KIM 537 - Natural and Synthetic Macromolecules

Course Objectives

I.To help understanding the chemistry of binding, chemical structure, and reactions which form basic of natural and synthetic polymer chemistry.
II.To gain a comprehensive overview on production methods and various physical and chemical properties of natural and synthetic polymers.
III.To teach the current and high-level knowledge on compounds and complexes of natural and synthetic polymers.
IV.To gain the consciousness on designing and applying a specific subject giving examples usage and the current applications of natural and synthetic polymers.
V.To teach production methods of ındustrial polymers.

Course Description

Classification and chemical structure of natural and synthetic polymers. Chemical and structural properties and biological importance of carbohydrates, proteins, cellulose, lignins, natural rubber, natural heteropolymers. Biocompatible macromolecules. The polymerization processes and industrial applications of synthetic polymers.