In this series of lectures, students will learn the overall sense of "manufacturing" by linking the material performance
design and manufacturing methods necessary to achieve the required functions for each application of products made of metallic,
plastic, and carbon materials that are recognized by the market. Through this course, let's touch the actual materials and
the history of steel and plastic and carbon materials until they reach your hands.
The Japan chemical industry has been developing on manufacturing technologies that understand the physical and chemical phenomena
related to the chemical composition and structure of materials in manufacturing required for various applications. Through
this course, we hope that you will experience the development of technology (this is what "exercises") while touching actual
materials. Hopefully you get an image of yourself as a future chemical engineer.
- Understand the phenomena that occur on metal surfaces, and learn anti-corrosion and decoration techniques. Taking the case of surface treatment steel, stainless steel, titanium, and anodized aluminum as examples, we understand that there are various surface treatment technologies and manufacturing methods that are adjusted the required characteristics of each application.
- Learn the correlation between the properties of plastic products (polyolefins, condensed heat-resistant polymers, and heat/UV curable resins) based on material designs through application development examples. Most of these plastic materials are produced by the petrochemical industry from crude oil, and we understand the process from crude oil to plastic. In addition, through the case of the petrochemical industry working towards carbon neutrality, we will understand it as an example of environmental response.
- Learn about the chemical structure of carbon nanomaterials and the properties of surface nanostructures, and understand their applications in batteries and catalysts.
| medeum term paper | final term paer | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| 2. | 0% | 40% | 40% |
| 3. | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Total. | 50% | 50% | - |
Students will be comprehensively evaluated based on midterm term paper (50%), final term paper (50%) .
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 【Lecture Guidance】 Steel plates and plastics are basic materials in our daily life. Carbon nanomaterial are expected to show unique characteristics coming from their structures. We will introduce the perspectives of each lecture on these important materials necessary for our daily life applications. | Prepare and review by being interested in metal and plastic products around them. | 190minutes |
| 2. | 【Corrosion Prevention Technology and Surface Treatment of Steel Plates】This lecture deals with the basic concept of the corrosion mechanism and anti-corrosion technologies with corrosion evaluation methods for steel plates. | Prepare for the concepts of oxidation and reduction reactions. | 190minutes |
| 3. | 【Zinc Galvanized Steel Sheet】 Learn about zinc galvanized steel plates, which are representative of sacrificial corrosion protection, and their various applications. Students also learn about the anti-corrosion method such as chromate treatment, alloying, painting, etc. on zinc coating. | This is a review by understanding that the anti-corrosion of zinc plated steel plates contributes to the environment. | 190minutes |
| 4. | 【Various Coated Steel Plates】 Understand tin-based, aluminum-based, nickel-based plating, alloy-plated steel, and resin laminated steel plates in relation to the environment. | Prepare for ionization tendencies and electrolytic reactions. Review by understanding the differences from galvanized steel sheets. | 190minutes |
| 5. | 【Stainless Steel plate】 Learn about stainless steel, a typical anti-corrosion steel material, about corrosion resistance mechanisms and surface treatments. Also learn how to make colored stainless steel. | The preparation for this lecture is to review the anti-corrosion measures learned in the 2nd ~ 4th sessions in advance. | 190minutes |
| 6. | 【Titanium and anodized aluminum】 Titanium and aluminum are representatives of lighter metals than steel. Although they have active surfaces, their corrosion resistance mechanisms, anti-corrosion methods and coloring methods are unique. Learn about titanium, which is said to have the most corrosion resistance, its characteristics and applications, as well as coloring surface treatment. In aluminum, anodizing and coloring methods are discussed. | Review the Surface Reaction Mechanism of Corrosion Protection Methods and Colorization Treatments. | 190minutes |
| 7. | 【Dry Coating Technology and Corrosion Prevention in Electrochemical Reaction Field】 Introduce dry coating equipment and processes for deposition films in a vacuum, and learn the principles and characteristics of the resulting coatings in the formation of titanium-based ceramic and carbon-based films. Some examples such as fuel cells and water electrolysis devices in electrochemical reaction fields. | Review the differences from the surface treatment methods learned up to the 6th lesson. | 190minutes |
| 8. | 【Surface shape and surface element analysis methods】 There are various surface evaluation methods depending on the purpose and application of surface treatment. Learn about typical surface shape and surface element analysis methods. This course deals with the principles of surface analysis such as SEM/STEM, AFM, EPMA, auger spectroscopy, XPS, TOF-SIMS, etc., and the scope of application by analysis examples. | This is a review by thinking about the items when selecting an analysis method for the purpose. | 190minutes |
| 9. | 【Plastics manufacturing and carbon neutrality initiatives in the petrochemical industry】 A variety of plastic materials are produced in the petrochemical industry. This lecture deals with crude oil is formulated to chemicals and plastics materials tailored to the application through fabricated into molding materials, films, sheets, fibers, pipes, paints, composites, etc. Reacent activities for carbon neutrality initiatives also discussed in the petrochemical industry. | This course will review understanding carbon neutrality initiatives and finding concrete examples in your immediate life. | 190minutes |
| 10. | 【What is a polymer material?】Polymer materials are mainly macromolecules with a series of carbon-carbon bond and exhibit various properties that are not found in small molecules. Based on The polymer chains concept, students learn that chain entanglement, branching/crosslinking, and chain thermal mobilities are connected to the unique thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties of polymers, especially for glass transition temperature (Tg). | It is a preparation by thinking about the reasons why plastics have become popular. This review is to understand that the reason for this is the characteristics derived from polymer chains. | 190minutes |
| 11. | 【Molecular weight/structure control by polymerization method of polyolefin and its characteristics】 Using polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene as examples, we will focus on synthesis to control structural factors such as molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, stereoregularity, branching, and copolymerization in the polymerization of carbon-carbon bonds. In addition, the influence of structural factors influence on polymer characteristic dealing with some examples. | Lesson 9 Preview of the differences in polymer chain chemical structures. | 190minutes |
| 12. | 【Condensed polymers and plastic molding methods】 Learn representative examples of engineering plastics, super engineering plastics, and polymer alloys modified by blending, which have been developed in search of heat resistance and high strength to replace metal materials. Most of these are thermoplastics (which melt when heated and retain their shape when cooled). Understand that they are given shape by various molding methods and are useful in daily life. | This review will be conducted by understanding the relationship between resin thermal properties and molding processability. | 190minutes |
| 13. | 【Application to curable resins for electronic components】 Understand that resin materials used in electronic components are designed for curing materials that include curing reactions (curing by heat or ultraviolet rays) and compounding with inorganic particles. This article describes what kind of curing reaction design is being made based on specific examples.学 | Preparation for the 9th and 10th lectures on the chemical structure of epoxy resins and the characteristics of the cross-linked structure after curing will be held. | 190minutes |
| 14. | 【Carbon-based nanomaterials and their development into nanotechnology】Carbon materials are used for the anode of lithium-ion batteries. Three types of solid carbon structures have been known for a long time: diamond structure, graphite structure, and amorphous carbon. In recent years, not only these carbon atom-bonds, but also differences in higher-order structures such as fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene have been found, and nanoporous structures in solid state have also been reported. Here are some examples of carbon materials that are expected to be applied to nanotechnology. | Prepare for the differences in chemical bonds (sp3, sp2, etc., σ/π bonds). | 190minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
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Presentation Materials
Samples of Steel and plastics
HP`s articles and Youtube related to materials
Samples of Steel and plastics
HP`s articles and Youtube related to materials
- Before and After lectures on Thursedays at teacher`s room and lecture room
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | Based on experience in estimated and detail design materials manufacturing such as heat-resistant polymers, photo-polymer for color filtes with practical knowledge of problem solutions will be explained as necessary. |
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