Fundamentos de la obtención, estructura y modificación de materiales poliméricos from edX

Los materiales poliméricos, se consideran materiales con un gran potencial de uso en el ámbito de la ingeniería. Actualmente, los polímeros se han convertido en materiales fundamentales en nuestra cultura y vida cotidiana, ya que los podemos encontrar en todo tipo de productos como ropa, automóviles, juguetes, etc. Debido a sus propiedades y estructura, son materiales con un gran potencial en la industria ya que pueden ser modificados y diseñados para diferentes aplicaciones y funcionalidades. Gracias a su gran versatilidad, los polímeros no solo se utilizan en aplicaciones cotidianas, sino que se aplican en sectores altamente tecnológicos como la aeronáutica, electrónica, deportes de competición, sector médico. Además, gracias a la modificación de materiales poliméricos, estos pueden ser aplicados y mejorados para aplicaciones que hasta la fecha eran impensables, ampliando en gran medida su abanico de posibilidades.

What you'll learn

En este curso aprenderás y conocerás en mayor profundidad las maneras de obtener polímeros, sus estructuras y las posibilidades de estos a través de diversos métodos de modificación. Todo esto no solo desde un punto de vista técnico, sino desde un punto de vista práctico, muy enfocado a las posibilidades que este tipo de materiales pueden aportar.

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Syllabus

Introducción a la tecnología de materiales poliméricos

Procesos de obtención, transiciones térmicas y mezclas en materiales poliméricos

Modificación y protección de materiales poliméricos

Aditivos de modificación en formulación de plásticos industriales

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Adecuado para estudiantes que buscan ampliar su comprensión de los polímeros y sus aplicaciones en diversas industrias

Abarca aspectos esenciales de los polímeros, desde su obtención hasta su modificación, brindando una base sólida para quienes buscan especializarse en este campo

Oportunidad de aprender de instructores experimentados en el campo de los materiales poliméricos

Incluye información técnica y práctica sobre los polímeros, lo que lo hace valioso para estudiantes interesados en aplicaciones industriales

Los estudiantes deben tener algunos conocimientos previos en química y materiales para aprovechar completamente el curso

El curso se imparte en español, lo que puede ser una barrera para los estudiantes que no dominan este idioma

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