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327-1207-00L 5 Credits DR , MSC D-MATL
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Engineering with Soft Materials

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Lucio Isa, Prof. Dr. Jan Vermant
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:03

Abstract

In this course the engineering with soft materials is discussed. First, scaling principles to design structural and functional properties are introduced a. Second, the characterisation techniques to interrogate the structure property relations are introduced, which include rheology, advanced optical microscopies, static and dynamic scattering and techniques for liquid interfaces.

Objective

The learning goals of the course are to introduce the students to soft matter and its technological applications, to see how the structure property relations depend on fundamental formulation properties and processing steps. Students should also be able to select a measurement technique to evaluate the properties.

Resources

Lecture Notes

slides with text notes accompanying each slide are presented.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
This course is evaluated through a design project with oral presentation and a materials characterization assignement in the laboratory with oral presentation

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Engineering with Soft Materials
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HCP E 47.2)
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HCP E 47.2)
4 h weekly

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