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MEC4802 · Sustainable engineering and design with nanomaterials
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 4Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Sustainable engineering and design with nanomaterials explores the selection, design and characterising of nanomaterials in developing sustainable engineering solutions that are verified using the life cycle assessment tool to enable you to design nanomaterials which are beneficial to the social and economic advancement. Examples include mineral nanotubes, titanium dioxide nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, polymer nanocomposites, and bionanocomposites. The ability to design nanomaterials are developed through an appreciation of the theory and working principles of various preparation methods and characterisation techniques.
Offerings
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Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Literature review | — | 6% | Threshold |
| 2 | Mid-semester test | — | 10% | Threshold |
| 3 | Interactive session performance | — | 8% | Threshold |
| 4 | Oral presentation | — | 5% | Threshold |
| 5 | Guest talks | — | 6% | Threshold |
| 6 | Research paper | — | 15% | Threshold |
| 7 | Final assessment | — | 50% | Threshold |
Continuous assessment: 50% Final assessment: 50% This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- MEC3459 — Materials selection for engineering design
Learning outcomes
- Describe various properties of natural and synthetic nanomaterials and to be able to relate their structure-property to the processing and performance requirements for sustainable engineering
- Select and design nanomaterials for use in engineering applications that lead to improvements in their lifecycle analysis
- Reproduce and design nanomaterials by electrospinning and chemical processing methods
- Analyse the morphological and structural properties of nanomaterials characterised by scanning electron microscopy, X-Ray diffraction analysis, atomic force microscopy and instrumented impact tester
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
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