M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Energy Science
Elective I — POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define the term of polymer and monomer.
2. What is mean by degree of polymerization?
3. What is copolymerization?
4. Give any four examples for thermoplastic.
5. Define glass transition temperature
6. What is the role of additives in polymer?
7. How to convert polymer into conducting polymer?
8. What is bio-polymer?
9. List out the advantages of polymer.
10. What is mean by thermoxidative degradation of polymer?
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
11. Classify the polymers on the basis of their origin
and structure of main chain.
Or
Different thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic
polymer.
12. Explain the molecular weight determination of
polymer with different parameters.
Or
What are the structural parameters influence the
melting point of a polymer?
13. Give details about polymer blend and alloys with
suitable examples.
Or
Write a short note on compounding process of
polymer.
14. Explain conducting polymer with emerging
applications.
Or
Explain the application of the polymer in nonlinear
optics.
15. Discuss the stability and toxicity of polymers.
Or
Give an account of negative impacts of polymer on
environment and human health?
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Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Explain types of polymerization with suitable examples.
17. Discuss about the effect of polymer structure on
properties.
18. Explain any two polymer fabrication techniques.
19. Give a brief account of biomedical science of polymers.
20. Discuss the role of polymer materials in energy devices.
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