• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. polymers, properties of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers and will have the ability to suggest polymers suitable for the specific end-uses.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
   2. Find out new ways to improve current knowledge
   3. To understand the basic principles and applications of new tools and / or software required for thesis work
   4. Be aware of the importance of nanoscience and nanoengineering in understanding the working principles of the new generation nano devices

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
2. nanoparticles used in the production of polymer nanocomposites and will be able to suggest nanoparticles that may enable to develop a specific set of properties.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To be knowledgeable and practical about the production and characterization techniques of materials and devices in nano scale.
   2. To take an active role in Product Development and Research-Development processes
   3. Be aware of the importance of nanoscience and nanoengineering in understanding the working principles of the new generation nano devices

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
3. the surface modification methods applied to nanoparticles in order to improve the compatibility between the nanoparticles and the polymer.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
   2. To be knowledgeable and practical about the production and characterization techniques of materials and devices in nano scale.
   3. Acquire scientific knowledge
   4. Find out new ways to improve current knowledge
   5. Be aware of the importance of nanoscience and nanoengineering in understanding the working principles of the new generation nano devices

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
4. the methods of nanoparticle dispersion preparation.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
   2. To be knowledgeable and practical about the production and characterization techniques of materials and devices in nano scale.
   3. Be aware of the importance of nanoscience and nanoengineering in understanding the working principles of the new generation nano devices

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
5. the manufacturing methods of polymer nanocomposites

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
   2. To be knowledgeable and practical about the production and characterization techniques of materials and devices in nano scale.
   3. Be aware of the importance of nanoscience and nanoengineering in understanding the working principles of the new generation nano devices

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
6. the properties of polymer nanocomposites and the characterization methods of polymer nanocomposites.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
   2. To be knowledgeable and practical about the production and characterization techniques of materials and devices in nano scale.
   3. Be aware of the importance of nanoscience and nanoengineering in understanding the working principles of the new generation nano devices

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
7. the potential end-uses and commercial applications of polymer nanocomposites.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
   2. To be knowledgeable and practical about the production and characterization techniques of materials and devices in nano scale.
   3. Find out new ways to improve current knowledge
   4. Be aware of the importance of nanoscience and nanoengineering in understanding the working principles of the new generation nano devices

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
8. eco-friendly polymer nanocomposites.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
   2. To be knowledgeable and practical about the production and characterization techniques of materials and devices in nano scale.
   3. Be aware of the importance of nanoscience and nanoengineering in understanding the working principles of the new generation nano devices

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
9. life cycle assessment of polymer nanocomposites

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
   2. To be knowledgeable and practical about the production and characterization techniques of materials and devices in nano scale.
   3. Be aware of the importance of nanoscience and nanoengineering in understanding the working principles of the new generation nano devices

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
10. environmental and human health perspectives of manufacturing and using polymer nanocomposites

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
    2. To be knowledgeable and practical about the production and characterization techniques of materials and devices in nano scale.
    3. Be aware of the importance of nanoscience and nanoengineering in understanding the working principles of the new generation nano devices

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
    2. Homework assignment
    3. Term paper
11. current status, trends and future of polymer nanocomposites

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
    2. To be knowledgeable and practical about the production and characterization techniques of materials and devices in nano scale.
    3. Be aware of the importance of nanoscience and nanoengineering in understanding the working principles of the new generation nano devices

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
    2. Homework assignment
    3. Term paper

Contents
Week 1:	Polymer nanocomposites
Week 2:	Basics of polymers: Thermoplastic polymers, thermoset polymers, elastomers
Week 3:	Nanotechnology and nanoparticles
Week 4:	Surface modification methods of nanoparticles and polymer-nanoparticle interfaces
Week 5:	Production methods of polymer nanocomposites
Week 6:	Production methods of polymer nanocomposites
Week 7:	Structural properties of polymer nanocomposites and characterization techniques
Week 8:	Midterm Exam
Week 9:	Functional properties of polymer nanocomposites and characterization techniques
Week 10:	Applications of polymer nanocomposites
Week 11:	Polymer nanocomposites: Environmental and human health perspectives
Week 12:	Eco-friendly polymer nanocomposites
Week 13:	Life cycle assessment of polymer nanocomposites
Week 14:	Polymer nanocomposites: Current status, trends and future
Week 15*:	Project presentations
Week 16*:	Final exam
Textbooks and materials:	Ders notları, bilimsel makaleler ve “Önerilen kaynaklar” kısmında belirtilen kitaplar
Recommended readings:	Polymer Nanocomposites: Handbook, Gupta R.K., Kennel E., Kim K.J. (eds.), CRC Press, 2010. Characterization Techniques for Polymer Nanocomposites, Mittal V. (ed.), Wiley-VCH Verlag & Co. KGaA, 2012. Advances in polymer nanocomposites: Types and applications, Gao F. (ed.), Woodhead Publishing, 2012. Interface/Interphase in Polymer Nanocomposites, Netravali A. N., Mittal K.L. (eds.), Scrivener Publishing LLC, 2017.
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	8	30
Other in-term studies:	0	0
Project:	4-15	20
Homework:	2-7	10
Quiz:	0	0
Final exam:	16	40
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	14
Own studies outside class:	4	14
Practice, Recitation:	0	0
Homework:	2	6
Term project:	4	12
Term project presentation:	1	2
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	10	1
Mid-term:	3	1
Personal studies for final exam:	10	1
Final exam:	3	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)