Learning outcomes expected at the level of the course (4 to 10 learning outcomes) |
After passing the exam the student is expected to:
- define and distinguish types of composite materials
- describe the processes for the preparation of composite materials
- correlate composition, structure, preparation and properties of composite materials
- conclude on the importance of composite materials in modern society |
Course content broken down in detail by weekly class schedule (syllabus) |
1st week: composites - definition, basic concepts and systematization, the historical development of composite materials, polymer composites, market, application.
2nd week : polymer matrices (thermoplastic, thermosetting) - properties, applications, advantages and disadvantages.
3rd week: polymer composites with particles and fibers (properties, characterization)
4th week: polymer composites with particles and fibers (properties of interface, adhesion, compatibility and compatibilization)
5th week: procedures for the preparation of polymer composites (manual and continuous laminating, spraying, winding, centrifugal casting, vacuum bag moulding, hot press moulding , autoclave primary shaping, compression moulding, pultrusion)
6th week: polymer nanocomposites: methods of preparation (melt intercalation, solution intercalation, in-situ polymerization, sol- gel process), properties and applications, methods of characterization
7th week: recycling of polymer composites
8th week: comments, discussion, conclusions. Continuous assessment (the first colloquium)
9th week: inorganic composite materials, types and comparison with conventional inorganic materials, overview of technologies for their preparation and applications
10th week: advanced inorganic composite materials: micro and nanostructured material, composite materials strengthened with micro and nanofibers
11th week: overview of technologies for preparation of advanced composite materials: physical, chemical and plasma vapor deposition, types and properties of composites
12th week: overview of technologies for preparation of advanced composite materials: sol-gel processes, types and properties of composites
13th week: overview of technologies for preparation of advanced composite materials: hydrothermal processes, types and properties of composites
14th week: characterization of inorganic composites, durability and recycling
15th week: final comments, discussion, conclusions. Continuous assessment (the second colloquium)
Laboratory exercises :
Exercise 1. Preparation of biodegradable polylactide/olive stone flour composites
Exercise 2. Preparation of poly(ethylene oxide) nanocomposites
Exercise 3. Preparation of cement composites with the addition of nanofillers
Exercise 4. Preparation of inorganic polymer nanocomposites
Exercise 5. Composite materials based on thermoplastic polymers and red mud
Exercise 6. Analysis of composite materials using infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetry and EDXRF technique |
