Forest Polymer Science II
| Numbering Code | U-AGR05 3E142 LJ80 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | 3rd year students | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Tue.2 | |
| Instructor name | WADA MASAHISA (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This course details important topics in polymer science necessary for structural and physical property analysis and functional enhancement of biomass-based organic materials, such as wood and its constituents, polysaccharides in general, proteins, rubber, and lipids. The basic properties of chain molecules are explained first, and then the structures and properties of polymer solutions, solids, liquid crystals, gels, and multicomponent systems are better clarified through specific examples. | |||
| Course Goals |
・To be able to classify polymer materials from the viewpoint of structural characteristics, functions, and applications. ・To understand the structural characteristics of molecular chains and the structural and functional diversity of molecular assemblies. ・To learn the basics of the main analysis methods of the properties of polymers. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
The following topics will be covered: (1) Introduction: What are polymers? Their features and classifications [Week 1] Characteristics of polymers regarding chemical structure and classification methods from various perspectives. (2) Morphology and properties of polymer chains [Week 2] Morphology and properties of isolated molecular chains. (3) Properties of polymer solutions [Week 3] Properties of diluted polymer solutions. (4) Solid structure of polymers 4-1: Crystal, amorphous, and molecular aggregation structures in polymer solids [Week 4] 4-2: Crystallization behavior of chain molecules from melts and solutions [Week 5] 4-3: Single crystal / spherulite / fiber structure formation of various polymers [Week 6] 4-4: Structure of representative polymers, structure of polysaccharides such as cellulose [Week 7] (5) Physical properties of polymers 5-1: Mechanical properties [Weeks 8, 9] 5-2: Thermal properties [Week 10] 5-3: Electrical properties, optical properties [Week 11] 5-4: Surface properties [Week 12] (6) Functional polymer materials [Week 13] Structure and physical properties of polymer liquid crystals, gels, and multi-component systems, as well as recent trends in functionalization of polymer materials. (7) Biopolymers [Week 14] Proteins, nucleic acid, sugars. (6) Final examination / Student ability evaluation (7) Feedback [Week 15] |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
[Evaluation method] The evaluation will be based on class performance scores (including participation in class and reports) (20% weightage) and the final examination scores (80% weightage). [Evaluation criteria] The evaluation criteria and achievement level are in accordance with the "Evaluation Criteria and Achievement Level" described in the Student Handbook of the Faculty of Agriculture for the relevant year. |
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| Course Requirements | It is advisable, but not compulsory, to have taken Forest Polymer Science I. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Will be communicated during the class separately. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Apart from this, printouts will be handed out as necessary. | ||
| References, etc. | Apart from this, 基礎高分子科学、高分子学会編、東京化学同人 | |||
