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Catalog : PLAS.5330 Green Coatings Science and Technology I (Formerly 26.533)

PLAS.5330 — Graduate

Id: 004235 Offering: 1 Credits: 3-3

Description

This course reviews the basic principles of design and formulation of water-borne, high-solids and powder resins used for the development of solvent-less "green" coatings and the use of bio-derived resins, mostly based on soybean oil and other renewable raw materials. The mechanisms and methods of curing and of polymerization for polymers used as coatings will also be covered. The basic principles of formulation of coatings will be introduced. Permission of instructor for Plastics Engineering Undergraduates seeking to take course as technical elective.

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PLAS.5330 — Online and Continuing Education

Id: 004235 Offering: 2 Credits: 3-3

Description

This course reviews the basic principles of design and formulation of water-borne, high-solids and powder resins used for the development of solvent-less "green" coatings and the use of bio-derived resins, mostly based on soybean oil and other renewable raw materials. The mechanisms and methods of curing and of polymerization for polymers used as coatings will also be covered. The basic principles of formulation of coatings will be introduced. Permission of instructor for Plastics Engineering Undergraduates seeking to take course as technical elective.

Prerequisites

Students with a CSCE or UGRD career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.

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