Aims: To describe the concept of materials with functional behaviour derived from specific physical or chemical properties. To demonstrate, using examples taken mainly from industry, the principles used to design and manufacture such materials.
Learning Outcomes:
After successfully completing this unit, a student should be able to describe how the functional aspects of a material can be related to its physical and chemical properties; apply fundamental principles to analyse the influence of process conditions on materials structure and function; describe the basic techniques used to measure material properties at the bulk and micro-structural levels; select appropriate techniques to relate structure to material properties; integrate appropriate techniques to design novel products with the required functionality to meet consumer needs.
Skills:
Innovative used of materials for product design. Problem solving. Taught/facilitated and assessed.
Content:
Product function. Techniques for structuring materials. Material properties. Measuring structure. Chemistry and product function. Intellectual property. Product design in the food industry.
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