The course is aimed: ยท
- To introduce the classification, purpose, and selection criteria of additives used in polymer compounding.
- To familiarize students with the properties and applications of various fillers, reinforcements, stabilizers, colorants, plasticizers, lubricants, and other functional additives.
- To explain the machinery, mixing mechanisms, and process parameters involved in polymer compounding operations.
- To develop understanding of formulation design, manufacturing workflows, and quality control practices for polymer-based products.