27th to 29th July 2023
Fundamentals and Practical Applications of Complex Fluids
IIT Kanpur
Learning Outcomes
The program comprises of a series of lectures tailor-made to cover with sufficient focus the fundamentals and real-world applications of complex fluids and interfacial science. The following are the learning outcomes of the course:
Basic concepts of colloids & interfaces
Introduction to polymers and fundamentals of polymer science
Engineering Polymer processing methods
Introduction to relevant experimental techniques
Course Outline
Day 1: 27 July 2023 (Thursday)
Basic concepts of colloids and interfaces
Stability of colloidal suspensions and emulsions (DLVO Theory)
Interfacial tension and its measurements (sessile and pendant droplet method, Wilhelmy plate and Du Noüy ring, spinning drop method)
Marangoni flows and its applications
Day 2: 28 July 2023 (Friday)
Multi-phase flows
Introduction and applications of polymers
Structure of polymer chains and measurement techniques (X-ray and light scattering)
Thermodynamics of polymer solutions
Dynamics of polymer chains
Day 3: 29 July 2023 (Saturday)
Rheology of polymer solutions and melts
Polymer Processing (extrusion, coating, calendar, fiber spinning)
non-Newtonian flow models (Power law, Carreau, Maxwell, CEF)
Introduction to polymer (nano) composites and bio-polymers (proteins, DNA, RNA)
Instructors
Associate Professor
Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur
Assistant Professor
Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur
Assistant Professor
Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur
Registration Procedure
Registration Fee
The registration fee (course fees + 18%GST) are as follows:
Faculty: INR 5900
Students: INR 3540
Industry/R&D Personnel: INR 7080
How to Register
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