Polymer Physics and Semiconducting Polymers

An advanced course from PurdueX

Course Description

Embark on an exciting journey into the cutting-edge world of polymer-based electronic devices with this advanced course from PurdueX. "Polymer Physics and Semiconducting Polymers" is a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental principles and physics behind these revolutionary materials that are reshaping the landscape of flexible and stretchable electronics.

This course delves deep into the nanoscale phenomena of semiconducting polymers, offering students a unique opportunity to understand how molecular architecture influences nanoscale structure, optical properties, and electronic properties. You'll gain invaluable insights into the design of new materials, explore structure/processing windows, and develop a robust understanding of the physics governing charged species in polymer electronics.

What students will learn

  • Design principles of semiconducting polymers
  • Impact of macromolecular design on nanostructure
  • Common structure-property relationships of semiconducting polymers
  • Fundamentals of polymer physics and semiconductor physics
  • Thermodynamics and crystallinity in macromolecules
  • Nanoscale structure in functional polymers
  • Control of charge flow through polymer nanostructure
  • Applications of polymer semiconductors in devices

Pre-requisites

  • Two semesters of undergraduate chemistry
  • Two semesters of undergraduate physics
  • One semester of undergraduate calculus

Course Content

  • Introduction to polymer physics and semiconducting polymers
  • Nanoscale phenomena in polymer-based electronic devices
  • Molecular architecture and its impact on nanoscale structure
  • Optical and electronic properties of semiconducting polymers
  • Design of new semiconductor materials
  • Structure/processing windows in polymer electronics
  • Physics of charged species in polymer electronics
  • Flexible and stretchable electronic applications
  • Thermodynamics and crystallinity in macromolecules
  • Controlling charge flow through polymer nanostructure
  • Device applications of polymer semiconductors

Who this course is for

  • Advanced engineering students specializing in materials science or electronics
  • Researchers in the field of polymer physics and semiconductor materials
  • Professionals working in the flexible electronics industry
  • Anyone interested in cutting-edge developments in organic electronic devices and stretchable electronic applications

Real-world Applications

  • Development of next-generation display technologies
  • Creation of advanced biomedical monitoring devices
  • Design of flexible and stretchable electronic components
  • Innovation in wearable technology and smart textiles
  • Improvement of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs)
  • Advancement of solar cell technology
  • Contribution to the field of polymer-based sensors and actuators

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Introduction to Polymer Physics
  • Module 2: Thermodynamics and Crystallinity in Macromolecules
  • Module 3: Nanoscale Structure in Functional Polymers
  • Module 4: Controlling Charge Flow through Polymer Nanostructure
  • Module 5: Device Application of Polymer Semiconductors

By enrolling in this course, you'll position yourself at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field that promises to revolutionize electronics as we know them. Don't miss this opportunity to gain expertise in polymer-based electronic devices, semiconducting polymers, and the exciting world of flexible and stretchable electronics!