Curriculum Structure

MATERIAL SCIENCE - Required (Master's and Doctorate)

1. Classification of materials; 2. Chemical bonds; 3. Atomic arrangements; 4. Defects in solids; 5. Transformations in solids (Atomic diffusion; Phase equilibrium diagrams); 6. Electrical/dielectric properties; Thermal properties; Magnetic properties; Optical properties; Mechanical properties.

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN - Required (Master's and Doctorate)

1. Introduction to Statistics; 2. Simple comparative experiments; 3. Simple factor experiments; 4. Complete factorial designs; 5. Fractional factorial designs; 6. Regression models; 7. Planning and response surface methods.

MATERIAL PROCESSING - Mandatory (Master's and Doctorate)

1. Metal transformation processes: Metal fabrication and refining; Solidification; Thermomechanical forming; Machining; Welding; Heat treatments; Powder metallurgy; 2. Ceramic material processing: Synthesis, processing, and characterization of powders; Colloid processing; Sol-gel processing; Powder consolidation and part formation; Sintering (Solid state and Liquid phase); Densification processes; Surface finishing; 3. Polymer material processing: Polymer transformation processes; Processing rheology of thermoplastics; Thermoplastic transformation processes; Structuring in thermoplastic processing; Thermoset transformation processes; Composition and mixing processes; Vulcanization and processing of elastomers.

RESEARCH SEMINARS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING II - Mandatory (Doctorate)

1. Presentation of seminars related to the concentration areas of the course taught by invited professors/researchers; 2. Participation in public sessions for master's thesis project defenses and master's thesis defenses, doctoral qualification, and doctoral thesis defenses. Note: Systematic seminars of the Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, open to the academic community, where topics in the program's concentration area are presented and discussed. The seminars are conducted by master's students and faculty of the Program, researchers from the institution itself or from other institutions.

MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES - Required (Doctorate)

1. Physical particle analysis; 2. Thermal analyses; 3. X-ray analyses; 4. Chemical analyses; 5. Rheological analyses; 6. Spectroscopic analyses; 7. Microscopic techniques; 8. Chromatographic techniques; 9. Mechanical behavior.

THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS - Required (Doctorate)

1. Laws of thermodynamics; 2. Statistical thermodynamics; 3. Criteria for thermodynamic equilibrium; 4. Criteria for thermodynamic stability; 5. Thermodynamics of chemical reactions, solutions, and phase diagrams; 6. Relationship between Gibbs energy and the phase diagram; 7. Kinetics of transformations.

RESEARCH SEMINARS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING - Mandatory (Master's)

1. Presentation of seminars related to the areas of concentration of the course taught by invited professors/researchers; 2. Participation in public sessions for the defense of master's dissertation projects, master's dissertation defenses, qualifications, and doctoral thesis defenses. Note: Systematic seminars of the Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, open to the academic community, where topics in the program's area of concentration are presented and discussed. The seminars are conducted by master's students and faculty of the Program, researchers from the institution itself or from other institutions.

POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Introduction to polymer technology and key concepts related to thermoplastic, thermosetting, and elastomeric materials: molecular structure, material classification, synthesis, transition temperatures, crystalline and amorphous states. Relate the chemical structure and microstructure of polymeric materials to their main properties. Polymer rheology. Study the main criteria in the development of products using polymeric materials, such as requirements and product design suitable for the manufacturing process. Selection of polymeric materials for application in product development.

DEGRADATION, ADDITIVATION AND RECYCLING OF POLYMERS

Degradation and biodegradation of polymers; - Additives used in the processing of polymeric materials; - Sustainability and recycling of polymers

INTRODUCTION TO TRIBOLOGY AND WEAR

- Introduction to tribology Tribology. History. Considerations on tribological phenomena. Economic considerations. Tribological solutions. - Technical surfaces Technical surfaces. Nature of metallic and ceramic surfaces. Evaluation of surface texture. Surface parameters. Abbott curve. Methods for measuring surface parameters. Relationship between manufacturing process, tolerances, and surface finish. - Friction Molecular-level friction. Concept of real contact area. Quantitative laws of friction. Theories of friction. Friction in metals. Friction in non-metals. Rolling friction. Values of the coefficient of friction. - Wear Definition. Classification of wear. Wear mechanisms. Adhesive, abrasive, surface fatigue, oxidative, corrosive, erosive wear. Designing for wear. Wear in lubricated surfaces. Materials with special wear properties. Designing for zero wear. - Lubrication and material protection Introduction to lubrication theory. Lubricants. Solid lubricants or self-lubricating materials. Liquid lubricants. Grease lubricants. Standards for lubricating oils.

INTRODUCTION TO BIOMATERIALS

Concepts and classification of biomaterials: polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites. Structure, properties, and processing of biomaterials. Evaluation of in vivo and in vitro tests of biomaterials. Biocompatibility and toxicology. Key assays in biomaterials. New trends in the development and applications of biomaterials.

CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS

1. Portland cement and its main phases 2. Structure of hydrated cement paste 3. Physical and mechanical properties of concrete 4. The effect of chemical additives 5. Special concretes 6. Nanoscience and nanotechnology of cementitious materials 7. Dimensional stability with an emphasis on durability 8. Techniques for characterizing the micro-nanostructure.

MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABILITY

Global environmental, materials, and energy scenario. Integrated solid waste management. Waste Valorization Methodology. Materials and recycling. Physical and chemical treatment techniques for waste. Incorporation matrices. Waste inertization through ceramization. Immobilization in cementitious matrix. Sustainable social and industrial practices. Sustainable constructions.

ALLOY METALLURGY

Fundamental Knowledge, Raw Materials for Steelmaking, Reduction Technology, Refining Technology, Solidification Processes. High Alloy Steels: stainless steel, Low Alloy Steels: low carbon, medium carbon, and high carbon content. Cast Iron: gray iron, ductile (nodular) iron, white iron, malleable iron. Aluminum metallurgy and its alloys.

PREPARATORY STUDIES FOR INTERNATIONALIZATION

Preparation for oral presentation/scientific poster communication at international conferences; Skills for discussing scientific data in English; Collaborations and internships in foreign laboratories through technical visits during the master's/doctoral period.

RECYCLING AND WASTE TREATMENT PROCESSES

National solid waste policy, definition of solid waste, presentation of the ABNT 10.004/2004 standard, recycling processes for glass, polymers, aluminum, electronic waste, steel industry waste, ornamental rock waste, tire recycling, and battery recycling.

RHEOLOGY OF CERAMIC AND CEMENT MATERIALS

Princípios fundamentais da reologia. Conceitos básicos de sólido elástico, líquido viscoso e viscoelasticidade. Comportamentos reológicos newtonianos (independentes do tempo). Comportamentos reológicos não-newtonianos (dependentes do tempo). Processamento cerâmico e parâmetros de medições reológicas. Interações em um sistema de processamento cerâmico. Reologia das suspensões de partículas sólidas. Sistema coloidal argila-água. Aditivos de processamentos cerâmicos. Coagulação e Floculação. Mecanismos de defloculação. Aplicações da reologia. Reometria.0

MATERIAL SELECTION

- Introduction to Material Selection - The Design Process Types of Design. Design Tools. Function, Material, Shape, and Process. - Engineering Materials and Their Properties Classes of Engineering Materials. Definitions of Material Properties. Property Charts (Selection Diagrams). - Material Selection The Selection Strategy. Property Limits and Material Indices. The Selection Procedure. Structural Index. Case Studies. - Material Selection and Shape Shape Factors. Efficiency of Standardized Sections. Material Limits and Indices for Shape. Effect of Microstructure. Case Studies. - Material Processing and Design Processes and Their Influence on Design. Process Attributes. Systematic Process Selection. - Data Sources Web Pages and Databases on Material Properties. Cambridge Selector.

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOSTRUCTURED CERAMIC MATERIALS

Introduction to the discipline. Basic concepts regarding the main synthesis techniques for nanomaterials. Discussion on the fundamental principles of sol-gel synthesis, combustion, hydrothermal synthesis, and microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis.

TECHNIQUES FOR WRITING AND PUBLISHING SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES

Publication of articles in a global context; Article formatting; Journal formats and policies; Selecting a journal and the review processes; Final stage of publication.

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Structure of matter. Solutions, atomic theories. Periodic table. Chemical bonds. Chemical reactions, balancing reactions, stoichiometry. Fundamentals of organic chemistry and laboratory practices.

CERAMIC MATERIALS

1. Crystal structure (Structure of oxides; structure of silicates) 2. Raw materials 3. Characterization and properties 4. Introduction to processing 5. Microstructures 6. Applications 7. Recycling of ceramic materials.

PREPARATORY STUDIES FOR INTERNATIONALIZATION

Characteristics and particularities of international research; - Importance of networking in the scientific world; - Understanding the stages in developing partnerships with international researchers and institutions; how to establish international collaboration for cultural exchanges and the development of academic and management policies. - Creating resumes in English; - Organizing academic work: structure and presentation; essential elements in preparing an oral presentation and poster; - Practice in presenting and discussing projects and scientific articles in English.

TECHNIQUES FOR CHARACTERIZING ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

Understand the classical methods for identifying functional groups in organic compounds. Learn to analyze the results from more advanced methods for identifying organic compounds. Propose molecular structures of organic substances based on data obtained from the main spectroscopic techniques in organic analysis. Equip students with the skills to use spectroscopic techniques for the identification and structural characterization of organic compounds. Enable not only the determination of composition and structural elucidation of different types of organic compounds but also allow for the monitoring of chemical reactions.