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2016-2017 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MTX 321 - Soft Materials and Fluids

Credits 3
Lecture
The properties, structures and rheology of soft condensed matter such as polymer melts, colloids, gels, liquid crystals and amphiphiles. Basic properties of soft materials are discussed. A wide range of applications of soft matter is exemplified. These real world products include detergent, paints, plastics, personal care products, food and gels.
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