Nanocomposites and Practice

Course aim

To provide students with fundamental knowledge of polymeric nanocomposites, to introduce the manufacturing and characterisation techniques of the nanocomposites, and to provide practical experience in the application of these techniques into designing products and solving engineering problems.

Course content

The course content will cover the following: basic chemistry, nanocomposite fundamentals; thermosets; correct selection of materials and nanofillers; nanofiller modification; manufacturing processes and design of fabrication parameters; nanocomposite design; materials characterisation; preparation of nanofillers, surface modification and characterisation.

Textbook(s)

Joseph H Koo 1996, Polymer Nanocomposites , Hardcover, Mcgraw-Hill Nanoscience and Technology Series

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MFET 4011	Design in Plastics and Advanced Composites

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Practical report, Quiz, Tutorials

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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