Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CY5106 : Supramolecular and Macromolecular Chemistry { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Harekrushna Sahoo
Syllabus
From molecular to supramolecular chemistry: factors leading to strong binding, hydrogen bonding and stacking interactions. Molecular models of biological receptors, biomimetic chemistry, design, synthesis and binding studies of synthetic receptors. Metal guided self assembly reactions, molecular knot with double helical complexes of Cu(I). Self assembly of polynuclear metal complexes. New molecular receptors: crown ethers, siderophores, cyclophanes, cyclodextrin and their application in specific recognition processes. Anion coordination chemistry and recognition. Supramolecular reactivity and catalysis, supramolecular devices. Introduction to polymer chemistry: Introductory concepts, definition, common system chemistry and classification of polymers, synthetic and natural polymers, types of polymerization, addition, condensation, co-ordination and ring opening polymerization, Preparation, properties and uses of some important thermoplastic (i.e. PE, PVC, Teflon, PS, PMMA)and thermosetting resins (i.e. Phenolic resin, Amino resin and Epoxy resin), natural and synthetic rubbers, Fibers (i.e. Nylons, PAN, Polyurethanes). Polymer Characterization: molecular weight studies and molecular weight distribution, poly dispersive index, determination of molecular weight of polymers. Polymer behavior, crystalline and thermal behavior, Glass transition temperature, factor influencing glass transition. Polymerization techniques: bulk, solution, emulsion, and suspension polymerization, polymer colloids and polymer solution. Thermodynamics aspect of Polymerization, Stereo Chemistry and mechanism of polymerization: free radical, cationic and anionic polymerization. Relevant aspects of physical properties of polymer systems, rheological properties, polymer processing, processing techniques i.e. molding, casting, extrusion and, calendaring techniques. Polymer degradation and stabilization, biological degradation of polymers. Polymers & environments, environmental pollution by polymers. From molecular to supramolecular chemistry: factors leading to strong binding, hydrogen bonding and stacking interactions. Metal guided self-assembly reactions, molecular knot with double helical complexes of Cu(I), Self-assembly of polynuclear metal complexes, Molecular receptors: crown ethers, siderophores, cyclophanes, cyclodextrin and their application in specific recognition processes, Supramolecular reactivity and catalysis, supramolecular devices.
Course Objectives
- To teach students about natural and synthetic supramolecules and their mechanism of action
Course Outcomes
1) This course includes polymer and supramolecular chemistry, which is helpful in understanding the fundamentals of macromolecular science especially the structure, physical and chemical properties, formation and applications of macromolecular materials in various fields such as medicine, food, paints & coating technology, packaging, membrane and separation science, protective clothing and so on. <br /> 2) Students will learn the mechanism of the formation of various synthetic polymers and bio-polymers.
Essential Reading
- J.W. Steed, J. L.Atwood, Supramolecular Chemistry, Wiley
- H.W. Roesky, Rings, Clusters & Polymers of the main group & Transition Elements, Elsevier
Supplementary Reading
- J. W. Nicolson, The chemistry of polymers, RSC
- Jonathan W. Steed and Jerry L Atwood, Supramolecular Chemistry, Wiley