BPL401 Plastics Materials-I Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 4th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BPL401 Plastics Materials-I (also written as KPL401) is a subject in Semester 4 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT I (08 Lecture) Plastics and Structure of Plastics, Vinyl chloride polymers and co-polymers, Acrylate Polymers and Cellulose polymers, UNIT IV (08 Lecture) Epoxies and Polyurethane (PU) and Silicones, Bio plastics. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BPL401 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BPL401 / KPL401 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Plastics Materials-I |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 4th Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BPL401 Plastics Materials-I Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: UNIT I (08 Lecture) Plastics · Structure of Plastics
UNIT I (08 Lecture) Plastics: Definition and Classification of Plastics, General properties and types, Thermoplastics, Thermosetting, Engineering & High-performance plastics. Structure of Plastics: Molecules, Chains, Crystallinity and its effect on properties, Crosslinked plastics, Determination of Molecular weight, Effect of Molecular weight on processing and properties, Molecular weight distribution. Linear, Branched and cross-linked structures in polymers. Glass transition temperature (Tg). 2
Unit 2: Vinyl chloride polymers and co-polymers
UNIT II (08 Lecture) Polyolefins and their copolymers: Introduction, Sources and manufacture of raw materials, basic chemistry, Methods of manufacture, Flow behavior, General properties and applications. Vinyl chloride polymers and co-polymers: Introduction, Sources and manufacture of raw materials, basic chemistry, Methods of manufacture, Flow behavior, General properties and applications. 3
Unit 3: Acrylate Polymers · Cellulose polymers
UNIT III (08 Lecture) Styrene and Styrene co- polymers: Introduction, Sources and manufacture of raw materials, basic chemistry, Methods of manufacture, Flow behavior, General properties and applications. Acrylate Polymers: Introduction, Sources and manufacture of raw materials, basic chemistry, Methods of manufacture, Flow behavior, General properties and applications. Cellulose polymers: History, Development, Sources and manufacture of raw materials, basic chemistry, Methods of manufacture, General properties and applications. 4
Unit 4: UNIT IV (08 Lecture) Epoxies · Polyurethane (PU) · Silicones
UNIT IV (08 Lecture) Epoxies: Introduction, Sources and manufacture of raw materials, basic chemistry, Methods of manufacture, Flow behavior, General properties and applications. Polyurethane (PU): Introduction, Sources and manufacture of raw materials, basic chemistry, Methods of manufacture, Processing behaviour, General properties and applications. Silicones: Introduction, Sources and manufacture of raw materials, basic chemistry, Methods of manufacture, Processing behaviour, General properties and applications. 5
Unit 5: Bio plastics
UNIT V (08 Lecture) Bio degradable and Bio Plastics: Principle and Mechanism of Plastics degradation, Natural Bio-degradable Polymers, Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers, Water soluble Polymers. Bio plastics: Types, properties, and applications.
BPL401 Course Outcomes
- K3
- CO 1 Understand the basics of Plastics and their classification K3
- CO 2 Understand various concepts of structure of Plastics K2
- CO 3 Understand the basics of Polyolefins and their copolymers K2
- CO 4 Understand the basics of Styrene based Polymers K3
- CO 5 Understand the basics of Epoxy Polymers
- CO 6 Understand the basics of Biodegradable Polymers and their applications
BPL401 Reference Books
- Brydson, J.A “Plastics Material”
- Schwartz & Good man “Plastics materials and processing”
- Irwin Rubin “Hand book of Plastic Materials and Technology
Frequently Asked Questions about BPL401
What is the syllabus of BPL401 Plastics Materials-I?
The AKTU BPL401 Plastics Materials-I syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT I (08 Lecture) Plastics and Structure of Plastics; Vinyl chloride polymers and co-polymers; Acrylate Polymers and Cellulose polymers; UNIT IV (08 Lecture) Epoxies and Polyurethane (PU) and Silicones; Bio plastics. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BPL401?
BPL401 Plastics Materials-I has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BPL401 the same subject as KPL401?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BPL401 and KPL401 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BPL401 taught in?
BPL401 Plastics Materials-I is taught in Semester 4 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BPL401 worth?
BPL401 Plastics Materials-I carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BPL401 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BPL401?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Plastic Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Plastic Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.