PT8071 - CONDUCTING POLYMERS (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University
PT8071 - CONDUCTING POLYMERS (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University
PT8071 |
CONDUCTING POLYMERS |
LPTC |
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3003
OBJECTIVE:
• To enable the students to understand the basic concepts on conducting polymers, conduction mechanism, various methods of synthesis and characterization of conducting polymers and their applications
UNIT I |
ELECTROCHEMISTRY OF CONDUCTING POLYMERS |
9 |
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Introduction to conducting polymers - discovery of polyacetylene - concept of doing and n-type - polarons and bipolarons - conduction mechanism - redox type polymers (electro - active polymers)
UNIT II |
GENERAL SYNTHESIS OF CONDUCTING POLYERS |
9 |
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Synthesis of conducting polymers - Chemical synthesis - electrochemical synthesis -template synthesis - precursor synthesis - soluble polymers (colloids and dispersions) -advantages and disadvantages of various synthesis methods.
UNIT III |
CHARACTERIZATION OF CONDUCTING POLYMERS |
9 |
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Characterization methods - elemental analysis for dopants - IR - UV (electro chemical) scanning electro microscopy (SEM) - electro chemical characterization - cyclic voltometry- electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM) - probe beam deflection (PBD) -Langmuir - blodgett technique.
UNIT IV |
SYNTHESIS, PROCESSABILITY AND APPLICATIONS |
9 |
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Applications tested - rechargeable batteries, lights emitting diodes - gas sensors - bio sensors - photo voltaic energy devices - micro electronics (PCB fabrications) electro catalysis - applications - proposed - antistatic coatings - electro chem. Mechanical devices - super capacitors
UNIT V |
APPLICATIONS OF CONDUCTING POLYMERS |
9 |
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Recent trends in conducting polymers - functionalised conducting polymers (second generation polymers) - super conductors (inorganic - organic hybrid structures) - conducting polymers based on nano composites.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES: Upon completing this course, the students
• Will understand the basic concepts and the mechanism of conduction in polymers
• Will synthesis conducting polymers by various method.
• Will characterize the conduction in polymers
• Will understand the application of conductivity polymer in various devices.
• Will be familiar in the recent and future trend of conducting polymers.
• Will synthesis conducting polymers by various method.
• Will characterize the conduction in polymers
• Will understand the application of conductivity polymer in various devices.
• Will be familiar in the recent and future trend of conducting polymers.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. R. G. Linford, Electro Chemical Science and Technology of Polymers - 1&2, ed., elsevier applied sciences, London, 1987 and 1990.
2. M. Schlvxinger and M. Paunovic, (eds.) Modern Electro Plating, john Wiley and sons Inc., New York, 2000.
2. M. Schlvxinger and M. Paunovic, (eds.) Modern Electro Plating, john Wiley and sons Inc., New York, 2000.
REFERENCES:
1. Hari Singh Nalwa (ed.), Hand Book of Organic conductive molecules and polymers, 4 - volume set, John wiley& sons, England, 1997.
2. T.Asaka, S. Komabe and T. Momma, Conductive Polymers.
2. T.Asaka, S. Komabe and T. Momma, Conductive Polymers.
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