Introduction
The aim of this course is to provide students with the tools to critically link the material properties of polymers with modern manufacturing techniques and subsequently design, select, and tailor polymers for production of a wide range of products.
Processing and Processability of Polymers aims to link intrinsic polymer properties to product performance through the fundamental processing techniques commonly used in modern manufacturing of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymeric products. The effects of fillers and stabilizers on properties of the polymer materials are introduced. Factors of polymer processing are correlated with structure and morphology and in turn – to product properties.
This course is part of:
Objectives
At the end of the course, learners are able to:
1. Describe intrinsic properties and how they are determined by polymer composition. Explain Van Krevelen’s Additive Molar Function model and apply it for a range of properties.
2. Design and assess product properties in terms of its mechanical properties and physical performance.
3. Describe how processing parameters and conditions generate specific structures and morphologies, which in turn determine properties.
4. Explain the fundamental aspects of polymer properties, viz., phase transitions, viscoelasticity, stress-strain behaviour, which are manifested in product properties.
5. Describe the basic industrial polymer processing technologies, including those of composite materials.
6. Describe emerging materials and technologies including nanocomposites, biomimetics, 3D printing and electrospinning.
Assessment
To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:
- Essay
- Presentation
- Participation
Who should attend
Suitable for professionals working in Engineering, Quality Control, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing and R&D.
Fees and Funding
Standard Course Fee: S$4,905
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$4,500 | S$1,471,50 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$571.50 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
Recommended Add-Ons
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| CET774 Organic Structural Materials | 1 |
| CET775 Organic Electronic Materials | 1 |
| CET776 Organic Optical Materials | 1 |
| CET779 Tissue – Material Interactions | 1 |
| CET780 Materials in Medicine | 1 |
| CET781 Tissue Engineering & Drug Delivery | 1 |
| CET782 Processes for Particulate Materials and Bulk Materials | 1 |
| CET783 Vacuum Processes | 1 |
| CET784 Solution Processes | 1 |
| CET847 Inorganic Materials | 3 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Materials Science and Engineering (9 AU), FlexiMasters in Materials Science and Engineering (total 15AU) and Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (30 AU).
- SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved.
