IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) MATERIALS AND NANOSTRUCTURES Code 20695202
Study programme
Chemical Engineering (2013)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Chemical Engineering
Coordinator
FRAGOSO SIERRA, ALEX
E-mail alex.fragoso@urv.cat
juliocesar.zuaznabar@urv.cat
Lecturers
FRAGOSO SIERRA, ALEX
ZUAZNABAR GARDONA, JULIO CÉSAR
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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.
 B3.2 Resolve conflicts constructively.
 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).
 B5.3 Apply new technologies and advances with initiative and entrpreneurial spirit and manage and use information in an eficient manner.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

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.
Produces a grammatically correct oral text
Produce well structured, clear and effective oral texts.
Produce oral texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation.
Produce grammatically correct written texts.
Produce well-structured, clear and rich written texts
Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation.
 B1.2 Respond effectively to changes introduced during the course.
Transfers classroom learning and classroom exercises to real situations in other areas.
 B3.1 Actively participate and share information, knowledge and experiences.
Make its individual contribution in due time and with the available resources.
Accept and accomplish the group rules.
Conduct the decision-making process in a participative manner.
Obtain the support of others in order to ensure the success of their decisions.
 B3.2 Facilitate the positive management of differences, disagreements and conflicts that occur in the team.
 B4.1 Autonomously adopt strategies for learning in each situation.
Establish personal learning objectives.
Select a procedure from which the professor proposes.
Ask the appropriate questions for solving doubts or open questions, and search for information with criteria.
 B5.3 Understand basic computer hardware.
Understand the operating systems as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactives tools (web, moodle, blogs..), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conference and collaborative work tools.
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.
Identify innovative ideas, relates them to the needs of society, and determines their viability.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Part 1. Materials
Introduction to materials science and technology
Perfect and imperfect crystalline structure and defects
Phase diagrams
Thermal treatment and TTT diagrams
Metals and alloys. Mechanical properties
Ceramics, glasses and composites
Part 2. Nanomaterials Introduction to nanomaterials
Nanoparticles and quantum dots
Carbon nanomaterials
Characterisation of nanomaterials and surfaces. Elements of nanofabrication.
Application of nanotechnology and nanomaterials

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
0.5 0.5 1
Presentations / oral communications
A1.1
A1.3
B3.1
B3.2
1 3 4
Lecture
A1.1
B3.2
20 40 60
Problem solving, exercises
A1.1
A2.1
A2.2
B4.1
B5.3
2 3 5
Personal attention
1 1 2
 
Short-answer objective tests
A1.1
A1.3
A2.1
A2.2
B4.1
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 Introductory lesson: presentacion of the subject, calendar, evaluation, etc.
Presentations / oral communications Oral presentation in groups of 3-5 students on a selected material describing the their structure, properties and applications, followed by questions.
Lecture Exposition of theoretical and practical aspects by the professor.
Problem solving, exercises Some sessions will include a series of problems to solve in class in addition to the submission of hand-outs on subjects to be posted in the moodle space.
Personal attention Queries, doubts to be solved outside the class time.

Personalized attention
Description
Upon request at office 318 (ETSEQ building) or by e-mail at alex.fragoso@urv.cat.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Presentations / oral communications
A1.1
A1.3
B3.1
B3.2
Oral presentation in groups of 3-5 students on a selected material (structure, properties and applications) 20%
Problem solving, exercises
A1.1
A2.1
A2.2
B4.1
B5.3
Hand-outs (excercises to solve out of class) on a subject to be posted in the moodle space. 20%
Short-answer objective tests
A1.1
A1.3
A2.1
A2.2
B4.1
Written exam on all contents. 60%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

The second call will consist in a written exam on all contents (60%). The grades for presentation and hand-outs are maintained (40%).


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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