IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject (*) MATERIALS AND NANOSTRUCTURES Code 20695202
Study programme
Chemical Engineering (2013)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional First 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Chemical Engineering
Coordinator
FRAGOSO SIERRA, ALEX
E-mail alex.fragoso@urv.cat
Lecturers
FRAGOSO SIERRA, ALEX
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General description and relevant information <p> Study of advanced materials and nanomaterials of interest in chemical engineering. Properties and applications. </p>

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 analyse experiments related to engineering.
 A1.3 Be able to analyse 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 industrial 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).
 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).
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.
 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.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Part 1. Nanomaterials -Introduction to nanomaterials
-Nanoparticles and quantum dots
-Carbon nanomaterials
-Characterisation of nanomaterials and surfaces.
-Application of nanotechnology and nanomaterials. Elements of nanofabrication.
Part 2. Materials
-Introduction to materials science and technology. Classification.
-Metals and alloys. Structure and properties. Applications.
-Composite materials. Structure and properties. Applications.
-3D printing on plastics and metals.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 1 2
Presentations / oral communications
A1.1
A1.3
B2.2
B2.3
CT4
CT5
CT6
1 2 3
Lecture
A1.1
B2.3
CT6
26 40 66
Personal attention
0.5 0.5 1
 
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.3
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 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.
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
B2.2
B2.3
CT4
CT5
CT6
Oral presentation in groups of 3-5 students on a selected material (structure, properties and applications) 30%
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.3
Written exam on all contents 70%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Written exam on all contents (60%). The other marks (presentation and HO) are maintained (40%)


Sources of information

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

Other articles and publications posted in Moodle.

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