Nanomaterials

Code:

L.EMAT025

Acronym:

N

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Science and Technology of Materials

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Materials Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L.EMAT	27	Syllabus	3	-	4,5	39	121,5

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Nanomaterials are an appealing and relatively recent area of research and development on Materials Engineering; modifying the properties attained by reducing material dimensions to the nanoscale has driven its expansion. This course curricular unit aims to introduce the concepts of nanoscience and nanomaterials, so that students acquire the knowledge and tools needed to participate in research and/or development of these products.

It is also intended that students acquire skills on engineering and technology of nanomaterials and be able to analyze their impact on society. The selection of published works to prepare written monographies and oral presentations aims to enable students to deepen their knowledge and at the same time, develop communication strategies and skills of teamwork

Learning outcomes and competences

Skills and Learning Outcomes Develop skills and knowledge on engineering and technology of nanomaterials. Being able to analyze the social impact of nanomaterials applications. Select research and present scientific themes of nanomaterials development and applications. Perform critical analysis of bibliographic information, enhancing the most important aspects of immediate industrial application. Develop team work and communication skills (oral and written).

Working method

Presencial

Program

Introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Characterization and visualization techniques at the nanoscale. Size effect on nanostructured materials. Deformation behavior and mechanical properties of metallic nanomaterials. Chemical stability of nanostructered materials. Thermodynamic properties and phase diagrams. Synthesis and fabrication techniques of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials. Magnetic and electrical properties: superparamagnetic behaviour and giant magnetoresistance. Micromanufacturing. Nanomaterials applications.

Mandatory literature

Apresentações disponibilizadas pelo docente
Relatórios e presentações dos alunos
Michael F. Ashby, Paulo J. Ferreira, Daniel L. Schodeck; Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Design, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2009. ISBN: 978-0-7506-8149-0
Simões, S., Viana, F. and Vieira, M. F.; Carbon Nanotubes and Their Nanocomposites, in Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Zero- to Three-Dimensional Materials and Their Composites, V. P.M. and M. J. M. Morlanes, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, 2016. ISBN: 978-3-527-33780-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

The program of the course curricular unit begins with an introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology, presenting students with the most important concepts. Then it becomes more specific, focusing on the change of properties with the reduction of size to the nanoscale: the mechanical properties of nanocrystalline metals and ceramics are discussed in detail, as well as the impact of temperature in the evolution of their structure / properties. The impact of size reduction in electric and magnetic properties is also discussed. The micro and nanofabrication techniques allow students to make contact with evolving technologies in this field.

In order to promote the contact of students with state of the art in this area, a series of invited lectures, of researchers working on nanomaterials and nanotechnologies, are organized.

Students are also invited to participate in visits to companies and research centers.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering
Technological sciences > Technology > Nanotechonology
Technological sciences > Engineering > Microengineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	60,00
Exame	40,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	38,00
Estudo autónomo	27,50
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	121,50

Eligibility for exams

Presentation and discussion of the final written report.

Calculation formula of final grade

Examinations or Special Assignments

not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Presentation and discussion of a written report and exam.

Classification improvement

Test grades can be improved by exam.

Observations

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