1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	30
Laboratory exercises	15
Seminar	15

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

PURPOSE:
Introduction to multicomponent systems - polymer, metal and ceramic matrix composites, their application, production and disposal. Integration of the previous understanding of materials, understanding the interconnectedness of microstructure, properties and modes of production of the composite materials.

THE CONTENTS OF THE COURSE (by weeks):
1. Introduction to composite materials: type of materials depending on matrix and filler, basics of interface and adhesion.
2. Polymer matrix composites. Dependence of properties on structure. Types of polymer matrices (thermoset, thermoplastic).
3. Fillers and reinforcements in polymer matrices. Applications of polymer matrix composites. Criteria of filler/reinforcement selection.
4. Phase transitions during the thermoset resin cure and the hardening of thermoplastic melt, gelation and glass transition.
5. Modification of polymer-filler interface.
6. Processes for production of polymer matrix composites.
7. Polymer nanocomposites. Future of polymer composites.
8. 1st partial exam. Structure and properties of metals and ceramics.
9. Structure of inorganic materials, phase diagrams.
10. Metal and ceramic matrix composites - types and properties.
11. Interface in metal matrix composites. Toughness reinforcement mechanisms for ceramic matrix composites.
12. Production of metal and ceramic matrix composites.
13. Ceramic nanocomposites, layered hybrid materials. Foams and aerogels.
14. New composite materials. Surface structuring, smart materials, metamaterials, biomimetic materials.
15. 2nd partial exam and calculation test.

Laboratory exercises:
1. Preparation of fillers for composite materials
2. Curing of thermoset composite matrix / Preparation of composite materials with epoxy-amine matrix
3. Determination of composite density and mass content of filler

GENERAL AND SPECIFIC COMPETENCE:
Connecting the individual facts into wider knowledge and understanding. Spotting the interconnectedness of structure and properties of composite materials and application of this in designing new materials. Planning and carrying out of experiments, analysis of experimental data.

STUDENT OBLIGATIONS:
Attending the lectures, seminars and laboratory exercises. Writing the laboratory reports.

REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COMPLETION:
Regular class attendance, completing the laboratory exercises including all the reports.

COURSE STRUCTURE:
Lectures, seminars and laboratory exercise.

KNOWLEDGE TESTING AND EVALUATION:
Partial exams. Calculation test. Homework during the semester. Written and oral exam. Students can earn part of their credits through the e-learning system.

MONITORING OF THE COURSE QUALITY AND SUCCESSFULNESS:
Student questionnaire.

METHODIC REQUIREMENT:
Completed courses Surface Engineering and Physical Chemistry of Polymers. For students who did not complete the undergraduate study course Materials Science and Engineering, knowledge of content covered by undergraduate courses Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials and Structure and Properties of Inorganic Materials is expected.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. to explain the connection between structure and properties of composite materials and its use in designing new materials;
2. to explain physical and chemical transformations during thermoset resin cure;
3. to diagram and explain phase transformations of multiphase inorganic materials;
4. to select an appropriate type of filler and an appropriate production procedure according to the desired application of a composite material;
5. to plan and perform experiments;
6. to analyse and interpret experimental results in a form of a laboratory report.

LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE PROGRAMME LEVEL:
1. To plan complex experiments involving use of laboratory equipment and instruments.
2. To apply suitable computer databases, analytical and modelling software.
3. To solve complex problems in area of materials science and engineering, whether independently or as a part of a multidisciplinary team.

1. To explain the connection between structure and properties of composite materials and its use in designing new materials.
2. To explain physical and chemical transformations during thermoset resin cure.
3. To diagram and explain phase transformations of multiphase inorganic materials.
4. To select an appropriate type of filler and an appropriate production procedure according to the desired application of a composite material.
5. To plan and perform experiments.
6. To analyse and interpret experimental results in a form of a laboratory report.

1. interna skripta dostupna na web-stranicama fakulteta, Jelena Macan,
2. odabrani seminarski radovi iz kolegija Kompozitni materijali, skupina autora,
3. Composite Materials and Processing, M. Balasubramanian, CRC Press, 2014.
4. Proizvodnja polimernih tvorevina, I. Čatić, Društvo za plastiku i gumu, 2006.
5. Suvremeni materijali i postupci, skupina autora, Hrvatsko društvo za materijale i tribologiju, 2005.
6. Vatrostalni materijali, A. Rađenović, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, 2010.

Enrollment :
Attended : Physical chemistry of polymers
Attended : Surface engineering

Mandatory course - Regular studij - Material Science and Engineering