This course covers state-of-the-art developments pertaining to nanostructured materials (NSMs) and their applications. Students will learn about innovation in this space from the lens of the materials science paradigm-i.e., structure-properties-processing-performance relationships. NSMs topics covered include advanced characterization tools and computer simulations, chemical and solid-state processing routes, mechanical properties, physico-chemical properties, and economic, policy, health and environmental considerations. NSMs covered include metals and alloys, ceramics, semi-conductors, colloids and carbon-based NSMs. Students will complete critical reading exercises covering the current peer-reviewed literature on the subject. Students will also perform a case study of a NSM application of their choosing, including its materials science and engineering design considerations. (Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
This course covers state-of-the-art developments pertaining to nanostructured materials (NSMs) and their applications. Students will learn about innovation in this space from the lens of the materials science paradigm-i.e., structure-properties-processing-performance relationships. NSMs topics covered include advanced characterization tools and computer simulations, chemical and solid-state processing routes, mechanical properties, physico-chemical properties, and economic, policy, health and environmental considerations. NSMs covered include metals and alloys, ceramics, semi-conductors, colloids and carbon-based NSMs. Students will complete critical reading exercises covering the current peer-reviewed literature on the subject. Students will also perform a case study of a NSM application of their choosing, including its materials science and engineering design considerations. (Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
