Multifunctional Nanostructures

Code:

FIS4019

Acronym:

FIS4019

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Engineering Physics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:CTN	2	Official Study Plan since 2020_M:CTN	1	-	6	42	162
M:EF	25	Official Study Plan since 2021_M:EF	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Get advanced training in modern concepts involving Materials Science namely new trend and research of materials as well as their functionalities.

Mastering analysis techniques of the internal structure of materials.

Knowledge of the methods for determining the distribution of atomic and molecular units of the materials and their interaction.

Knowing in detail the physical properties of materials.

Understanding the role of shape and dimension to changing the physical properties of materials.

Knowledge of relevant aspects of multifunctionality.

Acquiring advanced training in the management of materials functionality considering the interdependence of its physical properties with the purpose of its application in advanced technology.

Learning outcomes and competences

Provide advanced training in the field of multifunctional nanostructured materials to enable students learning key concepts in this area and apply them in this area of knowledge, but also in advanced technological applications. The program includes an introduction to the properties and advantages regarding the use of a wide range of materials in applications, where functionality has major technological impact. In the following chapters are dealt in detail various families of materials with high potential for multifunctionality purposes. It is expected that students become familiar with the methodology that allows improving the response of materials to stimuli by interacting processing, structure and properties. At the closing of the UC will be presented various principles of operation of devices, technologies and/or sensors in order to consolidate the acquired knowledge.

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction to multifunctional nanomaterials

1.1. Overview of techniques for preparation of nanomaterials

1.2. Top-down and bottom-up techniques for fabrication of nanostructures

1.3. Overview of characterization techniques for nanostructures

 

1. Multifunctional Nanoparticles

2.1. Superparamagnetism

2.2. Magnetic nanoparticles for hyperthermia and drug delivery

2.3. Magnetic nanoparticles for imaging techniques

2.4. Nanoparticles and quantum dots for plasmonics

 

3 Spintronic nanostructures

3.1. Spin-electronics

3.2. Band magnetism

3.3. Magnetic nanostructures based on magnetoresistance effects

3.4. Spin-transfer torque and its applications

 

1. Data storage and recording

4.1. History of data storage

4.2. Resent trends: heat assisted magnetic recording and race-track memory

4.3. Magnetic skyrmions for data storage - next generation?

 

1. Magnonic nanostructures

5.1. Magnetization dynamics and spin waves

5.2. Magnonic crystals

5.3. Magnon based logic and computing

 

1. Carbon based nanostructures

6.1. Carbon nanotubes

6.2. Graphene

 

1. Nanotubes and nanowires

7.1. Anodization of membranes

7.2. Electrodeposition of

7.3. Applications of nanotubes and nanowires

 

1. Caloric nanomaterials for energy applications

8.1. Magnetic refrigeration

8.2. Waste heat harvesting

 

1. Nanomaterials with properties controlled by external fields

9.1. Multiferroics

9.2. Magnetostrictive materials

Mandatory literature

Dupas, Claire, Lahmani, Marcel ; Nanoscience Nanotechnologies and Nanophysics, Dupas, Claire, Lahmani, Marcel , 2007. ISBN: 978-3-540-28617-2

Complementary Bibliography

Surender Kumar Sharma; Complex Magnetic Nanostructures, Surender Kumar Sharma, 2017. ISBN: 978-3-319-52087-2
Hasse Fredriksson; Physics of functional materials. ISBN: 978-0-470-51758-1

Comments from the literature

Lecture notes on "Multifunctional nanomaterials", Andriii Vovk and Gleb Kakazei, 2021

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes (TP): Presentation of the program content using conventional and multimedia; specialized topics will be presented in lectures given by invited researchers. Visiting existing equipment in departments especially in centers that practice research in the area. The discussion between students and teachers will always be stimulated in class and extra class periods.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	25,00
Exame	50,00
Trabalho escrito	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	120,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Mandatory attendance of at least 2/3 of the classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Oral presentations  of topics (25%) + written reports (25%) + final exam (50%)