Module code: CFS7018-B
To introduce you to the methods of use in modern analysis of macromolecules & non-polymeric materials. To study both the theory behind the full range of techniques as well as basic interpretation of the data. The course aims to provide a general understanding of techniques & will prepare you for advanced research or development of polymer systems in industry. Many chemists work in the analytical sciences in industry or government laboratories (e.g. in forensics, pathology or health & safety labs) & the characterisation of polymers and non-polymeric materials plays a crucial role for many of these areas.
1. Polymer distributions
2. Polymers in solution
3. Polymer solution viscometry
4. Light scattering of polymer solutions
5. Colligative properties and osmometry
6. Polymer NMR techniques and data interpretation
5. Mass spectrometry-theory and instrumentation
7. Size exclusion chromatography
8. Other chromatographic techniques
9. Scattering and diffraction techniques
10. Calorimetry
11. Mechanical analysis techniques
12. Thermal analysis techniques
13. Mass spectrometry of materials
14. Optical and electron microscopy techniques
15. Surface science/analysis techniques.