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UNIT I POLYMER CHEMISTRY

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Classification of polymers - Natural and synthetic

1.3 Thermoplastic and Thermosetting

1.4 Functionality

1.5 Degree of polymerization

1.6 Types and mechanism of polymerization

1.7 Addition (Free Radical, cationic and anionic)

1.8 Condensation and copolymerization

1.9 Properties of polymers

1.10 Tg (Glass transition temperature)

1.11 Tacticity

1.12 Molecular weight

1.13 Weight average

1.14 Number average and polydispersity index

1.15 Techniques of polymerization:Bulk,Emulsion,solution and suspension

1.16 Preparation

1.17 Properties and uses of Nylon 6,6

1.18 Epoxy resin - Uses

UNIT II CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS

2.1 Terminology of thermodynamics

2.2 Second law

2.3 Entropy

2.4 Entropy change for an ideal gas

2.5 Reversible and irreversible processes

2.6 Entropy of phase transitions

2.7 Clausius inequality

2.8 Free energy and work function

2.9 Helmholtz and Gibbs free energy functions( Problems)

2.10 Criteria of spontaneity

2.11 Gibbs-Helmholtz equation-Problems

2.12 Clausius-Clapeyron equation

2.13 Maxwell relations

2.14 Van’t Hoff isotherm and isochore-Problems

UNIT III PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND SPECTROSCOPY

3.1 Photochemistry: Laws of photochemistry

3.2 Grotthuss–Draper law

3.3 Stark–Einstein law

3.4 Lambert-Beer Law

3.5 Quantum efficiency

3.6 Determination

3.7 Photo processes - Internal Conversion, Inter-system crossing, Fluorescence, Phosphorescence, Chemiluminescence and Photo-sensitization

3.8 Spectroscopy

3.9 Electromagnetic spectrum

3.10 Absorption of radiation – Electronic, Vibrational and rotational transitions

3.11 UV-visible

3.12 IR spectroscopy -Principles,Instrumentation(block diagram only)

UNIT IV PHASE RULE AND ALLOYS

4.1 Phase rule: Introduction, definition of terms with examples, One Component System - water system - Reduced phase rule - Two Component Systems - classification – lead - silver system, zinc - magnesium system

4.2 Alloys: Introduction-Definition- Properties of alloys- Significance of alloying, Functions and effect of alloying elements- Ferrous alloys- Nichrome and Stainless steel – heat treatment of steel; Non-ferrous alloys – brass and bronze

UNIT V NANOCHEMISTRY

5.1 Basics

5.2 Distinction between molecules-nanoparticles and bulk materials

5.3 Size-dependent properties

5.4 Nanoparticles

5.5 Nano cluster, Nano rod

5.6 Nanotube(CNT), Nanowire

5.7 Synthesis: Precipitation, Thermolysis, Hydrothermal, Solvothermal, Electro deposition, chemical vapour deposition, laser ablation, Properties and application