The course aims at giving to the students the basic principles and notions on liquid and solid state chemistry, to understand the materials properties and their performances. At the end of the course the students should: - have knowledge on the fundamentals of the liquid and solid state chemistry; - put into relation the performances of the materials to their physical and chemical properties - choose the suitable material to obtain peculiar performances
Course Prerequisites
Chemistry, mathematics, and physics basic notions.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons, some of them devoted to discuss with the students examples of performing materials.
Assessment Methods
Oral examination on the topics developed in the course.
Texts
Material provided by the teacher
Contents
- The basic concepts of chemistry: a summary - The chemistry of solids and liquids - Structure and defects in solids and their relation to the physical and chemical properties of materials. - Classification of materials, both traditional and innovative, for construction: metals and alloys, polymeric materials, traditional and advanced ceramic materials, glasses, composites and nanocomposites. - Role of materials for construction to tackle climate change and move towards more sustainable energy systems
Course Language
Italian
More information
With reference to the guidelines for teaching procedures for the current academic year, the students who certify to fulfill the conditions given in Annex A will benefit from the whole material provided to all other students with the addition of up to 2 hours per week for support by the lecturer, either in presence or online, to be arranged directly with the lecturer at least one week in advance.
