Polymer Chemistry for Energy Science
| Numbering Code | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | |
| Target Year | Master's students | Target Student | |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Mon.2 |
| Instructor name | OKAZAKI YUTAKA (Graduate School of Energy Science Assistant Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This course will focus on polymer chemistry, which is an essential subject to design and characterize the organic-, inorganic-, and/or their composite-materials in relation to energy science. | ||
| Course Goals | To understand the basic concepts and theories of polymer chemistry, which is an essential subject to design and characterize the organic-, inorganic-, and/or their composite-materials in relation to energy science. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
In principal, the course will be offered as the following plan. However, it may change the order or the number of times for each theme depending on the progressive of the course. (1) What is “Polymers”? (2) Basic properties of polymers (3) Polymer synthesis, degradation, and recycle (4) Thermal and mechanical properties (5) Electrical properties (6) Optical and photonic properties (7) Supramolecular polymers (8) Polymer gels (9) Inorganic polymers (10) Carbon materials (11) Biopolymers (12) Polymers for solar cells (13) Polymers for fuel cells (14) Polymers for vehicles (15) Polymers for LEDs |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation will be based on oral presentation and reports (80 points) and class performance (20 points). Oral presentation and reports will be assessed on the basis of achievement level for course goals. Evaluation for class performance includes attendance and active participation. | ||
| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Depending on the progressive of the course, attendees will conduct a research and consider their assigned parts. | ||
