Advanced Materials (ECMM127)
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Module status - Active
Module description status - Inactive
Credits - 15
College code - EMP
Academic year - 2014/5
Module staff
- Professor Yanqiu Zhu (Y.Zhu@exeter.ac.uk) - Convenor
Duration (weeks) - term 1
12
Duration (weeks) - term 2
0
Duration (weeks) - term 3
0
Number students taking module (anticipated)
11
Module description
Materials engineers are often at the cutting edge. Their understanding of the properties and behaviours of different substances is crucial in the development of technologies - and advances in materials can drive the creation of new products and even new industries. This module will expose you to current developments in biomaterials, materials for energy, and nano-composites.
Module aims
The purpose of this module is to develop the understanding of materials that you gained in previous modules. It is designed to engage you in the research that is on-going in these areas in an industrial, academic and international context.
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. understand the state of the art in biomaterials, materials for energy and nano-composites;
- 2. select appropriate materials for tissue replacement applications;
- 3. recognise the medical/biological requirements for tissue replacement materials;
- 4. choose and/or process appropriate materials for energy production/storage, eg fuel cells;
- 5. grasp the properties and processing of nano-composites;
- 6. pick out and/or design nano-composite materials and processing routes for industrial applications.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 7. comprehend one or these rapidly advancing technological fields;
- 8. appreciate materials science within sectors of the modern technological world.
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 9. exhibit advanced information gathering skills;
- 10. demonstrate the ability to synthesise information across disciplines and source types.
Syllabus plan
- introduction to nano-particles and nano-composites;
- nano-composites processing;
- polymer matrix nano-composites; manufacture, properties, applications;
- metal matrix nano-composites; manufacture, properties, applications;
- ceramic matrix nano-composites; manufacture, properties, applications;
- future directions for nano-composites;
- introduction to biological and synthetic biomaterials, anatomy/physiology, biomechanics and tissue engineering synthetic and biological materials, mechanical and biological properties;
- tissue engineering;
- medical imaging;
- introduction to materials for energy, background and context lecture;
- elements of electrochemistry;
- materials for solid oxide fuel cells;
- materials for polymer electrolyte fuel cells;
- modelling workshop (computer based: use of visualisation and energy optimisation software);
- materials for lithium ion batteries;
- materials for solar cell panels;
- materials for catalytic conversion.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 128 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 22 | Lectures |
| Guided independent study | 128 | Guided independent study |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questions asked of students in lectures | Feedback provided on the spot |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 70 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam closed book | 70 | 3 hours | All | Exam mark |
| Report 1 - Report of the state of the art nanomaterials | 10 | 5 pages | 5,6,7,8,9,10 | Written |
| Report 2= Report of the state of the art biomaterials | 10 | 5 pages | 2,3,7,8,9,10 | Written |
| Report 3 = Report of state of the art materials in energy | 10 | 5 pages | 4,7,8,9,10 | Written |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| All above | Written exam (100%) | All | August Ref/Def period |
Re-assessment notes
If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.
If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk
- ,Introduction to Biomedical Engineering,Enderle, Blanchard and Bronzino,2nd,Enderle, Blanchard and Bronzino,2005,,978-0122386626,
- ,Principles of Tissue Engineering,Lanza, Langer and Vacanti,3rd,Academic Press,2007,,978-0123706157,
- ,Nanocomposite Science and Technology,Ajayan, M Pulickel, Schadler and Braun,,Wiley,2003,620.118 AJA,978-3527303595,
- ,Introduction to Nanocomposite Materials,Twardowski, Thomas ,,DEStech Publications,2007,,978-1932078541,
- ,Fuel Cell Fundamentals,OHayre, R.; Cha, S.K.; Colella, W. and Prinz, F.B.,,John Wiley & Sons,2006,,978-0471741480,
- ,Atkins' Physical Chemistry,Atkins, P. and De Paula, J.,8th,Oxford University Press,2006,541 ATK,978-0198700722,
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Module ECTS
7.5
NQF level (module)
5
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
19/11/2012
Last revision date
19/11/2012
Key words search
Bioengineering materials; biomaterials; nanomaterials; energy materials.