Performance Polymers, Fibres and Textiles

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 Lecture topics include:<ul><li>Polymers</li><li>Fibre properties</li><li>Physical and chemical modifications of bires for different applications</li><li>Performance of textiles</li><li>Colour specification</li></ul> Lecture topics include:Polymers:<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>Fibre properties:<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>Physical and chemical modifications to fibres for different applications.<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>Performance of textiles:<ul><li>The relationship between fibre structures and performance of textiles.</li><li>The relationship between fabric structures and performance of textiles.</li></ul>Colour specification:<ul><li>Colour communication.</li><li>Colour order system.</li><li>Principles of the CIE system.</li></ul> The unit aims to:<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> A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections: <ul> <li> Knowledge and understanding</li> <li> Intellectual skills</li> <li> Practical skills</li> <li> Transferable skills and personal qualities</li> </ul> <ul><li>Interpret the differences and defining properties of the major classes of polymers.</li><li>Interpret the structure-property-performance relationships of a range of polymers.</li><li>Describe how the chemical, thermal and mechanical properties of polymers influence their selection for applications.</li><li>Explain the effects of fillers and fibre reinforcements on polymers.</li><li>Explain the physical properties required for a typical textile fibre and the production and properties of the most important textile fibres.</li><li>Show how man-made fibres can be tailored for specific uses.</li><li>Define the performances of constructed textiles.</li><li>Tell the 1  -  Knowledge and understanding of the principles of coloration of natural and synthetic fibres.</li><li>Describe the likely application conditions, characteristics and performance profile of the most common dye classes for natural and synthetic fibres.</li><li>Memorize 1  -  Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of colour measurement and communication in textiles.</li></ul> <ul><li>Identify the appropriate polymers for specific applications.</li><li>Apply simple models to the mechanical properties of polymers.</li><li>Explain and relate how the physical properties of polymers, fibres and textiles depend upon their molecular structures.</li><li>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.</li><li>Be able to relate the coloration of textiles with the chemical structure of dyes and common textile polymers.</li><li>Develop a logical approach to problem-solving technical issues in the coloration process.</li><li>Describe aspects of colour communication, and describe the necessity for, and scientific basis of, colour communication systems.</li></ul> <ul><li>Develop awareness of practical aspects associated with performing tests to measure polymer mechanical properties </li><li>Analyse the results from materials testing experiments to measure physical properties of different polymers.</li><li>Design specific polymers, textiles and functional fabrics via appropriate functional chemicals, finishing or coloration.</li><li>Interpret experimental investigations of textile properties.</li><li>Ability to identify and employ appropriate sources of information.</li></ul> <ul><li>Solve problems utilising appropriate numerical skills and algebraic methods.</li><li>Assess results critically and Communicate results reliably and effectively.</li><li>Work effectively in a group to solve problems.</li><li>Compose simple technical reports on laboratory tests.</li><li>Develop collaboration with all practitioners in the polymer and textile industry, with a degree of effectiveness.</li></ul> Lectures, practical laboratory sessions, recommended textbooks, web resources, past exam papers, electronic supporting information (Canvas), and peer-assisted study sessions (PASS). 1 Written exam 70% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 30% Verbal and written N Note : From Unit Spec (Section 7 – Indicative Reading)<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>"Billmeyer and Saltzman's principles of color technology" Burns, 2019</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> Lectures 20 0 80