Educational guide 2014_15 School of Chemical Engineering

Contents

Topic	Sub-topic
Subject 1: Introduction to materials science	Types of materials. Structure-properties-process-applications relationship. Design and selection of materials. Future perpectives for the use of materials.
Subject 2: Engineering materials	Metals and alloys. Ceramics and glasses. Polymers. Composite materials. Nanomaterials. Biomaterials. Selection of materials
Subject 3 : Introduction to the structure of materials	Structure of crystalline solids. Isomorphism and polymorphism. Defects and microstructure in crystalline structures. Non-crystalline solids.
Subject 4: Physics of materials	Electric properties of materials. Magnetic properties of materials. Optical properties of materials. Thermal properties of materials. Mechanical properties of materials.
Subject 5: Corrosion and degradation of materials	Wear and tear. Fracture mechanisms. Fatigue. Analysis, detection and prevention. Protection against degradation and failure of materials. Materials and environment.
Subject 6: Materials process	Chemistry of materials. Modification of the properties of materials. Modelization of materials. Processes principles.
Subject 7: Characterization of materials	Techniques for the characterization of materials. Non-destructive techniques. Morphological characterization. Structural characterization (X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy). Physical characterization (mechanical, electrical, optical).