The subject is included in the Macromolecules line, and forms part of the advanced modulus and thus, it shares its cross-skills. Specifically the skills [M03CM03] [M03CM11] [M03CM12] [M03CM13] [M03CM17] and [M03CM018].



M03CM03: Possess the ability to understand and use the experimental methods of analysis and characterisation of the most representative properties of macromolecular substances and interpret the results returned in terms of the relationship between structure and properties.

M03CM11: Be able to design, programme and carry out experimental processes and use adequate instrumental techniques for different types of chemical problems.

M03CM12: Possess knowledge of the network tools and services that enable searches for information in the field of chemistry and similar fields.

M03CM13: Transmit phenomena and processes related to chemistry and similar fields in verbal presentations and/or written reports and in a comprehensible way in either of the two official languages of the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country or in English.

M03CM17: Demonstrate observation, analysis and synthesis skills with a capacity for criticism and self-criticism.

M03CM18: Demonstrate a capacity for learning and for autonomous work for professional development.



The coordination of this subject with the others of the line corresponds to the Chemistry Degree Commission that will be elected by the Faculty board.

Theoretical part



Identification and analysis methods. General concepts for the macromolecular analysis.

Use of the spectroscopic techniques in the polymer analysis. Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and 1H and 13 C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

Molecular weight and dispersity. Macromolecules in solution. Experimental methods to determine the molecular weight.

Thermal properties and its characterization. Amorphous and crystalline polymers. Glass transition. Melting and crystallization. Thermal analysis methods.

Characterization of micro and nanostructures. Electron microscopy.



Practical part

Analysis of commercial samples by FTIR spectroscopy

Molecular weight calculation

Measurements of the thermal properties

The course is constituted by the following activities

- Lectures, focus on providing basic knowledge of the subject.

- Practical Classroom Work hours, are directed to the application of the acquired theoretical knowledge to solve problems posed by the professor.

- Individual assignments will be part of the self-study hours of the students, and consist of the resolution of problem sets.

- Practical Lab Work is held in group. In the Lab, commercial polymeric samples will be analyzed applying the concepts obtained in the previous activities.

The written exam will account for 55 % of the final mark, and will contain theoretical and practical questions. By means of this part skills M03CM03, M03CM11 and M03CM17 will be evaluated. A continuous evaluation based on the participation in the classroom activities and the resolution of the individual assignments will be used. This evaluation will account for 20% of the final mark. By means of this part skills M03CM03, M03CM12, M03CM13 and M03CM17 will be evaluated.

Practical Lab Work is mandatory in the continuous evaluation and will be evaluated based on the progress of the student in the lab and the submitted final report. This evaluation will account for 25% of the final mark. By means of this part skills M03CM03, M03CM11, M03CM12, M03CM13, M03CM17 and M03CM18 will be evaluated.

The student must obtain a minimum mark of 5.0 in each part (written exam, individual assignments, practical Lab Work).



Criteria for continuous assessment waiver are those established in Chapter 2, Articles 8 and 12 of the Student Assessment Regulation for Bachelors Degrees of the UPV/EHU.

Criteria for final evaluation request are those established in Chapter 2, Article 8 of the Student Assessment Regulation for Bachelors Degrees of the UPV/EHU. In that case, the final evaluation will contain theoretical and practical questions and a laboratory practice. By means of this exam skills M03CM03, M03CM11, M03CM12, M03CM13, M03CM17 and M03CM18 will be evaluated.

-No presentado- grade is given if the student gets does not take part in the final exam, as established in Chapter 2, Article 12 of the Student Assessment Regulation for Bachelor’s Degrees of the UPV/EHU.

They will be described each year in the student's guide.

Basic bibliography

1. Polímeros. J. Areizaga, M. Cortázar, J.M. Elorza, J. J. Iruin. Editorial Síntesis, 2002.

2. Plastics Analysis Guide: Chemical and Instrumental Methods.

A. Krause, A. Lange. M. Ezrin. Hanser Publishers, 1983.

3. Introduction to Polymer Analysis

T. R. Crompton. Smithers, 2009.

4. Thermal Characterization of Polymeric Materials (Vols 1,2). E. A. Turi. Academic Press, 1997.

In-depth bibliography

M. Chanda, Introduction to Polymer Science and Chemistry: A problem solving approach. CRC Press, 2006.
Seymour/Carraher's Polymer Chemistry. C.E. Carraher, Jr. CRC Press, 2008.
F.A. Bovey and J. Jelinski, Chain Structure and Conformation of Macromolecules. Academic Press, 1982.
F.A. Bovey and P.A. Mirau, NMR of Polymers. Academic Press, 1996.
C. Randall, Polymer Sequence Determination. 13C-NMR Method. Academic Press, 1977.

Journals

Macromolecules
Polymer
Polymer Degradation and Stabilization
Vibrational Spectroscopy