Conformation and configuration. Molecular weight and its determination. The behavior of polymers in solution. Blends and multicomponent systems. Crosslinked polymers and rubber elasticity. Amorphous state and glass transition. Morphology and crystalline state. Modeling and simulation of polymers. Sustainability of materials. Degradation of polymers.
KF2140 Polymer Physics 7.5 credits
This course covers the basics of physical polymer chemistry including configuration, conformation, molecular weight, physico-chemical behavior of polymers at different states and basic characterization of the structure and properties of polymers.
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
- Periods
- P1 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
51163
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Min: 12
- Target group
Open for all students as long as it can be included in your programme
- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Part of programme
Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, åk 4, MAKE, Conditionally Elective
Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, åk 5, MAKE, Conditionally Elective
Master's Programme, Macromolecular Materials, åk 1, Mandatory
Master's Programme, Macromolecular Materials, åk 1, POTE, Mandatory
Master's Programme, Molecular Science and Engineering, åk 2, Recommended
Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus KF2140 (Autumn 2024–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus KF2140 (Autumn 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course the student should be able to:
- Explain concepts and solve problems connected to polymer physics
- Describe the behavior of polymers based on their structure and physical state
- Perform laboratory work to characterize polymers by experimental techniques and basic computer simulations
- Present and evaluate laboratory work in written and orally
- Reflect over the sustainability of materials
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed degree project 15 credits, 50 credits in chemistry or chemical engineering, 20 credits in mathematics, numerical analysis and/or data science. English B/6.
Recommended prerequisites
KF1010 Polymer Technology with Cellulose Technolgy or corresponding
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LABA - Laboratory work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Written exam, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Active participation in all compulsory activities as specified in Course information.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Chemical Science and Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
Will replace 3E1142