Polymeric Foam Production, Characterization, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymeric Foam Production, Characterization, and Applications | PST560 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Nevin ATALAY GENGEÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Gaining basic concept knowledge about porous structures and polymer foams
2) Understanding polymer foaming and its role in foam formation
3) Understanding the polymer foam formation mechanisms
4) To teach polymer foam production methods
5) Termoset ve termoplastik polimerlerde polimer köpük üretimi ve uygulama alanlarının açıklanması
6) Explanation and comparison of test and characterization methods for determining the properties of polymer foams
7) Problems encountered in applications regarding the advantages and disadvantages of using polymer foam and the understanding of solution proposals
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | No relation | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | |
| 4 | High | High | Low | High | |
| 5 | High | High | Low | High | |
| 6 | High | High | Low | High | |
| 7 | Middle | Middle | Low | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Porous materials
Course Contents
Classification, properties, and basic concepts of porous materials and polymer foams. Structure, mechanical properties, thermal properties, flammability performance, foam morphology of polymer foams. Foam formation methods used in foam production. Polymer foam production methods. Usage areas of polymer foams. Production and application areas of commercially used polymer foams. Test and characterization methods for determining polymer foam properties. Existing problems and possible solutions in the production of polymer foam.
Weekly Schedule
1) Basic concepts of porous materials and polymeric foams2) Classification of polymeric foams and types of foaming
3) Polymer foam production methods
4) Types of polymers used in the production of polymer foam and commercial uses
5) Production of polymer foam from thermoset polymers
6) Polyurethane Foam production
7) Production of polymer foam from thermoplastic polymers
8) Mid-term exam
9) Polystyrene-based foam production and application areas
10) Vinyl-based polymer foam production and application areas
11) Polypropylene-based polymer foam production and application areas
12) Polyethylene-based polymer foam production and application areas
13) Siloxane-based polymer foam production and application areas
14) Test methods for determining polymer foam properties
15) Test and characterization methods for determining polymer foam properties
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Recent Trends of Foaming in Polymer Processing:A Review. Polymers 2019, 11, 953; doi:10.3390/polym11060953.
2- Polimer Esaslı Köpük Malzemeler. D.P.Ü. Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, ISSN-1302-3055, 17. Sayı, 2008.
3- Polymeric Foams Mechanisms and Materials, Edited by S.T. Lee N.S. Ramesh, CRC PRESS, 2004
4- Recent Research in Polymerization: Thermoplastic Foams: Processing, Manufacturing, and Characterization, Mihrigul Altan, Chapter 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.71083, 2018.
5- Foaming with Supercritical Fluids, 1st Edition, e-book ISBN: 9780444637369, Elsevier, 2021
6- Polymeric Foams, ACS Symposium Series; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 1997.
7- Basic Aspects in Inorganic Membrane Preparation, Comprehensive Membrane Science and Engineering Volume 1, 2010, Pages 217-252.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
70% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required