Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710129, P. R. China
Abstract:
There are some problems in current teaching mode, for example, the correlation between the theoretical courses, and between the laboratory and the theoretical courses is strong enough. To solve these problems in the polymer synthesis laboratory, we tried to introduce a teaching idea by connecting the basic knowledge of organic chemistry to the innovative experiment of polymer material synthesis through so called "knowledge association". Using the synthesis and application of new reagents, synthesis of luminescent polyesters, synthesis of polyamides and hydrolysis of polyesters for illustration, this paper introduces how to apply the new theories, methods and reagents of organic chemistry to the laboratory teaching of polymer chemistry and polymer materials, and how to apply the theoretical knowledge and experimental procedures of organic chemistry to the teaching of polymer materials synthesis. The practical results show that the application of basic theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills of organic chemistry in polymer synthesis lab can improve students' understanding and application of the knowledge, enhance their interest in experimental exploration, and effectively improve the classroom atmosphere of polymer material synthesis laboratory.