Introduction to functional polymers - 4PMFIPF2

Goal(s)

The scientific and technologic field related to functional polymers is very
broad. Therefore a selection of applications allowing the multifunctional
aspects i.e. chemical, physicochemical, mechanical to be emphasized has been
done. In addition the scientific domains have been selected in view of their
societal and industrial impacts. They are related to renewable energy sources
i.e. advanced batteries and Fuel Cells and to environmental aspects dealing
with water purification through membrane separation processes.

Content(s)

• A. General Introduction
• B. Comparison Between Electrochemical Storage & Conversion
• C. Lithium Batteries
  • Overview On Batteries
  • Lithium-Ion Batteries
    • Anodes & Cathodes
    • Solvents & Salts
    • Macroporous Polymeric Separators
    • Gelled Polymer Electrolytes
  • Lithium Polymer Batteries
    • History
    • Polymer-Salt Complexes: Solvating Polymers, Ionomers & Salts
      and their interaction with polymers
    • Reinforcement: Through Polymer Cross-Linking & via
      Nanocomposites
• D. PEMFC
  • Overview On Fuel Cells And Bottlenecks
  • Ionomers
    • State Of The Art
    • Progress Beyond The State Of The Art
    • Electrochemical & Physico-Chemical Aspects
    • Thermomechanical Aspects
    • Elaboration Processes (Film Casting & Extrusion)
    • Polymers For Pemfc Dedicated To Ev Implementation
• E. Separation Processes Involving Polymeric Membranes
  • Environmental & Health Aspects
  • Filtration Processes
  • Pervaporation

Teaching methods : 12h Theoretical classes and tutorials
Language : Classes and assessment in English, Bibliography In English.