Nanochemistry

Code:

Q4021

Acronym:

Q4021

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=472
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Chemistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:CTN	1	Official Study Plan since 2020_M:CTN	1	-	6	42	162
M:Q	12	Study plan since academic year 2023/2024	1	-	6	42	162

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

- To develop a nanotechnology-based business idea and write a business plan

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

- Demonstrate a knowledge to choose a nanomaterial for a specific application

- 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

- Apply knowledge and skills of nanosciences and nanotechnology principles to a potential project application

- Expertise in career paths and requisite knowledge and skills for career change towards nanoscience 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)

No previous specific background is need, besides the basic knowledge in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry

Program

1. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology – nanochemistry and nanomaterials. Generic preparation methods: top-down and bottom-up. Characterization methods for nanomaterials: an overview.


2. Carbon nanomaterials - Preparation methods and functionalization. Characterization and scientific/ technological applications.


3. Nanosilica - Sol-gel method. Core-shell nanoparticles. Types of functionalization. Photonic crystals. Characterization and scientific/ technological applications.


4. Nanometric iron oxides - Preparation methods and functionalization. Morfologies. Magnetism. Magnetic photonic crystals. Characterization and scientific/ technological applications.


5. Semiconductor Quantum dots - Preparation methods and functionalization. Size and shape dependent properties. Photoluminescence. Characterization and scientific/ technological applications.


6. Metallic nanoparticles – Synthetic methods. Morfologias. Optical properties. Characterization and scientific/ technological applications.


7. Nanotechnology impacts in Society – Scientific and technological impact. Commercial and economic impacts. Elaboration of a Nanotecnology-bsed Business Plan .


8. Environmental impact. Social and ethical impacts.

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

1. Lectures will be given using multimedia methods. The lectures slides will be available in the Moodle UP page of the discipline. Specific topics will be given by other researchers in the format of lectures. Internet sites and other documents will be given to the students in order to complement their formation in specific subjects.


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

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	35,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	10,00
Trabalho laboratorial	25,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	20,00
Estudo autónomo	62,00
Frequência das aulas	44,00
Trabalho escrito	24,00
Trabalho laboratorial	12,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

The students can not miss more than 3 tutorial classes - this corresponds to 1/4 of the expected number of tutorial sessions.

 

Calculation formula of final grade

Exam: 35% (individual, minimum grade 8.0)

Oral presentation: 10% (team, individual grade)

Written essay: 20% (team)

Laboratory reports: 25% (team)

Homework: 10% (individual)

Internship work/project

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Student workers may substitute the practical component by a written essay.

Classification improvement

By final exam