2024 Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
Polymer Physical Properties
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Shinji Ando / Atsushi Shishido
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Thu
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CAP.Y304
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course covers the fundamentals of electric properties (dielectric properties, piezoelectricity, electrical conductivity), optical properties, and functionalities for various applications as important characteristics observed for assembles of polymer compounds, these fundamentals are explained in terms of physical chemistry. Exercise problems of various properties are given, and the ability to understand is developed.
Unique properties and behaviors observed for assembles of polymer molecules are utilized in polymeric materials used in various applications. Students will understand how to appear electric and optical properties for assemblies of polymer molecules related to their structures. And examples of application, how characteristic properties of polymers are utilized in functional materials, are also introduced.
Course description and aims
At the end of this course, students will be able to
1) Explain the fundamentals and phenomena of the electric properties of polymers.
2) Explain the mechanisms, phenomena, and applications of optical properties of polymers (refractive index, birefringence, optical transparency, optical signal transmission, and optical functionality).
3) Explain how polymers are utilized in our daily lives (especially for displays and automobiles) regarding electrical, optical, and mechanical properties.
Keywords
Dielectric Properties, Piezoelectricity, Electrically Conductivity, Refractive index, Birefringence, Optical transparency, Optical signal transmission, Optical functionalities, Polymer materials
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Class is proceeded in accordance with hand-outs of the lecture slides as well as textbooks. At the beginning of each class, solutions to exercise problems assigned during the previous class are explained. Quizzes on lecture content may be given during the lecture. Students are given assignments or problems on lecture content. Group discussion and presentation will be performed in terms of applications of polymer materials.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Electric properties of polymers -Dielectric properties- (Prof. Ando) | Explain the mechanism and phenomena of dielectric properties of insulating polymers. |
| Class 2 | Electric properties of polymers -Electric conductivity- (Prof. Ando) | Explain the mechanism and phenomena of electronic conduction in conducting polymers. |
| Class 3 | Optical properties of polymers 1 -Molecular polarizability, Refractive Index, and Birefringence (Prof. Ando) | Explain the mechanisms of refractive indices and birefringence of polymers. |
| Class 4 | Optical properties of polymers 2 -Optical transparency, optical signal transmission, and optical functionalities, Validation test (Prof. Ando) | Explain the mechanism and applications of optical transparency, optical signal transmission, and various optical functionalities of polymers. |
| Class 5 | Functions of polymers and their applications 1 - Fundamentals of materials design (Prof. Shishido) | Explain the fundamental materials design to utilize polymers. |
| Class 6 | Functions of polymers and their applications 2 - Functions of display materials (Prof. Shishido) | Explain the working princple of polymers in displays and their application. |
| Class 7 | Functions of polymers and their applications 3 - Functions of automobile materials (Prof. Shishido) | Explain the working princple of polymers in automobiles and their application. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 60 minutes preparing for class and reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class. They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course materials.
Textbook(s)
Society of Polymer Science, Japan eds. Kisokoubunnshikagak, 2nd ed. Chap. 7, Tokyo Kagaku Dojin, ISBN978-4-8079-0962-9, and the materials provided via T2schola.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Chihara, Hideaki. Nakamura, Norio. Trans. P. Atkins, J. de Pauls, "Physical Chemistry", Tenth Ed. Tokyo Kagaku Doujin, ISBN978-4-8079-0696-3 (in Japanese) .
Kitano, Hiromi. Kunugi, Shigeru. Eds. Chemistry of Polymers, Sankyo Syupan, ISBN978-4-7827-0544-5 (in Japanese).
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students' knowledge of the fundamentals of thermal, electric, and optical properties and the applications of polymer materials will be assessed. Attendance & quiz during lectures:10%, Assignment after lectures:60%, Validation test:30%.
Related courses
- CAP.I426 ： Introduction to Polymer Science
- CAP.Y204 ： Polymer Physics I (Polymer Solutions)
- CAP.Y205 ： Polymer Physics II (Solid Structures)
- CAP.Y302 ： Polymer Rheology
- CAP.Y306 ： Polymer Characterization
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are necessary, but enrollment in courses related to polymer science is desirable.