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CHEM 571 — Polymer Synthesis

A survey of polymer preparation and characterization; mechanisms of chain growth, including free radical, cationic, anionic, condensation and transition metal-mediated polymerization, and the effects of these mechanisms on polymer architecture; preparation of alternating, block, graft and stereoblock copolymers; novel macromolecular structures including dendrimers and other nanostructures.

  • Credits: 3
  • Faculty: Faculty of Science
  • Department: Chemistry
  • Taught by: Ashok K Kakkar
  • Prerequisite: CHEM 302 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

Sections offered

  • Section 001 (Lec), Wed Fri 2:35-3:55 pm — 12 seats open