Nanomaterials

MSE-477 / 3 credits

Teacher:

Language: English

Remark: Pas donné en 2024-25

Summary

This course is an introduction to the concepts and associated relevant physics and materials science principles of what makes inorganic nanomaterials outperform their bulk counterparts. It covers their synthesis and characterization as well as the physical and chemical properties at the nanoscale.

Content

1. Emergence, definitions, challenges

2. Sythesis & characterization

3. Nano - thermodynamic/thermal/mechanical properties

4. Nanoelectronics, nanooptics, and nanomagnetism

6. Nano for energy and nano for environment

7. Nanomedicine, nanotoxicology, and safety issues in nano

Keywords

nanomaterials, nanoscale

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Intoduction to Materials Science

Recommended courses

Crystallography

Inorganic chemistry

Learning Outcomes

  • Contextualise physical properties of nanomaterials
  • Choose synthesis and characterization method
  • Choose the nanomaterial for a specific application

Teaching methods

Ex cathedra, videos, clickers

Assessment methods

Grouped project with presentation and written report and Final exam

Resources

Bibliography

1. Fundamentals of Nanotechnology, G.L. Hornyak, J.J. Moore, H.F. Tobbals & J. Dutta,
CRC press, 2009

2. Nanostructures and Nanomaterials –Synthesis, Properties and Applications, C. Guozhong
& W. Ying,World Scientific Publishing, 2nd edition, 2011

Ressources en bibliothèque

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nanomaterials
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nanomaterials
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nanomaterials
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nanomaterials
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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