| The lecture will enable students to
• distinguish polymer additives and apply them for tailored applications. (k3)
• solve tasks related to laboratory and industrial-scale compounding machines. (k3)
• critically analyze relevant material and processing parameters for optimization of compounding, evaluate case studies concerning troubleshooting. (k5)
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• Introduction (Aim of Additivation, Tailor-made Materials)
• Polymer Additives (Fillers, Compatibilizers, Stabilizers, Pigments, etc.)
• Methods for Polymer Additivation (Compounding & Granulation, Screw elements, Upscaling)
• Physical and Chemical Processes during Polymer Additivation (e.g. crystallization, chain scission/prolongation, impurities inclusion, shear-induced effects)
• Chemical Phenomena associated with Polymer Additivation and their Impact on Material Properties (e.g. Chain Grafting vs. Compatibility)
• Physical Phenomena associated with Polymer Additivation and their Impact on Material Properties (e.g. Percolation Treshold vs. Electric Conductivity)
• Nanotechnology in Polymer Formulation
• Polymer Formulations for Outdoor Applications & Mobility (Weatherability, Accelerated Aging)
• Formulations of Biopolymers (Biodegradable and Bio-based Polymer Materials)
• Formulations of Recycled Polymers (Physical Recycling)
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