Functional Materials: Fundamentals to Advanced Applications
Published 8/2026
Created by Dr. Endla Purushotham
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: All Levels | Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 53 Lectures ( 22h 44m ) | Size: 17.8 GB
Functional Materials: Fundamentals, Properties, Characterization, and Advanced Applications in Modern Technology
What you'll learn
Explain the classification, structure, properties, and functions of materials used in modern technological applications.
Apply the principles of functional materials to solve engineering and technology-related problems.
Analyze the relationship between material structure, properties, processing, and performance in applications.
Evaluate and design suitable material solutions for emerging technologies and advanced engineering applications.Requirements
No prior experience in materials science is required; the course is designed to be accessible to beginners. Basic understanding of high-school or undergraduate-level Physics and Chemistry will be helpful.Description
Functional Materials: Fundamentals to Advanced Applications
Functional materials play a vital role in modern science, engineering, electronics, energy systems, communication technologies, and advanced industrial applications. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts, properties, characterization, and applications of functional materials, enabling learners to understand how material properties influence technological innovations.
The course begins with an overview of material classification and the structure-property relationship that governs material behavior. Learners will explore dielectric materials, including polarization mechanisms, dielectric constant, dielectric loss, ferroelectricity, and their applications in capacitors, sensors, and electronic devices. The course then covers magnetic materials, discussing diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism, ferrimagnetism, antiferromagnetism, magnetic domains, hysteresis, and applications in transformers, motors, memory devices, and communication systems.
A dedicated section on superconducting materials introduces the phenomenon of superconductivity, critical temperature, Meissner effect, Type-I and Type-II superconductors, BCS theory, high-temperature superconductors, and their applications in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), maglev transportation, power transmission, and quantum technologies.
Throughout the course, learners will gain both theoretical understanding and practical insights into the role of functional materials in modern technology. Real-world examples, numerical problems, and application-oriented discussions will help bridge the gap between scientific principles and engineering practice.
This course is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Physics, Materials Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and related disciplines, as well as researchers, educators, and industry professionals seeking a strong foundation in functional materials and their emerging technological applications.
Who this course is for
Undergraduate and postgraduate students in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Electronics, and Engineering disciplines. Researchers and scholars seeking a foundational understanding of functional materials and their applications.Homepage
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