IDENTIFYING DATA 2015_16
Subject (*) MATERIALS AND NANOSTRUCTURES Code 20695202
Study programme
Chemical Engineering (2013)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Enginyeria Química
Coordinator
FRAGOSO SIERRA, ALEX
E-mail francesc.medina@urv.cat
alex.fragoso@urv.cat
Lecturers
MEDINA CABELLO, FRANCISCO
FRAGOSO SIERRA, ALEX
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General description and relevant information Study of advanced materials of interest in chemical engineering.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 Effectively apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological materials pertaining to engineering.
 A1.2 Design, execute and analyze experiments related to engineering.
 A1.3 Be able to analyze and synthesize the continuous progress of products, processes, systems and services, whilst applying criteria of safety, economic viability, quality and environmental management. (G6)
 A2.1 Be able to apply the scientific method and the principles of engineering and economics to formulate and solve complex problems that arise in processes, equipment, installations and services, in which the material undergoes changes to its composition, state or energy content, these changes being characteristic of industiral chemistry and other related sectors such as pharmacology, biotechnology, materials sciences, energy, food and the environment. (G1)
 A2.2 Conceive, project, calculate and design processes, equipment, industrial installations and services in the field of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors in terms of quality, safety, economics, the rational and efficient use of natural resources and the conservation of the environment. (G2)
 A3.1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences by means of study, experience, practice and critical reasoning in order to establish economically viable solutions for technical problems (I1).
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1.1 Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9).
 B1.2 Adapt to changes and be able to apply new and advanced technologies and other important developments with initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. (G10)
 B3.1 Work in a team with responsibilities shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams.
 B4.1 Be able to learn autonomously in order to maintain and improve the competences pertaining to chemical engineering that enable continuous professional development. (G11)
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1.1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English
 C1.3 Be able to manage information and knowledge

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Understand and analyse the uses and properties of various types of ceramic, glass and composite materials as well as those of nanomaterials.
Acquire knowledge of nanoenergy and nanotoxicology.
 A1.2 Know the main characterisation techniques for materials and nanomaterials and be able to select the most appropriate ones.
Determine which types of assays are needed to determine the mechanical properties of different materials.
 A1.3 Understand the life of materials. Understand the process of degradation and how to prevent it. Acquire basic knowledge of the synthesis of materials and nanomaterials.
 A2.1 Predict the properties of a material or nanomaterial or their possible applications in the field of product engineering.
 A2.2 Select the optimal material or nanomaterial for a certain application in the field of product engineering and justify their choice.
Interpret phase, binary and TTT diagrams to obtain information about the material, such as the phases present, the quantities and the compositions, the design of thermal treatments, and the resulting microstructures.
Apply nanotechnology in the field of product engineering.
 A3.1 Relate the properties of materials to their microscopic structures, atomic structures, bonds and crystalline structures.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.1 Intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
Prepare and deliver structured presentations that satisfy the stipulated requirements.
Plan the communication: generate ideas, look for information, select and order information, make sketches, identify the audience and the aims of the communication, etc.
Draft documents using the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register. Illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc.
Employ the strategies used to make effective oral presentations (audio-visual aids, eye contact, voice, gestures, timing, etc.).
Use language appropriate to the situation.
 B1.2 Respond effectively to changes introduced during the course.
Respond effectively to changes introduced during the course.
 B3.1 Take an active role and share information, knowledge and experiences.
Make a personal contribution in the specified time and with the resources available.
Accept and comply with the rules of the group.
Collaborate actively in the planning of teamwork, the distribution of tasks and the setting of deadlines.
Bear in mind the points of view of others and provide constructive feedback.
Enable any differences, disagreements and conflicts among the team to be handled positively.
 B4.1 Enable any differences, disagreements and conflicts among the team to be handled positively.
Set their own learning objectives.
Set their own learning objectives.
Ask appropriate questions for solving queries and search for information based on sound judgement.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1.1 Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
Understand routine information and articles.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.
 C1.3 Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introducción a los materiales. Materiales e ingeniería. Estructura cristalina y defectos. Diagramas de fase y equilibrio estructural. Tratamiento térmico y diagramas TTT.
2. Propiedades estructurales y síntesis de cerámicas, vidreos y nanocomposites.
3. Degradación y falla de materiales.
4. Criterios para la selección de los materiales estructurales.
5. Intoducción a los nanomateriales.
6. Propiedades estructurales y síntesis de nanopartículas, puntos cuánticos (QDOTS), nanotubos de carbono, grafeno, nanohíbridos.
7. Caracterización de materiales y nanomateriales y superficie: microscopía electrónica, espectroscopía, cromatografía, análisis térmico y análisis de rayos X.
8. Nanoenergía.
9. Nanotoxicología.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
0.5 0.5 1
Presentations / expositions
A1.1
A1.3
B3.1
B4.1
C1.1
1 1.5 2.5
Lecture
A1.1
B4.1
C1.1
23 34.5 57.5
Laboratory practicals
A1.1
A2.1
A2.2
B4.1
2 3 5
Problem solving, exercises
A1.1
A2.1
A2.2
B4.1
C1.3
2 3 5
Personal tuition
0.5 0.5 1
 
Objective short-answer tests
A1.1
A1.3
A2.1
A2.2
C1.1
C1.3
1.5 1.5 3
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Presentació de l'assignatura i pla de treball: estructura, avaluació i bibliografia.
Presentations / expositions Els alumnes hauran de fer presentacions orals amb suport relacionades amb els diferents temes de l'assignatura.
Lecture Desenvolupament teòric amb exemples entenedors dels diferents temes per part del professor de l'assignatura
Laboratory practicals Es realitzaran unes pràctiques tutoritzades relacionades amb l'assignatura per tal que puguin tenir un contacte mes directe amb les tècniques de caracterització de materials.
Problem solving, exercises En base a les classes magistrals, els alumnes hauràn de fer exercicis o problemes que es corregiran a classe.
Personal tuition S'atendrà als alumnes que ho sol·licitin via mail a les hores de consulta en funció de les seves necessitats en vers l'assignatura.

Personalized attention
Description
Atendre al alumnes de forma individual per tal d'orientar-los en l'adquisició de coneixements tecnics i competencies socials. Les consultes normalment es fan en visites concertades en horari d'atenció en el despatx del professor.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Presentations / expositions
A1.1
A1.3
B3.1
B4.1
C1.1
S'avaluarà la o les exposicions presentades al llarg del curs. Hauran de demostrar els coneixements teòrics i pràctics adquirits durant el curs, la capacitat de cerca, i la manera de comunicar els coneixements. 30%
Lecture
A1.1
B4.1
C1.1
Es valorarà la participació a classe dels alumnes. 5%
Problem solving, exercises
A1.1
A2.1
A2.2
B4.1
C1.3
Entre tots els problemes realitzats durant el curs s'entregaran entre 1 i 3 exercicis amb una o mes preguntes curtes durant el curs. Aquests exercicis es pordran realitzar duran les hores de classe o fora i tindràn el mateix pes en la nota. 20
Objective short-answer tests
A1.1
A1.3
A2.1
A2.2
C1.1
C1.3
Es portaràn a terme un examen basat en varies preguntes curtes de desenvolupament o càlculs. Es realitzarà al final de curs i s'avaluarà tots els coneixements adquirits durant el curs. 40
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Sources of information

Basic William D. Callister , Materials science and engineering : an introduction , 7th ed. New York [etc.] : John Wiley & Sons , 2007
J.C. Anderson, K.D. Leaver, P. Leevers, R.D. Rawlings , Material sicence for Engineers , Nelson Thornes , 2003
Michael F. Ashby, David R. H. Jones , Engineering Materials 2 , 3th ed. BH_Elsevier , 2006

L'assignatura també es basa en informació extreta de revistes científiques i altre material. Durant el curs es facilitarà aquesta informació.

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