MATS24112
Performance Polymers, Fibres and Textiles
10
Semester 2
Undergraduate
Level 5
Niamh Fox
Unit coordinator
Department of Materials
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0
<p>Lecture topics include:</p><p><i>Polymers</i></p><p><i>Fibre properties</i></p><p><i>Physical and chemical modifications of bires for different applications</i></p><p><i>Coloration</i></p><p><i>Colour specification</i></p>
<p>Lecture topics include:</p><p>Polymers:</p><ul> <li>Introduction to the main classes of polymers and the defining properties of each class: thermosetting, commodity thermoplastics, engineering/high-temperature thermoplastics and elastomers.</li> <li>The relationship between chemical structure and thermal properties of polymers.</li> <li>The relationship between chemical structure and mechanical properties of polymers.</li> <li>Analyse, with the use of case studies, how the thermal and mechanical properties of polymers influence materials selection for various applications.</li> <li>Introduce the how fillers and short fibre reinforcements influence the mechanical properties and applications of polymers.</li></ul><p>Fibre properties:</p><ul> <li>Classification of fibres and their performance; man-made and natural fibres.</li> <li>Typical physical and chemical properties and applications of important fibres.</li></ul><p>Physical and chemical modifications to fibres for different applications.</p><ul> <li>Fibre spinning technologies and process.</li> <li>Functional materials for contemporary textiles</li> <li>The relationship between fibre/ fabric structures and performance of textiles.</li></ul><p>Coloration:</p><ul> <li>Principles of coloration for cellulosic, proteinaceous and synthetic fibres, including dye fibre interactions, dyeing processes, dyeing profiles and after-treatments.</li></ul><p>Colour specification:</p><ul> <li>Colour communication.</li> <li>Principles of the CIE system.</li></ul>
<p>The unit aims to:</p><ul> <li> Categorize the different polymers, fibres and textiles classes;</li> <li> Illustrate an understanding of why certain polymer, fibre and textile with specific chemical, thermal and mechanical properties are used for selected applications;</li> <li> Describe aspects of colour communication, and describe the necessity for, and scientific basis of, colour communication systems;</li> <li> Design new products, including specific polymers, textiles and functional fabrics via appropriate functional chemicals, finishing or colouration.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections:</p>
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Knowledge and understanding</li>
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Intellectual skills</li>
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Practical skills</li>
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Transferable skills and personal qualities</li>
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<div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Interpret the differences and defining properties of the major classes of polymers.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Interpret the structure-property-performance relationships of a range of polymers.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Describe how the chemical, thermal and mechanical properties of polymers influence their selection for applications.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Explain the effects of fillers and fibre reinforcements on polymers.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Explain the physical properties required for a typical textile fibre and the production and properties of the most important textile fibres.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Show how man-made fibres can be tailored for specific uses.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Define the performances of constructed textiles.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Tell the 1 - Knowledge and understanding of the principles of coloration of natural and synthetic fibres.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Describe the likely application conditions, characteristics and performance profile of the most common dye classes for natural and synthetic fibres.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Memorize 1 - Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of colour measurement and communication in textiles.</div><div> </div>
<div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Identify the appropriate polymers for specific applications.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Apply simple models to the mechanical properties of polymers.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Explain and relate how the physical properties of polymers, fibres and textiles depend upon their molecular structures.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Appraise the technical aspects of textile production, and be able to communicate this topic with a degree of effectiveness with practitioners in the textile supply chain.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Be able to relate the coloration of textiles with the chemical structure of dyes and common textile polymers.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Develop a logical approach to problem-solving technical issues in the coloration process.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Describe aspects of colour communication, and describe the necessity for, and scientific basis of, colour communication systems.</div><div> </div>
<div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Develop awareness of practical aspects associated with performing tests to measure polymer mechanical properties </div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Analyse the results from materials testing experiments to measure physical properties of different polymers.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Design specific polymers, textiles and functional fabrics via appropriate functional chemicals, finishing or coloration.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Interpret experimental investigations of textile properties.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ability to identify and employ appropriate sources of information.</div><div> </div>
<div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Solve problems utilising appropriate numerical skills and algebraic methods.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Assess results critically and Communicate results reliably and effectively.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Work effectively in a group to solve problems.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Compose simple technical reports on laboratory tests.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Develop collaboration with all practitioners in the polymer and textile industry, with a degree of effectiveness.</div><div> </div>
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Written exam
70%
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Written assignment (inc essay)
30%
<p>Verbal and written</p>
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<p><em>Note : From Unit Spec (Section 7 – Indicative Reading)</em></p><ul> <li> Introduction to Polymers, R.J. Young and P.A. Lovell,3rd Edition, CRC Press, 2011</li> <li> Introduction to physical polymer science, L.H. Sperling, 4th Edition, 2006.</li> <li> “Textile Science” K.L. Hatch, 1993</li> <li> “Basic principles of textile coloration” A.D. Broadbent, 2001</li> <li> “Fundamentals and practices in coloration of textiles” J.N. Chakraborty, 2010</li></ul><p> </p>
Lectures
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