The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a master’s degree to the student Morooj Muhammad Shniar, Department of Materials Engineering/ University of Technology, for her  thesis entitled .
Study of the corrosion behavior of coating nanocomposites on a metal substrate.
"Study of Corrosion Behavior of Nanocomposite Coating on Metallic Substrate"
The discussion took place in the Graduate Studies Hall in Building B in the department on Thursday, 4/11/2021, and the discussion committee consisted of The following ladies and Gentlemen

1. Prof.Dr Emad Saadi Abdel Karim, President
2. Prof.Dr  Basem Ajeel Abbas, member
3. A.sst.Prof.Dr. NevinJamal Abdel Qader is a member
4. Prof.Dr Abbas Khammas Hussein, an honorable member
5. Asst.Prof.Dr. Laith Qais Abbas is an honorable member
As well as evaluating the message scientifically by Asst.Prof.Dr. Khaleda Farhan Hussein/ University of Technology/ Department of Applied Sciences and Asst.Prof. Dr Naba'a Sattar Radi/ Babylon University/ College of Materials Engineering/ Department of Materials Engineering, and linguistically by Lect.Dr Naseer Abdul-Hussein Nasser/ University of Technology/ Department of Materials Engineering
After the discussion committee recorded its observations on the thesis, which were divided between explanation, correction, and the student’s defense of her Thesis  and the discussion ended, the committee decided to Accept  the thesis, and decided to grant the student a master’s degree with a Pass grade

Abstract:
The main purpose of this work is compare the effects of incorporation of (TiO2, Al2O3 and SiO2) nanoparticles on the phase structure, microstructure, and morphology of the nanocomposite coatings synthesized by electroless deposition technique. a design of experiments (DOE), the desirability-based Taguchi orthogonal array (OA), is designed and the influence of the factors are evaluated using analysis of variance (ANOVA). Desirability functions have been used for single optimization and multi-response optimization (multi-objective optimization). According to the single optimization results, the optimal parameters of (EN) coating process are (corrosion rate (0.120 mmpy), Nano material (SiO2), bath temperature (80°C), plating time (40min.), microhardness (516.2667 HV), bath temperature (100 °C), plating time (120 min.). From (ANOVA) results, it is observed that the Nano material has the most significance effect on the composite desirability of (EN) coating. (SEM) characterization showed that the surface of (EN) coatings is smooth, low porosity, and dense. Corrosion measurements have proven that the corrosion resistance of low carbon steel increases with the presence of (SiO2) Nano-particle.

The Department of Materials Engineering participated in the exhibition of patents and industrial models held by the University of Technology in cooperation with the Department of Scientific Care in the Ministry of Youth and Sports under the title
The Arab Youth Forum for Innovators, which was held on Monday, 11/1/2021, at the Innovative Students Hall at the University of Technology. The Materials Engineering Department participated in two patents.
The first patent titled:
"Fabrication of Nanopowder From Waste Cement Factory and Used in this Cement Mortar"
Inventors' names: Asst.Prof Dr.Alaa Aladdin Abdel Hamid, Prof.Dr, Farhad Muhammad Othman, Ms. Nour Abdel Nasser Hamid
The second patent titled:
 "Fabrication of Multi Smart Detector from Tri Metal Oxides for Biomedical Diagnosis Application"
Inventors' names: Asst.Prof Dr.Alaa Aladdin Abdel Hamid, Prof.Dr, Farhad Muhammad Othman, Dr. Zina Abdul Amir Salman

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology hosted a delegation from the Scientific Sponsorship Department to hold various events in cooperation with the giz Private Sector Development and Employment Promotion Project on Thursday 28/10/2021, where a workshop entitled “Promoting Employment through Life Skills” was held. Which was attended by both Dr. Ali Salal and Dr. Karim Muhalhal, where two types of skills were discussed, namely technical skills and personal skills, which help in improving the quality of the working life of the individual, then he went to one of the university's gardens and organized some small events and games.

The Department of Materials Engineering / University of Technology awards a master's degree
The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a master’s degree to student Reem Thamer Salman, Department of Materials Engineering/ University of Technology, for her tagged thesis.
"Improvement of Cement Mortar Using Ceramic Self-Healing Materials"
The discussion took place in the Graduate Studies Hall in Building B in the department on Monday 4/10/2021, and the discussion committee consisted of Messrs:

1. Asst. Prof .Dr. Hana Arir Smeij, President
2.Asst. Prof .Dr. Zainab Hashem Mahdi Member
3. Lect.Dr Ahmed Hussein Ali Member
4.Prof Dr. Farhad Muhammad Othman is an honorable member
5. Prof. Dr.Alaa Aladdin Abdel Hamid is an honorable member
As well as evaluating the thesis scientifically by Prof. Dr.Muhammad Mansour Kadhim/ University of Babylon/ College of Materials Engineering and Prof. Dr.Basma Muhammad Fahd/Al-Mustansiriya University/College of Engineering/Department of Materials Engineering, and linguistically byLect.Dr. Naseer Abdul-Hussein Nasser/ University of Technology/ Materials Engineering Department.


Abstract:
The main purpose of this work is treating concrete cracks with autonomous self-healing and manufacturing microcapsules suitable for the previous purpose. This can be achieved through: 1- Using (Nano-SiO2, or Nano-SiC with cement) (as a healing material) in the heart of the manufactured capsule and using (Polystyrene) to encapsulate the microcapsules. 2 - manufacturing microcapsules by Pelletization (Fluidized bed coating). -3Inserting the microcapsules into concrete in different weight proportions.4- Make a small crack and evaluate the efficiency of the self-healing mechanism with these additives in the concrete. 5- Healing products are verified by performing diagnostic tests like SEM, XRD, EDS. The results showed the manufacture of microcapsules of appropriate size compared to other methods. The results of the tests for insert the capsules inside the concrete showed a significant improvement in the mechanical and physical properties. 100% complete incision healing was observed for samples containing microcapsules and by SEM, EDS, and XRD test, the microstructure became more efficient.


After the discussion committee recorded its observations on the thesis, which were divided between explanation, correction and the student’s defense of her message and the discussion ended, the committee decided to evaluate the thesis, and decided to grant the student a master’s degree with a Pass grade.