Functional additives for plastics 0600-S2-PP/ChP-DFTS

The student will gain knowledge about the substances used in the polymer industry and plastics processing, used to change the properties of polymeric materials. Helping to preserve the properties of the polymer:
Antioxidants
Process stabilizers
Temperature stabilizers
Lubricants
Acid neutralizers
Improving (increasing) selected properties of the polymer. Substances improving Lifetime extended uses
UV stabilizers / visible light
Antioxidants
Flame retardants
Pigments
Optical brighteners
Biocides/antimicrobials
Neutralizers of free radicals and other chemical compounds
Anti-odor agents
Conductive additives
Repellents
markers
Foaming agents

Antistatic agents
Nucleating agents
Clarifiers
Plasticizers
Surface modifiers
Slip agents
Anti-fog agents
Modifying the structure of the polymer
Extending the chain
Cross-linking/coupling agents
Compatibilizers
Prodegradants

Total student workload

Classes with teachers: Lecture - 15 h Laboratory - 45 h Consultations - 20 h Student's own work: Preparation for classes, independent solving of calculation tasks, preparation of reports - 30 h Preparation for tests - 10 h Preparation for the exam - 30 h Total student workload: 150h (25h

Learning outcomes - knowledge

K_W03 has knowledge of the synthesis and characterization of polymers and their practical application. K_W05 knows the relationship between a chemical compound and the technological process leading to its obtaining, including product quality control and waste management; has knowledge in the scope enabling the creation and development of economic activity related to the production of chemical substances and their processing, K_W14 knows the rules of occupational health and safety to a degree that allows for independent work on a research or measurement stand

Learning outcomes - skills

K_U01 is able to use in-depth knowledge from various branches of chemistry and creatively use it in the field of his specialty, K_U03 uses chemical knowledge in assessing the possibility of implementing a technological process, including: selection of raw materials, production control, waste management, calculation of the material balance, K_U06 is able to prepare a workplace and plan the synthesis process of a specific compound or chemical product

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K_K02 is able to cooperate in a team (taking various roles in it) and creatively solve problems related to scientific research and chemical synthesis K_K03 is aware of the possibilities of practical use and the importance of chemical compounds and new materials for the economy and the potential risks associated with their use; is able to identify and resolve related dilemmas

Teaching methods

Teaching methods: - informative lecture (conventional) with the use of multimedia presentations. - demonstration in the conditions of real production Teaching methods: - laboratory: laboratory - laboratory classes are related to the program content covered during the lecture. The student performs the tasks independently after preparation, based on the available instructions and recommended literature.

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display
- exhibition

Expository teaching methods

- problem-based lecture
- description
- informative (conventional) lecture
- discussion

Exploratory teaching methods

- panel
- case study
- field measurement
- practical
- laboratory
- situational
- experimental

Online teaching methods

- cooperation-based methods
- evaluative methods
- exchange and discussion methods
- content-presentation-oriented methods

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

Basics of chemistry with knowledge of the basics of polymers.

Course coordinators

Marcin Cichosz
Ewa Olewnik-Kruszkowska

Assessment criteria

Lecture: written exam - W3, W5
Laboratory - W14U1, U3, U6, K1, K3, K6

Lecture - the condition for passing the exam is:
1) passing all components of the block;
2) obtaining min. 50% of exam points

Lab:
The student is obliged to perform 10 exercises

Practical placement

Bibliography

1. Muralisrinivasan Natamai Subramanian(auth.), Plastics Additives and Testing, 2013, Salem/MA01970
2. Edited by Enrique Sald ́ıvar-Guerra and Eduardo Vivaldo-Lima, Handbook of Polymer Synthesis, Characterization, and Processing, First Edition, 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
3. Ash, Michael; Ash, Irene, Handbook of Plastics and Rubber Additives, Volumes 1-2 (2nd Edition), 2013, Endicott, NY 13760
4. Pritchard, Geoffrey, Plastics Additives, 2010, Shropshire SY4 4NR, UK
5. ISO Guide 34, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, Plastic Additive, Standards Guide, New Haven, CT 06513

Notes

Term 2023/24Z:

Classes partly conducted outside the University.

Term 2025/26Z:

Classes partly conducted outside the University.

Additional information

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