Polymer Nanocomposites (CEAC558) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Polymer Nanocomposites CEAC558 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Ph.D.
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Salih Ertan
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Course Objective The aim of the course is to examine the changes in the physical, mechanical and chemical behavior of polymeric materials when blended with nano-materials. Throughout the course, nano-materials mixed into polymer matrices in the literature will be introduced. Then, the processing and characterization of the obtained nanocomposites will be examined. The remaining time of the course will end with explaining the purposes of obtaining these polymer nanocomposites.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • What are nano-materials and for what purposes are they mixed into polymer matrices? Methods of obtaining polymer nanocomposites and characterization techniques of these materials will be covered with examples from the literature. Also it will be disscussed whether the addition of nano-material serves to the purpose of production of the specific nanocomposite or not.
Course Content Nano-material types, compatibility of nano-materials with polymer matrices and mixing methods, how the obtained polymer nanocomposites are produced and how these products are characterized, and the production of specific polymer nanocomposites and their literature comparisons.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 An overview of Micro- and Macro- scale polymer composites
2 What is polymer nanocomposite?
3 Polymeric matrix materials used
4 Nano-particulates used
5 The importance of interface between matrix and nano-phase
6 Production of polymer nanocomposites
7 Structural characterization of polymer nanocomposites
8 Mechanical behaviors of polymer nanocomposites
9 Thermal response of polymer nanocomposites
10 Fire retardancy of polymer nanocomposites
11 Chemical resistance of polymer nanocomposites, Electrical-magnetic-optical properties of polymer nanocomposites
12 Applications and future trends of polymer nanocomposites
13 In class presentations and discussions of term projects
14 In class presentations and discussions of term projects

Sources

Course Book 1. Koo J.H., Polymer Nanocomposites, McGraw-Hill Ma Y.-W., Yu Z.-Z., Polymer Nanocomposites, Woodhead-CRC Press.
Other Sources 2. Gupta R.K., Kennel E., Kim K.-J., Polymer Nanocomposites Handbook, CRC Press.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 20
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 An ability to access, analyze and evaluate the knowledge in chemistry and comprehend the literature. X
2 Defines an advanced scientific problem in their field, develops skills in this area, and produces alternatives for its solution. X
3 Gaining an ability to design and conduct scientific and technological experiments in lab- and pilot-scale, and to analyze and interpret their results. X
4 Get an ability to perform independent research. X
5 Gains the ability to present at national and international scientific conferences and to publish scientific articles in international journals. X
6 Acquires the necessary knowledge to follow current developments in science and technology, and gains the ability to conduct scientific research or develop projects in the field of chemistry. X
7 Works in a multidisciplinary environment and is inclined toward teamwork. X
8 Is aware of their professional and occupational responsibilities; gains awareness of professional, legal, ethical, and social issues in their field and acts with a sense of responsibility. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 30 30
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 15 30
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 128