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AP6177 - Smart and Functional Materials for Advanced Students

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Physics
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
Exclusive Courses:
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2017/18

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

New nanostructured active materials are being developed thanks to the advances in the fabrication technologies and to the understanding of frequently non-equilibrium conditions during their synthesis. They are now basis of numerous 21st century engineering solutions related to the control of environment, for energy management, for biotechnology, for integrated electronics, for aerospace, and for many others.

This course will provide the students with the state-of-the-art knowledge on smart materials and smart systems, as well as the techniques used to functionalize common materials.

Particular emphasis will be placed on the application of these materials in the industry. Examples of advanced practical applications will include smart sensors, smart actuators, energy conversion devices, advanced materials for electronics and data storage, etc.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
 
Detailed Course Information

AP6177.pdf

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