2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
COLO5244M Colour Application Technology
30 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Prof Long Lin
Email: L.Lin@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Module replaces
COLO5242MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have a detailed knowledge of various printing and coating technologies. They will be able to critically evaluate the attributes of printing and coating processes and understand the physical chemistry of such processes.They should appreciate the significance of flow properties and formulation optimisation, and be able to develop and evaluate appropriate dispersion systems.
They should have detailed knowledge of various drying / curing processes, together with the underpinning mechanisms.
They will have a knowledge of various anti-counterfeit technologies and associated materials science principles.
They will have a knowledge and understanding of the chemistry of colorants and the physical chemistry of colorant-polymer interactions.
Syllabus
- Design of inks and coatings formulations to achieve desired properties for use in existing and novel application processes.
- Physical chemistry of printing inks, surface coatings and application processes.
- Printing and coating processes.
- Drying / curing mechanisms.
- Anti-counterfeit technologies.
- Colorants - structure and application (covalent bonding, h-bonding etc).
- Colorant application (to polymers) and properties of colorants and coloured materials (fastness).
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| On-line Learning | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Workshop | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Lectures | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Seminar | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Tutorial | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 228.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 52.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
248h including 20h online study - quizzes, note-taking, additional reading and researchOpportunities for Formative Feedback
Formative exercises for workshops, and regularly-spaced online quizzes.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 2000 word essay | 15.00 |
| Presentation | 5 minute oral presentation | 5.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1) | 3 hr 00 mins | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/04/2022 15:30:36
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