Laboratory of Materials and Surface Analysis

Code:

Q4093

Acronym:

Q4093

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Nanomaterials Science and Technology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:CTN	11	Official Study Plan since 2020_M:CTN	1	-	6	42	162
M:Q	3	Study plan since academic year 2023/2024	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Learning outcomes and competences

The learning objectives are:

1. To develop capabilities to evaluate the performance characteristics of a characterization method for materials;
2. To develop skills to process samples for surface analysis;
3. To develop optimization skills of experimental methods;
4. To develop experimental processing and analysis skills;
5. To develop scientific communication and writting skills.

Working method

Presencial

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

Basic knowledge of Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and instrumental methods of analysis and materials characterization.

Program

Group laboratory work to solve problems in the area of characterization of (nano)materials and surfaces with particular focus on:

1. Identification of strategies to solve the problem proposed.
2. Planning the experiments.
3. Sample treatment.
4. Physico-chemical characterization.
4.1. Optimization of experimental parameters.
4.2. Characterization of the (nano)material/surface (by analysis of elements/compounds, functional group, texture, structure, morphology, physical properties, chemical reactivity etc.) and eventual study of interferences.
5. Presentation and critical discussion of results.
6. Preparation of a final report in the format of an article.

Mandatory literature

Holler, F. J., Skoog, D. A., Crouch, S.R. ; Principles of Instrumental Analysis (6th Edition), Thomson, 2007. ISBN: 978-0-495-01201-6
John P. Sibilia; A guide to materials characterization and chemical analysis. ISBN: 0-89573-269-6 (VCH Publishers)

Complementary Bibliography

Crompton T. R.; Introduction to Polymer Analysis, Smithers Rapra Technology, 2009. ISBN: 978-1847353849.
Tantra, R.; Nanomaterial Characterization: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, 2016. ISBN: 978111875346.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The classes are practical laboratory with tutorial monitoring.

A material to be analyzed/characterized and the purpose of the analysis/characterization will be assigned to each group of students. Through a tutorial follow up, the strategy of analysis/characterization and the set of experimental methods to be used will be established. The group of students will present a work plan that should take into account the sample treatment and the experimental procedure, to be discussed prior to execution. The execution of the work will be monitored by the teachers.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	60,00
Trabalho escrito	40,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	112,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	10,00
Trabalho escrito	8,00
Trabalho laboratorial	32,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

It is required that the student is present in a minimum of 3/4 of the total number of classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

The Final grade will be calculated according to:

Final grade = 60% grade(oral presentations) + 40% grade(final report).

The final report will be written in the format of an article.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

By exam.

Classification improvement

Given the practical nature of this course, the grade can only be improved by attendance of the course in another academic year.

Observations

Jury of the course: Prof. Eduardo F. Marques, Prof. Manuel Azenha, Prof. Carlos Pereira.