Engineered Ceramics: Introduction

Module Overview

This course examines the crystal and defect structures which determine the electrical and mass transport behaviours and the effects of microstructure on optical, magnetic, dielectric, and thermomechanical properties.

We also explore the influence of these structure-property relations on the performance of ceramic materials in specific applications such as sensors, solid oxide fuel cells, magnets, and structural components.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Relate the electrical, dielectric, optical, magnetic, mechanical and thermal properties of ceramic materials to their bonding characteristics, crystal and defect structures, and microstructures.
2. Explain how these structure-property relations determine the performance of ceramic materials in specific applications such as sensors, solid oxide fuel cells, magnets, and structural components. 

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