Course: Non-metallic Materials and Technology

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Course title Non-metallic Materials and Technology
Course code TUIP/TP9NE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mrázek Jan, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Sedláček Tomáš, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
- Introduction to advanced polymeric materials and processing technologies - Dendrimers - Fluoropolymers - Specialty polymers, polymer blends and composites - Electrically and magnetically active polymer systems - Polymer applications with increased flame retardant requirements - Thermoplastic elastomers - Polymer liquid crystals - Polymeric skafolds for medical applications. - Optical fibres. - Nanotechnology, carbon structures. - Introduction to advanced metallic and oxide materials and processing technologies. - Applications of polymers in healthcare, pharmacology, laboratory technology (sterilisation, bioactivity, controlled release, membranes, separators). - Applications of polymers in automotive and aerospace (high temperature, high stress materials, non-flammability).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Practice exercises
  • 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
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Knowledge
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Didactic test
Didactic test
Recommended literature
  • GECKELER, K.E. Advanced Macromolecular and Supramolecular Materials and Processes. Springer US, 2003. ISBN 978-1-4419-8495-1.
  • CHEREMISINOFF, N.P. Advanced Polymer Processing Operations. William Andrew Inc., 1998. ISBN 978-0815514268.
  • KUMAR, A., GUPTA, R.K. Fundamentals of Polymers. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1998. ISBN 0070252246.
  • MAROSI, G.J., CZIGÁNY, T. Advanced Polymers, Composites and Technologies. Wiley-VCH. Macromolecular Symposia Series. ISBN 978-3527317455.
  • MEISSNER, B., ZILVAR, V. Fyzika polymerů: struktura a vlastnosti polymerních materiálů. SNTL, 1987.
  • NALWA, H.S. Advanced Functional Molecules and Polymers: Physical Properties and Applications.. CRC Press, 2001. ISBN 9781560329237.
  • Pokluda, Jaroslav. Mechanické vlastnosti a struktura pevných látek : kovy, keramika, plasty. 1. vyd. Brno : PC-DIR, 1994. ISBN 8021405759.
  • POUCHLÝ, J. Fyzikální chemie makromolekulárních a koloidních soustav. 3. vyd. Praha: VŠCHT, 205 s., 2008. ISBN 978-80-7080-674-6.


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