Polymeric Materials

Code:

EMM0029

Acronym:

MPOL

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Science and Technology of Materials

Instance: 2018/2019 - 2S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEMM	37	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

JUSTIFICATION:
The polymers and polymer based composites have been replacing traditional materials such as metals and ceramics in various applications because of their low density, ease of processing, mechanical strength and so on. Therefore, the future engineer should be informed about the properties of this emerging class of materials , so he can use it either in the design of parts and in the choice of materials for a particular application.

OBJECTIVES :

This curricular unit aims at providing students with knowledge about polymer materials and polymer matrix composites, from the perspective of a practical application of these materials. The student will be able to understand the relationship between the structure and the physicochemical properties of these materials, and to predict their chemical or mechanical behaviour so that he/she can select a polymer / composite family for a particular use.

Finally, the student should also be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of these materials in relation to others, namely ceramics and metals.

SKILLS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES :
- Consolidation and integration of knowledge from other units , including chemistry, physics and mechanics
- Analysis of engineering problems and proposed solutions in terms of materials and design parts
- Consolidation of knowledge through laboratory experimentation
- Learning through discussion and team work

Learning outcomes and competences

- Consolidation and integration of knowledge from many disciplines , including chemistry, physics and mechanics
- Analysis of engineering problems and proposed solutions in terms of materials and design parts
- Consolidation of knowledge through laboratory experimentation
- Learning through discussion and team work

Working method

Presencial

Program

Introduction to Polymeric Materials
Relationship between structure and properties
Polymers of commercial interest
Adhesives
Polymer processing
hydrogels
Conductive polimers
Carbon nanotubes, graphene and liquid crystals
Polimer degradation
Composite materials of polymeric matrix
Relationship between structure and properties
Natural composites
Composites of commercial interest
Processing of composites

Mandatory literature

Callister, Jr., William D.; Materials science and engineering

Complementary Bibliography

Smith, William F.; Principios de ciência e engenharia dos materiais. ISBN: 972-8298-68-4
Morrison, R.; Química orgânica. ISBN: 972-31-0513-6
Askeland, Donald R.; The science and engineering of materials. ISBN: 0-7487-4083-X
T. Marques; Materias Polímeros, apontamentos DEMEGI
Morrison, R.; Química orgânica. ISBN: 972-31-0513-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical courses: The subjects will be presented in an interactive way with the students.


Laboratory courses: the students will work in groups of two or three and they will carry out six experimental works

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	15,00
Exame	50,00
Teste	20,00
Trabalho laboratorial	15,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	86,00
Frequência das aulas	62,00
Trabalho laboratorial	14,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students have to attend 2/3 of practical classes.
Besides, they have to reach a passing grade in the practical assignments.

Calculation formula of final grade

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

An exam. However, students can opt to be evaluated as regular students, and then they have to perform the practical assignments.

Classification improvement

An exam at recurso (resit) season.