| Code |
A003363 |
| CFU |
5 |
| Teacher |
Luigi Torre |
| Teachers |
- Luigi Torre
- Roberto Petrucci (Codocenza)
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| Hours |
- 24 ore - Luigi Torre
- 16 ore (Codocenza) - Roberto Petrucci
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| Learning activities |
Affine/integrativa |
| Area |
Attività formative affini o integrative |
| Sector |
IMAT-01/A |
| Type of study-unit |
Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Language of instruction |
Italian |
| Contents |
Introduction to traditional materials Composite materials Biopolymers and Biocomposites Nanometric and nanostructured materials Smart materials 1 Piezoelectric materials and their applications; Shape memory materials; Self-healing materials Methods for the environmental assessment of products, processes and services
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| Reference texts |
Text book: Smith Materials Science and Technologies. Lecture notes and handouts.
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| Educational objectives |
Provide the student with the necessary information regarding the use of advanced, environmentally friendly and intelligent materials during the design of applications. Knowing the features and the materials available, when an eco-friendly and smart behavior is needed
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| Prerequisites |
Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry.
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| Teaching methods |
Lectures and seminars
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| Other information |
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| Learning verification modality |
Oral exam and discussion of a small thesis
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| Extended program |
3.226 / 5.000 Introduction to traditional materials General introduction to the solid state: crystalline, amorphous, semi-crystalline structures, reminders of anisotropy; selection of materials criteria. Mechanical behavior: stress-strain diagram, Hooke's law; Metals Solid structures: the crystalline structure and the main metallic structures; Brief discussion of steels: Notes on titanium and nickel shape memory alloys; Polymers: Introduction; Notes on polymerization; Classification and heat behavior; Notes on molecular weight and organization of the microstructure; Examples of the various types of homopolymers and copolymers and their use; The melting temperature and glass transition (free volume); Mechanical behavior also at temperature; Main processing techniques; Ceramic materials Introduction, characteristics and main Silicates and their structures; Applications of ceramics: Composite materials Polymer matrix composite materials Introduction, Classification based on matrix, reinforcement, etc.: Matrices and main fibers; Reinforcement configuration in mechanical and aesthetic terms; Main production techniques; Applications; Composite materials and their characteristics as smart materials Introduction to mechanical, thermal, etc. properties and their tounability; Lamination theory; Notes on sandwich structures and core materials; Notes on carbon carbon; Practical examples and problems and solutions; Lesson 4: Biopolymers and Biocomposites Bio-attributed polymers and their properties; Biopolymers; Synthesis and examples of polymerization; Examples of biopolymers and their properties; Biocomposites and natural fibers; Characteristics and examples of biocomposites; Types and characteristics of natural fibers; Modification of natural fibers and interface with the polymer matrix; Biopolymers, Biocomposites, Nanometric and nanostructured materials Hybrid biocomposites; Insights into natural fibers and their use; Cellulosic and lignin biocomposites; Recycling of biocomposites; Nanometric and nanostructured materials Smart materials 1 Introduction and concept of smart materials; Types of smart materials; Piezoelectric materials and their applications; Characteristics and physical and mathematical foundations of piezoelectric materials; Shape memory metal and ceramic alloys: general principles; Physical bases and one-dimensional models; Smart materials 2 Shape memory polymers; Mechanisms that regulate their behavior and type of stimuli; Typology and classification; Characteristic applications; Shape memory fabrics; Typical shape memory polymers; Smart Materials 3 Self-healing polymers: Introduction and fundamental concepts; Intrinsic and extrinsic self-healing; Principles, chemical and physical mechanisms and fundamental phases; Examples; Methods for the environmental assessment of products, processes and services Life Cycle Analysis; Normative references and phases; Assessment of environmental impacts; Energy, transport and end-of-life assessment; Software; Application examples
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| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile |
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