MTE5504

Materials, recycling and the environment ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: J Sellar

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: Introduction to materials reduction or disposal choices. Basic alloy theory, interactions between metals found in the recycling stream. Structure and properties of polymers, which polymers can be blended and their resulting properties. Glass recycling. Potential end uses of recycled materials. Politics and local issues in recycling. Materials life cycle analysis and failure of market economics.

Objectives: Introduction to materials reduction or disposal choices. Basic alloy theory, interactions between metals found in the recycling stream. Structure and properties of polymers, which polymers can be blended and their resulting properties. Glass recycling. Potential end uses of recycled materials. Politics and local issues in recycling. Materials life cycle analysis and failure of market economics.

Assessment: Examination: 40% + Minor assignment: 15% + Test: 15% + Major case study: 30%

Contact Hours: 12 hours per week