26.383 - Polymer Science I Laboratory

(co-taught with Prof. R. Nagarajan)

Synthesis of polymers by step growth, condensation, suspension and free radical emulsion polymerization techniques. Fundamental concepts in polymerization kinetics and mechanism will be covered as well as structure-property considerations and polymerization with functional groups.

Pre-Req: 84.204 Intro. Organic & Polymer Chem.; Co-Req: 26.381 Polymer Sci. for Engineers I.

26.384 - Polymer Science II Laboratory

(co-taught with Prof. D. Schmidt & Prof. R. Nagarajan)

Polymer characterization techniques including molecular weight distribution by gel permeation chromatography, crystallinity and order by differential scanning calorimetry; polymer morphology and surface properties, and spectroscopic (nuclear magnetic resonance, Raman, infrared) and mechanical (tensile, dynamic mechanical, rheological) techniques will also be covered.

Pre-Reqs: 84.204, 26.381, 26.383; Co-Req: 26.382 Polymer Sci. for Engineers II.

26.405 - Polymer Science Laboratory

(co-taught with Prof. D. Schmidt & Prof. R. Nagarajan)

26.450 - Nanoscale Transport Phenomena for Manufacturing Nanodevices

(co-taught with Profs. C. Barry, Z. Gu, H. Sun & A. Donatelli)

An interdisciplinary course taught by faculty from the Chemical, Mechanical and Plastics Engineering Departments, who have special knowledge in nanoscale fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The course on nanoscale transport phenomena constitutes a bridge between existing fluid and heat transfer courses in multiple disciplines and emerging nanoscale science and engineering concepts to reflect the forefront of nanomanufacturing. The course is designed to incorporate recent advances in manufacturing polymer based nanodevices. Key issues of the implementation and maintenance costs for fabrication will be addressed. Hands-on laboratory experiments will be performed to complement the lectures with the ultimate goal of designing and building a complete nanodevice at the end of the course. The course will prepare graduates for employment focused on designing and manufacturing nano/microfluidic systems, lab-on-a-chip devices, electronic devices, medical devices and other emerging technologies.

Pre-Req: 26.314 Fluid Flow, 26.348 Heat Transfer, and 26.218 Intro. to Design.