MTE4534

Oriented and foamed polymers

3 points · 25 lectures, tutorials and practical classes · Clayton · Prerequisites: MTE3504

Objectives To make students aware of the importance of orientation in determining the properties of polymer articles.

Synopsis Anisotropy of synthetic polymer films and fibres. Effect of processing on molecular structure and properties. Structure and properties of cellulosic and protein-based fibres. The production of multi-filament yarns. Polymer foam formulations. Structure of high and low density foams. Rigid and elastomeric foams. Structural (or integral) foams as a construction material. Measurements and characterisation of orientation.

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