PA4015 Conducting Polymers Syllabus:
PA4015 Conducting Polymers Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES:
To enable the students to understand the basic concepts on conducting polymers
To impart knowledge about synthesis mechanism and applications of conducting polymers
To learn about various types of characterization methods
To gain knowledge about doping concepts
To elucidate various applications of conducting polymers
UNIT I ELECTROCHEMISTRY OF CONDUCTING POLYMERS
Introduction to conducting polymers-discovery of polyacetylene-concept of doing and n-type -polarons and bipolarons-conduction mechanism-redox type polymers (electro – active polymers). Important properties of conjugated polymers-electrical conductivity, photoconductivity, charge storage capacity, photoluminescence, and electroluminescence.
UNIT II GENERAL SYNTHESIS OF CONDUCTING POLYMERS
Electrically conducting polymers-Chain growth polymerisation, step growth polymerization, electrochemical polymerization, Metathesis polymerization (Ring opening metathesis polymer (ROMP). Advantages and disadvantages of conducting polymers, methods to enhance the processability of conducting polymers
UNIT III SYNTHESIS OF DIFFERENT CONDUCTING POLYMERS
Synthesis and properties of conducting polymers-Polyacetylene, Poly p-phenylene, Polyheterocyclic and polyaromatic conducting polymers like polythiophene, poly vinyl carbazole, polypyrene, polyaniline, Polypyrrole, Poly phenylene vinylene, Polypyridine.
UNIT IV CHARACTERIZATION AND PROCESSABILITY OF CONDUCTING POLYMERS
Characterization methods – elemental analysis for dopants – IR – UV (electro chemical) scanning electron microscopy (SEM)-electrochemical characterization-cyclic voltammetry- electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM) – probe beam deflection (PBD) -Langmuir – blodgett technique. Concept of doping- Charge carriers: polarons, bipolarons and solitons. Types of dopants, oxidative dopants and reductive dopants, mechanism of doping, p-type doping and n-type doping, inorganic and organic dopants, effect of doping on the dielectric properties of conducting polymers
UNIT V APPLICATIONS OF CONDUCTING POLYMERS
Applications of conducting polymers- electro active applications Polymer rechargeable batteries, sensors, electrochemical actuators, electro luminescent applications. Conductivity applications – antistatic coatings, conducting adhesives, artificial nerves. Electronic applications- EMI shielding, Frequency selective surfaces, satellite communication links, Dielectric properties of conducting polymers in the high and very high frequency fields (a.c field ), ultra high frequency field (Microwave field). Recent trends in conducting polymer and conducting polymer nanocomposites
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, students will be able to
Understand the basic concepts and the mechanism of conduction in polymers
Synthesise conducting polymers by various methods.
Characterize the conduction in polymers
Understand the application of conductive polymers in various devices.
Familiarize with the recent and future trend of conducting polymers.
REFERENCES
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