Nanochemistry

Code:

Q4090

Acronym:

Q4090

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2021/2022 - 2S

Active?	No
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=472
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Applications in Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:ABBS	0	The study plan from 2019/20	1	-	3	21	81

Teaching language

Portuguese and english

Objectives

- To identify the role of Chemistry, and other fundamental sciences, in the context of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology

- To explain the nanoscale paradigm in terms of material properties at the nanoscale dimension.

- To gain knowledge in synthetic methods and fabrication of nanomaterials and characterization techniques for nanomaterials analysis

- To identify nanomaterials functionalities and their technological applications

- To Identify societal and technology impacts of nanotechnology.

- To read and interpret scientific papers in the area of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology

 

Learning outcomes and competences

- Key concepts in chemistry to the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology

- Expertise in the design of chemical strategies for the surface functionalization/derivatization of nanomaterials

- Expertise in the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials as a function of its dimension and shape

- Expertise to read, interpret scientific papers in the areas of nanosciences and nanotechnology

 

- Knowledge in societal and technology impacts in the adoption of nanotechnology

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

This course is a practical/laboratory complement of the course "Bionanotechnology" (1st semester of this MSc.) Prior knowledge on the basics of Nanotechnology is advised but not mandatory. Basic knowledge in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry

Program

1. Introduction to Nanochemistry. Case study about an application in this area.


2. Synthesis and characterization of magnetite nanoparticles; SEM, DLS, ELS, NTA, XRD.


3. Functionalization of TiO2 nanoparticles with metal nanoparticles(Ag or Au). Caracterization of the nanomaterial.


4. Synthesis of metal nanoparticles (Au or Ag). Study of the interaction with BSA.


5. Visit to a clean room for the preparation of nanomaterials (IFIMUP) and to de Center of Microscopy of UP (CEMUP).

Mandatory literature

G. A. Ozin, A. C. Arsenault; Nanochemistry- A chemical approach to nanomaterials, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2005. ISBN: 978-1-84755-895-4
L. Cademartiri, G. A. Ozin; Concepts of Nanochemistry, Wiley- VCH, 2009. ISBN: 978-3-527-32597-9

Complementary Bibliography

R. M. Cornell, U. Schwertmann; The Iron Oxides, Wiley- VCH, 2003

Teaching methods and learning activities

Tutorial sessions: the students will work in groups: oral communications, resolution of case studies in the context of materials synthesis, characterizations and applications and other type of homework.

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Chemical technology
Technological sciences > Technology > Nanotechonology
Technological sciences > Technology > Materials technology
Physical sciences > Chemistry

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	40,00
Trabalho laboratorial	40,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	10,00
Estudo autónomo	62,00
Trabalho escrito	24,00
Total:	96,00

Eligibility for exams

N.a

Calculation formula of final grade

Written essay: 40% (individual)
Laboratory report: 40% (team)
Homework: 20% (individual)

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

N.a.

Classification improvement

N.a.