Investigation of Structural and Electrical Properties of Polymer Based Materials

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Polymer Physics

Course Contents

Classification of polymers. Filling of polymers. Optoelectronic properties. Structural and morphological features. Electrical properties. Physical techniques used in the analysis of polymer based materials. Sample preparation methods for different analyzes. Thermal, optical, morphological and electrical measurements in laboratory.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction
2) Classification of polymers
3) Filling of polymers
4) Optoelectronic properties
5) Electrical properties
6) Laboratory Study: Synthesis of polymeric materials
7) Laboratory Study (Sample Preparation): Preparation of the samples for structural and morphological analysis (FT-IR, UV-vis, Fluorescence and AFM analysis).
8) Midterm exam
9) Laboratory Study (Optical Analysis): UV-vis and Fluorescence analysis of samples
10) Optical Characterization: Determination of optical conductivity of samples by using optical measurements. In addition, calculation of valence and conduction band edge energies
11) Laboratory Study (Surface Analysis-1): Determination of surface roughness and grain size by AFM analysis
12) Laboratory Study (Surface Analysis-2): Determination of different components on the surface of the samples by AFM phase images
13) Laboratory Study (Sample Preparation): Preparation of the samples for electrical measurements
14) Laboratory Study (Electrical Measurements): Performing of temperature-dependent dc and ac electrical measurements
15) Electrical Characterization: Determination of dc and ac conductivity of the samples by using dc and ac electrical measurements. Determination of frequency-dependent dielectric constant. Determination of charge transport mechanism
16) Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

1- An inroduction to polymer physics, David I. Bower, Cambridge University Press, 2002.
2- Polimer Kimyası, Bahattin Baysal, Ortadoğu Üniversitesi, 1994.
3- Introduction to soft matter, Ian W. Hamley, John Wiley ? Sons LTD, 2000.
4- Electrical Properties of Polymers, Donald A.Seanor, Academic Press,1992.
5- Polymer Analysis, Barbara H. Stuart, John Wiley ? Sons LTD, 2003.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Drill and Practice
4) Demonstration
5) 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