Nanotechnology Engineering

Outline 1. Material Science : Nano-composites (Ceramics, Metallics, Polymerics) 2. Surface Science: surface chemistry/physics surface energy liquid/solid interaction (Hydrophobicity) 3. Corrosion Corrosion mechanisms Oxidation kinetics Hot corrosion 4. Wear engineering Wear mechanisms, models, properties 5. Surface engineering techniques (basics, modeling, applications) Surface coating Thick coatings (Thermal spray, cold spray, PTA) Thin coatings (PVD/CVD) Diffusion coatings (pack cementation) Sol-gel techniques Surface modification Ion implantation Laser treatments Plasma treatments 6. Elements of numerical modeling (FEM, CFD). 7. micro-nano mechanical characterization techniques 8. Examples (materials/technologies/mechanisms) BARRIER COATINGS (Diffusion barriers, Tensile strength/Impact strength,Flame retardancy, Fire protection, UV Protection) SCRATCH AND WEAR RESISTANT COATINGS (Corrosion protection, Wear and tear protection, Scratch resistance) CONDUCTIVE COATINGS (Insulation, fotovoltaic) PHOTOCATALYTIC COATINGS ANTI-BACTERIAL, ANTI-FOULING AND STAIN REPELLENT COATINGS (Antibacterial, Anti-fingerprint, Easy-to-Clean, Anti-Graffiti) SELF-CLEANING COATINGS (Lotus-Effect) ANTI-FOGGING COATINGSSMART AND RESPONSIVE COATINGS (Self-Healing, Self-Decontaminating Surfaces) BIOACTIVE COATINGS (Biocompatibility, Biomimetics)

Not required

Notes provided by lecturer by e-learning online platform

Class lectures and seminars.

Not mandatory

The evaluation process will involve an oral exam that will last approximately 45 minutes. The exam will cover the topics that were taught during the course. These topics include Surface Science and Engineering, advanced processing and characterization techniques, applications and properties of selected families of coatings. The questions that will be asked during the exam aim to verify whether the student has acquired the necessary concepts that were discussed during the lessons. The purpose of the oral exam is to evaluate the student's competencies and knowledge related to specific topics that were developed during the course. The following skills will be evaluated during the exam: a) Understanding of phenomena and mechanisms related to the behavior of materials, interfaces, and surfaces. b) Capability to develop a systematic approach to the selection of the appropriate material and surface modification process in component design. Ability to study and re-engineer a real production process. c) Communication skills.

Class lectures and seminars.