Conducting Polymers
Physics
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conducting Polymers | FIZ603 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Timur CANEL
Prof. Dr. Hasan Yüksel GÜNEY
Associate Prof. Dr. Ersel ÖZKAZANÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the structural and conductivity properties of conductive polymeric materials
2) Describe the fundamentals and applications of conducting polymers
3) Describe the properties of electrochromism in the conducting polymers
4) Explain the conductive models in conducting polymers
5) Explain the chemical and physical characterization of conductive polymer
6) Define the devices based conductive and semiconductive polymers
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 6 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Solid state Physics, Electric and Mağnetism, Organic Chemistry
Course Contents
Candidates are provided with profound knowledge with the basis of conductive polymers, classification of conductive polymers, conductive polymers, the theoretical point of view, advanced concepts of polymerization, solvability and the processing of conductive polymers, semi-conductor models for conducting polymers, electrochemistry of conductive polymers, transmission models for conducting polymers, structural views, morphology, fiber-film processes, composites and copolymers, characterization methods and stunning results, batteries, light-emitting polymer diodes, sensors, electro-optical instruments and semiconductors.
Weekly Schedule
1) The basis of conductive polymers2) Classification of conductive polymers
3) Conductive polymers theoretical point of view
4) Advanced concepts of polymerization. Solubility and processing of conductive polymers
5) Semi-conductor models for conducting polymers
6) Semi-conductor models for conducting polymers
7) Electrochemistry of conductive polymers
8) MIDTERM EXAM
9) Structural views. Morphology
10) Karakterizasyon yöntemleri ve çarpıcı sonuçlar
11) Organic fotovoltaic cells, light-emitting polymer diodes
12) Organic fotovoltaic cells, light-emitting polymer diodes
13) Sensors. Electro-optical devices
14) Sensors. Electro-optical devices
15) Electro-optical devices
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Handbook of Conducting Polymers, Fourth Edition Terje A. Skotheim Lightsense Technology, Inc John Reynolds University of Florida, Gainesville, USA Barry C. Thompson University of Southern California, Department of Chemistry, USA
2- Conductive Polymers Editors: Raymond B. Seymour
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required