METE555 PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES OF NANOCOMPOSITES
| Course Code: | 5700555 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The main objective of the course is to familiarize students with the fundamental concepts in nanocomposite science and engineering. At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Establish a conceptual link between the well-known concepts of composite material science and newly advancing concepts of nanomaterial science and technology.
2. Approach the subject in terms of both different matrix materials and various reinforcement geometries to understand the general behavior of nanocomposites.
3. Gain fundamental knowledge about the processing methods applied to obtain multifunctional nanocomposites with various constituent phases.
4. Understand unique properties and characteristics of nanocomposites correlating them to the specific processing methods and resulting special microstructural architectures along with interfacial properties.
5. Perceive the uniqueness of natural nanocomposites in terms of their structural design and ensuing multifunctional properties which leads to the biomimetic studies to artificially achieve similar materials.
6. Get familiar with the specific engineering applications of nanocomposites and identify the advantages they provide in comparison to their conventional counterparts towards reaching ultimate engineering performance requirements.
Course Content
Basic concepts in composite materials science. Fundamentals of nanomaterials and nanocomposites. Ceramic matrix nanocomposites. Metal matrix nanocomposites. Polymer nanocomposites. Processing of nanocomposite materials. Effect of interface on the properties of nanocomposites. Nanocomposites for surface applications. Application-specific nanocomposites. Natural nanocomposites. Biometic and bioinspired nanocomposites.
Course Learning Outcomes
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
- A knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems.