Organic & Polymer Chemistry

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The program starts 1 September 2026 and 1 September 2027

Do you want to learn more about organic synthesis, polymerizations and biomedical and/or physical behavior of polymers. In this minor these topics are combined in 14 full days of experimenting combined with work discussions during tutor meetings (9 + 3 hours a week).

From Molecule to Material

Within this minor you will work on a project that starts with the synthesis of a monomer or initiator.

Product Characterization and Purity Analysis

You learn to fully characterize your product by e.g. NMR or MS and assess the purity.

Controlled Polymerization and Product Analysis

Thereafter you will polymerize your monomer/initiator via a controlled polymerization techniques like RAFT, ATRP or anionic polymerization. The product is again fully characterized by e.g. SEC or DSC.

10 Hours on assignments average per week

10Hours of practical workaverage per week

10Self-studyaverage per week

30ECTS creditsEuropean Credit Transfer System

Program

How you make a difference in the research world

Organic & Polymer Chemistry covers all kinds of topics. You will learn to perform scientific research based project that involves multiple disciplinary steps.

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