Course title
Y02133203
Ecological Materials

TANABE Tadao
Course description
The development of industry is supported by materials, which are involved in all fields of engineering. In a recycling-oriented ecological society, it is important to learn the fundamentals for more effective selection and processing of materials and rational design of materials. The class cover a wide range of topics from basic materials to advanced materials, with explanations in English as necessary. The lecture also explain the relationship between humans, society, and nature from global and historical viewpoints. This class begins with a quiz on materials in our daily lives, followed by explanations of the basic knowledge, and a mini-test to check the level of understanding of the lecture content.
Purpose of class
As a foundation of materials in a recycling-oriented ecological society, the first half of the class focuses on understanding the states of solid, liquid, and gas, plasma, and the relationships of these phases as phase diagrams. In particular, regarding materials in the solid state, the nanoscopic level based on atomic and molecular models, the macroscopic level to discuss the properties of objects such as structures and products, and the mesoscopic level to control the structure and structure of solid materials are studied. Several examples are given to help understanding of the framework of materials science. The second half of the course focuses on applied materials, including 1) mechanical properties of structural materials and their applications, 2) electrical and optical properties of materials, 3) properties and control of tool and mold materials in manufacturing, 4) thermoelectric properties and hydrogen technology, and 5) safety and security materials, discussing principles, properties, and application development of materials in relation to the environment.
Goals and objectives
  1. To understand the structure of materials and explain how their physical properties relate to materials and the environment in Japanese and English.
  2. To understand the basics of thermodynamics, and to explain the relationship between heat and changes in various phenomena in materials, including from the viewpoints of materials and the environment, in both Japanese and English.
  3. To understand the fundamentals of mechanical properties of materials, and to explain the advantages and disadvantages of various materials in Japanese and English, including from the viewpoint of sustainability.
  4. To understand the functions of materials (electrical and optical properties, etc.) and to explain the operating principles of various devices in Japanese and English, including from the viewpoint of sustainability.
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. State and structure of substances (electron and bond, atomic arrangement , solid - liquid - gas - plasma, metals - glass , ceramics - polymer) To investigate what is the structure of the substance. 200minutes
2. Structure of solid material (amorphous and crystal, crystal and structure, incompleteness in crystal, size dependence of crystals) To investigate technical terms such as crystal structure, amorphous and phase transition of solid. 200minutes
3. State of material (liquid and solid, equilibrium, temperature, pressure, equilibrium phase diagram, speed effect) To understand about simple equilibrium diagrams. 200minutes
4. Structure and thermodynamics (thermodynamics, equilibrium of multi component systems) To investigate the law of thermodynamics (basic) 200minutes
5. Structure and thermodynamics (surface thermodynamics, reaction rate) To investigate the meanings of technical terms such as surface thermodynamics, reaction rate and so on. 200minutes
6. Structure and thermodynamics (diffusion, phase transition, structure transition, sintering, oxidation, drying) To understand the meanings of diffusion, phase change, tissue change, etc., and to be able to briefly explain. 200minutes
7. Structure and thermodynamics (corrosion by aqueous solution) To investigate corrosion from the phenomenon of personal belongings. 200minutes
8. Mid-term examination and comments To prepare for mid-term examination 200minutes
9. Applied material - 1 (mechanical properties) To study the mechanical properties of solid materials. 200minutes
10. Applied material - 2 (electrical properties and optical properties) To learn for electrical properties and optical properties of solid materials. 200minutes
11. Applied material - 3 (thermoelectric properties and hydrogen technology) To learn the principle and application of thermoelectric devices as solid element and technology using hydrogen. 200minutes
12. Applied material - 4 (tools and dies for manufacturing) To learn the tool steels and die materials to be used as a means of production and how to control them. 200minutes
13. Applied material - 5 (nanotechnology and material, non-destructive testing) To learn for nanotechnology that generically refers to technologies that dramatically improve macro properties of material such as material strength. 200minutes
14. Final term examination and comments To prepare for final term examination 200minutes
Total. - - 2800minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Exercise・Reports Mid-term examination Final examination Total.
1. 5% 20% 0% 25%
2. 5% 20% 0% 25%
3. 5% 0% 20% 25%
4. 5% 0% 20% 25%
Total. 20% 40% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
There will be exercise/report (20 marks), two main exams: midterm (40 marks) and final (40 marks). Students must earn at least 60 marks out of 100.
Textbooks and reference materials
References:
The Principles of Engineering Materials, Craig R. Barrett, William D. Nix, A. S. Tetelman (Prentice-Hall, New Jersey) 1973.
Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, Jr. William D. Callister (John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey) 2006.
Prerequisites
We will recommend to prepare this lecture by reading the introductory book of material science.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Questions are accepted during and before/after class. ZOOM discussion are welcome.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Industrial collaboration for developing the new non-destructive testing for materials in social infrastructure.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
Last modified : Wed Mar 23 04:31:43 JST 2022