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| Unit name |
Nanocomposites and Nanoengineering |
| Unit code |
AENGM0011 |
| Credit points |
10 |
| Level of study |
M/7
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
|
| Unit director |
Professor. Scarpa |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
AENG31201 Materials and Structures (or equivalent)
|
| Co-requisites |
AENG31201 Materials and Structures (or equivalent)
|
| School/department |
School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
This is a mandatory 10cp unit which forms part of the 180cp MRes in Advanced Composites. It will introduce the fundamental aspects of nanomaterials in terms of materials properties, characterisation, processing, modelling and engineering applications.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Understand what nanomaterials are and their unique properties
- Be able to associate a particular materials with characterisation and processing techniques
- Be able to understand the principles of nanomechanics and the relationship between atomistic and continuum models
- Be able to appreciate issues associated with nanomaterials and their applications.
Teaching Information
Lectures, lab classes, online modules.
Assessment Information
60% Report
20% Modelling exercise
20% Presentation
Reading and References
- Nanocomposite Science and Technology, By Pulickel M. Ajayan, Linda S. Schadler, Paul V. Braun.
- Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization, and Applications By (author) Joseph H Koo
- The Handbook of nanotechnology: Nanometer Structures - Theory, Modeling, and Simulation. By Lakhtakia, L (Ed), 2004. SPIE Press, Bellingham, Washington.
- Processing and Properties of Nanocomposites, By (author) Suresh G Advani.
