Polymer Structure and Function
| Numbering Code | G-ENG15 6H613 LJ61 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 1.5 | Course Type | Lecture | |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Thu.2 | |
| Instructor name | OOKITA HIDEO (Graduate School of Engineering Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | In this class, optoelectronic functions of polymeric materials are discussed on the basis of photochemistry and photophysics. In particular, the importance of designing nanostructures of polymer assembly is highlighted by explaining examples of state-of-the-art applications, which include optical fibers, organic light-emitting diode, and organic solar cells. | |||
| Course Goals | Students will gain an understanding of the importance of polymer materials and nano-assembled structures that support polymer functions. Students will also foster their abilities to consider advanced functional materials on the basis of fundamental knowledge of polymer chemistry and photochemistry. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
Course overview (1 class) Explanation is made of fields in contemporary society in which polymeric functional materials are actively utilized. The overall orientation of this course is also overviewed. Conductive functions of polymers (3 classes) Detailed explanation is made of the basic electronic properties of polymers, including conductive polymers, polymer semiconductors, etc. Functions of such polymer materials are found in the organic electronics field, including photoconductive materials and thin-film transistors. Optoelectronic functions of polymers (4 classes) Explanation is made of the development of optical function polymers, photoexcitation dynamics, and basic processes of photochemistry, together with optical functions used in related applications. Fundamentals concerning the optical properties of polymer materials are discussed, as well as polymer-related developments in the optics field. Photovoltaic conversion functions of polymers (3 classes) The importance of electron transfer is explained using as an example energy conversion in photosynthesis systems. Also described are application developments in organic photovoltaics (OPV) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), etc., which convert light into electricity, and electricity into light. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
【Evaluation method】 Evaluation will be based on reports (80%) and class performance (20%). - Those who are absent more than half will not be credited. 【Evaluation policy】 Achievement of goals is evaluated according to the grade evaluation policy of the graduate. |
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| Course Requirements | As prerequisites for this course, students are to have completed courses in physical chemistry and polymer chemistry in the faculty of engineering chemistry. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are to review distributed copies of lecture materials and perform review study in relevant domains. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Copies of lecture notes will be distributed and used in classes. | ||
| References, etc. | None: | |||
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