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

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Lucio Isa, Prof. Dr. Jan Vermant
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:16:30

Abstract

In this course, we discuss engineering aspects of soft materials. First, we cover different classes of soft matter systems, e.g. suspensions, gels, emulsion and foams, and introduce scaling principles to design their structural, mechanical and functional properties. Second, we cover essential characterisation techniques to interrogate the structure-property relations in soft materials.

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 Soft Materials Engineering and Characterization
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HCP E 47.2)
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HCP E 47.2)
  • 08.12 Date 09:45-11:30 (HCI J 498)
4 h weekly

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