Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

The following topics will be addressed, among others: • Modern Synthesis Methods: Sequence-controlled polymerization; enzyme-catalyzed polymerization; post polymerization modification • Stimuli-responsive Polymers: Synthesis, characterization, and application • Out-of-equilibrium (Supramolecular) Materials; Adaptive and autonomous systems • Protein-Polymer Conjugates: Synthesis and application • Polymer Recycling and Microplastics • 3D Printing and Biomedical Materials • Block Copolymer Self-Assembly • Functional Polymer Materials in the context of climate change

Learning outcomes

After participating in the module, students will be able to acquire detailed knowledge on current research questions and developments in the field of polymer science, including synthesis, characterization, processing, and application of new polymer types and formulations from review articles and other sources, and to critically evaluate reports in the scientific literature. Students will be able to fully comprehend and reproduce described novel concepts based on available sources and classify them according to their significance for the respective research field. Through the module content, students will acquire comprehensive knowledge of modern synthesis methods and analysis techniques.

Assessment

Presentation (15 min) of a module topic (50% of the grade) and scientific colloquium (15 min) (50% of the grade).