Polymer Science and Engineering 2 - MATS4006
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: School of Materials Science and Engineering
Course Outline: http://www.materials.unsw.edu.au/
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisite: MATS3004
Excluded: MATS3574
CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
Degradation mechanisms of polymers: crazing; environmental effects; degradation prevention.
Design and application of advanced polymers: toughened/strengthened polymers; fire resistant plastics; testing methodologies for polymers; biomedical polymers; polymer matrix composites.
Application of polymers in clean energy, electronics, sensors, and smart applications.
Nanocomposites: with combination of high mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties