Eco-polymeric Composites
Polymer Technology
Vocational School of Kocaeli
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
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| Eco-polymeric Composites | PTP206 | Elective | Associate degree | 2 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serap MERT
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) - Explain the importance of eco-friendly polymeric materials
2) - Recognize the synthesis of biodegradable polymers and physical, chemical and mechanical properties of composite materials obtained from renewable polymeric materials
3) - Explain the applications of eco friendly composite materials
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | High | High | High | High | Low | High | High | High | High | High | Low | Low | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | Low | High | High | High | High | High | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Polymer Technology
Course Contents
- Recent development in biodegradable polymers, biobased polymers, green chemistry, and engineering in polymer science - Synthesis and development of biobased and biodegradable polymers or polymer nanocomposites - Natural renewable resources polymer composites for functional or biodegradable materials - Application of environmentally friendly materials - Experimental and theoretical investigation on the structure, physical-mechanical properties, and application of natural biopolymers - Preparation and characterization of novel biopolymers
Weekly Schedule
1) Eco-friendly Polymer Nanocomposite—Properties and Processing2) Biodegradable Starch Nanocomposites
3) Nanocomposites of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Reinforced with Carbon Nanotubes: Chemical and Biological Properties
4) Biodegradable Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites
5) Biodegradable polymeric nanocomposites reinforced with fibers
6) Biodegradable polymeric nanocomposites reinforced with fibers
7) Physical properties of biodegradable nanocomposites
8) Mid-Term
9) Mechanical properties of biodegradable nanocomposites
10) Thermal properties of biodegradable nanocomposites
11) Crystallization behavior of biodegradable nanocomposites
12) Blend of biodegradable polymers and compatibility of them
13) Blend of biodegradable polymers and compatibility of them
14) Applications of biodegradable nanocomposites and their futures
15) Applications of biodegradable nanocomposites and their futures
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Group Study
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required