What are ‘modern’ materials?
[develop an awareness and understanding of ‘smart’ and modern materials, including: thermochromic materials; polymorph; shape memory alloy (SMA); shape memory polymer (acrylic) – IG]
[The working properties, common uses and environmental impact of the following:
– nanomaterials
○ oleophobic coatings
○ hydrophobic materials
– metal foams
– super alloys
– bioplastics
○ starch-based
○ sugar-based
○ cellulose-based.
A modern material is one that has been engineered to have improved properties.]
[coming soon]
Amiria has a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Architecture (First Class Honours) and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching. She is a CIE Accredited Art & Design and Design & Technology Coursework Assessor. Amiria now teaches Art, Design & Technology at ACG Parnell College.