Polymers: concepts, properties, uses and sustainability| IIT Madras

Polymers from molecules to recycling

This IIT Madras lecture series covers polymers across the full chain: basic concepts, polymer structure at molecular and crystalline scales, processing methods such as molding and extrusion, and the properties that decide where polymers are used.

Themes

• Polymer structure and molecular architecture
• Processing techniques
• Mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, including composites
• Waste management, recycling and biodegradability

Who it suits

Materials science and engineering students will find the link between structure and properties useful, while sustainability professionals may focus on the waste and alternatives sections. The description is a summary, so check the lecture list to see how deep each part goes. Read alongside the topic list, the course offers a clear route from basic polymer concepts to the environmental questions that now shape the field.