PBT705 - CONSERVATIVE POLYMERS FOR MATERIALS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
CONSERVATIVE POLYMERS FOR MATERIALS PBT705 1st Semester 3 0 3 10
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Demonstration
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Dilek Åžolpan Özbay  
Course objectiveThe main aim of this course is training of the students on the usability of natural and synthetic polymers on conservation and understanding of these polymers.  
Learning outcomes
  1. After completing this course, students learn basic knowledge on the chemistry of polymers, as well as on the main characteristics and properties of natural and synthetic polymers, in particular those used in the field of conservation and restoration of works of art. Therefore students are able to: a) select the more suitable polymers for any conservative operation on historical and artistic assets
  2. (stone, painting or wood artefacts); b) evaluate the performances of protective and reinforcing treatments on stone materials; c) assessing, on the basis of accelerated ageing tests, the durability of conservative treatments d) conservation to corrosion and acid rains and
  3. Antimicrobial surface corrosion. Students satisfactorily completing the course will acquire the Definition and classification of polymers, Main characteristics of polymers, Main natural polymers used in cultural heritage (mainly paintings and stone, wood artefacts), Source, characteristics, advantages and
  4. drawbacks of natural polymers, Synthetic polymers: main polymerization processes, Transport properties of small molecules in polymers, Adhesive, cohesive and hydrophobic properties of polymers, Ageing stability, Aggregation, consolidation and protection of historical?artistic artifacts with polymers, Evaluation methodologies of aggregating, reinforcing and protective treatments.
Course Content? Definition and classification of polymers;
? Main characteristics of polymers;
? Main natural polymers used in cultural heritage (mainly paintings and stone artefacts);
? Source, characteristics, advantages and drawbacks of natural polymers;
? Synthetic polymers: main polymerization processes;
? Transport properties of small molecules in polymers;
? Adhesive, cohesive and hydrophobic properties of polymers;
? Ageing stability;
? Aggregation, consolidation and protection of historical?artistic artifacts with polymers;
? Evaluation methodologies of aggregating, reinforcing and protective treatments;
? The more commonly synthetic polymers used for the restoration of Cultural Heritage: commercial and new products;
? Advantages and drawbacks of synthetic macromolecules for the conservation of Cultural Heritage.
 
References?Polymers in Conservation Allen N.S., Edge M. and Horie V. (1992) Royal Society of Chemistry.
?An Introduction to Polymer Science. Elias H.G. (1997) VCH Weinheim. New York.
? Materials for Conservation, Organic Consolidants, Adhesives and Coatings. Horie C.V. (2010) Butterworths. 2nd edition
? The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects. Millls J.S. and White R. (l987)
Butterworths.
?Characterization and Analysis of Polymers, Clavier, Ron, Wiley and Sons
?Experimental Methods in Polymer Chemistry Jan Rabek, Wiley Int. Ed., New York
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Definition, classification of polymers and main characteristics
Week 2Source, characteristics, advantages and drawbacks of natural polymers
Week 3Synthetic polymers: main polymerization processes
Week 4Transport properties of small molecules in polymers
Week 5Adhesive, cohesive and hydrophobic properties of polymers
Week 6Main natural polymers used in cultural heritage (paintings and stone artefacts)
Week 7Mid?term exam
Week 8Ageing stability
Week 9Aggregation, consolidation and protection of historical?artistic artifacts with polymers and evaluation methodologies
Week 10The more commonly synthetic polymers used for the restoration of Cultural Heritage: commercial and new products
Week 11Advantages and drawbacks of synthetic macromolecules for the conservation of Cultural Heritage
Week 12Conservation of stone and wood artefacts paintings and case studies
Week 13Conservation to corrosion and acid rains
Week 14Antimicrobial surface corrosion
Week 15Homework
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments110
Presentation110
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1010100
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14040
Project000
Homework assignment15050
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload28173302

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

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