The course aims to familiarize students with modern categories of technological materials and their potential applications across various engineering fields. Through a series of thematic units, the course explores materials such as ceramics, composites, porous, foams, auxetics, smart, biocompatible and nanomaterials, in terms of their structure, physicochemical properties and their production and shaping methods. The course focuses on relating the unique functional properties of these materials with cutting-edge applications in mechanical engineering, healthcare, energy, environment, transportation and construction. At the same time, the course promotes interdisciplinary thinking and provides a solid foundation for students interested in pursuing applied or research-oriented directions in engineering and emerging technologies. Special emphasis is placed on the development of skills in scientific bibliographic search, evaluation and documented presentation, enhancing students’ ability to effectively communicate technological topics.

1st Chapter
Introduction to Technological Materials: Definitions, classifications, the structure-properties-processing-performance relationship; modern requirements & trends.
2nd Chapter
Ceramic Materials: Traditional and advanced ceramics; optical, electronic, thermal, structural, medical applications.
3rd Chapter
Composite Materials: Particulate, fibrous, laminated, sandwich composites; examples from automotive, naval, aeronautics, aerospace, sports, construction, energy; challenges.
4th Chapter
Porous Materials: Micro-/Meso-/Macro-porous, foamed and auxetic structures; applications in environment, energy, health, optical systems, thermal insulation, sound and vibration absorption, electromagnetic shielding, filtration, buildings, vehicles, aeronautics, aerospace, protection, sports, biomedicine.
5th Chapter
Smart Materials: Chromogenic, electro/magneto-rheological, luminescence, thermo/piezo-electric, shape memory; applications in sensors, actuators, thermal management, energy structures, medical devices, building materials, robotics, wearables.
6th Chapter
Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology: Nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanosheets, nanowires, nanocomposites, nanostructure-property relationship; applications in health, energy, environment, lubrication, coatings, telecommunications; nanotoxicity.

7th Chapter
Literature Search, Scientific / Technical Writing & Presentation of Projects:
Search techniques, bibliography management tools, academic writing, presentation of scientific and technical work.

-Suggested bibliography:

– “MATERIALS: ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, PROCESSING AND DESIGN”, 4th ed., M. Ashby, H. Shercliff & D. Cebon

– “THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING OF MATERIALS”, 7th ed., D. Askeland & W. Wright

– “FOUNDATIONS OF MATERIAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING”, 7th ed., W. Smith and J. Hashemi

– “MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (SI version)”, 9th ed., W. Callister & D. Rethwisch

– “MODERN CERAMIC ENGINEERING: Properties, Processing & Use in Design”, 4th ed., D. Richerson & W. Lee

– “COMPOSITE MATERIALS, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING”, 4th ed., K. Chawla

– “NANOSTRUCTURES, NANOMATERIALS”, K. A. Charitidis

– “NON-METALLIC ENGINEERING MATERIALS”, 2nd ed., D. I. Panteli

– “MATERIALS AND ENVIRONMENT”, I. Deligiannaki

– “BIOMATERIALS: The Intersection of Biology and Materials Science “, J. S. Temenoff & A. G. Mikos

– “ADVANCED MATERIALS: An Introduction to Modern Materials Science”, A. Behera

– “FUNDAMENTALS OF SMART MATERIALS”, M. Shahinpoor – – Related academic journals: – Selected scientific articles and reviews

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