Course: Advanced Materials and Technologies

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Course title Advanced Materials and Technologies
Course code TUIP/TE9PM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Sedláček Tomáš, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
. Introduction to advanced polymer materials and processing technologies. 2. Dendrimers. 3. Fluoropolymers. 4. Specialty polymers, polymer blends and composites. 5. Thermoplastic elastomers. 6. Polymer liquid crystals. 7. Materials and technologies applicable to the preparation of skafolds. 8. Smart materials. 9. Applications of polymers in healthcare, pharmacology, laboratory technology (sterilization, bioactivity, controlled release, membranes, separators). 10. Applications of polymers in automotive and aerospace (high-temperature, high-stress materials, non-flammability).

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for examination - 150 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
general knowledge in the preparation and use of fluoropolymers
general knowledge in the preparation and use of fluoropolymers
general knowledge in the preparation and use of thermoplastic elastomers
general knowledge in the preparation and use of thermoplastic elastomers
general knowledge in the preparation of scaffolds
general knowledge in the preparation of scaffolds
general knowledge in the preparation and application of smart materials
general knowledge in the preparation and application of smart materials
general knowledge in the field of metal substitute plastics
general knowledge in the field of metal substitute plastics
Skills
practical experience in the preparation of research projects
practical experience in the preparation of research projects
experience in the design of suitable material solutions
experience in the design of suitable material solutions
practical experience in the presentation of newly acquired expertise with a focus on research activities
practical experience in the presentation of newly acquired expertise with a focus on research activities
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Skills
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral examination
Oral examination
Preparation of a presentation
Preparation of a presentation
Recommended literature
  • GRELLMANN, W., SEIDLER, S. Polymer Testing. 2007..
  • J. Moore, G. Zouridakis. Biomedical Technology and Devices.. 2004.
  • Jiles, David. Introduction to the principles of materials evaluation. Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-8493-7392-3.
  • Kumar, A., Gupta, R.K. Fundamentals of Polymers. New York : McGraw-Hill, 1998. ISBN 0-07-025224-6.
  • Shah, V. Handbook of Plastics Testing Technology. New York : John Wiley&Sons, 1998. ISBN 0-471-18202-8.
  • TADMOR, Z., GOGOS, C. G. 2.TADMOR, Z., GOGOS, C. G. Principles of Polymer Processing. 2006..


Study plans that include the course
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