties, processing, application and copolymers,blends 5 Module 5: Polyesters-Unsaturated Polyesters-curing system, production, commercial grades, structure and properties, water extended polyesters, fibre reinforced composites, moulding compositions and processing, fibre and film forming polyesters PET, PBT and copolyesters-liquid crystalline polyesters-application 6 Module 6: Polymers for high temperature resistance-Flourine containing polymers, inorganic polymers, poly p-phenylene, ladder and spiro polymers, coordination polymers 6 Module 7: Polycarbonates-synthesis through ester exchange-structure and property relation, commercial grades-processing characteristics-application of polycarbonate alloys and homo-polymers-commercial copolymers 5 Books:

1. Plastics Materials: Brydson J.A., ih Edn., Butter worth, 2. The Role of Additives in Plastics, Mascia,L, : Edward Arnold, 1974. 3. Functional Monomers and polymers Kiichi Jakenioto, Raphael M, Ottenbrites,

Mikhiaru kamachi : Marcel Dekker. 4. Engineering Polymers: Dyson R.W., Blackie, 1990.

Selecting Thermoplastics for Engineering Applications., MacDermott,C.P., and Shenoy A.V., Marcel Dekker, 1997.

TPT-1019 Surface Coating and Paints Technology Module 1: Introduction. Types of surface coatings- Lacquer, Paint, Varnish, Enamel Film forming coating materials: Reactive polymers, Non-reactive polymers. (5) Module 2: Pigments and Extenders: Fundamentals, Inorganic pigments, Organic pigments and extenders. Solvents, Thinners and Diluents: Principles of solvent, thinners and diluents selection with respect to application properties. Toxicity and Environment Pollution. Formulation methodology. (5) Module 3: Additives for paints: Fundamentals, Anti corrosive, Pigment enhances, Anti foams, Anti settling agents, Anti skinning agents, Container corrosion inhibitors, Anti gassing additives, Dispersion aids, Driers. (6) Module 4: Theory of coating materials: Immersion and wetting of the pigment, Deagglomeration, Dispersion, stabilization, Depletion flocculation, Rate of flocculation, Adsorption. Particle size and its distribution. (8) Module 5: Industrial paint making processes: Formulation techniques, Methods of dispersion and Machineries. Experimental methods on paint rheology. Quality control of dispersion and storage. Surface preparations and paint applications: Fundamentals. Surface treatment of steels, Aluminium, Polymers and Plastics. Paint applications. (7) Module 6: Characterisation of coating, structural, surface properties and morphological properties of coating, Mechanical properties of surface coatings: Hardness test, Flexibility test, Impact test, Bend test, Scratch test, Adhesion, Accelerated weathering, Chemical resistance test. Quality control of finished product: Fundamentals, Quality control tests (Gloss, Opacity, Colour etc.). (7) Module 7: Industrial Coatings: Formulation and methodology (Appliance finishes, automotive finishes, Coil coatings, Can coatings, Marine coatings, Air-craft finishes, Building coatings, Paper coatings). (7) Books: 1. Surface Coating Science & Technology - Swaraj Paul, IInd edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1996. 2. Handbook of Adhesives - Skeist, Irving, Van Nostrand, New York, 1990. 3rd ed. 3. Introduction to Paint Chemistry and principles of Paint Technology, J.Bentley & G.P.ATurner, IVth ed., Chapman and Hall, 1998.

TPT-1021 Principles of Polymer Technology Module 1: Introduction & historical background, Macromolecular concept, structural facture of polymer, Classification of polymer, Functionality principle (6) Module 2: Types of polymerization, General theory of addition & condensation polymerization. Kinetics of chain & step growth polymerization, photo initiation, Radiation polymerization, concept of copolymerisation, Ionic & Coordination polymerization, Stereo regular polymerization, Living polymer, (8) Module 3:Determination of molecular reactivity, ratio, Q-e scheme, Block & graft copolymerisation (5) Module 4: Mol: wt & Mol: wt; distribution of polymer Determination of Molecular weight by viscometry, osmometry, light scattering, GPC, end group analysis & sedimentation method. (5) Module 5: Glass transition temp, Determination of glass transition, brittle temperature, melting temperature. (3) Module 6: Synthesis, Properties and application of Polyethylene, Polystyrene, Polypropylene, PVC, PMMA, Polyester, UF, PF. (7) Module 7: Special application of polymers: conductive, magnetic, optical, photoresponsive polymers (6) Books:

1. Principle of Polymerization, G. Odian 2nd Ed. Wiley, Interscience. New york1981

2. Fundamental of polymer science, Kumar Anil, Gupta P.K. McGraw Hill 1998. 3. Principle of polymer chemistry, A. Rave 2nd Ed. KA/PP, 2000. 4. Textbook of polymer science, Bilmeyer. F. W, 3rd Ed, Wiley Interscience, 1984 5. Plastics Materials: Brydson lA. th Ed._Butter worth 6. Shreve's Chemical process Industries, George T. Sustin, Me. Grow Hill. 7. Unit process in organic synthesis. Groggins P.H, Me. Grow Hill. 8. The role of additives in Plastics, Mascia, Edword Arnold 1974. 9. Cationic polymerization, mutezas zcuski 1 st Ed. 1996.

SEMESTER-II

TPT-2001 Polymer Characterisation

Module 1:- Mechanical properties of polymers: Principle tests for mechanical properties (tension, shear, compression, flexural, hardness, impact, abrasion, creep, stress relaxation). (6) Module 2:- Electrical properties (receptivity, dielectric strength, permitivity, power factor etc), optical properties (gloss, clarity), Chemical properties (solubility, flammability, LOI, vicat softening point & HDT, permeability, ageing & weathering, ESC, adhesion) flow properties (MFI, viscosity). Determination of Magnetic , Optical (Birefringence & photoelasticity), Nonlinear Optical properties and Acoustic Properties. (7) Module 3:- Microscopy - Light microscopy - optical system of microscope, application in polymer characterization-RI, Birefringence, morphology, crystallization (hot stage). Electron microscopy – TEM, SEM, AFM, Principle, Instrument, Specimen preparations, applications. Application of Scanning transmission Electron Microscopy, X-Ray micro analysis, Analytical electron microscopy(aem), X-ray energy spectroscopy(XES). Electron Scanning chemical analysis (ESCA). (7) Module 4:- Applications of FTIR, UV-Visible, mass spectrometry, Raman Spectroscopy for polymeric compounds. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: The NMR phenomena, Instrumentation, Spin-lattice relaxation, Chemical shift, intermolecular spin-spin coupling, Dipolar line broadening. Broad line spectra, Magic angle spinning (MAS), spin-spin interaction. Analysis of spectra - structural investigation (stereoregularity, chain branching, etc.), Crystallinity. Electron spin resonance spectroscopy (7) Module 5:- Xray Diffraction Methods : Classification of Crystal systems, Symmetry elements, point Group and Space Group, Principle of X Ray Scattering and Diffraction, Interplaner Spacing Bragg's Law and Laue Conditions. Instrumentation, Application of WAXS and SAXS in polymer characterization- degree of Crystallinity (Ruland's method), Crystallite size analysis, Orientation (Pole Figures), residual stress. X-ray fluorescence Spectroscopy, Application for determination of crystallinity, and residual stresses. (7) Module 6:- Thermal analysis: Principle, Instrument, and application - Differential Scanning Calorimetry(DSC), Differential thermal analysis(DTA), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA). (6) Module 7:-Chromatography: Principles and Applications of High Performance Liquid Chromatograpy and High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography, Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography (5) Books: 1. G. Bodor, "Structural investigation of polymers", ELLIS HORWOOD,1991. 2. Material Science of Polymers for Engineers, Tim A. Osswald and George , Menges, 1st

edition, Hanser Pub., New York, 1995

TPT‐2003 Polymer Blends and Allovs  Module 1: Definition & classification of polymer blends & alloys. Physical, Mechanical & thermal properties and testing of polymer blends. (7) Module 2: Thermodynamic theory - thermodynamics of polymer mixing, Rheology of blends. (7)

Module 3: Experimental determination of miscibility of blends- turbidity, light scattering, SAXS, WAXD, SANS, Fluorescence, ultrasound etc. (6) Module 4: Structure properties relationship of multi phase system. Compatibilisation - Reactive & physical compatibilisation. (6) Module 5: Blends morphology & characterization-Optical microscope, SEM, TEM, AFM. (6) Module 6: Techniques of blending, Commercial blends & applications. (6) Module 7: Toughened polymers, Liquid Crystalline Polymers, Interpenetrating polymers, High performance Engineering polymer blends. (7) Books: 1. Paul D.A., and Newman S., "Polymer Blends", Academic press. 2. Dyson, R.W., "Engineering Polymers", Chapman and Hall, 1990. 3. Polymer Blends and Alloys, ed by G. O. Shonaike and G. P. Simon, Marcel Dekker, 1999. 4. Commercial Polymer Blends, Leszek. A. Utracki, Chapman and Hall, 1998. 5. Polymer Blends and Alloys, Leszek. A. Utracki, Henser Publishers, 1989.

TPT-2005 Polymer Material Technology-II

Module 1: Properties, Processing, Application and Manufacturing process, Major engineering problems, Economics and Indian scenario of the thermosets: Phenolic resins, aminoplasts, (6) Module 2: Alkyl, & aryl epoxies, polyurethanes, silicones and polyester (5) Module 3: Acrylics, polyvinyl ester, cumarene resin, indene resin, silicon resin. (5) Module 4: copolymers –EVA, EPDM, ABS, SAN, ethylene – ethylacrylate ionomers, (6) Module 5: Engineering plastics: Polyamides: nylon 66, nylon 6, nylon 11, nylon 12, polyimides. (10) Module 6: High performance thermoplastics: Polyacetal, Polycarbonate, (5) Module 7: High performance thermoplastics: Polysulfone, PPO, Polyesters (USP,fibre forming,film-forming). Heat resistance thermoplastics: Polyether sulfone, PPS, Polyether Ketones. (8)

Books:

1. Plastics Materials : Brydson J.A., 3rd ed., Butter worth, Woburn 1975. 2. Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries, George T. Austin, McGraw Hill, Vth ed.,

1984.

ELECTIVE-II

TPT-2007 Nanoscience and Technology

Module 1: Introduction to nano world: Nano terminology and definition Classification scheme for nanomaterials: Top-down versus bottom – up manufacturing. Structure and properties of fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, metal and polymer nanoparticles. (5) Module 2: Novel Physics and Chemistry of Nanodimention: unique chemical, electronic, magnetic, optical, thermal and mechanical properties. (5) Module 3: Synthesis of nano particles and composites: Processing of nano structural materials, characterization of nano particles and composite by Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy. (10) Module 4: Self-assembly of nano particles and nano structural molecular materials, Principle of molecular self assembly and self organization, surfactant solutions, Polymers, biological system and liquid crystals. (6) Module 5: Self assembled monolayers, thiol and silane monolayers. Langmuir-Blodgett films, topological substrate patterning, DNA directed self assembly. (6) Module 6: Properties and problems of inorganic/organic interfaces, Polymer surfaces and interfaces structure and properties. (6) Module 7: Interaction of biological molecules with surfaces: manipulation of biomolecules on surfaces: transduction and control of materials and information through biological interfaces: bilayers, bioelectronic nano hybrid and biosensors. (7)

Books :

1. T. Pradeep, Nano-The Essentials, McGraw-Hill Publishers, 2008. 2. Introduction to Nanotechnology by Charles P.Poole and Frank J. Owens John

Wiley Interscience 2003 3. NAnostructurewd material and NanoTechnology by Hari Singh Nalwa,

Academic Press New York 2002 4. Molecular Engineering of Nanosystems by E.A. Rietman Springer Verlag

New York 2001 5. Sol-Gel Materials: Chemistry and Application by John D. wright and Nico

A.J.M. Sommerdijk, Taylor and Francis 2001

TPT-2009 Polymer Composite

Module 1: Composite material for structural application. Resins for FRP polyesters, eoxide, vinyl ester, phenol formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde, polyimide, furfural based resins, Furan resins etc. (7) Module 2: Thermoplastic composites matrix - PEEK,PP, PEK,PBT PC, ABS, Nylon etc. Reinforcing fibres -glass, aramid, carbon, boron etc. – (8) Module 3: Surface treatments of reinforcing fillers. Particulates reinforcement. The behaviour of constituents material/metal, polymer, ceramic. Performance of short and long fibre composites, Nano composites. (8) Module 4: Mechanical behavior of composites. Deformation Behavior of reinforced plastics, Types-reinforcement, matrix, Forms of fibre reinforcement in composites, Analysis of Continous fibre composites, Deformation behavior of a single ply or lamina, Deformation behavior of Laminates, Analysis of multi-layer isotropic materials, Analysis of Non-symetric laminates, Analysis of short fibre composites, Creep behavior of fibre reinforced plastics, Fatigue behavior of reinforced plastics, Impact behavior of reinforced plastics. Bending buckling and vibration of laminated plates. (6) Module 5: Design concept, product management and quality control. Environmental effects & the effects of defects on the performance of composites. Testing and joining of composite materials. (5) Module 6: Manufacturing Techniques of Composites: Filament winding, Pultrusion, Vacuum bag, Pressure bag, Had lay up, Spray up, Compression moulding, Injection moulding (5) Module 7: Polymer foams, -Manufacture, structure property relationship. (6)

Books: 1. Dyson, R.W., "Engineering Polymers", Blackie, 1990. 2. Crawford, R.J., Plastics Engineering, IIIrd ed., Butterworth Heinmann Publishers, 1998. 3. Richardson, T., Composites – a design guide industrial press Inc., New York, 1987.

TPT-2011 Computer Aided Material Design Module 1: Introduction: Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling, Coordinate systems, Concept of 2D and 3D structure, Molecular energetic profile, 3D-Structure file, Structural Data Bases, Structural properties, Potential Energy Surfaces, Forcefields, Molecular and Mesoscale model of polymers, Simulation methods. (5) Module 2: Quantum Mechanics, Molecular Orbital calculations, Hatree-Fock Equations, Semi-emperical methods, Huckel Theory, Ab-initio calculations, Valence Bond Theories, Energy Component Analysis. (8) Module 3: Empirical Forcefield Models: General features of Molecular Mechanics, Geometrical Parameters: Bonded Parameters, Non-bonded Parameters (Electrostatic interactions, van der Waals interaction, Hydrogen bonding), Hydrophobic interactions, Hydrogen bonding in molecular mechanics, Calculating thermodynamic properties using a forcefield for different materials, Force field Parameterisation. (10) Module 4: Energy Minimisation methods: Non-derivative methods (steepest descent methods ), Second derivative methods-Newton Raphson method, Quasi-Newton methods, Applications of energy minimization. (6) Module 5: Computational Simulation Methods: Thermodynamic Properties, Phase space, Boundaries and Equilibration. Molecular Dynamics simulations, Monte Carlo Simulation Methods. (9) Module 6: Use of Discover, Amorphous cell, Mesodyn, Dissipiative Particle Dynamics for the modeling of i) Diffusivity, ii) Mechanical properties, iii) Morphology and iv) Electrical properties (3) Module 7: Predicting and describing polymer behavior using range of tools i) Correlation Methods: Quantitative Structure Property Relationship methods (QSPR), ii) Statistical mechanics and iii) Coarsed grained models (4) Books:

1. Molecular Modelling, Principles and Applications –Andrew R. Leach Second Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2001.

2. Computational Modelling of Polymers, ed J.Bicerano, Mercel Dekker Inc. 1992

TPT-2013 Membrane Science and Technology

Module-1: Synthetic membranes and their preparation: Forces in Membrane Separation Processes, Methods of Their Preparation, Neutral and Asymmetric Microporous Membranes, Preparation Procedures of Asymmetric Membranes, The Formation Mechanism of Microporous Symmetric or Homogeneous Polymer Metal, Glass, Liquid, Ion-Exchange and Composite Membranes, Preparation Procedures of Composite Membranes, Industrial Scale Membrane Production, Membrane Modules and Their Fabrication, Membrane Manufacturing Equipment. (6) Module-2: Microfiltration: Membrane Structure and Fabrication, Pore Size Determination, Retention Characteristics, Membrane Plugging and Throughput, Membrane Configuration Applications. Ultrafiltration: Membrane Structure and Fabrication Pore Size Determination. Retention Characteristics, Membrane Flux with Concentration Polarization, Membrane Fouling, Flux Decay and Restoration, UF Plant Design, Applications. (7) Module-3 Reverse osmosis: Basic Process Considerations Reverse Osmosis Membranes, Membrane Packaging, Plant Design, Industrial Reverse Osmosis at a Refinery and Ion Exchange, Seawater Desalination, Cellulose Acetate Membranes, Microporous Polysulfone Supports for Composite Membranes, Interfacial Polymerization with Monomeric Amines, Mechanism of Interfacial Membrane, Formation of Sulfonated Polymer Composites, Plasma Polymerization in Composite Membrane Fabrication (7) Module-4: Process design and optimization: Introduction-Mass Transport at the Membrane Surface, Module Concepts and Design, Cascades Processes, Seawater Desalination by RO, Total Desalination of Brackish Water, Automotive Industry-Combination of UF, Cross Flow, Filtration and Evaporation for Recycling of Detergents, and Process Water, Galvanic Industry-Treatment of Effluents Gas Permeation and Pervaporation. (7) Module-5: Enzyme Gel Layer Reactors, Membrane Segregated Enzyme Reactors, Membrane Bound Enzymes in Continuous-Flow Systems, Membrane Fermentors. ELECTRODIALYSIS: Ion-Exchange Membranes, Applications of ED, Bipolar Membranes, Electrodes and Stack Power, Concentration Polarization, Membrane Fouling. (6) Module-6 Counter Transport and Co-Transport Theory, Characteristics of Coupled Transport Membranes, Coupled Transport Complexing Agents, Membrane System Applications and Design, Supported Liquid Membranes Process Design, Emulsion Liquid Membranes Process Design (6) Module-7: Theory of Gas Transport in Membranes, Porous Membranes, Non-Porous Membranes, Rubbery Polymers, Glassy Polymers, Preparation of Membranes for Gas Separation, Applications of Gas Separating Membranes, Hydrogen Recovery, Carbon Dioxide Separation, Oxygen/Nitrogen Separation, Dehydration. (6) Books: 1. Handbook of Industrial Membrane Technology: edited by Mark C. Porter, First ed,1990, Noyes Publication, Westwood, New Jersey, USA. 2. Principles and Applications of Membrane Separations Technology: edited by R D Nobbe, S.A.Stern, Elsevier Publication 3.Nano and Microengineered Membrane Technology: CJM, Van Riju 4. Membrane Science and Technologies Series edited by Mahais Wessling and Kawalesh Sukai 5. Ionic Transport Processes: In Electrochemistry and Membrane Science edited by Kyostri Kontturi, Lassi Murtomaki and Jose A. Manzanares, Ist Published 2008, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK

TPT-2015 Polymer Process Engineering Module 1:Recent Advances in Technology, Machineries, Principles of rheology involved, Transport phenomena approach to detailed process analyses for single screw extrusion: solid conveying, plasticating, metering zones for Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids. Power consumption, Mechanical consideration for screw design, Optimization for output and power consumption. Devolatilizing screw. Reactive extrusion. Analysis of flow through dies - Annular, slit, rod & profile. (7) Module 2: Injection moulding: Analysis of shrinkage, orientation, residual stress, morphology of injection moulded products. Process analysis for flow into tubular, rectangular and centre gated disk cavities. Advanced Injection moulding: Gas assisted, Water assisted, Structural foam, Compression injection moulding etc. (7) Module 3: Compression Moulding: Flow models for their cavities, Heat transfer, Kinetics of curing, Residual stress. Transfer moulding (4) Module 4: Mixing: Mechanism & Theory of Distributive and Dispersive mixing. Mixing of miscible & immiscible fluids. Modeling of mixing in single and twin screw extruder, Different types of mixing elements, Different types of Twin screw extruders - Co rotating, counter rotating, inter meshing, non inter meshing. Co-kneader, Discpack processor, Batch and continuous mixing practices: Case studies Rubber & plastic compounding & blends. (7) Module 5: Modelling for Fibre spinning, film blowing, film casting and stretching

(4) Module6: Profile extrusion, calendaring, fibre spining (4) Module 7: Technical Aspects, Modelling & Simulation of: Calendering, Blow Moulding, Roto Moulding, Thermoforming. (7) Books:

1. Polymer Processing Principles and Design: Donald G. Baird, Dimitris I. Collias,John Wiley & Sons, 1998

2. Polymer Extrusion: Chris Rauwendaal, Hanser, 4th Edn. 3. "Fundamentals of Polymer Processing", Stanley Middleman, McGraw Hill, 1997. 4. Polymer Process Engineering: Richard G. Grisky, Chapman & Hall, 1995. 5. Plastics Extrusion Technology: Friedhelm Hensen. Ed., Hanser Publisher, 1997 6. Principles of Polymer Processing: Tadmor Z & Gogos e.G., Wiley – Inter Science Publication

1979. 7. Mixing and Compounding of Polymers, Manas- Zloczower/Tadmor Ed., Hanser Publishers, 1994. 8. Mixing in Polymer Processing: Chris Rauwendaal" Marcel Dekker, Inc, 1991. 9. Blow Moulding Hand book: Rosato DV & Rosato ed., , Hanser, 1988.

TPT- 2017 Electroactive Polymer Module-1: Introduction: Photochromism, Electrochromism, Conductive Crystal,

liquid crystal. (5)

Module-2: Conductive Polymers: Conjugated Conductive Polymers, chemical and

electrochemical synthesis, structure and properties (polyacetylene, polyphenylvinylene, polypyrrole, polyaniline, polythiophene) (8)

Module-3: Polymer Dopant Interaction: Diffusion of dopants, Chemistry of Doping

(Iodine and other halogens, Arsenic and antimony halides, Metal halides) (7)

Module-4: Protonic acids and covalent dopings. Other p-type dopants, n-type

dopants, compensation effects, Solvation effects). Doping level, Lattice packing and morphology, Charge transfer from polymer chain to dopant. (5)

Module-5: Ion conducting materials: synthesis, characterization and structure

properties of sulfonated polystyrene, polyaryl ketone, polyaryl sulfone, polybenzimidazole. Characterisation: IEC, Dielectric, Impedence spectroscopy, cyclic voltameter. (7)

Module-6: Principles of molecular self-assembly and self-organization, surfactant solutions. Self assembled monolayers thiol and silane monolayers. Langmuir Blodgett films. (5)

Module-7: Applications of polymers in electronic devices: MEMS, Polymer batteries, Fuel cell, Sensors and sensor arrays. (8)

Books:

1. Electrical and Optical Polymer Systems. Donald Lewise, Gary Wnek, Debra Trantolo,Thomas Copper, Joseph Gresser. Marcel Decker Inc. 1998

2. Molecular Electronics – Geoffrey Ashwell Person Studies Press Ltd. 1992

3. Functional Monomers and Polymers Kiichi Takemoto, Raphael Ottenbrik, Mikiharu Kamachi Marcel Dekker Inc. 1997

TPT-2019 Fibre Science and Technology Module-1: Natural fibre - Cotton, linen, jute, hemp, sisal, coir, wool, silk, asbestos etc, chemical structures, source, use and limitations. Quest for synthetic fibres. (10) Module-2: Conventional man made fibres: Rayon, Polyethylene terephthalate , Nylon 6 and nylon 66, Acrylics, Polyolefins, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Elastomeric. (3)

Module-3: Fibres for high performance, industrial and non-conventional applications: Polymeric - Aramid-Nomex and Kevlar, Ordered polymeric fibre, Aromatic polyesters, PEK, PEEK, Miscellaneous fibres - Carbon fibre, Glass fibre, Boron fibre. Ceramic fibre- Alumina fibre. Conducting polymeric fibre, Optical fibre. (8) Module-4: Fibre formation and Processing-Principles, machineries, influence of process parameters on structure and morphology of fibre : Spinning, Tow process, Post spinning operations, spin finish, Drawing, Heat setting, Spunbonding and melt-blowing processes. Brief idea about Auxiliary plants and Equipment. Reccycling of fibre waste. (10) Module-5: Characterization of fibres - Fibre Morphology, Dye uptake, Thermal properties, Chemical stability, Fineness-Denier & Tex, crimping properties, length, twists and intermingling. (8) Module-6: Mechanical Properties, Electrical properties, Shrinkage, uniformity, Frictional properties, Tensile and optical properties. (3) Module-7: Brief outline of manufacture of textiles: Fibres to yarn, Yarns to Fabrics- weaving, knitting, braiding, Compound fabric constructions, Finishing processes, Dyeing and printing. (3)

Books: 1. Gupta, V.B., and Kothari, V.K., Manufactured Fibre Technology, Chapman & Hall, 1997. 2. Fourne,Franz, "Synthetic Fibres, Machines, and Equipment, Manufacture, Properties", Hanser Publishers, 1999. 3. Corbman, Bernard P, "Textiles Fibre to Fabric", Sixth Edition, McGraw Hill, 1983.

Breadth Paper (3-0-0) ( for PG Courses of other departments) 1st Semester TPT- 1023 Basic Polymer Engineering

TPT-1025 Rubber Product Technology

TPT-1009 Polymeric Biomaterial

TPT-1015 Environment and Plastics

2nd Semester

TPT-2023 Plastics Product Design & Rapid Prototyping

TPT-2025 Computer Aided Engineering & Design

TPT- 2007 Nanoscience and Technology

TPT-2009 Polymer Composite