MSE 5240

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MSE 5240
Synthesis of Polymeric Materials

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Advanced course covering synthesis of high molecular weight polymers and their structure-property tradeoffs. Introduction to basic physical characterization and the influence of molecular weight, molecular design and polymer architecture on properties and applications. Review of modern synthesis tools and strategies. Polymer families to be considered include: opto-electronic polymers, photopolymers, liquid crystal polymers, block polymers, biomimetic polymers, and common synthetic polymers. Synthesis tools include: step growth polymerization, chain growth polymerization, living polymerization and biosynthesis.


Prerequisites background equivalent to: CHEM 2090.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2023SP, 2016SP, 2013FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8141 MSE 5240   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Zhong, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person