Surface treatment : processing and analysis

The class is splitted into two main topics: one part on surface modification processes and the other on surface analysis. The course is given by three professors Tom Hauffman (VUB), Iris  De Graeve (VUB) and Marie-Paule Delplancke (ULB). Surface processing is approached from different point of views : mechanical treatments, electrochemical and chemical treatments and plasma processing (low and high pressures). The processes are discussed in details in relation to the used reactor. Various materials are considered : metals, ceramics, polymers and hybrid coatings.
In the surface analysis part, the interaction between beams (photon, electron, ion) and the material are considered relation with the analytical methods: Auger and photoelectron spectroscopies, secondary ion mass spectroscopy as well local probe methods.

This course can be considered as class where the student is using the knowledge acquired in other courses about materials (metals , polymers, ceramics and composites), physics, chemistry and reactor technology but this time it is focused on surface technology. The mini-project (practical part) implies application of the theoretical knowledge to a new research subject and the development of critical mind.

ex-cathedra classes  and group project.

Contribution au profil d'enseignement

This teaching unit contributes to the following competences:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering

• Correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper

• Present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience

• Collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team

• A creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society

• The flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context

• An attitude of life-long learning as needed for the future development of his/her career

• An integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology

• Insight in chemistry as a link between process and materials technology

Support(s) de cours

• Université virtuelle

Contacts

Marie-Paule Delplancke, ULB, Solbosch, Building U, door D, level 2, room UD2-116, Marie-Paule.Delplancke@ulb.be
Iris De Graeve, VUB, Iris.De.Graeve@vub.be
Tom Hauffman, VUB, Tom.Hauffman@vub.be

Campus

Solbosch, Plaine

Méthode(s) d'évaluation

• Autre

Autre

oral examination with each professor on the same day
team written report for the mini-project

Construction de la note (en ce compris, la pondération des notes partielles)

40% for the mini-project (20% for the individual contribution during the quadrimester and 20% group mark for the group report)
60% for the oral exams (20% for each professor)

Langue(s) d'évaluation

• anglais