Winter 2008
Mat_Sci 331 Soft Materials
Fall 2007
Mat_Sci 395 Introduction to Conducting Polymers
The students should be able to understand the synthesis-structures-properties-applications relationship of conducting polymers. They should be able to:
1. Draw the molecular structure of common conducting polymer monomers/polymers
2. Know basic syntheses
3. Understand the concept of doping and dedoping
4. Be familiar with common applications of conducting polymers and the science behind
5. Be familiar with the history of the field, some important scientists and works, and some current research activity in the field
6. Gain hands-on experiences on the synthesis of nanostructured conducting polymers and sensors
PROJECTS:
Outline of the mini-lab "Polyaniline Nanofiber Sensors" sessions
About 4 students per group
Session 1: Safety orientation and synthesis of polyaniline nanofibers
Session 2: Purification of polyaniline nanofibers and preparation of sensor electrodes
Session 3: Testing the sensors
READING
"Conducting Polymers, Fundamentals and Applications," Prasanna Chandrasekhar. 1999
Handbook of Conducting Polymers
Journal Review/tutorial articles (about 5)
Handouts will be provided