Polymers & Polymerization Technology
Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | ||
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Polymers & Polymerization Technology | 22 Oct 2025 | 26 Oct 2025 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 3,900 | Register |

Polymers & Polymerization Technology
Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Polymers & Polymerization Technology | 22 Oct 2025 | 26 Oct 2025 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 3,900 |
Introduction
This intensive course gives an overview of the polymer field from the synthesis of polymers to characterization, properties, and applications of polymers. All major synthetic methods are considered: step (condensation) polymerization, chain (addition) polymerization with ionic and radical variations, copolymerization, stereospecific polymerization, ring-opening polymerization, and synthetic reactions on formed polymers. Emphasis is placed on how the various synthetic methods are used to control structural features such as molecular weight, branching, crosslinking, and crystallinity. Among the properties that are analyzed are polymer solubility, molecular weight and molecular weight distribution, crystallinity (versus amorphous behavior), transition temperatures, mechanical properties, and the processing of polymers into useful products. The effect of molecular structure on these properties and the utilization of polymers are discussed in detail.
Objectives
- Discuss your research concerns with our instructor which is leading polymer experts
- Be exposed to a state-of-the-art overview of polymer chemistry in a minimum amount of time
- Understand how to control polymer structure and molecular weight and their effects on polymer properties and applications
- Appreciate why branching and crosslinking occur
- Understand methods for property evaluations, particularly mechanical properties
- Learn how to improve properties by copolymerization and stereochemical synthesis
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Training Methodology
This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations.
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for all scientists, engineers, or other technical staff with a B.S. or higher degree who need a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of this important field. No prior knowledge of polymer chemistry is assumed. The participant’s degree can be in any area of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or material science.
Course Outline
DAY 1: POLYMERS CLASSIFICATION, SYNTHESIS, AND CONTROL OF PROPERTIES
- Introduction to Polymers
- Classification of Polymers
- History
- How Mechanisms Affect Properties
- Molecular Weight
- Nomenclature
- Commercial Polymers
STEP POLYMERIZATION REACTIONS
- Characteristics
- Mechanisms
- Process Conditions and Equilibrium
- Crosslinking
- Dendrimers
- Commercial Applications
CHAIN POLYMERIZATION REACTIONS
- Characteristics
- Mechanisms
- Initiation & Inhibitors
- Common Monomers
- Radical Chain Polymerization
- Heterogeneous Polymerization
- Commercial Applications
DAY 2: IONIC POLYMERIZATION REACTIONS
- Characteristics
- Mechanisms
- Initiation and Inhibitors
- Common Monomers
- Living Polymer Systems
- Commercial Applications
CHAIN COPOLYMERIZATION
- Types of Copolymers
- Properties of Copolymers
- Control of Copolymer Composition
- Commercial Applications
RING-OPENING POLYMERIZATION
- Characteristics
- Mechanisms
- Commercial Applications
DAY 3: STEREOCHEMISTRY OF POLYMERIZATION
- Characteristics and Definition
- Synthetic Approaches
- Crystallization
- Commercial Applications
- Selecting a commercial polymer to fit your needs
- Synthesizing a new polymer
- Polymer Properties, Characterization, and Processing
DAY 4: POLYMER SOLUTIONS & MOLECULAR-WEIGHT DETERMINATION
- Conformations
- Thermodynamics
- Molecular-Weight Determination
SOLID-STATE PROPERTIES
- Entanglements
- The Crystalline State
- Thermal Transitions
- Mechanical Properties
VISCOELASTICITY & RUBBER ELASTICITY
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
- Dielectric Relaxation
- Time-Temperature Superposition
- Rubber Elasticity
DAY 5: ADDITIVES BLENDS, & COMPOSITES
- Plasticizers & Fillers
- Blends & Impact-Modified Plastics
- Composites
THERMOPLASTICS, ELASTOMERS, & THERMOSETS
- Polyolefins
- Vinyl Polymers
- Engineering Thermoplastics
- Elastomers
- Thermosets
POLYMER PROCESSING, & RHEOLOGY
- Basic Processing Operations
- Rheology
- Rheometry