| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Polymer/nanocarbon composites |
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| Course Code |
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KM-658 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. OKTAY ERBATUR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Know structures of nanocarbons and composits.
Know the methods of composite formation between polymers and nanocarbons.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To teach nanocarbon structures; to provide information about the methods of composite formation between polymers and nanocarbons; and to give examples of polymer/nanocarbon composites in view of their properties and the areas in which they are being utilized. |
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| Course Contents |
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Carbonnanotubes and graphenes when mixed with polymers in appropriate ratios by using methods suitable for effective and homogeneous mixing create composites having extraordinary physical properties. The most important properties improved in these composites can be summarized as increased strength, increased electrical and thermal conductivity and increased gas barrier properties. In this course, information on nanocarbon structures will be given and then methods of composite formation between polymers and nanocarbons will be discussed and finally various examples of polymer/nanocarbon composites will be discussed in view of their properties and the areas in which they are being utilized. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Description of nanocarbons |
Literature survey regarding basic information on nanocarbons |
Interactive discussion on the relevant literature documents |
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2 |
Physical properties of nanocarbons |
Literature survey regarding physical properties of nanocarbons |
Interactive discussion on the relevant literature documents |
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3 |
Physical properties of nanocarbons-cont. |
Literature survey regarding physical properties of nanocarbons-cont. |
Interactive discussion on the relevant literature documents-cont. |
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4 |
Preparation methods of single-walled and multi-walled nanocarbon tubes |
Literature survey regarding preparation methods of nanocarbon tubes |
Interactive discussion on the relevant literature documents |
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5 |
Preparation methods of single-walled and multi-walled nanocarbon tubes-cont. |
Literature survey regarding preparation methods of nanocarbon tubes-cont. |
Interactive discussion on the relevant literature documents-cont. |
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6 |
Preparation methods of graphene oxide and graphene |
Literature survey regarding preparation methods of graphene oxide and graphene |
Interactive discussion on the relevant literature documents |
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7 |
Preparation methods of graphene oxide and graphene-cont. |
Literature survey regarding preparation methods of graphene oxide and graphene-cont. |
Interactive discussion on the relevant literature documents-cont. |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Description and classification of polymers |
Study from basic text books |
Lecture in class |
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10 |
Preparation methods and properties of polymers-1 |
Study from basic text books |
Lecture in class |
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11 |
Preparation methods and properties of polymers-2 |
Study from basic text books |
Lecture in class |
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12 |
Preparation methods and properties of polymer-Graphene composites-1 |
Literature survey |
Interactive discussion on the relevant literature documents |
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13 |
Preparation methods and properties of polymer-Graphene composites-2 |
Literature survey |
Interactive discussion on the relevant literature documents |
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14 |
Preparation methods and properties of polymer-Graphene composites-3 |
Literature survey |
Interactive discussion on the relevant literature documents |
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15 |
Preparation methods and properties of polymer-Graphene composites-4 |
Literature survey |
Interactive discussion on the relevant literature documents |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
Written Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. |
4 |
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2 |
Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. |
3 |
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3 |
Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. |
4 |
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4 |
Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. |
4 |
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5 |
Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. |
4 |
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6 |
Plan and conduct a scientific research. |
4 |
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7 |
Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. |
4 |
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8 |
Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. |
3 |
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9 |
Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. |
3 |
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10 |
Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. |
4 |
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11 |
Present the findings of the research study in an efficient way both in oral and written form; have a scientific approach to environmental issues. |
3 |
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12 |
Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. |
4 |
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13 |
Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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