| Module designation | SEDC6047 Polymer Chemistry |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | 5th Semester and 7th Semester |
| Person responsible for the module | Prof. Dr. M. Hasan, M.Si |
| Language | Indonesian (Part of the references and instructional materials are provided in English) |
| Relation to curriculum | Elective Course |
| Teaching methods | Lecture, and Team Based Project |
| Workload (incl. contact hours, self-study hours) | 2 x 45 hours per semester, comprising: 100 minutes lecture and discussion per week120 minutes structured tasks per week120 minutes learn to be independent per week |
| Credit points | 2 SKS = 3.34 ECTS |
| Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module | no prerequisites |
| Module objectives/intended learning outcomes | Upon completing the course, students will be able to analyze the concepts of macromolecules, conduct analysis and characterization of eco-friendly films derived from natural materials using advanced techniques, and evaluate the potential utilization of environmentally friendly plastic raw materials for packaging films.Through project-based learning, students will be able to synthesize and characterize eco-friendly packaging films from renewable natural materials in an independent, meticulous, and measurable manner. |
| Content | The Polymer Chemistry course provides students with fundamental and applied knowledge of macromolecules, including their synthesis, properties, and applications. Emphasis is placed on the development and characterization of eco-friendly polymer films derived from renewable natural resources. Students will be engaged in project-based learning to design, synthesize, and analyze sustainable packaging materials using advanced techniques. The course aims to equip students with critical thinking, laboratory skills, and the ability to evaluate the potential of environmentally friendly polymers for industrial applications. The covered content are: Introduction to Polymer ChemistryHistory and significance of polymersClassification of natural and synthetic polymersPolymer structures and molecular weightPolymerization MechanismsAddition and condensation polymerizationCopolymerizationGreen polymerization methodsMacromolecular PropertiesPhysical and chemical properties of polymersCrystallinity, thermal behavior, and degradationBiodegradability and environmental aspectsCharacterization of PolymersSpectroscopic techniques (FTIR, NMR, UV–Vis)Thermal analysis (TGA, DSC)Microscopy (SEM, TEM, AFM)Mechanical property testingEco-Friendly Polymers and BiopolymersRenewable resources for polymer synthesisBioplastics and biodegradable polymersCase studies of natural-based polymer materialsPolymer Film DevelopmentMethods of film preparation (casting, extrusion, etc.)Structural, mechanical, and barrier properties of filmsFunctionalization of films for packagingProject-Based Learning ComponentSynthesis of bio-based packaging filmsCharacterization and performance evaluationPresentation of project findingsApplications and Future TrendsEco-friendly packaging innovationsNanocomposites in sustainable materialsAdvances in green polymer chemistry |
| Exams and assessment formats | Team Based Project, Cognitive, and assignment |
| Study and examination requirements | Team Based Project: 60%Assignment: 20%Written Test: 20% |
| Recommended literature | Hiemenz, P. C., & Lodge, T. P. (2007). Polymer chemistry (2nd ed.). CRC Press.Matyjaszewski, K., & Möller, M. (Eds.). (2012). Polymer science: A comprehensive reference (Vols. 1–10). Elsevier.Odian, G. (2004). Principles of polymerization (4th ed.). Wiley-Interscience.Sperling, L. H. (2005). Introduction to physical polymer science (4th ed.). Wiley.Stevens, M. P. (1999). Polymer chemistry: An introduction (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.Young, R. J., & Lovell, P. A. (2011). Introduction to polymers (3rd ed.). CRC Press.M. Hasan, A. Utami, C. Siregar, L. Hanum, I. Khaldun, M. Nazar. 2025. Thermal, structural and mechanical characterization of bio nanocomposite films from purple sweet potato starch/chitosan nanoparticles integrated with anthocyanin extract, Results in Engineering, Volume 25, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104448. M.Hasan, D. Nurfathinah, A. Gani, I. Khaldun, R. F. I. Rahmayani, M. Nazar, 2024. Thermomechanical properties of bio-nanocomposite film based on sugar palm starch/chitosan nanoparticles matrices loaded with N-CQD from dragon fruit peel extract, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.101026. M. Nazar, M. Hasan, B. Wirjosentono, B. A. Gani, 2024. Fabrication and characterization of bio-nanocomposite from sweet potato starch and Moringa oleifera leaf extract loaded with carbon quantum dots from Coffea arabica grounds, Results in Engineering, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102448. M. Hasan, et al (2022). Bioplastik untuk pengemas makanan berbasis pati dan kitosan, Bandar Publishing: Banda Aceh |
| Date of last amendment | August 12, 2024 |
