materials engineering

Topics for the Term Paper
Fuel cells
Flexible Thin Film
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and its applications
Replacement materials for lithium ion rechargeable batteries
Biosensors
LED technology (flexible OLEDs, AMOLED)
Graphene technology for sensors
Titanium diboride
Rare earth metals and applications
Super capacitors
Plasma gasification of coal
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM, FESEM)

Basic Format to include
1-paragraph Abstract
Introduction
Materials
Material properties
Comparison with other materials
Processing Techniques
Applications
Analysis
Conclusions
References
    Single spaced with 1-inch margins.  Roughly 8-10 pages long; content is more important than length.
    Include figures and tables. All figures and tables MUST have appropriate captions.
    All references must be appropriately cited in the text and listed at the end of the paper.
    You must use at least 5 references from a variety of sources other than the Callister/Rethwisch text book (reference books, journals, engineering magazines, internet). If you use Callister/Rethwisch, this is in addition to the 5.

Guidelines and criteria for Term paper
    Literature research is important; the ability to find relevant information. The quality of the information you include in your paper.
    Appropriate technical level
    Proper focus; this is a college level engineering course; the focus should be on materials and engineering; (no infommercials)
    Time Management start early, so you don’t have to rush.
    End result: Coherent paper with good technical content