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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the technology of adhesives, sealants and coatings. Relevant adhesion theories and practices. Resin Structure and Reactivity. Principles of film formation and rheology control. Pigment Dispersion and Color Measurement. Test methods for mechanical properties and durability. Materials technology to comply with environmental regulations. Prereq: EMAC 402 or EMAC 370.
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2.00 Credits
Energy research has become the focus of the twenty-first century. This course is a special topic on polymers in the energy field and related applications. We primarily focus on polymers for solar cells, fuel cells, batteries, double layer electrochemical capacitors, dielectric capacitors, and wind energy. For solar cells, we will introduce conducting polymers and basic types of polymer solar cells. For fuel cells, we will introduce both proton- and hydroxide-exchange fuel cells. Fundamental issues of ion transport, water management, and fuel cell longevity will be introduced. For supercapacitors, we will introduce porous carbon structures and charge storage mechanism. For dielectric capacitors, we will introduce fundamental concepts in electrostatics, different types of polarization, and loss mechanism. For wind energy, we will introduce polymer composites for wind blades and polymer coatings. This course will combine lectures and contemporary literature reviews/essays.
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2.00 Credits
The course focuses on the design, synthesis and structure-property relationship of polymers with unusual optic and electronic properties and the application of these advanced materials in emerging technologies. Topics include (1) introduction to the interaction of polymers with electromagnetic radiation, (2) Conjugated Polymers: Chemistry & Physics, (3) Intrinsically Conducting Polymers, (4) Ionically Conducting Polymers, (5) Light Emitting Polymers, (6) Polymer Field Effect Transistors and other Semiconductor Devices, (7) Optoelectronic Polymers in Sensors, (8) Nonlinear Optical Polymers, and (9) Latest Developments. Prereq: EMAC 401 or EMAC 370.
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2.00 Credits
This course will link polymer technology to business and management issues that need to be considered for successful technology commercialization. Topics include project management, finance, opportunity assessment, the voice of the customer, and protection of intellectual property. Case studies from both large and small companies will be used to illustrate key concepts. Recommended preparation: EMAC 270, EMAC 276.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the fundamentals of successful product design and development with specific attention to products based on polymeric materials. Topics covered include the voice of the customer, idea generation and screening, concept selection, prototyping, manufacturing, marketing, and launch. The importance of good design beyond simple form and function will be stressed. Each student will complete a product design portfolio that considers all of these issues. Recommended preparation: EMAC 270, EMAC 276, EMAC 450.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the important fundamentals and applications of polymers in medicine, and consists of three major components: (i) the blood and soft-tissue reactions to polymer implants; (ii) the structure, characterization and modification of biomedical polymers; and (iii) the application of polymers in a broad range of cardiovascular and extravascular devices. The chemical and physical characteristics of biomedical polymers and the properties required to meet the needs of the intended biological function will be presented. Clinical evaluation, including recent advances and current problems associated with different polymer implants. Recommended preparation: EBME 306 or equivalent. Offered as EBME 406 or EMAC 471.
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3.00 Credits
This course will involve the study of Rheology from the perspectives of rheological property measurement, phenomenological and molecular models, and applicability to polymer processing. In particular, students will be introduced to:1) General concepts of Rheology and Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 2) Standard flows and material functions; 3) The role of Rheology as a structural characterization tool, with an emphasis on polymeric systems; 4) Experimental methods in Rheology with quantitative descriptions of associated flows and data analyses; 5) Viscoelasticity and Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, including the application of models, both phenomenological and molecular, to the prediction of rheological behavior and extraction of model parameters from real data sets; and 6) The relevance of rheological behavior of different systems to practical processing schemes, particularly with respect to plastics manufacturing. Offered as EMAC 375 and EMAC 475. Prereq: ENGR 225 or EMAC 404.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an application of principles of fluid mechanics and heat transfer to problems in polymer processing. In the first part of the course, basic principles of transport phenomena will be reviewed. In the second part, the elementary steps in polymer processing will be described and analyzed with application to a single screw extruder.
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3.00 Credits
Uses material taught in previous and concurrent courses in an integrated fashion to solve polymer product design problems. Practicality, external requirements, economics, thermal/mechanical properties, processing and fabrication issues, decision making with uncertainty, and proposal and report preparation are all stressed. Several small exercises and one comprehensive process design project will be carried out by class members. Offered as EMAC 378 and EMAC 478.
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1.00 Credits
This course focuses on graduate student professional development. The course involves weekly meetings and oral presentations with attention on the content and style of the presentation materials (PowerPoint, posters, etc.), oral presentation style and project management skills. This course can be taken for the total of 3 credits over three different semesters.
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