Electrochemical Polymerization and Applications
Polymer Science and Technology
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrochemical Polymerization and Applications | PST556 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Hatice ÖZKAZANÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Gains knowledge and skills about obtaining polymers by electrochemical method.
2) Interprets electropolymerization mechanisms
2) Interprets electropolymerization mechanisms
2) Interprets electropolymerization mechanisms
2) Interprets electropolymerization mechanisms
2) Interprets electropolymerization mechanisms
2) Interprets electropolymerization mechanisms
2) Interprets electropolymerization mechanisms
3) Distinguish electrochemical polymerization methods.
4) Examines the application areas of polymers obtained by electrochemical polymerization.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
CONDUCTING POLYMERS
Course Contents
This course covers electrochemical polymerization, electrochemical polymerization mechanism and redox activity, electrochemical polymerization methods and electrochemical polymerization parameters. In addition, electrochemical polymerization of the some conducting polymers, conductivity, conductivity mechanisms, and investigation of important application areas of polymers obtained by this method and literature search for these application areas.
Weekly Schedule
1) Electropolymerization2) Mechanism of electropolymerization and Redox activity
3) Electropolymerization Methods(voltammetry method, cyclic voltammetry, coulometric methods
4) Parameters affecting the electropolymerization (Electrolyte, Effect of applied voltage, Effect of monomer concentration, Temperature effect, Solvent effect, pH effect)
5) Electropolymerization of polypyrrole
6) Electropolymerization of polyaniline
7) Electropolymerization of polythiophene
8) Midterm Exam
9) Application areas of polymers obtained by electropolymerization method
10) Corrosion protection
11) Sensors and electromechanical devices
12) Biosensors
13) Electrochromic devices
14) Supercapacitors
15) Batteries, Organic Solar Cells
16) Final
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Conductive Electroactive Polymers, Gordon G.Wallace, Geoffrey M. Spinks, Leon A.P. Kane-Maguire, Peter R. Teasdale, CRC Press, Taylor&Francis Group, 2009.
2- Self-Doped Conducting Polymers, Edited By Michael S. Freund andBhavana Deore, John Wiley &Sons Ltd. ,2007
3- Electrochemical Methods Fundamentals and Applications, Allen J.Bard and Larry R. Faulkner, John Wiley &Sons Ltd, 2001.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Group Study
4) Lab / Workshop
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required