Ateneo - UPO

Laboratory activities relating to the synthesis/characterization of polymers and synthesis of molecules of industrial interest.

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Acquire the ability to work in a group on problems of industrial interest and to critically analyze the results obtained.

No background knowledge is required.

Class lessons, laboratory experiences in small groups.

Drafting of a report in the form of a scientific article in which the results obtained are critically analyzed.

Synthesis of polymers via ARGET-ATRP under various synthesis conditions. Characterization of the molecular weight, thermal stability and glass transition temperature of the polymers obtained.
Synthesis of ionic liquids under different conditions. Evaluation of the sustainability of the various processes using green chemistry methods.

Ability to critically analyze experimental results and communicate them in the form of a scientific treatise.