Advanced Materials and Processing

Code:

M.EMAT017

Acronym:

MPA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Science and Technology of Materials

Instance: 2022/2023 - 1S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M.EMAT	11	Syllabus	2	-	6	39	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Advanced materials and processing are the result of innovative design, synthesis, fabrication or processing techniques. These materials acquire novel structures, superior properties and new applications. The high demand for materials with performance improvement and advanced processing techniques, as a result of social needs for several areas, arise the relevancy of this course. A thorough understanding of this subject may improve the career potential of the materials engineer.

The objective of this course is to expose students to advanced topics of research and development in material science

Learning outcomes and competences

By attending this course unit, students should:

- be able to distinguish various classes of advanced materials;

- develop the capacity to interpret new terms and information on materials and its processing:

- increase their knowledge and experience on materials engineering technical and problem-solving trough out innovative solutions;

- develop skills in communication and teamwork.

Working method

Presencial

Program

The syllabus is defined annually based on recent advances in the area. Each year the planned program will be complemented by expert seminars/lectures.

The syllabus now proposed is as follows:

Composites and nanocomposites.

Advanced materials (multimaterials, intermetalics and metallic glasses).

Materials for energy and electronics industry.

Micromanufacturing and nanotechnologies.

Additive processes. Design for additive manufacturing.

Joining technologies: adhesive, laser and electron beam.

In some of these subjects, students will be allowed to conduct applied research on ongoing projects (at FEUP and at the interface institutes where DEMM faculty collaborate).

Mandatory literature

Several; There is no general bibliography. The bibliography depends on each topic to be developed. (On each topic, one to three articles or book chapters will be selected that allow for an understanding of the current state of knowledge. Free access to a large number of databases allows the student to consult this current and free bibliography.)

Teaching methods and learning activities

This course is organized as a set of seminars given by teachers and guests who develop research and development in the field of materials. Particular emphasis is given to research carried out at the University of Porto. Technological issues will also be addressed, especially innovative production processes. In this way, students will be aware of the latest developments in materials and have the possibility to deepen their knowledge and broaden their skills as materials engineers.

The highlighting of the works in the FEUP sphere of influence is essential to allow the proper functioning of the component related to applied research. The students, organized in groups, investigate one of the topics covered in the classes and write an article report, which they present and defend in a public session.

 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	0,00
Exame	50,00
Trabalho laboratorial	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	71,00
Frequência das aulas	39,00
Trabalho de investigação	26,00
Trabalho laboratorial	26,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance of laboratory classes according to FEUP rules.

Calculation formula of final grade

The assessment includes an exam that focuses on the presentations of the practical classes. The final grade is calculated based on the grades of the presentations of the practical component (50%) and exam (50%).

Observations

MPA_EaD

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Advanced materials and processing

List of Themes

(Some themes can be selected to Additive Manufacturing and Powder Metallurgy course)

 Development of bonding processes between ceramic materials and titanium alloys - NanoTiC.

 Study of the effect of the size of metallic powders in nanocomposites produced by powder metallurgy.

 Study of the deformation behavior of nanocomposites produced by powder metallurgy.

 Manufacturing of MWCNT/PDMS composites with low electrical percolation threshold trough the use of magnetic fields.

 Laser surface hardening: SAE M2 High-speed steel.

 In-situ alloying by laser cladding for high throughtput screening of RCCAS compositions as alternative to nickel superalloys.

 Effect of processing conditions on the characteristics of Deloro60 claddings produced by directed energy deposition.

 Welded joints produced in high-strength steels: microstructural and mechanical characterization, and the effect of the heat treatment.

 Incorporation of steel reinforcements produced by additive manufacturing in aluminum castings.