Concise Syllabus

A key concept throughout this course: How to select materials for a given application; Characteristics of metals, nonmetals, ceramics, polymers, smart materials, multifunctional materials, fibers, and their alloys and composites/nanocomposites specially polymer matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites, and metal matrix composites; Processing of materials, alloys, composites and nanocomposites; Applications of these materials in structural, energy, water, packaging, and bioimplants as case studies

Lecture Wise Break Up

I. Introduction [2]

II. Characteristics of materials [5]

III. Characteristics of composites [5]

IV. Processing of materials including alloys and composites [5]

V. Case studies: Applications in structural, energy, water, packaging and bioimplants [20]

VI. Term papers [5]

References:

1. Lecture Notes
2. Materials Selection in Mechanical Design by Michael F. Ashby
3. Composite Materials: Processing Applications Characterization by Kamal K. Kar
4. Handbook of Nanocomposite Supercapacitor Materials by Kamal K. Kar