Course Contents

Theory: 1. The Chemistry of Fibers 2. Polymerization 3. Addition Polymers; Condensation; Crystalline Structure of Polymers; Conditions for Crystalline ; Principles of packing of Polymer chain; 4. Fine Structure; Orientation and Crystalline ; Chain length and molecular slip; Effect of stretch on crystalline and amorphous regions; 5. Properties due to crystalline and amorphous regions. 6. Chemistry of Cellulose: Purification of Cellulose materials; Chemical constitution of cellulose e.g. Structures of the molecule and groups, degree of polymerization; Derivatives of Cellulose (Cellulose Esters, Cellulose Ethers, Reactivity of Hydroxyl groups); Hydrolysis of cellulose (Hydrocellulose, Rate of Attack, Determination of the degradation; viscosity method, and group analysis); Oxidation of cellulose, Attack of cellulose by alkali. Practical: 1. Practical will be based on theory topics.

Course Synopsis

This course is specifically designed for textile students to have knowledge about chemical properties and processes used in this field.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to learn different principles of textile chemical processing. 2. They will be able to have in-depth knowledge about chemistry of cellulosic fibers.