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327-2103-00L 5 Credits DR , MSC D-MATL
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Composites and Hybrids: From Design to Application

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Frank Jörg Clemens, Dr. Andreas Winistörfer, Bernhard Weisse
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:16:28

Abstract

Composites/hybrids are heterogeneous materials consisting of two or more bonded components, and it is possible to tailor material properties for certain applications. Typically, The components retain their structure and properties, but the properties of the composite are a combination of the properties of its components.

Objective

In this course you will get an inside to lightweight material with high strength, materi-als that are resistive against abrasion, ceramics with damage tolerance behavior, com-posites with bioactive, bioresorbable, piezoresistive and -electric properties. Enables materials scientists to design composite/hybrid materials for different applications. The course will comprise a balance of lectures, exercises and laboratory classes.

Content

Introduction and basic concepts on biomedical composites and smart composites/hybrids with sensing and actuation properties; production and properties of composites reinforced with particles, whiskers, short or long fibers; selection criteria, case studies and applications, future perspectives. 1. Structural composites (polymer-, metal- and ceramic matrix composites) 1.1. Introduction and historical background 1.2. Components: Matrix and reinforcement materials 1.3. Types of composites and mechanisms of reinforcement 1.4. Production processes 1.5. Physical and chemical properties 1.6. Applications 2. Biomedical Composites 2.1. Introduction and historical background 2.2. Components: metals&alloys, natural/synthetic polymers, bioceramics 2.3. Types of biocomposites 2.4. Production processes 2.5. Properties 2.6. Applications 3. Functional Composites (Sensors and Actuators) 3.1. Introduction and historical background 3.2. Components: Matrix and functional filler material 3.3. Types of composites 3.4. Production processes 3.5. Properties 3.6. Applications

Resources

Lecture Notes

We will work with handouts

Literature

CHAWLA, Krishan K. Composite materials: science and engineering. Springer Sci-ence & Business Media, 2012. Biomedical composites, J. Paulo Davin (Ed.), De Gruyter (2014) Composites in Biomedical Applications, S. M. Sapuan, Y. Nukman, N. A. Abu Osman, R. A. Ilyas (Eds), CRC Press (2021). Bioresorbable polymers for biomedical applications – from fundamentals to transla-tional medicine, G. Perale, J. Hilborn (Eds), Woodhead Publishing (2017) TONG, Xingcun Colin. Advanced Materials for Printed Flexible Electronics. Springer, 2022. SINAPIUS, Johannes Michael. Adaptronics-Smart Structures and Materials. Berlin, Germany: Springer, 2021.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
The oral exam will be 30 min. and can be either in English or German.In addition to the oral exam, each student must send a 15 to 20 min. Video presentation. The topic can be selected by the student but it must fit to the topic of the lecture "Composites and Hybrids: From Desgin to Application".The final grade will be:20% video presentation (Topic on Composites and Hybrids: From Design to Application)80% oral examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Composites and Hybrids: From Design to Application
  • Tue 13:45-15:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HCI D 6)
3 h weekly
exercise Composites and Hybrids: From Design to Application
  • Wed 16:45-17:30 (HCI D 6)
1 h weekly

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